AudreeS

Since it has been so long, I was kinda wondering if there was any way I may have stretched my pouch. I think its best to know where it actually is before I get a fill and to make it as effective as possible! I am having my morning coffee now with my sugar free creamer. Have my almond milk and low carb 25 grams protein shakes for later. Plus sugar free jello and a couple soups for later. I am really excited to start over! Thanks for the encouragement

I am back after a few years off. Got a slight fill about 3 weeks ago, going back next week for another. I came across the 5 day pouch reset. I have never heard of this, although my drs nutritionist said I could go on a 2 week liquid diet for 2 Weeks. I was thinking it would be good to reset my pouch. I have not had too much restriction in a couple years at least and have dieted by doing south beach diet to maintain. I am going to start tomorrow and I'm excited at starting this journey once again!

Thanks for the encouragement! I really need it. I know I eat a LOT less than I used to pre band. My all time highest after I had my daughter was 240, but I was able to lose it going on and off Lindora but could never keep it off. I can't believe its been over 6 years since I have been banded. I am totally ready to recommit myself and ready to get to my goal and maintain it. I see your at less than your goal? Congrats! So did you keep getting fills till you got to where you wanted to be then adjusted your current fill level to maintain your current weight? I am looking for a support group on here to regularly check into. I saw there is a lower bmi group. How do you get your support?

Thanks I am looking forward to getting the support and getting back on track. I am so tired of dieting just to maintain although I know I have to get back to the bandster rules of protein first then veggies. I really need to review!

Hello, my name is Audree. I was banded in January of 2007, so over 6 years ago. My surgery was done in Mexico by Dr. Ariel Ortiz. I am a self pay lower bmi bandster. I also have the Inamed 4cc band, low profile port. My highest weight before surgery was about 195. My lowest was about 160 and I am now a little up in weight at 175 or so. Its been a few years since I was able to go back to see him for a check up or fill, so I can eat with almost no restriction. The only exception to this is right before my cycle, if I am stressed or eat to fast. I had originally been on this board even before I got banded in 2007 under the screen name Babygotback. I tried to reactivate my old account but was unable to, so I created this new one. I recently got married and have a new insurance. I was happy to find out that I could be seen here for check ups and fills by my new doctor in the States Dr. Phillippe Quilici in Burbank. I had my band checked and they said it was fine. I got a .5 fill which supposedly put me at 3.5 I thought they said. I felt very little restriction. So, I am going back this month on the 24th to get another fill. I am excited to use my band again after all this time and finally get down to my goal of 150.