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I was banded 6-11-2014. So far i've lost 38 lbs. I haven't been seen or had a fill since August. I had to start paying out of pocket. I would of at least liked follow up appointments to see my progress and just make sure everything is good with the band. I fell off my exercise routine and i keep up with my diet here and there. Its no ones fault but my own. If i knew the extent of the how high maintenance the band was, i think i would of opted for the sleeve. I recently received a 6,000 dollar bill for my lap band. apparently my insurance didn't cover it when i was told it was. The clinic i was going to closed without notice. I went months calling the office until i got a hold of someone and they informed me the clic was closed. My insurance recently changed due to my job.. hopefully kaiser could help me out.

So for the past couple of months i've been trying to get another fill. My insurance wont cover it so i was suppose to get some papers sent to apply for hardship. Those papers never came. I've been calling and calling the person in charge of my case and she doesn't answer. I've emailed her, left her voice mails and nothing. I tried calling the clinic where i get my adjustments and the number isn't working, Should i just look for a different place closer to me to take over?

I'm 4 months post op and i'm losing so much hair! I take my daily Vitamins and Biotin. Anyone else had or are going through this?

Thank you ladies!! that was my concern

I've gained weight from the shot before and i know the pill doesn't make you gain i've tried both but with the band idk if i could take the pill. I'll talk to my doctor when i go for my follow up on saturday.

Are any of you ladies on bc and if so which one? I don't know if bc will affect my band. i.e the pill or gaining weight with the shot.

My first 2 weeks i lost 13 lbs and 23 lbs total before my first fill. I got my fill a month ago so i'm not sure how much more i've lost. I think it depends on the person. Good luck on your journey!

At first i told a few at work because we would go to lunches too. My boss had her opinion about me having the surgery but that's all it is, an opinion. I came out to my friends and fam on fb on my 2 month post op and i don't regret it nor am i ashamed of having my surgery. People have been private messaging me about my band and trying to get info because they themselves are considering the band. There are those few negative people but its your life your body not theirs.

The band is not a miracle worker. Give your insides time to heal. the weight will come off don't get discouraged. The doctors give you guidelines for a reason. I had gas pains for like 3 weeks post op. hang in there and remember to listen to your doctor. Especially in this healing time.

Awww booooo!! my place is 4 times a week. its not a a gym so maybe that why.

oh gosh that must be tough and I'm over here complaining about a week lol. Last month wasnt so bad but this month i've felt drained this time around. Zumba is so fun you should give it a try. I found something that i enjoyed and I'm sticking to it. The gym bores me and in zumba my hour flies by! Thank you are doing awesome as well. That's y i love this forum. I know there are people here who understand what I'm going through and could give me some advice.

This week has been tough. I'm not sure if its because it's the time of the month. Any ladies have a hard time during this time? I haven't made the best food choices, but they were not horrible. I only went to zumba twice this week. I hope to be back to normal next week. I have another follow up appointment on the 16th. I hope i lost something. I feel like i got adjusted to the first fill too quickly. Idk i just feel off =/

Sometimes i catch myself drinking too fast, but i stop myself. I've never tried to actually do it although i'm tempted lol

What is one thing you miss being able to do. Mine is chugging water! i get so thirsty in zumba that i wish i could finish half the bottle in one drink lol.

Thank you mikee57!

You are so right! My clothes do fit a little better. I try not to weigh myself often because i don't want to fixate on the number. Thank you!

I'm having my first fill tomorrow. Kinda nervous. I'm more nervous of the weigh in. I started Zumba 2 weeks ago going 3 days a week. I hope the scale goes down. Wish me luck!

@Junebug36. I'm doing well. I will def keep you guys posted. Glad to hear you are doing well!

june 11! I was back to work a week after. i work as a receptionist so they said it was fine. I recently started doing zumba and i love it. I've been stuck at a 18 lb weight loss so i hope my fill will change that. I have a little soreness where my port incision is at but not too bad =)

I was banded in june as well. I remember my surgeon saying to intake 800-1000 calories. i have my days where i get hungry faster and i have my days where i'm full for several hrs after breakfast. I'm scheduled for my first fill on saturday.

Thank you! I was just being stubborn. i gotta suck it up. Pureed tuna for me today! i start soft food thursday.

I find it hard to eat healthy on this puree stage and i'm SICK of Protein drinks. I have had some fine shredded chicken and turkey i just hope i don't cause anything to slip by eating shredded chicken. I've been tolerating it just fine though. I'm supposed to start soft foods on Wednesday. I do feel some restriction. I eat about 1/2c to a 1c of food in an hr and my first fill is scheduled for July 19.

No. Oatmeal and Cream of Wheat are mushies. They are for the next stage. Hang in there. Once you progress to mushies, you may have them. In my post op diet sheet, watered cream of wheat is included as the thick liquid stage. I'll have to double check

Did anyone have oatmeal or cream of wheat during this stage?