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Chilly

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  2. Posted

    I went in and got my second fill and I am at 5 cc in a 10 cc band. Still no restriction and not feeling full. I am at the same weight which I guess is good because I haven't lost or gained anything.

    I was curious to see how much fill do people need to feel full. I am going back this month and get another fill and hope that will be the last one.

    Thanks for your responses.

    Chilly

  3. Posted

    I was banded April 15th, 2008. I had my first fill the end of May which put me to 3 cc in my 10 cc band. No restriction yet! I am scheduled for a second fill the end of June and I am hoping that I will have some restriction with that one.

    My question is how many cc does it take to feel some restriction? I am not losing any weight and I can eat anything still.

    Thanks,

    Chilly

  4. Posted

    Name: Chilly

    Date you were banded: April 15,2008

    Weight loss to date: (pre-op lost 15) post-op lost 9

    How are you feeling? I am feeling up-set with myself because I am not losing the weight as I thought. I am going in for another fill since I have no restriction yet. I have 3 cc in a 10 cc band and nothing. But other than that, I feel good and confident that I will lose weight with help from the band.

    Chilly

  6. Posted

    I was banded April 15th. I arrived at the hospital at 9:30 a.m. and surgery was scheduled at 12 (noon). I was put into a room to check vitial signs and given a gown to put on. I was given a blood thinner shot in my stomach. It did burn for a few minutes. Then I was taken to a surgical holding area where the doctors came in to talk to me and answer any last minute questions. The nurse tried to put the IV in my arm but had a hard time, so she gave me another shot and then I don't remember anything after that. That was about 11 a.m. The next thing that I remember is waking up with a nurse next to me and asking me questions. My throat was so sore that I had a hard time answering her. I was also so sick (vomiting) for a few hours until the nurse realized that I was getting sick from the pain meds that they were giving me. Once those stopped I was feeling ok but still sore. I arrived in my room about 9 p.m. that night. When I gto to my room, that is when I noticed that I had 2 IVs; one in each arm. The nurse had me up walking about 10:30 p.m and around 12 midnight the nurse came in and took out the cath. and then I went to sleep for a couple of hours. The next morning, I had my test done and see the doctor and went home. I was feeling better a couple of days later.

  8. Posted

    I chose the lap band because I wanted to lose the weight slowly. I thought that losing the weight slowly will give me time to build my muscles and also help me learn to control the amount of food I ate at a meal and though out the day. A friend of mine had the RNY and she lost weight as first and then put the weight back on over years. When talking to people and see what she went through that really help me with my decision. I love my band and how it has helped me get where I am now and going to be in the future.

    Just remember make the decision for YOU not for anyone else. YOU have to live with it and no one else does. Keep us posted on how you are doing through your journey. Good luck!

    Chilly

  9. Posted

    What IS the size limit for rollercoasters? I told my boys I'd take them this year, but I wanna make sure I fit before we head out! LOL

    Angie.. There is a size limit here in New York to ride roller coaster. You have to be under 200 lbs. or they can weigh you if they think you are bigger. I was just wondering how long it took for people to be able to feel comfort riding.

    Chilly

  12. Posted

    Eureka, I had the pain too when I woke up but it went away and now it is back. I think if I burp I am going to lose everything but I cann't get it to come out. (the burp) When I let little burps out, OMG does the pain go all over chest area. I thought I did something wrong and that now I was paying for it.

    How long does it take for the gas to go away?

    Chilly

  14. Posted

    I was too banded on April 15th. I have been trying to stay away from the pain meds but I usually need them at night to help me sleep. I also have bad gas pain in my shoulders and chest area. My stomach area is very sensitive and painful. To find out that other people are having the same pains makes me feel alittle better. Good luck on your journey.

    Chilly

  15. Posted

    Hi Richard,

    I was banded April 15th too. I lost 17 lbs. before surgery and just weight myself and lost another 8 lbs. How are you feeling? I am really sore still. My arms are black and blue from my wrist to the elbow. (yes, both arms) I was wondering if I was the only one that felt like this and my arms being bruised. Well, congrats on your surgery and hope you well on your journey.

    Chilly

  16. Posted

    I just came home from the hospital this evening. Really sore where the port is but that is about all. I was banded April 15th.

    I was so nervous and excited about the day but I know I am doing it for my kids and so I can be healthy too.

    Thanks for listening.

    :rolleyes2:

    Chilly

    seminar: Nov.

  18. Posted

    Counting down the hours now!!!! I am so excited and nervous about being banded. I am being banded tomorrow (the 15th), have to be at the hospital at 9 a.m. :smile2: I just started the liquid diet this morning as directed. Thanks everyone for all your advice and information. It helped me get this far.

    CHILLY

    24 hours until banded (April 15, 2008):tongue:

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