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Hi, I was banded by Dr. Johnson with Atlanta Bariatrics (same office as Dr. Hart) and I have been really happy with everything there.. I think typically they present all the info at the seminar and if you make an appt to see the Doc, they figure you have researched and weighed all the options and are wanting the surgery. Of course the only hold up would be medical clearance at that point. I think this forum is a great place to get real info about what to expect with a band. Good luck on your decision, I am very happy with my decision to be banded.

Hey everyone, I owe you all an update...:huh2: I have been definitely feeling restricted even with the 2.75 cc's in my 10 cc band. I am down approx 8 lbs this month... I have a fill appt scheduled next Wednesday 3-19-08 which I will keep; but, I think I am going to tell them I feel restricted most of the time, but still get hunger pains sometimes.. My guess is I will get a very small adjustment. My doc is definitely conservative from what I can see at this point. But, since I do have restriction I don't have to make an issue of it yet... Thank you everyone who contributed to this thread, your info sharing is invaulable.

Wanted to say thank you to everyone who posted replies... It will definitely help me when/if I question my MD for more in my band. Thanks!

Hi, I was hoping all of you could shout out & tell me what your fill level is in your 10 cc AP Band? I have 2.75 and I think my Doc is on the conservative side with fills. I am not feeling any restriction. I know it takes a while, but when I discussed it with my doc he mentioned that he never goes more than 4 cc's and only adds approximately .5 cc each time... Just looking for some info. Thanks!

Hi Sick N Tired, I was banded by Dr. Johnson with Atlanta Bariatrics. He practices out of Emory Johns Creek. The hospital & office are excellent. I really like the whole staff. Good luck, and take the 1st step - check it out (go to a seminar). Thanks!

Thank you Alyson for the advice, I think it is great advice! I will make an excel graph to check the trendline... I lost 2.5lbs this week, so I guess it was my week to lose. Next week should stall again... Also, I get my 2nd fill tomorrow, so I am looking forward to that. Thanks for the support everyone!

Hi Fellow Merry Losers! I am doing well, but frustrated because the scale is not moving as quickly as I would like... I stall for a couple of weeks and then lose 3-4 lbs the 3rd week, it would be nice if I could count on losing something every week, that would keep my motivation tops...:mad: Anyone else feel frustrated and trying hard not to obsess about the scale moving or not??:confused2:

Hi, I just want to tell you that you are a work in progress, be patient with yourself! Also, we were banded on the same day :-) 12/13/07... You have lost much more then me though! Good Job!

Hi, What does papaya enzyme do???

HI, my Merry friends. Haven't logged in a while. I got promoted at the 1st of the year, so I have been super diligent at work. The home internet was down; but, we got it fixed last weekend. Not to mention I set up a wireless network this morning and am loving using my company laptop from anywhere in my house!!! I have had 1 fill and am not really restricted. I have been struggling with the weight loss. 12 lbs to date, which I feel should be more. I have been journaling my food and watching everything that goes into my mouth. Have had 0 alcohol since New Years Eve and just can't believe the scale only says 12lbs... I am waiting for that sweet spot and until then I will keep making good food choices and going to the gym, but wish I saw a bit more results wise on the scale... Hope everyone is well, I am sure I will be able to check in more now that I have the internet stuff worked out...

I am so happy to have found this thread. Gretchen's comments were so helpful! I have had 1fill and feel no restiction. I have been eating well and journaling everything I eat, but I am definitely still a volume eater of the right foods for now. I can eat a large volume at one time and that bothered me, until I read this thread. All said and done I have lost 12 lbs since my surgery on 12/13/07. I was upset and thought it should be more, but I am going to be patient now until I am at the right restriction level. Also, I should be happy I am not gaining, because that has been the trend for the last 2 years..... Tiffany is happy with the 12lbs and waiting for that right restriction level!

Welcome RonKat! Keep us posted on how your surgery went.

Man, I love this board!! I too cheated (ate) holiday dinner Xmas Eve & Xmas Day.. I felt awful & really freaked out thinking maybe I ruined everything.. I am back to eating healthy, but can eat more than 1/2 cup... I too get shoulder pain if I eat too much or too thick at one time... Thanks to everyone who had the courage to post this before me.. I was too ashamed to, as I thought I probably ruined the band for life and was destined to fail! I know now it is part of the journey.. I am very dedicated to making good food choices. Especially with the New Year coming.. Thanks everyone!!!! I needed this thread!

Hi Tweety, NO pre-op diet for me. Only 1 day Clear liquids before surgery. I then have 7 days of a full liquid diet (Protein shakes & 1 liquid snack each day like Jello pudding, yogurt, etc). Then I have 21 days of mushy foods, then progress to regular diet as tolerated....

YEAH!! Congratulations on the beginning of a new year & a new you!!