Ro-Jae327

I actually starting with 1cc in my band right out of surgery. Now a little over a year later I'm at 6.9cc in my band. Mine holds 10cc.

Yes, it is frustrating. I sometimes think I need a fill and then I start losing again. I lose in spurts as well. The last fill I got was in November 2011 and I have lost about 25lbs since then. So it is slow but steady. The most important thing to remember is to eat at least 1200 calories and exercise. It will come off. At least I'm not gaining.... That's how I see it. Good luck everyone

I was told to actually not eat anything the day of a fill. Only liquids...but each doc is different I guess...

Yes, eat, eat, eat! Trust me I was there too. It's hard because you can't really eat that much because you get full faster and you won't lose unless you eat more. I was discouraged as well. I got over it though. I just take it day by day. The key for me is to eat 1200 calories a day. I normally eat a light Breakfast (boiled egg and fruit) and lunch (some sort of protein) and then I really don't eat dinner. Maybe something very light. That works for me. I drink Water all day long. That helps so much as well. My surgery was 6/11 and I have had 4 fills. My last one was in 11/11. I'm doing fine but should get another one soon. Good luck and try not to get discouraged!! Remember, slow and stady journey..

Good luck!

I used to weight myself daily, but when the scale was not moving quick enough for me I started weighing twice a week. You begin to get obsessed with the scale. It's pretty bad. This way is working better for me. I can focus more on doing what I need to do. Godd luck all

Thanks for all of your help guys!

They have Biotin that is good for the hair in a pill form that melts in under your tongue. I also take Vitamin B-12 that melts under your tongue. I also take chewable multi-vitamins.

Oh that sounds great! Where can I get Biotin?

Thanks guys! I don't think this one comes in liquid form. But I will have to see what I will do.

I have a 10cc band, filled to 6.4cc and I was wondering if taking pills would be a problem. I want to take this Vitamin for my hair and its a capsule pill. May be a silly question, but I dont want it to get stuck. Thanks for any help!

Honestly, I think you should do what you want to do. You're an adult. You know what's best for you. Just be careful and all in moderation. I personally would not do it. But you know you. Good luck on your journey!!

Yes I would agree to eat at least 1200 cal a day and plenty of water!! I try to limit my bread intake to about once a week, but sometimes I wouldn't have it for a month. It's all in moderation though. Good luck!

I think you are doing well. Slow and steady.

You have to up your caloric intake it you are working out that much. If you exercise for like 2 hrs and burn 400 calories and you've only eaten 1000 calories, then that means that you only ate 600 calories that day. My doctor told me your net calories cannot go under 1000. Just eat more because your body needs something to burn off if you are working out a lot. Good luck, Good job on the weight loss.

Don't worry. It happens to all of us. I am almost 5 months post op and I was there. Just keep drinking your Protein Shakes and soup(chicken broth). I had lots of cream of chicken Soup by Lipton. It's really good and not that many calories. The hunger should subside a bit from that. But hang in there you are doing great. Keep it up!

I am self pay as well and for me it;s the same. 90 day global period. I got 3 fills within that 90days for no charge and are $180 after the 90days. I just got my 4th fill last week and I was able to make payments towards that fill. I would ask if that works for them. Getting a fill too soon is probably not a good idea. Good luck

It is so frustrating to hear people talk about only having 6 cc in a band and having great restriction. I have an 11cc band with 9cc and I can still eat bread. I don't but i could. I am struggling everyday with portion size. I have lost 28 lb in 11 months. It is better then gaining but my tool is not giving me restriction. Am i looking for something that is never going to happen? I got really close to the green zone and was losing well and then I went on a flight and got sick. My band tightened up and I had to see a center of excellence and have 1cc taken out. After i went back to my surgeon for a fill after that they put me back where I was and now i don't feel the restriction anymore. I am feeling helpless.

I have a 10cc band and now at 6.4cc. I have really good restriction most of the time. Sometimes I feel like I'm in the green zone and sometimes I feel like I'm not. I can still eat bread. My doctor says that bread is not off limits to me. I don't eat like I used to but every now and then I may have a pinch of bread or a small piece. I think you are not losing the way you want is because maybe your calororic intake is low. Try eating more. Try not to worry so much about what you are putting in your mouth and focus on the portion. Of course still make smart choices. I't difficult but when when you get into a pattern the weight will come off. I have lost 43 lbs since 6/2011 and really have not done too much exercise. I know everyone is different! Don't feel helpless and dont give up. You're doing great! Keep it up. The weight will come off.

I feel the same way. I am almost 5 months post op and in the beginning my weight loss was fast, now it's slowed down quite a bit. My suggestion is keep doing what you're doing. It will come off. Im in the same boat, I eat around 1200-1300 cal a day and I exercise 3-4 time a week and I lose on average about 5-8 lbs a month. My doctor says that great! So I take his word for it and keep it moving! I know it can be very frustrating, but at least it's coming off. Good luck!

I have never hear of this before. But it seems like you have been through a lot. I will pray for you and hope that things get better. Good luck

Same thing happened to me. Only I didn't have a BM until I was 1 week post op!!! It's the anesthesia and pain meds. It takes a few days to get things going again. I did a fleet enema. Not fun but it helped big time! Good luck

Honestly, sorry to say but your doctor's office is stupid! You are simply not eating enough. Trust me I learned the hard way. I could have been losing so much weight but I started eating enough late. I believe you should be eating around 1100-1200 a day. You won't lose weight unless you eat. I know we all are different, but still you have to eat. My doctor says for me not to go under 1000 cal a day. As soon as I listened, I started dropping weight. I don't workout as much as I should, I'm sure if I did if would come off even quicker. Good luck and hang in there. It will get better.

Great job! You look great!

Honestly, I'm not sure if I will get it removed. Sit down and talk to your doctor and get his/her feedback. Trust them to help you make the right decision. Especially if you really love your band. Maybe it just needs to get back into place properly. Maybe it wasn't put in right the first time. You have a lot to think about. Good luck to you in making the right decision for you.

You've lost 70lbs! Seems like you're figuring it out to me. I'm sure it's frustrating to be throwing up. But just hang in there!

I just ignore people. I get little comments here and there. I think it's because they're jealous. You keep up the good work and keep moving!! That's what I do