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Hello Everyone I know it's been a long time since i've posted but, I was so frustrated with my band experience. I just didn't have much to say. We'll I got my port revised 02-10-05, went for followup appt 2-14-05 and discovered that not only did he revise my port he also gave me a fill, my fill was 1.5cc. I was wondering why i was feeling much different after surgery with my eating. I even had my first PB experience which wasn't very nice. But now I know why i was feeling so different. Now I can get on my journery of this weight loss experience. My initial weight the original day of surgery was 250 I am as of today 242. My original surgery date was 12-2-04. So i'…

Is there such a thing? What if the LB needs to be removed for some reason do Doctors charge another 10k to remove it. Is the process coming out the same as going in? Not planning on this ever being an issue but wanted to ask anyway.

I tried posting..didn't really work. Can someone just run me through it quick or help me post the stupid thing??? Thank you!!!

Im newly banded on Dec 14th. I notice I can drink quite a bit of liquid at one time. Is this normal?? Staci

That's good to know Kelly. Thanks for letting us know.

I've posted this on the lap band forum at OH as well....hoping for some of your great insight. Ok bandsters I'm hoping you can give me some guidance here. I'm continuing my journey towards the band - my first consult is 2/25. I really do think this is my best choice. At the same time, I've made an appointment with a surgeon that performs DS, RNY and VBG - in the event I cannot get the band covered by insurance. That appt. is 3/17. Not surprising, the surgeon does not do banding - doesn't feel there is enough long term data to support it (he and I had a long conversation) Here are today's fears (LOL). Since the band is a newer procedure, are any of you concerned about…

I've been researching the lap band system and I was told to read this forum to gain more insight. Unfortunately I don't know what a "PB" is- Is this vomiting?

Some very kind people suggested i post a new thread. I initially posted under a thread about secrecy which touched a chord with me. I'm having surgery this Friday in London and so far, have only told one friend who has just gone on holiday - to Antarctica! So he's not much use! I haven't even told my mother, to whom I regard myself as being close. However, she is a terrible worrier who usually manages to turn most of my problems into her own which results in me spending all my time reassuring her rather than the other way around. I know I'll get the 'I didn't sleep a wink' treatment from her if I do tell her. On the other hand, I am terrified that something goes wrong and…

I know where the band is and how it is there, but can anyone tell me how the port is attached. It seems to be such a drawn out healing process. What is it stitched to? Just wondering...

We are trying to plan a dinner next Sat. evening Feb 19th. We are looking at going the the Cheesecake factory in Oakbrook. We were thinking about 6PM before it gets to busy. If you can make it let let us know so we can plan for it. It will just be fellowship and time to talk. Dinner is dutch treat. We look forward to meeting some of you for this area. Email DFMoses@sbcglobal.net

I have the 4cc band and recieved a 1.5cc fill. He put in 2cc but backed off when he could see it didn't go through well enough. He told me to do liquids for a couple of days. I ate 3/4 cup cream Soup and feel stuffed. Is this how it feels if it is right. I am a little afraid that I won't be able to eat real food. Could you please share your story with me. Does this initial restriction go away at all or get worse? How much should I be able to eat at a meal or drink? I drooled over my husbands sub but knew if I tried to take a bit I would barf. LOL

This is such an awesome site. So, who started it? when? How do you get into posts that are achived from the beginning? What I mean is, I tried to find the first post ever written on LBT and it won't go back that far...page 9 of the General discussion only goes back to Jan 2005, I think? Just interested in the history of LBT...thanks!

I believe my biggest hurdle will be learning to eat without drinking. Currently, when I go to a restaurant I finish my beverage (iced tea, water) before I even get my food. And then I always guzzle down another glass while eating. I've been trying to practice eating without drinking since I'll be banded in a couple weeks and this will be my new way of life. But I gotta be honest, this scares me more than changing my portion sizes and food choices. Is there anybody else that felt the same way?

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I just passed a co-worker that I don't see on a daily basis in the hallway. She looked at me and smiled and said Have you lost weight? I hugged her neck!

