Chilly

List: Chilly Name: Patti Date you were banded: April 15, 2008 Weight loss to date: 5 lbs. since How are you feeling? not to good since haven't lost anything since surgery. Started at 290 lbs. (dec) and now 268 lbs.(7/8)

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

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

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

I was wonderin the samething... What are rep points?

I was banded on April 15,2008 and lost 15 lbs when I went in for my post-op check and I have gained the weight back. I am so mad at myself. I get my first fill on May 28, 2008 and then hopefully I will lose the weight.

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

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

I know what you are going through. I have lost a total of 30 lbs. and haven't noticed a change but my kids say that my butt isn't there anymore. I did notice a little change in my neck, face and arm areas. Take a look at those areas and maybe you can see a change too. Chilly

Thanks everyone for your advice. The pain isn't as bad anymore. Went to see the doctor yesterday and she says it is gas from the surgery. Just walk and burp and it will go away. Thanks again, Chilly

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

I was banded on April 15th and have been doing good until this afternoon. I have a small pain in my chest area. I am not sure if I should call the doctors or not. The only thing that I did different was to take a sip of oj from my daughter. But I didn't have that much. Any advice would help. Chilly

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

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

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.