Vera

Hi Rohanna I have an AMI...Swedish AGB. I love my band An AMI is (11mm) which is taller then an Inamed band. Total capacity is 9.7cc's. I'm at 5.7cc's since 1-23-04 and seem to be filled just right. I might have a kink in my tubing, but won't know till I have my next fill which will be done under floroscopy. I'm still restricted so it will be awhile before I get my next fill. Welcome to the forum

Your Welcome I was missing you! Now I know where you were ...You where out shopping for that new wardrobe! Another Banana:banana

Congratulation:cool: I knew you where getting tweaked when you wrote......I'm planning on going with my band twin to her fill appointment tomorrow and I too have an appointment...I'm going to talk with the PA who does our fills and see what she thinks...it just sucks that my only day off after working 6 days I have to waste on a 4 hour drive to Milwaukee and back...oh well! I would have too. Just curious, What did your PA say.. If your too tight will you have some removed? (I don't think that'll happen) Whats your total fill amount? ONEderland:banana

Congratulations to both of you! Thanks for letting us know how you are and welcome to bandland.

Welcome and WOW Congratulations on such a wonderful weightloss! Please tell us more..How many fills you have? Some problem foods? Did you have others to compare with and support in your journey? Got any pics?

Julie In the case of Fill doctors...Many will not touch NON-Inamed bands. When doing your research for a fill dr, ask If they will fill any type of band? You may want to demand an Inamed band for this reason. I have an AMI (swedish) band and am very happy with it, but have heard of others haveing problems finding a fill doctor. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

Donali I always enjoy reading your posts...and everyone else's too... Just the other day I was trying to explain the band to a friend and her responses was "Its a LIFE-style change" exactly I said. I have gotten the comment "When will you have the band removed?" My response "Never, Its for life" (At least I hope it is) Which brings up something I read stating that the band should be replaced in about 10-12 years? Has anyone heard of this? Leo Congrats again!

If your fills are free and you have them done under fluoroscopy then I would be curious to see a barium flow, how tight you really are? I myself think I'm about right cause I can eat small amounts without PBs but I'm also at a plateau. If your fills are free or your have the $$ I'd go for a tweak, just be careful. But you know that.

WTG Leo I read your "Daily Blog" and I like the fact of the day "When your little stomach is full and the pouch stretches it activates nerves called baroreceptors (pressure)... Good info (leo's web site) Congratulations

Congratulations Kathy I was thinking about you. Nice to know your doing so well.

Nancy I'm so happy for you! I can remember an old post about your self esteem improving, Its amazing how happy a person can get with weight-loss. Congratulations To YOU! Your in Oneder-land:banana

My Jaw has dropped! OMG I'm so happy for you! You are an inspiration for me, watching your journey...all the fills without restriction(or very little) due to your port holding the saline?? all the tests you've been through..., your change in insurance $$$..and your still loosing. WOW You look Marvelous:banana

Congratulation:D It won't be long now. Worth the wait:cool:

Hi Cheese heads...Welcome Hey Jennye, I put in a word of your Condo on the Fox to my sister-in-law who's looking to move to around Rockford. I'll let you know if she's interested? Welcome Darcy..Hope you get banded

LOL I love it! Your Water plan sounds alot like mine Most of my water in the morning...Breakfast by 9 back on water about 10 top with tea before lunch and some tea about 3. I'd be lucky to drink 70 ounces

Congratulations Thanks for posting...was wondering 'bout the gallbladder issue

Congratulation Gretat It's good you did your research and reading alot of posts here has helped me tremendously also. I'm very happy for you! Good Luck

Teresa I don't think theirs such a thing as a perfect Bandster. I like your honesty and appreciate your letter Thanks for sharing:cool:

Kathy I remember before I had my gallbladder out that I was suffering ulcerative colitis. The doctors kept saying "your pancreas is pissed off you should get your gallbladder removed" and I was not Diabetic. They did blood tests weekly. I waited 4 months before I had it removed. At the time I was in more pain with my colitus issues that I just op to have it removed without questioning any further. Please do keep us posted.

I would op to have your Gull-bladder removed at the same time as placing your band. My history is a C-section 11/97, Gull-bladder removed 03/00, Colon removed 05/00, C-section 07/01, Band placement 08/03. The reason I show my surgery history is that I can take surgeries well in general, some people can not. My scars from gull bladder removal are with-in 1/4 inch from Lap-band scars. Does your doctor intend to wait for your scars to heal to then cut approx. right on top of them to place your band. With my C-sections as well the doctor cut right over the previous scar. I know scars are not the issue, and everyone heals differently. I have a friend who had a c-section then 3 days later had her tubes tied because her insurance would not let her have it done at the same time(I had my tubes tied right after my baby was delivered). If there are other risks, illnesses involved everything has to be taken into consideration. Personally I would have them done together, and have heard of others who have had Gull-bladders removed at the same time as placing a band. As I see on the date you may have allready been in surgery. Good luck and keep us posted

Oneder-land!!! Party with the kids:banana Our families comes first! Congratulations

I too feel you may what to get another fill doctor. Everything else sounds like its fixed and working, sorry to hear of all your troubles and fustration. Hope the future looks brighter:Bunny

I'm struct in a rut too "Any ideas on what to satisfy my sweet-tooth, and by the way, it's also the mouth-feel of the chewing and the texture of the bad stuff that I like so much. I don't really want to replace one binge food with another, but I need something guilt-free." So with YA! The one thing I do know is "I don't eat half as much as I use to....If that I relate, love your story,.inspiration ...you are:cool:

I'm so jazzed for you:D So good to see you again -whooooo hoooooooo it is now a go Conratulations The wait is worth it!

Denise Wow! I see the difference!!!. Your hair looks healthy too(mines a mess, falling out/dry) How nice it must be to go through your lap journey with your spouse. Life is good...Congratulations Thanks for posting your pics:D