barbie2007

Good luck with your surgery! Don't worry, you will be able to eat, just much less...but hey...that's the whole idea anyway isn't it?!:car:

Could someone tell me how a leak is detected? Thanks!

I too have the VG band and have had difficulty reaching any restriction. Thankfully, my surgeon does not charge extra for fills and is willing to fill at my discretion. We are taking it slow as to not overdo a "good thing"! I finally feel some restriction at 6.5, but will go in next week for a small fill. Sometimes I think that doctors only consider the surgery, but won't listen to their patients. This is too bad! Take him some documentation, maybe he needs a little "continuing ed"!

I can eat most things as long as I chew really well. My advice would be to talk to your doctor. Be totally honest with him/her and then take their advice. GOOD LUCL!!

I don't drink with my meals. As I understand, this defeats the purpose as the fluid flushes the food on through the band. I want to get the max out of the tool that I paid GOOD money for!!

Well...enjoy it now, because this too shall cease!!