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March Bandsters!!! How is everyone doing?? I am not exactly were I thought i would be, I am pretty sure i need a fill, and hope to get one soon. But it is happening very slowly! I like to see it goin down instead of up Hope everyone is feeling good and has enjoyed their summer!

Has anyone in Washington found a Doctor in Washington who uses the Fluoro system to fill?? Thank you! Also i should ask, if I havent used Fluoro before can I transfer into it with the band I have?

Amazing Job!!!

Great info so far! Thank you so much, I just wanna get a good feel for what the average is! For those who havent hit that green zone yet, keep trying! I have an appointment for another fill on Wednesday, hope i can at least get 1 cc for a total of 7. At my last appointment they made it sound like any further fills would be pretty small, but im gonna have a talk with em!!

Mine is slow going and cant wait to find that green zone! Still excited, everyday is a struggle still, but workin on it! How are all the March bandsters doing? Fills happening? I got my first fill last week, ready for another already!

Great job! I got my first fill last week, feel like i have a ways to go, gonna call tomorrow and get back in asap for another fill! Im ready to start loosing some weight!! My scale has barely moved in the last few weeks!! Its getting nice here, I need to get moving more too!

Hey March Peps! Hope everyone is doing well! My scale isnt moving much, kind just yo yoing.. I had my first fill last Wednesday and am going in for another asap! I have 14 cc band, they put in 3 ccs on top of the 3 that were in there, i feel a little difference, but not what i know i would if it was the "green zone" Im working at being better at this everyday! Get my but to the gym and make the right food choices, story of my life!! How are you all feeling about your first fills??

I was banded 3/4/13 I have only had one fill at a total of 6 cc's so far. Feel minimal restriction, I can feel the difference from before the fill, but am sure I could use more!! How many cc's are you? How much restriction are you feeling? Thanks Everyone!!

My fill went perfectly!! Found out i have a large band, can hold 14 cc. When i had surgery they put it in with 3cc, so on Wednesday they added 3 more. I ate 2 hours before, knowing liquid only for the next 24 hours. Today i feel good, i am most definatly eating less and not feeling hungary ALL the time Finally feel like me and my band are working together on the same page! It is nice to know that i can go in for another in as little as 2 weeks if i feel i need more restriction. The first 6 weeks after surgery before the first fill is alot more trying then i ever thought it would be. The last 2 weeks i was able to eat just as much as before surgery and it was so disappointing!! Thankful to be moving forward

Going for my first fill tomorrow I cant remember how long before my fill I should stop eating? I pretty sure i should go with an empty stomach? Thank you!

I am almost 4 weeks post op, I have lost 11, but the last 2 weeks have pretty much been a stand still since i starting back on regular food, but my nutritionist said it would happen and that i shouldn't count on loosing much at all and its even normal to gain some back.

Im with u in this Banster Hell!! I wont get my first fill till April 17. It is crazy how hungry I have been lately. Kind of discouraging, but with these posts about Bandster Hell, I am at least able to understand what is going on right now! And that is super helpful! Hopeing and praying my first fill will be helpful, but based on what ive been reading throughout the forums, it very well could take several fills to get into the green zone. Best of Luck to u Della, and know u are not alone!

I simply just like the taste better, it has less carbs then regular milk, if u get the unsweetened. And only 30 to 40 cals for a whole cup. The one i get has a vanilla flavor already added. I just like it! Some people might use instead of milk if the have an allergy to milk to though.

Im day 14 and still have a hard time getting all the water in, Its alot of water!!! I think im pretty good at least getting 40 oz in. My whole first week after being banded, i could not tell if i had gas or was hungery, I had no idea lol, so i just stuck to my schedule and the amount i was told and did fine! I feel the hunger now though!!

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