tiggerfan0464

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Usually the doctor decides when he goes in and finds out the size of your stomach. My doctor thought because of my weight he would use a 14 cc band, however once he got in the 10 cc band was a better fit. Kathy

From my understanding if you can eat more than a cup to a cup and a half and are hungry before 3 or 4 hours...time for a fill. Also make sure to eat Protein first ...i do 3 to 4 onces, then veggies then fruit or starches. Hope this helps. Kathy

I forgot...I have a 10 cc band. :thumbup: Kathy

I just had a fill on Wednesday. I am now at 6.8 and feel i have good restriction...definetaly better than the last fill. I am hoping this fill will stay for awhile. this morning I am down 49.6 pounds so I know something is working. Kathy Jan 28, 2008

Have no fear...I wasnt up and full of energy at the beginning. I am the person that didnt like to exercise. I find now when I start it feels so good. Just take baby steps. For me personally I didnt really start working out until about 2 months ago. Make small goals and achieve those. Kathy

How much Protein are you getting in? I average 60 to 80 a day. I also take 2000 mg of Biotin...try that. Kathy :tt2:

Sounds like you are doing good. Are you able to eat more then a cup of food? If you are.....time for a fill. :tt2: Kathy

With Wendy's chili also pick up a side salad and make a taco salad...YUMMO There will be enough for 2 meals. Kathy

Yes...I love Wendy's chili....If you are on mushy stage...great idea to put into blender. Also try refried Beans with salsa/chicken stock blended....another keeper is Sloppy joe in the blender....YUM! Kathy

I have also heard that restriction can happen up to 2 to 3 weeks after your fill.....so please dont get them too close. Over-fill is not fun....I have a friend that got on overfill and she was not a happy camper.

Hi Lisa, I would enjoy being your online buddy. I am 44 and live in Everett Washington. I was banded on Jan 28th and so far have lost 45 pounds. My email address is Tiggerfan0464@yahoo.com. Looking forward from hearing from you. :thumbs_up:

I agree with the previou poster. Make sure you are eating TINY bites...about the size of a pea and chew at least 20 times....thats should go down better. Good luck, Kathy

What did you mean about the heating pad? Are you talking about after surgery? How long? After surgery to help with the little pain you may have.

Tracy, Sorry to hear about your situation. I know from experience it is very stressful to find out you have a leak. The last couple of months my band was always loosing 3 ccs out of my 6 ccs that were put in. On my third fill the PA had a difficult time finding the port and the way it was angled. I just had my port and tubing replaced a week ago and doing great. They found out my tubing had 2 leaks and the port the way it was situated I would have had a problem sooner or later. I was glad to find out my insurance would cover it. I had it done on a friday and was back to work on Monday. Remember to use a heating pad and hold your tummy when you get up at down. Please keep in touch and let me know how it is going. Kathy in Everett

Could be gas pain. Are you taking gas-x? A heating pad does wonders. Kathy

I have 6 ccs in my 10 cc band. I have good restriction and have to remember to chew my food very well. I had to have port replaced...long story...and was able to eat anything and with bigger bites...I am now back at the beginning stage of remember to take a pea size bite and chew chew and chew. This week so far I have lost 4 pounds. I am just glad to get back to the losing side again. kathy ps....oops time to change my ticker to 248

It is easier to call them and ask for client review dept. Let them know you have pending review and want to know the status. Kathy

Hello...I am also north of you in everett. I was banded on Jan 28 and so far have lost 30 pounds. If you have question please let me know and I will help you with the best to my ability. take care, kathy

Hi neighbor! I am in Everett too. I had my surgery with Dr. Landerholm at the puget sounds surgerical center in edmonds. I received my first fill 4 weeks after surgery. Another 2 weeks after. May have a 3rd in a couple of weeks when I have my check up with doctor and NUT. Good Luck, Kathy

It truely gets better. I was banded on Jan 28th of this year. I am now back to my normal self and have been back to work for a couple of weeks. I have more energy and not taking naps on the weekends. The band so far has helped me so much. Just remember to walk at least every hour and sip on your Water....that really made a differece for me. It is so nice to just eat the 3 to 4 ounces of Protein and if I am still hungry I work on the veggies and a piece of fruit. Hope all gets better for you, Kathy in Wa

Try to use Gas-x strips and a heating pad where the pain is. that really helped me out. Also make sure you are up and walking every hour. It will get better. Kathy in Wa

Hi, I used Dr. Rob Landerholm in Edmonds and the Pacific sugerical service center. Had the best experience with everyone in the office. Dr. L is very caring and has a great sense of humor to make sure you are at ease. He always answered my questions and didnt feel rushed. Kathy

Wow...soft solid foods already. I just started week 3 on soft foods. do you also have a nutrionist that you can ask. My NUT gave me my food phases that I need to follow. best of luck, kathy in wa