I just wanted to share my big victory of today. I am a Pre School teacher and today was our big Valentine's Day party. There were cookies, candy, cupcakes and chips:lick . But there were also orange slices and veggies. ALL I ATE were the oranges and veggies:) . DANG I'm good!! Ok, Ok so I knew that I was going to weigh in tomorrow when I go in for my fill. I STILL think of it as a victory!! Boy do I need a fill. Terri Banded 11/19/04 Dr. Robert Berger Flagstaff, AZ 3.0cc so far -35ish

I know it varies for everyone, but I was wondering at what CC do you feel full on a half a cup of food? I went for my fourth fill yesterday and my doc looks at me weird when I say I am not full after a 1/2 cup. Right now my band is at 2.5 CC's.

HAPPY HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERY ONE KISSS KISSS TO EVERY ONE

o.k....so after the band is in, i'm recoved, i'm eat solids and i'm excering...After i start excersizing, what happens if there is alot of excess skin?....this is my number one fear about getting the band! After i start excersizing will my skin get tight again?.. what do u do? iamcanadian25

I wanted to let everyone know I got the band surger today. Everything went fine. For those of you who read about the fellow requesting I lose 6lbs, well, I sure showed him! I weighed in today 10 lbs lighter than I was on Monday! Well, I'm sore, and need to rest. You all take care! Joan

Hey everyone, I'm researching the lapband and I'm pretty sure I'm doing this. Can you share with me how long the entire process took from when you first inquired with a doctor until surgery? I'll be having mine in the US with insurance. Thanks

Hi Guys... I wanna jump in the pic band wagon! None of you have ever "met" me since i don;t have the technology to put up pics. Would anyone be willing to provide their home address where i could mail some pics and then put them on the site? Thanks a bunch!! Chantal

Is it a good idea to start the liquid almost 4 weeks before getting the band? Im getting my band on march 8th, and i'm thinking of started the diet sooner then later. any suggestions? iamcanadian25

Hey guys, So, I realize that with the band, you're supposed to eat 3 meals a day and not snack between meals. Well, if I were good at that kinda thing, it's possible I might not have needed the band in the first place. =) I'm sure I'm not alone, and I'm sure many of you have found healthy Snacks that you can eat between meals and be just fine. So, what do you guys snack on? Fess up!

Wow I had a nasty weekend! I got my thrid fill last Thursday 2 more CC's bringing my total up to 6! I thought I was ok but last night when I still couldnt keep Water down I knew there was a huge problem! So I called the Dr.'s office today and had him take out 1CC which has seemed to help sooooo much!! It's like I can breathe again!! Have any of you had to have this done?? The doc told me liquids for 5 more days!!!!!!!! Jezzz I lost 6lbs since thursday and now i'm supposed to be on liquids for 5 more days....man that stinks! Thanks for letting me share guys!! katie

There's much talk of how WLS can have a negative affect on relationships... please share some of the ways that being banded has helped your relationship with your significant other.

OK, Gang...I am taking a poll. How mcuh was your first fill? Mine was 1.5 in a 10 cc band. My doc said that was not a small fill.Got a question too. Is 10 cc the amount of fluid it hold or the size of the band. I was shocked when I asked how large my band was and he pulled one out of a drawer and it was about the size of a 50 cent piece.

I woke up with the left side of my ab feeling sore. I felt around and I think I feel my port over there! I felt around where its supposed to be and I dont feel anything there. Can it move? If it did, is that a problem?

What will they be doing with me for 5 hours?

Hey guys: I am participating in the Los Angeles 5K walk / run Marathon. I thought for a fleeting second about the HUGE marathon but that is a brutal 26 miles. WHEW!! I think I can handle the 5K better which is only 3.1 miles. Here is some info: The Emerald Nuts 5k Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, March 6, 2005 in conjunction with the 20th Los Angeles Marathon. Shortly after watching 23,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes pass the one-mile mark of the City of Los Angeles Marathon in front of Staples Center, an estimated 4000 people will start the 3.1 mile Emerald Nuts 5K Run/Walk. The Emerald Nuts 5K Run/Walk offers a full morning of family fun. After …

Did anyone have trouble getting rid of the gas that was used during surgery? I was told that during the procedure the doctor pumps CO2 into your belly so he can see around your organs better. I am having so much discomfort with this.

