Sandy Beach

Northern California

I had a port leak. I had my port replaced no problem it was a really fast heal. Good luck with your surgery.

Best wishes with the new bambino.

Sounds like you need an unfill.

I had my lap band installed in Mexico in 2008. I have a fill Dr. here in Calif. In January I started to increase my food portions and started to gain weight. (All Bad.) I waited untill July to visit my Dr. He tried to unfill me to see how much fill I had I was empty. The Dr. tried to use a sticky substance to close up my leak no luck. A week later California Dr. replaced my port and tubbing. I have had 4 sm fills since surgery now I am up to 4cc's and have restriction and have started to lose the 20 lbs I gained. My insurance covered all costs.

Hi Mum, As you can see by my sticker I needed to get back on the wagon. I gained 20 lbs due to stress. Take a look at your slim pictures. I looked at mine and was shocked how much diferance 20 lbs can make when you are close to goal. I got back on the wagon a week ago. I am going in for port revision surgery 7/7/11. I went in for a fill and we discovered I have a leak in my port. Now I know why I gained so much weight. ~Sandy~

Hi Ladies, I am also having surgery on 7/7/11. I am scheduled for a poet revision. I was a self pay 3.5 years ago. This surgery will be paid for by my insurance. Last week I went to get a fill and we discovered I have a leak in my port no fault of mine it just happends sometime. I know what to expect with surgery but you still get a little anxious. I know you girls will do wonderful. Just do as your doctor orders. ~Sandy~

You are off to a god start. Keep up the good work. I did not notice I lost weight untill I saw a picture of myself.

:thumbup:Hey girl...you know what to do. just a reminder keep your daily food journal. eat slow, eat 60-70 grams of protein everyday, drink your H2o about 64 oz's a day. no unscheduled snacks. The weight won't fall off on it's own. you can do what it takes. You may want to join a gym or walk with friends. Dr. Oz's says to walk 10,000 steps a day. A good plan is to start your plan the night before. plan your meals and your snacks and exercise. God Bless you. Sandy:thumbup:

Way east bay...wine country in Livermore.

Hi I go to Dr. McKeen for my fills. I had surgery in Mexico about 18 mo. ago. When I found Dr. McKeen I knew I would use him for my fills the staff is wonderful with followups and are very carring.

I went to Mexico about 18 mnths ago. I was also a 31 bmi. I am almost at goal. You know when you need a fill when weight loss stops and you are hungry. Good Luck.

I have been down the too tight road for 4 months. I finally got a 1cc unfill yesterday. As my Dr. says this is not an exact science. If you find yourself on a diet of ice cream and hot chocolate its time for an adjustment. Don't wait as long as I did. I'm suprised I did'nt gain all my weight back.

If I ate one candy bar I would eat 10 candy bars better to stay candy free. No portion control when it comes to candy.