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Went to my support meeting and it was refreshing to hear doctors support lap over sleeve and bypass even though it is less money for him and more follow up. In his experience he said since it is adjustable it will work long term . His patients are healthier and actually did not support sleeve at all. It made me feel good since I was on the fence and am not in green zone yet. Just thought since most doctors push other surgeries this was good to hear . Also he is very successful and has done a lot of wls. He said his wife has it!

Missy I can't figure out how to do my profile. Can someone help. Can you do it on phone?

I am tight in the doctors office. Next day I can eat like there is no fill. Does it sound like a leak?

What does eat around the band mean

Went in yesterday. Told doctor I wanted to be agressive.he put in 2 more cc. Way too tight. Took out I . Then another 1/2. Still too tight. Took out another 1/2, so well see

None till 6 weeks. I have 11.75 in a 14 band.

Don't leave b-52. I love your posts and learned so much.

I am going to ask about Fluor. I am so glad I did this ahead of my daughter and found this sight to get answers.

Thank you all for responding. I have only lost 15 lbs from oct . No fills until 6 weeks after surgery . He usually puts in 1cc at a time. I am not satisfied for 4 or 6 hours or with one cup of food. I just want to be successful because my daughter just got banded. Can fills irritate your band?

I know it sounds aggressive and that doesn't bother me . I guess i wonder if it is the wrong approach? I'm supposed to go in Friday again

My doctor told me to come in every week for a fill till I feel restriction. I have 11cc in a 14 band. I have gone 6 weeks in a row. I am beginning to question if this is right to do especially since he tells me I can go back to my regular diet in 2 hours. After reading the posts here I feel I'm doing damage to myself. I still don't have restriction. Does anyone else go so frequently? Is there a test I can request to make sure my band is ok?

I expect the band to do the work not me! I expect this very expensive surgery would take my hunger away and give me portion control. I didn't think I would have to think so much and plan so much . Also I am uncomfortable when I do eat sometimes. It is early 4 months so I'm hoping this band will kick in. I am frustrated right now. Did not have a good day

I' just went for a fill today and I feel nothing . I felt more restriction last fill. I'm at 11 cc in a 14 band and yes I'm starting to panic. Any suggestions? Do I need to do 5 day pouch?

Did you get the band with plication,? I think most people who have that don.t need fills. I wish I would have known about it but sadly I didn't find this site till post band

My doctor only puts the largest one 14cc. It is my understanding that you can go over limit because it stretches

My doc says the same eat regular food. I've never had a problem

My doctor allows his patients every week till they feel green but I don't go every week

Honk and princess . Are you both in green zone

Jewels I meant I had a stuck episode while driving and had to throw up

Be careful eating in a car. I learned the hard way. Keep plastic bags paper towels and pineapple juice in case you have to pull over

Do you take small bites and eat slow? Your post was really helpful. If I'm debating if I'm in green zone. I must not be

I'm at 10cc in a 14 and still feel I need more. Does anyone else have this amount? I am thinking I need more because I do not stay satisfied long

I still don't feel like I am I'm the green zone and I had a fill yesterday. I have discomfort when I eat but it's not pain. Is it normal?

Yes it is normal to feel the way you are feeling. It will take a few months for fills to kick in

I'm a retired teacher . Where I am from teaching jobs are hard to come by. I would not take off. Reschedule to another day . Can you wait till break especially since you have been taking a lot of days off