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I have been banded nearly 4 months and fortunately, I have experienced little gas and never reflux. PB'ing ...YES!! However, I do remember how a gall bladder attack felt 9 years ago, and it could be an issue for you?? When I PB'ing my Doc's nurse tells me to do clears / liquids for a day or two. I must be a slow learner, because I didn't think about that until last Monday when I called her. Duh!!! Good luck...and as always, I am not a medical professional and if the pain continues....see your doctor!!

HI....Dr. Kuri performed my lap band surgery and the hospital was new and more like a resort than a hospital. Excellent experience in all areas!!!

Hi....I think it is normal to have high and low energy....we have to get in enough protein and keep our bodies hydrated...just follow the doctor's guidelines.

Hope you feel perkier soon....just follow doctor's guidelines on Clear liquids, mushies, etc...drink lots of water!!! Keep us posted!!!

You may be right....there are times I drink some Fluid before the hour is up...I will watch that....today..so far...no pb'ing...but I stopped as I got that kinda full feeling....Tonight I was able to eat a roast beef and mashed potatoes small portion dinner and did not PB...but I am not drinking yet... It is kinda funny...but I think my restriction is just now working or either I might be realizing it?? I just hope I have not done any damage to my band?

HI Folks, I was banded March 20th, and did not get my first fill until June 4th. I was on the liquid, soft, then solid for 7 days after the fill. I lost about 6 pounds during the first 10 days after the fill. Putting my total weight loss at 34 pounds. However, I will PB nearly every day and it is not on any certain food. Yesterday, I had a light bulb moment, and I think I have been eating too much? At 52 you would think I would be a little smarter, wouldn't you? The problem is, my stoma may be full, but I am hungry. I really do not want to get an unfill because I am self pay. Doctor charged 2000 and that include 4 visits. So, an unfill would be a visit. And I know if I can loose another 10 pounds or so, the band will be looser. Any suggestions?

HI... I flew to San Diego and Dr. Kuri's staff picked us up at the airport. Great experience, great cost and great results. I did have to pay a local doctor $2000 to take me as a Mexican Bandster but it still beats the local price of $18,000. The hospital Dr. Kuri's uses is more like a resort hotel than a hospital. Good Luck!!!

Hi , I do not cook much. I do buy Lean Cuisines and Weight Watchers. I am not able to eat Pasta or noodles, but select the beef and chicken Entrees with green Beans and mashed potatoes. I can not eat their carrots. Ouch!! Just eat very slowly and chew well and you will find you can not finish your meal. Good luck!!!!

HI Folks, I am 3 months post op, have lost 34 pounds, and quit smoking May 5th. However, lately, if I get cold with air conditioning, I freeze and stay cold forever. What is up with that??

HI Miss Carol and All, Congrats on your surgery in May....I am not posting as much lately and failed to notice your post. I was self pay and Dr Ponce was just too high so I went to Dr Kuri in Mexico. WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!! I had my first fill on June 5th in Chattanooga with Dr Rose. Great experience too!! Dr Kuris cost / plane fare/ eats for my friend was around 10,000. Dr Rose fee was 2000 for 1 year so I feel very grateful to have saved 8000. My BCBS excluded weight loss surgery. I could have paid Ponce the 20 grand but did not want too. Period. I hope you do well in the weeks to come Miss Carol. Keep us posted??

I have to pay attention and swallow each pill, drink, swallow, drink, etc. So far, I have not had a problem.

I had my first fill on Tuesday and it was a great experience. And, I felt full immediately. Since I quit smoking on May 5th, I had been getting hungrier. I have been on Clear liquids and soft liquids since but will start on mushies tomorrow. I now weigh 225 whiich is a 33 pound loss. So excited!!!!! I am sure some people do well with FillCenter USA, I just need someone local. Good luck on your quest!!

HI, Welcome to lap band land....I had some gas right after my surgery....however, two weeks out I had a bad pain develope on my right side....after seeing my PA, he said it was just gas pain...not too worry. If you do not feel better soon....contact your doctor.

Wow...I am pleasantly suprised. I do not know how much he put in my band, but I was starving before he did the fill and the moment he finished, I was not hungry. I have to be on Clear liquids for 3 days, and full liquids for 3 days and then soft food for 4 or 5 days and finally hit solid food around 10-14 days after the fill. I am going to follow this plan to the best of my ability. The doctor said my Mexica band looked great. I am able to drink warm fluids, broth and of course, Tea!!!! I was scared but now am grateful it is over and I am not having any discomfort. So, I am now down 27 pounds since March 20 and smoke free since May 5th. Yippee!!!!!!

Good luck on your change of life.

Let us know your surgery date!!!

You are still on the soft stage? I would ask your Doctor to be sure.

HI Alexandra, You are so supportive and I know all of us appreciate you very much. I pray your answer from the insurance company will be favorable.

Hiccups will come and go!!!! GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY

I think Lucky 707 is a good name.

HI Folks, Reading the other posts, I feel like I have not done as well as I should have? I have only lost 24 pounds since March 20th but I have not had a fill and I did quit smoking on May 5th. I get my 1st fill on Tuesday so wish me luck. I need to count calories because I think I am eating too many calories a day. I need to focus!!! NOW...about this ticker thingy.....do I have to copy and paste it every time I post? Thanks for the support of this forum!!!

Hi Folks, I Was Banded 3/20 And Have Only Lost 24 Pounds. However, I Quit Smoking On May 5th And Have Not Had A Fill. I Am Scheduled To Get A Fill On June 5th So I Am Praying I Can Get Some Restriction As I Am Hungry. I Am Not Being A Great Calorie Counter But Am Not Eating Near What I Used To Eat. I Started At 258 And Now Weight 234. However, I Do Feel My Clothes Have Gotten Looser. I Am Down Nearly 2 Sizes. So I Feel Good About A Lot Of Things But Kinda Anxious About The Hunger.

HI, don't worry. I was banded on March 20th and quit smoking May 5th. I am scheduled a little later than usual for my first fill on June 5th. Weight loss has been a little slow at 24 lbs but I feel great and believe I will be less hungry when I get my fill.

Welcome to Lap Band Forum....keep coming back and you will learn a lot.

Good Morning.....Have a great day!!!