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i had my 2nd fill yesterday 6-4 and I feel restriction. I too have a lil' over 5cc in my band. I hope it stays like this and don't go back to no restriction. I can drink fine, but when I eat I can only eat a little and I'm full. Good luck

I had my 2nd fill yesterday and unless something changes I really feel restriction. I can drink fine, but when I try to eat something after a few bites I'm done. I can really feel it. I have just over 5cc in my band. So, hopefully it won't change anythime soon! Good luck

I had my first fill today and my doctor didn't have a problem with me eating. She gave me 3cc, and I feel a little difference but I'll see in a few days if I'll have to go back for another one in a few weeks

I got my first fill today and she said there's no need to come back until I feel I need another fill (can eat more than 1 hamburger w/out feeling full). I'm personally glad I don't have to keep going back every month or every few months. I have to work and taking that unnecessary time off for me would drive me crazy! So, I really think it depends on the doctor, and the patient. I know I can call if I have any concerns, and that's all I really care about.

I had my first fill today. My surgery was 4-12-12. So, I waited a little over a month. She told me today that if I can still eat more than a burger and not feel full call & get another fill whether that's 2wks, 2mo's, or years. So, I don't think it's a time frame at least not with my doctor.

It's one week later after my surgery and I feel fine. I've been going to the gym walking on the treadmil for 30 m at regular speed w/no pain. My doc recommended to start excerising asap w/no limits so that's what I've been doing. All of my swelling has gone down. I think that was my biggest suprise after surgery my swollen belly. The day I went to surgery I was 235. When I got home the next day after the surgery I weighed 242 lbs. Today, I weigh 231lbs. So 11 pounds lost in one week. Granted, a lot of that was the air going down in my belly, the swelling going down, the liquids only etc..., but I will take it. I just thank God this has been an easy journey so far. I stopped taking the vicotin on Monday so about 4 days. As of Sunday, I stopped taking the vicotin reguarly maybe about 2x a day instead of every 4 hrs. So again, thank you Lord Jesus for making it easy!

I'm offically banded, and yes I did it by myself. It was much easier than I thought. I caught a cab to the hospital which was only 10min away. I checked in, after surgery I was in recovery for about 2hrs until they found a bed. The pain meds were good & definitly made the pain go away. But, the pain to me felt like really bad period cramps.Once I got to my room they gave me broth & tea which was great! Broth never tasted so good! The next day, today, I took a taxi back home, and I'm sleeping on & off I'm still taking my paid meds every 4 hrs. They gave me liquid vicotin. So, all is well and yes you can do it by yourself.

OMG!!! Tomorrow's the big day.I'm so ready

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Hello All. Well let's start of by saying my surgery date is April 12th 2012 (yeah!!!). It was a simple and quick procees that I started in February and I'm getting banded in 2 wks. I have bcbs of IL. It only took them five days to approve my surgery. The doc's office said that was one of the quickest they've seen. In saying that, I just want to give all the glory to God. I prayed and said Lord Jesus if this is what you want for me then make it easy and he has. All my test's went smooth, no problems, and no complaints. I didn't really know what to expect reading some of the post on this site about the test's and the insurance approval process, but like I said thank you Jesus he made it easy for me. So this is a question to the post op banders on here: I'm single with no kids. I don't want to tell my friends or family about the surgery because of how they've reacted to other people we know that has had weight loss surgery. My doc requires an overnight stay at the hospital, but when I'm released would I be able to handle it at home by myself? I was going to take a cab home so I wouldn't have to drive as the hospital isn't that far from where I live. I am also planning to have everything I need so I won't have to go to the store for at least a week. By what I've read it seems pretty painful and I'm not sure that it's a good idea to go it alone. I really don't have a choice because I don't want anyone to know. But if it's going to put my health in danger then I would have someone. Please let me know what you think. Thanks a lot for reading this long blog

Hi. My surgery date is also April 12th. My doc said I won't have to do my preop diet til the 5th or 1 wk before my surgery. It was just all liquids. I thank God my insurance is paying for the surgery or I probably would've gone to Mexcio to get it for much cheaper. I was looking on the internet for protein shakes and there's a lot of them out there. So, if at first I don't succeed I'll try try again. Anyway, I hope we can keep in touch to encourge each other and check on our progress. Good luck and God bless!

Hello All. It only took me 5 days. My doc submitted my paperwork on Mon & they called me back on Fri saying I was approved and they scheduled my surgery for Apr. 12. Good luck to all!

OMG! I'm so excited. I'm at the very beginning of my lap band journey. My first appointment is tomorrow with Dr. Sarker. Has anyone been banded by her? I'm not sure of what to expect, but I'm glad bcbs of illinois (***) doesn't make you wait 6mo anymore. Any advice would be much appreciated. I'll update again tomorrow after my appointment it's at 730a, so probably when I get home from work.