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What I really meant to say with that comment , is that eventually one will lose their guard and end up throwing up . In these instances, Its because I may have eaten to fast, or ate food that its hard to go down. This will usually occur, during the first 2 weeks of adjustment.

Hello all Its been a year and 1 month since I had the lab band surgery, although I haven't reached my goal yet , I feel some what satisfied. Before surgery , I never expected to reach my goal within a year, I have given myself 2 years instead anyway. I have lost an average of 64 pounds, my goal is to lose another 60-55 pounds and I will be much happier. I will be honest, I havent' hit the gym once, and I can't give up my occasional glass of wine. Yes and on occasions also I will eat a piece of, chocolate, cake, pizza, Ice cream, fries. The thing, is that I believe having something you like occasionally is ok, the bad thing is eating these type foods everyday. I don't drink any carbonated drinks or beer but I do have my cup of coffee every morning. I didn't experience any weight loss for about a month or 2, but now I am at 8cc now, and this is the tighter I'vee been and lost 10 pounds since my last adjustment. I feel that I am fine although sometimes a lose my guard and a eat a little to fast and throw up. The BAD. -You will eventually throw up, throwing up will be part of your life with the lab band,or at least during the weight loss, while its tight -I kind of misse eating faster, specially seeing my plate full . - The Good, -wearing those pants I had saved away for 5 years,!! -Feeling better about myself and not having to shop at the women's size section. - Overall, I don't regret getting the surgery, I believe that I made a good decision on the lapband instead of the other procedures.

Hello everyone, I just had my 2nd fill last thursday and I am not noticing any difference it terms of restriction. I am wondering if it could be a possibility that the nurse missed my port ? Could she just had injected me saline on my belly? I think about that because my co-worker had a fill with her and she missed her port,then had to pinch her again. I was given 1.5 cc so that makes my band at 5.5 CC filled and I just not filling full. I am losing weight because I stop myself and I am too scared i might stretch my pouch . I am able to eat everything, breads, Pasta, rice , meats etc.. I do chew well though and stay fuller much longer than I used to before I was banded. Anyone feels the same way after the second fill ?

Wow that's too bad. I am sorry to hear that. How could it flipped so fast?

ONE HOUR!!!! That really sound a lot ! my doctor and my manual says 5 minitues before you eat and 20 minutes after.

I am in the purre stage, and actually set the 20 minute reminder timing after I eat. Just to play it safe !

You were right lol I down 5 poundsx

Ok So I am on my 2nd day of puree diet and I notice I am not getting full, (I figured that my band is not tight yet since I am only like 11 days post-op.) So I stop eating because my brain tells me and I want to be careful to follow the portion size indicated on the post-op instructions. However, when I wait my 20 minutes to have a glass of Water ( I actually put on a timer LOL) then VOILA !! I feel full. BTW I got on my cheap bathroom scale and it seems I only lost 2 pounds !! WTF . So I figured I am still retaining a lot of Fluid from my liquid diet. , I hope that's it. So I am going to avoid getting on the scale to avoid disappointments, tomorrow is my post-op visit and they surely will weigh me there. BTW will get myself a digital scale!

Yes, Dr. Ren is great ! .. thanks the information

I was banded Monday Too and I am just counting my days to the puree stage !

Well I started putting neosporin on them. Neosporin always works wells with cuts, scars etc. so I didn't think it will be any harm.

Ok so I am 7 post -Op. I am checking my hair every day for any significant amount of strands and hair, but nothing out of the unusual. When does it usually starts? I've been taking my Multi-Vitamins daily.

All right well I hope it goes away..I haven't been feeling the Big hunger yet , but I am starting to get an appetite now . 6 more days of liquid uhh can't wait to move to the purée stage !

Yes I am feeling it now, not that bad but I feel the aches, like if you had a big workout. I also feel some a bit pressure high in my chest. ( before the boobs) Do you ?

Hey we got banded on the same day!! I am also feeling a bit of a soar throat but it was advised that it may happen due to the breathing tube.