Mrs Sabre

Reminder - Support Group Meeting tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th, 11:30 a.m. at Southeast Bariatrics, Suite A, 2300 Randolph Rd., Charlotte, NC. Hope to see everyone there!

Reminder: Support Group is tomorrow, Oct. 9th, 11:30 a.m. at 108 Providence Rd. (BB&T Bldg.) Charlotte, NC. Hope to see everyone there! :thumbup:

Congratulations! Your story is truly inspiring!

Reminder, the Charlotte area support group meeting is this Saturday, Feb. 13th, at 11:30 a.m. at the BB&T building, 108 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations Holli! Often the NSV's mean more than the number on the scales! Keep up the good work!

My guess is the 8 ccs is based upon your level of hunger and pouch capacity? Otherwise, it doesn't really mean anything. Fill levels differ widely from person to person. Band ports have a very hard back, can't punch through it with a fill needle. My guess is they simply missed your port entirely?

Timmmers, I agree with those who suggest letting it come up.

No two people are the same. A few rare folks never have their band adjusted. I have been adjusted numerous times over years. Although individual doctors have varying protocols for fills, in general it's dependent upon 1) how long you're staying satisfied, 2) if you're losing weight, and 3) your pouch capacity.

Vickie, I'm no expert on insurance by any stretch, but if I were you I think I'd try to do some research and maybe write some letters. Maybe your doctor can write a letter for you too? Make some type of formal appeal to your insurance carrier. See if there are state and/or federal insurance appeals processes? Good luck and God Bless!

I am aware of several doctors in the Charlotte area, but am unfamiliar with those in the Triad area. Good luck!

My trainer recommends low weights to start, high reps (12-15), and 3 sets of each exercise.

I've had 14 adjustments over the last two years. My doctor always does a Lidocaine local before the fill. There's a slight sting with that; otherwise I'm numb, no pain. Usually it's two sticks: 1 Lidocaine, 1 fill. There were a couple of times early on when they had a hard time finding my port and I was stuck multiple times. Being numb, it didn't bother me the least.

Hang in there! You're doing great! You can do this! You're almost there! :thumbs_up:

IMHO, the best "cure" for hunger is more protein. If you're on clear liquids, Isopure or Profect are good. Everyone's body reacts differently to fills ... some folks have delayed responses and feel tighter over time. Some folks have very sensitive tummies and swell a lot with even the slightest band adjustment. If you're still uncertain, post more questions here or call your doctor's office.

You sound like you still have a great attitude, and that's 1/2 the battle! You're in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and continued success. :embaressed_smile: