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Thanks! And I have a 4cc band and its about 2.5cc's filled.

Thanks so much for the advice. And maybe right about me not needing a fill but getting myself back to the good old days of following the rules!

Hello fellow lapband patients! It's been a very very long time since my last post. I am approaching my 2nd year anniversay this Feb 09. I have not had a fill in about 7months. OK i'v notice 2 things: 1. I have consistently seen the scale go out a total of about 7lbs(freaking out) 2. I am always hungry as if I've never had surgery at all.Now I've made an appt for a fill and it is mid Jan 09. Now let me be honest I have broken every band rule . Which is th purpose of this post. I have been consistently eating and drinking together. Is it possible that I may have permanently stretch my band. I am so back on track now. I've must have terribly lost my mind. My band story has been an easy one. I started at 215lbs day of surgery size 16-18 lost 50lbs with no real problems now 165lbs size 8-10. I am so obsessed about weight gain that I am freaking out about this 7lbs and the possibly of messing my tool(band) up for life. Please help! All suggestions appreciated!

I was banded 2/07 and I have recently notice that I am losing hair also. Because I researched this surgery for 1 whole year I was suprise because yes hair loss can occur with any WLS but it is more commom with gastric bypass patients because of the protein deficiency. So I had my blood work done and I was deficient in proteins. In spite of the fact that I still drank 3 protein shakes a day. So I would have my blood work check just to make sure everythng is OK.

OK I was banded 2/16/07. I had my first fill mid March 1cc in 4cc restriction was pretty good. Lost about 35lbs in 6 weeks without any side effects. So of course my second fill appt. The doctor said she did not think I needed a fill. Against my better judgement I agreed and did not get a fill. Lately I have noticed my appetite increasing and I am hungry all the time. This has been going on for about a month. So I know I need a fill. But how do I know if I have truly stretched my pouch or not. Because I have really been eating more than I should. I just put myself on a liquid diet until my fill appt next week. Should I request a fluroscopy with fill to make sure its not stretch. Please advise

I was banded by Dr. Christina Li at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore on 2/16/07. My expereience so far has been great. Sinai program is great support from the information sessions, pre-op and psot consults and the nutritionist on staff is great. I highly recommend looking into their program.

I know you are discoouraged but this actually your healing time. Trust me the band works just give yourself time. You will start losing.

I was banded 2/16/07 by Dr. Li at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. So far so good. I have not had any real side effects. I had my first fill a couple weeks ago and it went OK. The only thing is I am losing slow in my opinion. Which I did expect with this type of surgery but to read others post and how much they have lost so far can sometimes be a little discouraging. I was a lower BMI (35) and a lower start weight (215) which according to my doctor and everthing I have read the lower your BMI and start weight the slower your weight lost. Go figure. I have lost about 29lbs in a little of six weeks. The most encouraging thing is have not gain any weight and so far since the surgery I have not really experience hunger. Which for me is great. I was self pay. And the actually surgery for the lap band was about 6, 000 because I guess the hospital submitted the claim to my insurance company by mistake (I knew it was not a covered benefit) and they pay for the hospital staY and anesthesia. So it cut off about about 7, 000. I don't regret the surgery at all but keep in mind it is to be used as a tool. Good Luck to you and keep us posted.

Thanks guys for all responses. I did call my DR. and according to her I did not stretch my band I just don't have restriction yet. And its only been one fill so I am going to just wait it out and continue to monitor the amount of food I consume. I will keep you posted.

Hi guys its been awhile since I posted. It's been about seven weeks since I was banded. I had my first fill last week. It was painless. However, I am concerned because I can eat anything and any amount. I am making better choices and trying to stick to the correct portions. Which leads to my questions how do you know if you have stretch your band. I did see the nutritionist who said I would know and its takes a lot to stetch your band. I guess I am still concerned because I really feel like I am eating to much. I have loss about 27lbs since Feb 16. So my question is How do you know if you stetch your band or not. I have not been sick at all, no nausea or vomiting. Nothing has gotten stuck. I really can eat everything. Even though certain things I just will not try like bread and steak. Please advise. Thanks! Happy Banded 2/1/6/07-218 1st fill March 26th-191

I think you should educate yourself a little more on the band. In all my information sessions it was told that the band is a slower way to lose weight. And if you want to lose weight fast you should consider gastric bypass. And again it is a tool not a miracle.

When you post your diet on obesityhelp I notice you mentioned 1% milk a lot are drinking this milk with your meal. Because I was told to never drink and eat together. I am a bit confused. Thanks for your response

Shelly I definitely feel your pain. Banded 2/16. I am now on the mushies. I am so sick of everything. I too have had no real discomfort since surgery. So I almost feel bad about complaining. Luckily I go back to work on Monday the distraction is going to be great. Congrats on your 14lbs. I am down 15lbs and was able to get into a pair of old jeans. Like wow! Its only been 2 weeks.

GooGoo I am so sorry about your band experience. I agree it probably was not a fit for you and your system. It is bad that this cannot be detected in advance. And I wish your Dr. was more supportive so this experience could be easier. Be encouraged and know that you can sustain your weight loss. The band was just a tool it was you who lost the weight and you can do it again. I wish a healthy painfree future! God Bless :-)

I was banded 2/16/07. I had my first post-op appt everything was OK lost 11lbs.