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My last fill was August 2008 at which time I had reached what I though as my 'sweet spot'. Recently I have noticed I can eat more than usual and have gained 3 pounds over the last couple months. Is it possible to need a fill after this long?

Banded 8/14 - Dr. Sharam

I was banded 8/14 with a 10 cc band. My first two fills were 1 cc each then third and fourth were 1/2 cc at a time. With the 3 cc total I feel restriction. I'm going to wait a month or so then go for a little tweeking if needed. Down 30# since 8/14. I don't feel that is bad - the slower the better.

I was banded 8/14; I have stayed completely away from alochol to this point but would like to be able to have a beer or two (Michelob Ultra) with my brothers at Christmas time. Is this illegal? Does anyone know the 'rule'? I am down 30 pounds; have a 10 cc band with 3 cc fill. Feeling wonderful!

My surgery was 08/14 - First fill was at approx. 6 weeks 09/25. Second fill is scheduled for 10/11. I was told I had to wait 2 weeks between fills. I have a 10 cc band and am getting a 1cc fill at a time. Today I am one week post 1st fill and feel absolutely no different than the day before I went - no restriction what so ever. I am down 20 pounds.

Yup, I was weighed butt naked in my cute hospital gown just prior having the IV inserted. I went for my 2 week post-op and that is what they consider my "beginning weight". Down 17# in two weeks - have not had a lick of trouble. First fill is the 27th. :whoo:

I was banded 8/14 and I feel nothing under my skin. Actually, I have absolutely no aches and pains other than the occasional stomach growling. I joke that maybe they really didn't band me while I was out and the incision spots are from aliens! My experience has been very minimal discomfort for about 2 1/2 days after surgery and since then nothing. I've been very fortunate that I was able to sleep on my sides within two days post-op and today 10 days out can sleep entirely on my belly with no problem. I do realize that this may change somewhat after my first fill - but for the most part it has been virtually pain free for me!

I'm in! August 14 is my date!

I am scheduled to be banded Aug. 14th - 4 hour ride from my home. Our plan is to go down early in the a.m. for the surgery and spend the night down there after release - then make the trek back home the next day. I just figured the 4 hour ride right after would almost kill me and given the long day we will have had that morning - its just best. A

My experience at the Barix Center - Ypsilanti/Holland MI. June 1st Consult with surgeon, July 5th BCBS insurance approval after going for psyc testing and family doc referral, pre-op scheduled for July 31st with surgery scheuled August 14th. I didn't think this timing was bad at all. During our group discussion there was a gal there from the Chicago area - so they must have clientele from far and wide. I am very happy with the process.

Holland Michigan / BCBS MI / Consult June 1st / Family Physician for Insurance Referral Letter on June 7th / Psych Eval June 18th / Insurance Approval 7/5 / Surgery scheduled for August 14th. I am just thrilled! Can't wait.

PAM in MI - I am also a pre-bandster. I found out yesterday I am having mine done 8/14. Where are you located in MI?

Insurance approval July 5th, 2007 after only one month - I am soooo... excited. I work at a school and would like nothing better than to have the procedure before early August. I want to be in decent shape when students and staff return to school. The Barix Center in Ypsilanti Michigan is where I'll be going. Anyone have an idea of how fast it will flow from this point out? I am so very curious! Where will you be having your surgery Tracy?

I commented to someone else last week that my mother read in Dear Abby that putting a couple bars of soap under her fitted sheet in bed helps with leg cramps also. My mother has been doing this now for years and swears by it. I don't know what it is about the soap but MOM is a believer.

My mother read in Dear Abby a while back about putting a few small bars of hand soap under your sheets at night helps leg cramps. I've been doing that for about 3 months now and it truly does work. Wierd I know, but worth a try for you!