Okay, I got the surgery, yea! I wish to look as good as all of you bandsters who posted your pictures! I have a list of things going on with me...and I am wondering if you could tell me if they are normal, or not. This will help me greatly. Here goes: 1. Well, the clear liquid diet going okay. But, I have been noticing my BM's are liquidy too. Like, watered down. Is that normal? 2. My left side (where the port is) feels weird, like if I laugh too hard the port will pop out! Is that normal? 3. With my flu, when I cough, I feel like I could move my band. Is that even possible or just paranoid on my part? I have been sick with the flu-since the day after my surgery…

I got my surgery date. Labs on 2/18, Dr. visit on 2/21, and surgery on 3/2. WOW!!!!!!!! I never thought that it would happen this fast. I'm excited.

Good Morning, I can't believe that I haven't posted here yet. I read everyday and just realized that I haven't told everyone that I was Banded Feb 3, 2005. Everything went really well. A bit of trouble getting the breathing tube in, but I was made aware that it might be a problem so I didn't freak out to much, and it was over very quickly and the next thing I knew I was in the recovery room. I live in Indianapolis and traveled to Cincinnati to have surgery with a really great surgeon Dr. Trace Curry. I was walking to the Bathroom the night of Surgery and walking down the hall the next morning. I did spend two nights in the hosptial due to the distance from home a…

Hi Everyone, I am going next week to meet with a local plastic surgeon who gets great reviews here in my area. He takes my insurance and from what I understand he is very kind and compassionate about the problems relating to morbid obesity. As a matter of fact, he only takes insurance from WLS patients and the rest of the universe is self pay. I checked out his website and he seems to do a good job. The one hour consult is free so I am definitely going next week. I was gonna wait til I got to goal, but my body really seems to be stuck in the 180's and I dont think a fill is going to help at this stage. I even considered going on a liquid diet for two weeks to see if I c…

Just got off the phone with her. She is recuperating nicely. Almost zero pain. None with the breast surgery and minor with the abdominoplasty. She could go to the hotel today if she wanted but is electing to stay one more night if insurance will allow. I think she said they took 600cc off one breast and 400cc off the other. So she lost about 2.5lbs just with the breast surgery. LOL!!! She said to tell everyone that she will be home soon. She was getting tired at the end of our conversation but said to say HI to everyone.

I just found this site......It GRRREAT. I WAS BANDED ON NOV 24TH 2004 i AM DOWN 2 PANTS SIZES SO FAR! YAHOO! IT WOULD BE GREAT TO BE ABLE TO TALK TO OTHER BANDTERS. I LIVE IN CALIF. IN THE SAN FRANCISCO AREA. PLEASE WRITE AND LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR JOURNEY IS GOING! TMARIESEIGAL@YAHOO.COM

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Hi Everyone, Well, I finally made it. The elusive Century and a Half Club. One hundred fifty pounds gone forever! I have been sitting at 185-186 for two weeks and finally got to 184!!! Its been a struggle. I have been back at the gym 3 hours this week and I am attempting to keep this pace going and add a martial arts class as well. I want to be able to kick some booty if I ever need to! Plus I thnk it will help my sense of balance as well. My body is rebelling to get these last pounds off. I think it is happy here, but I am not!!!! Dont expect to ever see a Double Century Club from me. I have no aspirations to be 134 pounds and I am pretty sure that my body will never …

I need some help determining if I need another fill. I've had five so far, but I've been banded for over a year so newbies don't freak out. veterans- I need your thoughts on this. I can eat more but mostly it's because I've learned to eat a few bites, wait, and then I can eat more. It doesn't feel like food is staying in my pouch for very long...maybe 5-10 minutes? I feel like I'm hungry all the time and so I am making some pretty poor choices. I just realized something- I loose 10 pounds after every fill and then my weight plateaus. I probably should talk to my doctor abuot this. The only time I've ever had reflux was the other night when I ate a huge brow…

