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Banderina

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  1. Four fills and how many cc's?..whats your band size? I have 4Cc'sin a 10cc band and I feel it!! Sounds like you should feel something..i didnt get the band to be on a diet..i did it to be satisfied with less food..and its working!..you should check with your doc..maybe you have a leak or need more cc's..its hard to say but I would think you should feel something by now..
  2. Oh you will know! because you will most likely have to bring it up! Or if you eat too much at once it will be painful going down through the band. You learn quick. The hardest part has been waiting and going slow. Food gets cold. I hate that...Im still learning and adjusting...I used to think I 'll never throw up..Ive thrown up many times in the last week.
  3. 10cc is standard for Lapband..14cc is large. Realize Bands have other.sizes..i believe 11cc
  4. Im only one at one fill of 4cc and I cant even get down yogurt in the morning. Ive discovered I need to drink something hot. Ive been drinking Sugar free international coffee..pretty good..Ive thrown up or pb'd..chicken, pasta and bread. Im good with puree food..soft foods..most solids get stuck and sit there..tried pineapple juice and it made me throw up. Something tells me its not supposed to be like this...I dont understand how I cld be too tight already?
  5. I think its normal..i get a little sore when I do alot of walking
  6. Mine is on the right..its perfect..i can feel it..if I look for it..its no wheres near my waist so it doesnt get in the way of pants or jeans. The doc puts it there so it doesnt have to get moved if you go for a tummy tuck after the weight loss.
  7. Chicken and me well we're breaking up..Sorry, Chicken but it's over!
  8. The first night after a fill I cldnt sleep on my side I definitely cld feel it..i can feel my port too..
  9. I have a 10cc band and a 4cc fill. I cant imagine getting more filled at this point!
  10. Sweet...how many cc's are in your band and what size is your band?
  11. Floridays what are the other two rules?
  12. Less than 1 cup..about 3/4 cup..
  13. Say you eat dinner..i had some chili...i waited an hour to drink..i took some sips of ff milk and it is just sitting there...does this mean my pouch is full? Or my food is stuck? So weird..feels like a tight band like first thing in morning..im.still trying to understand my band..:/
  14. Wow! You need a new support team! I have 10cc band and got 4cc fill at 5weeks ..a little aggressive ..im still adjusting..but it works! Get yourself a new doctor and hang in there!!
  15. Skyvic..sounds like a gallbladder attack..been there..did you eat anything greasy, cheesy the night before ?
  16. I gained when I went to Mushies too...This 6 week.stretch is for healing! hang in there!
  17. I threw up 5weeks post op..with no fill..my doc said it would take a lot to make it slip..did you heave hard or was it just from your throat?
  18. Name-Banderina! Goal weight for December 29th~ 215 Weight on December 1st~ 225.5 Age~ 32 Dietary goal for December~ Focus om Protein Exercise goal for December~ Get to gym atleast 3xweek! Personal goal for December~ Revive my sex life!! Date banded~ 10/23/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 34.5lbs. What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity? Enjoying Spirits with my family and friends!
  19. Sorry if that offends you, only repeating what he told me! Im sure you'll do great with yours! Best wishes!!
  20. It was the ONLY option for me as there was no way I was cutting off and rerouting my organs (bypass) and dealing with "dumping syndrome" or getting my stomach permanently stapled! ( the sleeve). Some opt for Plication..when they fold the stomach in half and staple it..along with putting in a Band..my doctor called this the mexican lapband..they dont do that at Yale. All surgeries have risks..make an informed decision with your doctor thats right for you!
  21. I got a first fill of 4cc in my 10cc band ..i think its aggressive...i had some issues and pain..but next day and its better..knowing what I know now 2cc or 3cc for first fill would have been better. He always does 4cc and said I wld be fine..im adjusting but if you asked me yesterday I felt as if I wld never eat again! Im happy its adjusting and im feeling better. Ive opted to see how it goes and not run back for an unfill..
  22. So I had a hard time yesterday...but I am soo much better now. I can drink but if I drink too big a sip it hurts and sits a bit..i was able to eat some yogurt and pureed soup. Im feeling my fill should be ok now..I forgot once and took a big sip and it was painful..! Im still worried my band isnt right after the vomiting episode..I need peace of mind!

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