Randella

What kind of Protein powder are you using mine is always creamy I use Matrix Sytrax and Chike it's do good I'm addicted to it

Congrats amazing uplifting journey

I forgot to add in the morning I use skim milk to mix it and ice cubes blended in the blender I flavor with lots of different things just a matter if taste

I drink a protein shake every morning I use Chike and Syntrax I love them both I also eat a SF pudding with a scoop of protein powder at night and I'm down 80 pounds since 6/15/2012

I have a 14 cc band with 9.6 cc and I'm scheduled for a fill 12/14

I have a 14cc band I was banded 6/26 and I'm at 9.6 cc with a fill scheduled for 12/14 I'm not sure if I will go much tighter I'm losing steadily and not having any "stuck" issues although it will be 6 weeks since my last fill I usually do one every 4 weeks but they were booked up so I'm hoping I won't start eating everything is sight I'm down 70lbs since 6/15 when I started the pre-op

Congrats you are ding very well

Congrats I know you are feeling great about yourself keep up the good work

Congrats I know you are feeling great keep up the good work

Congrats on the decision and good luck to you both

Sbeach I know it is frustrating but hang in you are almost there. Mostly what I have heard and read is that it takes 6 months for the band to be helpful so we re both almost there I think this fact isnt stressed until after the fact people are so anxious and hopeful for the band that we don't hear everything logically. For me personally I was never told it would take 6 months to feel restriction but all that being said I'm glad I did it and with each fill I feel like I'm getting there.

My doctor said there would only be a problem if the stitches are to tight cutting off blood supply this is much safer than the sleeve with basically the same results also my doctor has been doing this procedure for almost 2 years the way I looked at it if there was a problem and some of my stomach had to be removed LOL it was to big anyway. I am completely happy with my decision and the results so far but I think it would depend on your weight if you have a lot to lose I think it's the best way good luck

Good luck I know you are counting the says

I had the lapband w/plication my doctor feels so strong about it he does it as a freebie since insurance dosent cover it yet watch this video it might help you decide

Congrats to both of you I am hoping this next fill will do the trick my band is also 14 and I have 8.5 so the next fill should make it 10. Or 10.5 it seems that the week after the fill because of the swelling I think I have restriction but by the time my next fill is due I know I'm ready for it