bashy611

I was also banded in July 2011 & I've lost 40 lbs. My last fill was Tuesday the 21st & I've finally reached my green zone. I feel like after 7 months of being banded I finally know what it really feels like to be banded! I'm excited to see some more weight fall off! When's the last time you had a fill?

Im interested in what others say. I hope it all goes well.

I've wondered if it works @ all. I have no idea, just curious too.

We have a Jack Lelanne juicer.

We love juicing. My favorite combination is lots of spinach with one apple. Even my kids like to drink it!

That's wonderful! Wishing your family the best!

Hey lollicatt, Thanks for letting me know. When Dr. hollis did my surgery he put 4.2 cc's in, did you have any Fluid put in during your surgery? I've been dreaming of having restrction so I hope it stays!

I have to share my excitment! I was banded in July at True Results in Houston. I've had 4 fills now. The first 3 fills I was only given .5 cc. I was under the impression that that's all they would do at True Results, so imagine my surpise yesterday... The nurse asked me how my hunger level was in between meals... I told her a 6 (out of 10).. so she gave me a 1 full cc! I'm now at 7.2 cc. Feeling the restriction now .. hoping it stays like this!! Much love and happiness to all

My heart goes out to you. Stupid things just come out of peoples' mouths sometimes, but its horrible when you're on the recieving end.

Im interested too! Need some serious motivation!

I have no clue about insurance. I'm self pay ... $10,000 through True Results in Houston, Tx. One thing to consider when thinking about getting banded in Mx that you will still need to get fills after your surgery. A fill is when your doctor's office adds Fluid to your band after your surgery. Will you be going back to Mexico every month till you hit the green zone or can you find a doctor in your town that will fill you and how much will each fill cost. I'm newly banded (6 months) and I have have 3 fills so far. I'm scheduled for my fourth fill in January. Anyway, hope I've been a little helpful!

that's great that you are making yourself aware now! thanks for posting, i'll have to try it one day!

I was banded on July 13th and I'm down 32 lbs since surgery (40 lbs including pre-op). Seems we are right on track with one another. I currently weigh 198 lbs. I got to 199.5 and was so happy to be in onederland, I let loose for 2 weeks and went back up to 203lb. ... Opps!! So right now I'm 'dieting' to get away from 200llbs for good! LOL ... I'm making sure to not eat any bread/pasta/rice and no sugar. Plus I started working out for 30 minutes a day (as of yesterday!) I'll let you know how long I last. My 30th birthday is this Friday the 16th and I'd love to be at 195lb. Best of luck to you!

You're amazing! I enjoyed reading your post

I'm glad everything was ok in Nov! I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery. I love my band and just might do the same thing if I was in your shoes.