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I was banded Feb 28th. Very underwhelming results....only lost 30 lbs. Anyhoo my port happens to be in the wrong spot and although they can still access it ...it qualifies as needing revision thru my insurance . My doc has offered to add plication while doing the revision on the port. I would have to pay out of pocket for some but way cheaper than adding it seperately. Seems like that might be the best option since the band doesnt seem to be working for me and insurance won't cover another option for two years. Anyone with banded plication feel like sharing ur results?

HEY!! Banded by Dr. Bruce in cary Feb 28th...how's it going so far?

Can anyone recommend a lapband friendly OBGYN?

Anyone know of a good lapband friendly OBGYN in Raleigh?

I am about 3.5 months post op and having a hard time finding my stride. Somedays its so easy then others its like I do not have a band. I only have about 4cc's in my 10cc band... my doc is a big fan of the SLOOOOOooooooowwwww fills once a month. I feel like I am using all my willpower right now to have small losses which is fine, but I want to know some tips from all you veterans on how to stay the course, what I can look forward to to keep myself motivated. Anyone start out slow then hit their stride? I know this journey is different for everyone I just need a little encouragement and advice. What is your secret to success? How many fills did it take for you to get to the "not hungry for 4-5 hr" stage? Was there a time when you were finally feeling the band kick in and got over the mental worry about failing? Thanks for your help!

I'll follow!!!! Here is mine WWW.bandfulbliss.com

I think that's what I am going to do then. I thought it was a dirty trick passing me off on the obgyn

I just want my blessed aleeve.....that was the o.ly help pre lapband

I need some advice about what meds help for cramps. Lb office says nothing but tylenol....which does not do crap. They told me to ask obgyn so I did they tell me ibprophen.....which surgeon says nono.....meanwhile I am frustrated and in agony...I can't go through this every month :'( anyone have a miracle cure?

Andrea thank u so much for ur reply. It definitely made me feel encouraged to tough it out. I glad I can come here and be honest.....none of my friends or family have the band ... it can feel very isolating at times

Andrea thank u so much for ur reply. It definitely made me feel encouraged to tough it out. I glad I can come here and be honest.....none of my friends or family have the band ... it can feel very isolating at times

Once you reach restriction is it easier? Does the weight loss speed up? I have my second fill next week and am still struggling on my own sheer willpower....I just want the lapband to keep up its end of the bargain. I keep reading all these posts about hang on till u.get the sweet spot after restriction but no one ever really says what happens once u get there....

Awesome!!! I am so happy to hear things are much different with just that one fill. I am only at 2.5cc so far and I dont feel much different yet. Cant wait for my restriction!!!!!

Thank u both hope I can make it to lucky #3

Hey Feb banders. I was banded Feb 28th down 24 lbs since ....its taking every ounce of will power not to hog it up....only one fill so far. I hope to get some relief soon. Go for fill #2 5/11 and it can't come soon enough. Anyone else feel similar?