katrose

Look up fill centers usa. They have an office in Charlotte. Dr. Ahigan is great. I think it's like $350.00 for the first visit, then $160.00 each fill afterwards.

Ok, for the last couple of days I have been having a wierd time eating. I can eat two or three bites, then I have major pains cause I'm over stuffed. Then, I sit still for 10-15 minutes, wait for a few HUGE burps, feel better and then can eat tons! What is this all about? I was going to go for a fill next week because I'm always hungry, and I can eat quite a bit. But, now I'm not so sure. Advise please.

Update me please. Katrose...268...215...225...10! It's been slow, but, I've never lost 42 pounds before in my life!!!

I was banded by Dr. Rod back in Oct. He's great. You should have gotten a LOT more info and attention by now. I didn't use belite, but you should ask lots more questions. He does not fill you at surgery. Also, you will have to wait 6 weeks before your first fill. When I was there, you won't get a LOT of time before to talk. Just a little. You can talk to everyone else though. Good luck, if you have any more questions, I'll help if I can.

Ok, it's been a long struggle but, I'm down 6 more pounds! Katrose...268...215...228...13!

I gurgle sometimes. It's usually after I eat to much, or if I'm feeling really restricted. It goes on for 20 minutes or more. It's really a weird feeling.

ronwifey, are you drinking your protein shakes? Your already a few days out and you need to get in your protein. Very important! The protein will help you heal as well as nutrition and keep your satisfied. You may not be hungry today because you're so swollen from surgery, but trust me you will be. Get started on those shakes. Very important. Good luck.

I totally understand! Last week my DH and I had a huge fight that lasted a couple of days[things are fine now] all I wanted to do was eat! I just kept thinking about so many of my old binge foods. I wanted them sooooo badly. I was so tense I couldn''t eat a thing, but man I wanted to. It took me a few days just to shake the thoughts of all the foods I really missed. It's times like that I REALLY miss being able to eat, and eat and eat and well you know.

If you're interested in Dr. Jose Rodriguez, you can get in touch with them by contaacting Barbara Lozier. She is basically his persaanal asst. She is a marvalous person. Call her at 2107891434. She has been through all of it and will talk and walk you through it all. I went to Dr. Rod on 10-31-07. VERY VERY happy with everythhing. Good luck.

factory girl, how much weight did you lose pre op? wow! Less than a month out and already over 80 pounds. Good for you.

Well, I did no pre op diet. I think I was taken out 25 times for my"last meal". Everyone wanted to sort of celebrate ,I suppose, my change. It has not been easy giving up some things. Others have been east. I will fight this, same as you and most every one else in here the rest of my life. Don't be too hard on yourself. Your time will come and you'll do your best to succeed. So do what you can, but don't beat yourself up.

The next time you get a fill ask your doc to fill you till the water almost comes back up out of your nose. I know I had no idea what it was I was supposed to be feeling. My first 2 fills were very small. I 'thought' I felt some restriction, but I really didn't. So the next time he really filled me. When I was drinking the water he filled me so tight that the water feels like its going to have to come up out of your nose almost cause it sure ain't going down! He didn't leave it like that of course, but I just wanted to really feel what restriction would feel like so I could adjust from there. But, until you really feel it you really won't understand it. At least I didn't. Good luck.

I was banded by him on 10-31-07. The best Halloween ever! He's a hottie! My experience was great. I recommend him and definetly Barbara to anyone and everyone. The hotel is definetly not the Hilton. But, it's clean and comfortable. They take good care of you there. Call Barbara, she's the best, anything you want to know about lap band, she can tell you. I dedided to do this really with about 3 weeks notice. Kinda dumb I know, but she walked me through it all no problem. :rolleyes2:

I felt exactly the same way. I was freaked out about everything I was going to have to give up. But, what have I really given up? I eat what I REALLY want. I just do it smart. We went out to dinner tonight, mexican food. I sat and made a choice do I want 5-6 tortilla chhips or the tortilla on my quesidilla? Well, I chose the chhips, so I enjoyed a f ew with the salsa and scraped alll the goodies out of the quesadilla. Totally yummy with out the shell, and I sisn't feel deprived of the whole mexican dinner because I had a couple chips to satisfy the cravings.

Well, I am soooo a head hunger type person. I still fight it. I'm sure I will for the rest of my life. I have found that as long as you avoid the carbs, I don't get hungry. Many days I'm very content with my 3 meals. But, like the other night I made round steaks in the pressure cooker, had to put in the taters for the DH and carrots and onions. Well, I just had to have a potato. I being stupid told myself one little piece won't hurt! Well, I was nutso the rest of the night. I had to eat! My bbrain just would not stop. I ended up snacking and munching for a good hour till I made myself go to bed. If I had just said no, I would have eaten my meat and veggies and been fine. I totally have to stay away from carbs and sugar!