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Till can't get over how thin my face is now

My surgeon said if I was having a TT it would have to be deflated because it's surgery to the abdomen. My arm and eye lift don't require it to be deflated.

Thank you all, I saw the surgeon and he is not going to deflate, and has worked with many lapband patients

I have a lap band and am going for an arm lift and eyelid surgery in 2 weeks. Has anyone with the band who have had cosmetic surgeryndeflate the band prior to surgery?

You will get there! I have 5 cc in my band and am in the zone, I thought I would never get there myself. I am4 months banded and down 39 lbs. it wasn't until my last fill that put me in the zone, was when The weight just started to really go. Prior to that I was up 5 lbs down 4 up 2 down 3. I felt like I was losing and gaining the same 7-8 pounds for well over a month....keep the faith, it will work for you.

I found out the hard way with carrots! Even though I chewed and chewed, I got stuck. No more of those for me!

Hi banisters! I was banded aug 5th and had second fill a week ago. Feeling great I do have loud burps randomly. Is this normal? Other than that I think I may be green zoned. Have 3.5 cc in 10 cc band.

I trust your right, I will keep on keeping on...thanks to all of you, I don't know what I would do without this forum and all of the continued support from each and everyone of you ! Thank you!

Hi. I had my band aug 5th and lost 22 lbs in the first 6 weeks. I haven't lost anything since and have been exercising and eating well. I count calories but tend to not measure. What could be the problem? A typical day would be Yogurt Breakfast salad or Soup or cottage cheese with fruit. For lunch meat Protein, veg and small salad dinner I don't snack much other than sugar free ice pops or a Protein shake, or piece of fruit Sounds like I am doing everything right......ugh getting frustrated. I am due for my second fill on oct 17. I have 3 cc in my band. I am desperately trying not to gain, and believe me, I can gain overnight. I started with a low BMI Maybe this is normal until I get in the zone? Ugh

Thanks ladies! I had no fluoroscopy but did have the drink...well now I know!

A bathroom issue is what I'm having here! Had my first fill yesterday felt great got 2 cc in my band had broth and ice pop yesterday must have been in the bathroom 6 times with cramping and diarrhea Today had shake for breakfast and yogurt for lunch....same thing! Is this the norm?

Debpaige that's great! How is your weight loss so far? Have you had fills? I was banded aug 5 and also feel great. Get first fill on sept 12th. I am finding I am getting hungry before 4 hours and am able to eat more. I am trying to eat the best I can and make good choices, however, I have gained 3 pounds out of the 19 I had lost....bummed a bit but know it will get better after fill

I've decided to keep off the scale for the week and only weigh myself once a week for my own sanity! Down three up two! Urghhhh I thought this wasn't going to happen! I am just starting my 5th week and really eat very little.

Thanks I will disregard it. Oh and Mis, lungs ok it was allergies

Is it normal to have such a loud gurgle going on? This just started and I am just 4 weeks out. I have no hunger just noise! What are your experiences?