minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
What a difference a year makes! - It was a year ago today that I had my band surgery (Realize). From my consult appt I'm down over 110 pounds and since surgery I'm down around 85-90 pounds.  While I have hit a w...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Fill day...grumbly - I had my 5th fill today so I'm not new to this routine.  I'm hungry!  What do you do to get over the 3 days of liquids?

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Some people (guess they don't get it) - In a bit of a NSV, I went to the jewelers yesterday to get my wedding ring resized (down 2.5 ring sizes)!  The woman that waited on me asked how much weight did I lose and did I do...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
How did you set your goal? - Hi all, I'm curious to know how people approached setting their goal.  Did you work with your doctor? Was it your personal choice? What does your doctor say/think/feel about you...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Hello restriction, I've missed you! - One week ago I got my 4th fill.  My first was 4cc (Realize band, doc says they need more fluid to start) and then I had 2 CCs removed.  Because I was doing so well (weight loss wis...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Your Green / Sweet Spot..what does that feel like? - Just to be sure, I'm not talking about the "g" spot I am curious to know what it feels like to be "green".  I'm 6.5 months out and I've had 3 fills for a total of 3ccs in an 11...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Non Surgical neck/face suggestions? - Does anyone have any experience (with good outcomes) for non-surgical therapies of the neck? I know there are some laser/ultrasonic maybe injections...not sure what is out there. ...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
NSV - Sunday, I took the train to San Francisco, ran up the escalator (wasn't my train afterall) but I did not feel out of breath or put out by running up the steps. Today I went in f...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Compression garments - Just wondering what most people do .... when do you wear a compression garment? How do you know how to fit one properly? Does it help reduce skin rashes? I feel like my clothes (th...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
When does the hair loss stop? - My hair loss started right at the 3 month mark (almost exactly). I have biotin in my daily B supplement and added an additional Biotin supplement. Sometimes I think its slowing dow...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
One-der land - I weigh myself nearly daily (I'm trying to stop that), but on Sunday, it's my official weigh-in day and I write it in my journal. I reached 199 today. Tomorrow will be my 5 month ...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Does warm weather affect your band/restriction? - I was going to go in for a fill last week but i was feeling restriction, not hungry as much, etc. It was a warm weather week last week. This week it's cooler and I'm not feeling fu...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
First fill - I assume this gets better? - I have the Realize band and got my first fill yesterday (4cc). The Dr. said that for Realize bands he puts in twice the volume as normal as they tend to require more to get to the ...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
What grains are you eating? - I am curious to see what I might be able to try in the grain group.  Thanks.

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Graduated to soft foods today! - Went for my 4 week checkup and got the green light for soft foods then to gradually build up to other foods.  Yippee!  I had a slice of turkey, slice of white cheddar (reduced fat)...

minnie_cat posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Post Op Newbie - Hello - Longtime reader, first time poster. Tomorrow is my two week check in w/ the surgeon. Things have gone really well so far, no problems, etc. I've lost about 10-12 pounds on ...
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