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I would call your doc. I was too tight for a while ( three weeks after flying) and it was hell. I let myself think I would be okay to let things resolve themselves. I was wrong and miserable. I did a 2 cc unfill from my 7.5 and you would have thought I hit the lottery. Instant relief. I have had the 2 ccs added back 1 at time over the last two months. Do yourself the favor and make the call. I hope you get some relief.

He was awesome and so was his staff!!

My face and my tummy first. Seems like everything else took forever!

Im in Katy looking for a support group. I was banded at True Results but I cant make the times they have group.

I am only able to handle small amount because it sits in my pouch before passing through. I used to eat spicy food a lot pre-op but post op, it is no bueno for me

I always do liquids for a day and then mushies, working my way back to solid food by day 3 or 4. I cant tolerate bread unless it is toasted and in very small amounts.

I love Body Fortress!! No after taste and lots of protein!

Yes! In a heartbeat! I am the healthiest I have been in my adult life!

I must join in and say that I have more gas than I can remember having before being banded. I burp all the time. As long as it is not painful I dont worry

Coming up on one year!!! 65 pounds lost for a total weight loss of 110 pounds!! I am the smallest I have been in years!! I cant tolerate bread, heavy foods or really sweet foods. I am loving my tool! I have 7.2 cc in my 10 cc band. I have not had a fill in three months and I am still losing. I am about 25 pounds from my goal. Looking into getting a TT and breast lift when I hit my goal. How are the 2012 bandsters doing?

I go in Wednesday for what will be my third fill. I have not gained any weight but no loss this month. I did find I was able to eat quite a bit more than a cup if I was not careful and measured my food. I'm kinds bummed about it. I'm working out four times a week and I eat around 900 to 1100 calories with 60 to 80 grams of Protein.

Its been a while since I checked in. I was banded 2/15 so after three months and two fills I think I am in the green zone. I declined to have a fill this month and will see how I do. I still struggle with getting stucking sometimes especially if I am hungry and I do not slow down to chew. When it happens, I always think to myself, " Slow down!" but of course it is too late then.

3rd fill coming up this week. I was pretty much stuck in my weight loss until last week and I had no loss. Then I begun to lose again. I have lost 6 pounds in a week. Not sure how to take that but I will take it.

I had the test and it took about a hour, I met the the doc for a little over a hour. The hardest part was getting the results from her.

Welcome to bandland!! Walk as much as you can to try to ease any gas pains! I am almost three months out and I could not be happier! Good luck!

I got a fill last wednesday and I think I may be in my sweet spot,but time will tell. I am staying full from my meals 4.5-5 hours. I have a huge bruise over my port from the fill. Anyone else getting bruised?

Mine was four weeks after my surgery. And my second one was exactly four weeks from there.

I am going through my closet and I have so many things that I can no longer wear. Lots of 3x and 2x tops, size 24-22 in jeans and slacks. I have summer dresses, size 2x and some 3x, a brand new coat that is a 2x. All of the clothes are in nice condtion and I would rather someone who really needs them to have them. I would be willing to ship them ( you pay the shipping) or if you are in Houston, we can meet up. I know how expensive it is to buy new clothes when you are running through the sizes so fast . I will take some pics later today. If you are intrested, please inbox me.

Second fill tomorrow. I have lost 8 pounds since last time, so I am hoping for a small fill tomorrow

I am six weeks out and I have started to use my straw again. I feel like I can control my sips better. No problems so far.

I am still taking friends on MFP! I think we can support one another. lajuice24

I was not allowed until six weeks after, which was this past week. I also live in texas and we have a pool. It has been torture watching the family swim without me,

I agree with Shelley. I dont think a cleanse would be needed since you have been doing the pre-op diet.

Hang in there! I promise there is light at the end.

Good luck to you!! Everything will be fine!