LisaLynelle

I was banded on Feb 7th, 2008 and have only lost 20 lbs!!!! Very frusrtrating! Ive had 2 fills of 3ccs each in my 9 cc band.....I keep yo-yoing!!!!

i have a 9 cc band and Ive had 2 fills....Im at 6ccs now....my question is, i can eat mushies but they hurt when they go down. Fish, tuna, berries are okay. SHould I be able to feel this pass through? I thought it was suppose to stay in the pouch and make me feel full, which I dont. I had my last fill the first week of April. I havent lost any weight since I had the surgery in Feb....Any suggestions?

If you need the number or email address for them, PM me and I will send it to you...They are 2 ladies that handle mostly people who have had surgery in MX. They are really good. I have went to them for my last 2 fills and having a 3rd the end of the month when they come over. They charge $150.00.

Not sure if this helps but theres a good fill dr that comes to Spokane the end of this month, I know its not in MT but just thought Id pass the info along in case....

I too am frustrated also....I was banded in Feb. and lost 18 pounds right off the bat....Ive had 2 fills since and havent lost a pound since...I am getting a 3rd fill the end of May. I have noticed that I can feel food when it falls thru the band. So I must not be there yet....I now have 6cc's in a 9cc band. I can eat all day if I wanted to...I only feel restrictions in the mornings....but evening I can eat the house down if I wanted to. Very Very maddening!!!!!!

If anyone in the Wa. area is looking for a fill, here is some info for you. You can go to their website and make appts. for a fill if you are interested. They are really good and very nice ladies. Here is the site: Northwest Fill Management providing affordable lap-band fills for weight loss surgery patients. EASTERN WASHINGTON May 30th Moses Lake – location TBA May 31st Spokane – Back to the Garden Counseling Cost - $175 due to increased gas prices There must be 10-15 people per location, or trip will be canceled.

I thought it was supposed to stay in the pouch too, so does this mean I need another fill??? I just dont ever get full....but then I cant get meat down so I eat alot of fish and tuna....What gives???

I too am struggling....I gained 3 lbs this week....I have had 2 fills in the last month....I have a 9cc band and have had 2 fills of 3ccs each....after the 1st one nothing, the 2nd one finally had restriction to the point that I cant eat meat....but I eat alot of tuna and fish....heres my question, should I be able to feel my food pass through the band? when I eat I feel every bite fall through....I thought it was suppose to stay in the pouch and make me feel full, which I dont, ever! Should I get another fill??? Im so confused....I only lost weight right after my surgery in Feb and now Im gaining......HELP!!!!

I too was banded by Dr. A and I have nothing but great things to say about him and my experience! I was taken care of better than the hospitals here in the states....The hospital is much cleaner. And the care I got was over the top! They actually care and sit with you and LISTEN and answer all your questions! You couldnt ask for a better Dr. if you ask me!!!!!

I am on my 2nd fill, I have a 9cc band and got 3cc's on the first one. I had no restriction at all so I got a 2nd fill 1 week later of 3cc's more and now i fianlly have it....But, I cant get solids down....Ive only lost 17 pounds since Feb. 7th....Im not sure why Im not losing weight but it must have something to do with the solids not going through....Who knows.....

Oops!, Sorry I misread that....I did have port pain after surgery.....It was bad at first and I couldnt lay on that side to sleep....but it soon faded....I was banded in Feb so it hasnt been all that long....When they push on it to fill the port it is tender....but no pain....

I had no port pain after my fill...none what so ever....In fact I didnt even feel the needle when they did the fill....

I have the realize band....No problems so far....I got banded on the 7th of feb, 2008 and had my 1st fill last Friday. I got 3 cc's and still have no restrictions so I called my doctor and I am getting another 2 cc's tomorrow....Im really excited and cant wait to get tighter! I have a 9cc band....If you have any questions please feel free to ask....

I have Dr. Aceves' phones number if you want it....I used him for my surgery on Feb. 7th, 2008 and he is awesome! If you want me to send it to you, PM me and I will send you info....If you have any questions feel free to ask me too....

I got my 1st fill last friday and i have no restriction at all....my band is a 9cc and i got 3ss fill....going back friday again for another fill....1 week later....dr said maybe another 2cc's...im so frustrated, i want to feel full and still dont have that feeling....any thoughts???

..... I too used Belite and had a great experience! They were very informative and were with me all the way including the after care....I was banded by Dr. Aceves Feb. 7th, 2008 and he was a wonderful doctor. If I had to do it all over again I would still use belite ....Like I said, they were wonderful to me...

Okay, gotta question,.....can we take meds without crushing them up? I am 4 weeks post op and can eat anything, but was wondering if I really need to crush my meds since they are little pills anyway...Does anyone know the answer to this? I hate the taste of the meds, its just horrible.

I had my Lap Band surgery on Feb. 7th with Dr. Aceves, He was a wonderful doctor and I have nothing but great things to say about him and his staff....They gave me excellent care!

I was banded Feb. 7th and I still feel the tightness in my chest....And I still cant sleep on my left side either....But, I can eat anything I want....I am anxious to get my 1st fill so I cant eat so much! Cant wait for the soreness to be over with! Lost 13 lbs so far but only because I was on liquids...yuk! Lololol

Do you know when they are coming tot he Spokane Area??? I live on the outskirts of Spokane and sure would be happy if they were closer.... Thanks for your info.... Lisa

Hi, anyone getting surgery with Dr. Aceves during the month of Feb??? I am going down Feb 6th and having my surgery Feb. 7th....Anyone going the same time as I am???? Would love to meet you if you are....let me know....

Im flying into San Diego then off to Mexico with Dr. Aceves.....Im soooo ready!!!!!!

I am scheduled for my surgery with Dr. Aceves and everything I have researched on him has come up with Excellentency! Im so excited!!!!

Hi, I am having my surgery the same day as you....With Dr. Aceves....Everything I have researched has come up with excellentency!!!!! I am so excited and looking forward to starting my journey! Maybe I will meet you there! Keep me posted! Lisa

Where are you getting banded?