Hi fellow lapbanders, I never do this but, I heard about this deal on CBS news and in the Times and they both say it is totally legitimate. I was thinking of joining blockbuster by mail anyway (one of the online offers that counts towards a free ipod) so I figured I have nothing to lose. see what you think... especially if you are ipodless like me! "Check out this great site that is giving away totally FREE iPods! I've joined and I think you might want to too. All you have to do is join, complete an online offer, and refer your friends to do the same. Here is my referral link. To help me get my iPod, click this exact link to join, or copy and paste it in…

Some one please send me some motivation to get me jumpstarted again. I really want to lose 20 pounds and I can't seem to do it. I can't even lose 1 lb. I am at 1 cc right now due to having all of it taking out from being too tight. I go get a fill on the 21st. I am hoping that gets me going again. I can pretty much eat anything and alot lately!! I feel like I should be at 150 by now. I have been at this plateau since before August of last year. I had lost 65 lbs by my year anniversary and I have not lost since before then. Will I ever lose this weight or am I stuck???

I go in for my physical today. Need to have some blood work done. Hopefully everything goes well. I cant remember the last time I went in for a physical. Wow, my first real step twords getting my band. Can't believe it.

:sick I went for my 4th (blind) fill last Wednesday. I already had 7 cc in my 11 cc band, which lasted me for about 9 months. I hadn't lost any weight in a few months so I thought it was time to get back on track. The doctor said he was going to put in 2 cc, which I thought was kind of extreme, but he's the doctor right? I drank some Water and it gurgled but went down. As I'm driving home, I started feeling like I had swallowed a grapefruit and then I got the hiccups. Then I started feeling really nauseated. Of course by then the office was closed. Pretty soon I figured out that my saliva wasn't going down and started spitting it into a bottle (I'm still driving …

can anybody tell me what is the best excersize after getting the band? i already go to curves 4 times a week and i walk on a treadmill on the off days, but is there anything more that i can do? I'm getting my band in march, so any information anybody can share, i would love to here! thanx again... iamcanadian25

Can someone who has a large amount of fill please tell me what it is? I am at about 3.60 and getting nervous since I really don't have a lot of restriction. Yes I did have an Endoscopy and I do not have erosion and yes the doc takes out my fill and then replaces it with new so I know I'm not losing any. Thanks.

In case you don't remember my past posts I had been filled to 3.60 and was worried that my fill was so high. Well, I told my doc that I could still eat alot and didn't feel much restriction like I thought I should and asked him to do a barium swallow. Well, that was last Friday and everything looked fine so they decided to set me up for a fill under fluoro this past Monday. So get this, they give me more of a fill and there was no difference in restriction. They take me down to 2.0 just to see if there is a difference and there is none. So now they are not sure what the problem is. One reason might be since I've lost 60 lbs. that the fat pad has gotten smaller and m…

Dr. Billy had a long conversation with Lisa on the day of her Surgery and in that discussion was a little something called "Consumption of FOOD". Hmmm, sounds like a good thing HUH? Not the way Billy wants us to start looking at it. SIGH!! There are several things he discussed with both of us that day. I am sure Lisa will add her two cents when she gets home. Which as I look at my watch I see her plane should have landed safely in Vegas as I type this. Miss her already. SNIFF SNIFF!!! 1. All of us out there that compare our fill to someone elses or compare our weight loss or whatever we all need to STOP that. Everyone is different. Case in point, Lisa …

Well I just thought I was restricted before! I am really there now!. I hope not too much. I think I am just rite. I will waste away now for sure. I weighed 236 Wed. when I adjusted. I weigh 233 today after work out. I have high hope but I have to learn a newer diet again!! :ninja

I just wanted to say HI!!! I am new to this board. I was banded on 12/20/04 and just love my band. I thought it would be fun to make new band buddies!!!! Farm Girl