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if you have the choice, then get the the floro, 1) its better as the doc will never miss the port. 2) Its better as the doc will know how much fill you would need based on watching the liquid go down. 3) Its always good to have the doc see the place of the band, and its all intact and in good condition The downside is you have to drink the Barium which is GROSS

Hi all, I’ve been having my band for 6 months so far. I got 2 fills. Nevertheless I don’t think I’m restricted as I should be. <O:p Now whenever I eat, I feel discomfort with the first 2 to 3 bites (I guess as the food is passing from the pouch to the lower stomach) , after that I feel the food flies through the pouch and rest in the lower stomach right away, which make me eat a lot. Question is: Is that normal with a good restriction, or it means I would need more fills? <O:p 2<SUP>nd</SUP> question: how long should the food stay in the upper stomach (the pouch) after eating? And do you think some of it passes down while you are eating? Or all the food stays in the pouch, until it starts to digest later on<O:p

my doctor gave me (Betadine) and new bandages to change everytime I shower, since its bad to keep it on while its wet after the shower. I kept cleaning and changing them for about 2 weeks too, that was untill it completly heald

guys I LOVE YOU ALL You gave me support when I most needed it, you are my second family, I want to hug each one of you for the support and the kind/wise words you have wrote to me. About my fill, I couldn't take the pain anymore, I wasn't even able to lay down for some sleep, so I went to doc's office (sleepless) first thing in the morning , and he took (1cc) out, he admitted that (1.5cc) is too much for a fill. so now I have (3.5cc) in the band, and a I feel MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH better. He told me from now on each fill I get should not exceed (0.5cc) Thanks god I can breath again. hugs to you all, and you guys are the best:hug:

Hi all, I went today morning for my second fill. I got a first fill of (3cc) month and half ago, and still I could eat all I want (just pain with the first bite) So I decided to go for the 2nd fill, the doc gave me (1.5cc) which brings the total to (4.5cc) in my band. He did my fill under fluoroscopy and made me drink a full cup of barium. At that time I was feeling good. HOWEVER, an hour later I felt sooooo tight. and I just threw up(white foamy stuff) sorry its gross. Since this morning, I'm not able even to get a sip of Water down, whenever I try to drink anything (1 or 2 sips), I feel VERY BLOATED and can't take more, 20 mins later I throw up again the white stuff. (it happened 4 times today) PLUS All day long I feel that I want to burp but nothing happens My question I think the white foam I throw up is the barium, which didn't go down, causing anything I drink to hurt me and come up. So is it better to unfill the band a little? or just wait until this crazy barium go out all together, and then it would feel looser? I prefer the 2nd option, since I was wide open before this (1.5cc) but I'm afraid to get seriously dehydrated Thanks a lot and sorry for the gross symptoms

I went to a very nice and fancy buffet in Germany, it coast 26 Euros per preson, so I wanted to tell them about my band to get the discount, and I wish I did not. The waiter kept going back and forth (about 5 times) to ask about my card, everybody around me noticed and started to give me funny looks, and finally the waiter came and said the :phanvan committee :phanvan approved my discount. I felt horrible while everybody was looking at this fat american guy who wants to be charged less. Money is an object to me, but my self-esteem is worth more I sworn that I'd never mention anything about my band in restaurants, buffet or any public place.

Hi all, I'm going with my family for a short holiday to a theme-park, just wondering if I still could go on some crazy roller coaster rides, as I used before.... Or do you think I would end up harming my self and my band?

I asked that question casue I always thought the darker the color, means the more fat you are burning. Casue I tend have a dark color whenever I play heavy sports and do lots of activities. And clear color whenever I spend a lazy day and do nothing... But wasn't sure that its related to the amount of Water we drink, but you guys corrected my info:biggrin1: Thanks for the answers:)

Hi guys, sorry for the wierd questions, When you pee and it comes out clear like Water does it mean that 1) you are not burnning any fat? OR 2) you are drinking too much water ====================================== If your pee is very yellow and dark, does it mean what it means? 1) you are burning a lot of fat OR 2) you are not drinking enough water.

Hello gang, Since I got my band on 22/Feb (6 weeks ago) I lost 10 Kg which equals to 22 pounds. So is that a little loss? and what is an avg loss per week or month? Thanks a lot guys<!-- / sig -->

Good luck gatto

I read somewhere, that adjusting a tilted port is a fairly simple thing, and the doctor could do it in his office under local anesthesia....

Hahahahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahha, this woman is hilarious. If somebody is kind hearted and wondering what to do with the money then he/she would send the 10k to Africa to stop children's death due to malnutrition. Not to stop a fat lady from eating too much

IMO Slim Fast is the best tasting one. However, I drink a Protien Lite powder shake that I got from GNC (chocolate flavour) it tastes good and its very fulfilling. This chocolate shake provides 60g of protien if you blend with milk, and it could substitute a meal (very fulfilling) You have to get one of these milk shake makers (I got mine from Target) its way cleaner and better than the blender when making thick shakes.

Sue, You are truly becoming my mentor. I can't find the words to thank you for all of your support, wisdom and continuous help to all of my questions and concerns. you are truly the best *Hugs*:hug:

Hi all, I'm a new bandster, and I just relized that I'm stuggling becasue I have not followed a good balanced diet.:help: Now I eat a lot, becasue I starve myself all day long, eat one big meal, and keep snacking all night long. I know its totally wrong. But don't forget (we) I got the band, bucasue I never knew how to eat properly, otherwise we wouldn't need the band. Most of the times I want to eat 3 balanced meals a day, but I don't know what to eat, and end up making the bad choices. Plus my doctor is at the other side of the world, which make it really hard to consult him. COULD you please direct me to any posts that has a detalied journal of what to eat? or if you could write me an example of your diet. Thanks a lot

WHAT IF i ever got a punch in the port area? I used to play boxing long time ago, but do you think it could be a killing punch (the one over the port)? or not really?

Hi wavy, Maybe you misunderstood me. I meant how to find an actual real people local support group (not an online forum) I guess i got you confused, so I went and edited my post:) Thanks a lot though:)

Angel, I was wondering when I read your post, why how much Water were you recommnded to drink? or if anyone else could give me some insight please.. I'm a water addict, anyhow I was just wondering casue I never heard any instructions about drinking a specific amount of water. Thanks

Hi group, How can you find info about local lapband support groups in your area? For example: I live in Boston, MA. so what are the local (real people) support groups listings in there

I took a short vacation 2 weeks after getting banded. You have NOTHING to worry about. Just don't eat like the others, and be proud of your band, and I'm sure all of them will envy you on your new appetite (thats if they are large people) ENjoy:clap2:

Sherry, I use the Detecto scale, just like the ones you see at the docs offices. It was a little expensive when I bought it, but its TRULY WORTH every penny paid in it. We got it 10 years ago, and the whole family uses it, and still its precise just as the first day when we got it home. If you have the space then go for it, and you will never regret it

Hello Janet, Thanks a lot for your kind words, and for adding me to the list, its nice to feel untied with others (Febsters ) I like it a lot.

That begs another question, few years ago I used to play Boxing. Just wondering if sex is that dangerous, then how about going back to aggresive sports? (i'm a young guy) So what if I ever got into a fight for any reason and I got a punch in the port area?.... I know its never going to happen but what if?

thanks a lot Cashley But rule # 1 says "eat only 3 meals a day" I always thought eating even smaller quantaties but (more meals) is even better. Like eating 5 small meals. Doesn't this work with the band?