lapbandchic73

Well it's been a lil over a year..Dec 6,2013. I'm down 67 lbs. And now I'm at a platue. I'm working out three times a week, watching what I eat..constantly...So going in for another fill. Hoping and praying this I'd the one that gets me to my green zone....Anyone else just at a stuck point..would love to know what you've done to help you get past it

Well Im ready to get to the green zone. Paying for these fills is breaking me. But hopefully this one.and one more and Ill be done..($500 later..augh) Really wish you the best..I know its all worth it..Just getting there..

Iv heard of people saying that they start yawning and also their nose starts dripping when there eatting. And sayin that, thats a sign that youve found your "Soft Spot"? Can someone please explain this to me. Cause Im goin on 4 months since my surgery and nothing like that has happened to me. Just wondering.. lapbandchic73

I toally get the to restricted feeling. I just had that happen about a month ago. I went from 2cc to 5cc..and WOWZERS! TO MUCH!! went in ...took it down to 3cc..was fine after. Been a month..goin back for a fill..thinkin of only goin to 4cc..maybe 4.2cc. We'll see. But Im so happy that you got your figured out and your feeling better. Keep us updated on your progress. Best wishes to you Zeniada B Lapbandchic73

I am definitly learning when Im hungry versa when Im bored. I know this sounds gross..but I eat tuna daily..2-3 times a day.. It satisfies me, Im good for like 4-5 hours after one can. Not sure Im suppose to eat a whole can, but Im not full when Im done. I just satisfied. And as far as only eatting a cup. I have to make myself stop at that. Cause I could definitly eat more. But I step away from the table, start cleaning up from the meal..then see if Im still hungry or satisfied. I go this Thursday for another fill. Which will be my 3rd one. Im at 3cc of 10cc band. I had prior had a fill and I asked if she would give me more than normal due to the face I had lost my insurance and was paying for the fills out of pocket now. So she did..and OMG..let me tell you..she took me from 2 cc to 5cc. WOW! Way to restricted!! Couldnt get anything but liquids down for a week later. Went back, had some taken out to bring me to 3cc..Thinking I need to just inch up to 4 see how that goes for a while. But Iv been a platueu for about a month..So..Im ready to get this thing tightened. Best of luck to you BeachBish...were all here for you while your taken this journey..We totally get it. lapbandchic73

I have a question..Iv only had 2 fills. How much was you getting when you was getting your fills before you got to the green. Was you getting like a full cc or just a .5 or .4cc when you went. I went in and got my 2nd fill. And She took me from a 2cc to a 5cc. Well that was way to tight. So I went in and had her take out 2cc. Now I dont feel any restriction. The scale isnt moving.I feel like Im still watching what I eat. But Iv seen gain instead of loss. So I called today to see about gettin another fill. But what should I get??? I dont by any means want to get to much then have to go back there and have some taken out. Defeats the purpose...any suggestions? But Im so happy that you have finally gotten to your green spot. Best of luck to you. lapbandchic73

Sorry I put a typo in there responded from my phone. Silly me. I now have 4cc in.

How are you at a 9.2cc in a 10cc band. I had my surgery in December 2013 and went in for my 2nd fill this past week. and she put in 5cc..I couldnt get anything except liquids down.So I went back in and had her take out 1cc to leave me at a 1cc. WOW..you probably cant eat anything.Impressive. Way to go!

How are you at a 9.2cc in a 10cc band. I had my surgery in December 2013 and went in for my 2nd fill this past week. and she put in 5cc..I couldnt get anything except liquids down.So I went back in and had her take out 1cc to leave me at a 1cc. WOW..you probably cant eat anything.Impressive. Way to go!

How are you at a 9.2cc in a 10cc band. I had my surgery in December 2013 and went in for my 2nd fill this past week. and she put in 5cc..I couldnt get anything except liquids down.So I went back in and had her take out 1cc to leave me at a 1cc. WOW..you probably cant eat anything.Impressive. Way to go!

Well I went in this past Sunday and had her take out 1cc. I feel so much better. Crazy how just 1cc would make such a difference. So she said to stay with 4cc for a few months then give her call if I want her to increase it. Thanks for being concerned. Have a wonderful day.

What is PBing?

She didnt say to go back thru the process of liquids to mushies and so on. But that makes since. Ill try that. Thanks for the response back.

Well I had my 2nd fill yesterday, Starting out I was at 2cc on a 10cc band. Well yesterday I had my 2nd fill and she added 3cc more so a total of 5cc. And WOW! is that a change! Did my liquids all day yesterday. So today I had some Soup..and that went down good. Then a lil bit later I tried some chicken. That did not stay down Up it came. So..will I be able to eat solids again? And how long till I should try them? Just seems like its all just sitting right there. If I dont throw it up..It hurts like crazy;. The reason she put so much in on my second fill is cause I lost my insurance and now paying out of pocket for my fill (which is not cheap) And to keep me from having to come back and pay that again. She just filled me up. Any help with what I should do and what what my outcome of eatting again..would be greatly apprieciated!! Lapbandchic

Well I called the WLS center that I use. And they have a thing called "safety net" so I just have to pay $50 for the fill..that day. Then I'll have to pay the remaining balance of $200 before my next visit. I havent asked about the fills being built into my plan when I had the surgery, but I definitly will ask when I call or go up there. I tried to get on the Obama healthcare plan. It said that it would be like $300 a month for just me. I had medicad. Just goin to do the safety net thing till I can figure something else out. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. lapbandchic73