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I have to respectfully disagree with Tom. IMO, it sounds like you are too tight. You only were able to tolerate 8 oz of Clear Liquids the first day, and it sounds like that's about all you're having again. That's not enough Fluid....watch out or you'll get dehydrated, and that can lead to all sorts of bad things, medically. The purpose of the band is to help you feel more full on smaller portions, not to be a "food policeman". Challenging the band can also lead to bad things.....I'd be thinking "unfill" if it were me.

Ok, I cry "uncle"...

Most every OR that I've ever been around has gone latex-free, just to avoid those complications. However, you should say loud and say often that you have a latex allergy, to avoid any potential latex contact between you and non-OR folks.

Hey blueeyed. I haven't had to deal with all that emotional turmoil, but there are a couple of forums (I'm thinking specifically of powder Room Gone Wild, the ladies forum) where you'll probably get answers to that question. I can tell you that the pain associated with the surgery seems to be extremely subjective. To me, it was fine.....I couldn't even really say the word "pain" was applicable. It was more like "discomfort" for me......but some people here report a different experience. I was sore 2-3 days, then back to work.

*fists clenched, looking upwards towards the heavens* Damn youuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!

When you say you need to be sure you made the right decision, are you talking about the band specifically, or are you talking about having weightloss surgery in general? Only you can be sure if the band is the tool for you. Now surgery in general can be pretty scary, I'll admit. But statistically, surgeries like ours are safer. Ask if you'll be able to meet with the anesthesia team prior to going back to the OR. They can be reassuring. Good luck!

Happy Thanksgiving to you, Betsy. Congrats!

Meeee too, Beth. Also, I'm just not very photogenic (even thinner, that probably won't change)......but you know something? I wish I had a few more "before" full body shots now that the weight is starting to come off. I'm just now seeing some big changes in photos. So, I predict you'll be happy your friend hung onto those pics.

Sorry SNT, I think you need to re-read your Bible. It clearly says that God's country is Texas.

Well, I'm a completely unnecessarily sarcastic kind of guy. As a mod, I try and answer posts that have zero responses. When I answer these, I can only go by what info the poster types. So as I read this, I'm thinking: Ok, this is her 2nd fill. On her first she has no restriction.....then another fill one week later, she does. Then she asks "Is it common to be tighter right after a fill". My answer to this seemingly simple question is the most straightforward and basic answer I could give. Because instead of calling her doc's office, she asked here. I think you misread her post. She was not suddely tighter one week after her fill. She was suddenly tighter immediately after the 2nd fill. So, it's not that I mind being scolded (I usually deserve it), but I'd rather be scolded in an accurate manner. San Diego Mom, I do have a very dry sense of humor. Also I had forgotten to pull the stick out of my _____. And yes, I am a lonely sad little man. As explained above to salome, I tried to answer your question based on what you asked. In general, with major concerns, it's best to phone your doc's office, or go to the ER. Any advice on the internet is a little suspect (Even this advice, I guess). So....sorry if I hurt your feelings. If you ask very specific questions, I will give as specific answers as I possibly can....or won't answer at all, if you prefer (I answered yours because you had zero responses, that's all).

Well, there was that one time at band camp.... Allright allright allright.....(Matthew McConaughey voice) Yeah, the 2nd day was the worst for me....although I guess I was fortunate, since I didn't have much pain at all. And slim, I LOVE the new avi!! I haven't been that attracted to a cartoon sine "Wonder Woman" on Superfriends.

Yep. Doesn't it feel cathargic?

Fanny, those pictures make me want to visit Oz! Me own Grandmum's family is from Rockhampton, Queensland.

Randy, only time will give you the experience to tell the difference between the two. As bandsters, we often need to re-learn the difference between "full" and "stuffed".

Um, yes. That's how the fills work. They physically tighten around the sutured part of the stomach.

Sorry Serpico, I have zero idea what that pain could be. Seems like if the pain is that intense, she should stay after her doctor to keep running tests until they find out what's going on.

Hey, that's awesome news, swish! Welcome aboard!

Hey, welcome to lapbandtalk, da1lord! There's a ton of forums for you to ask specific questions. Glad to have you aboard....Dec 4th will be here soon! Good luck!

Hi tyler. Welcome aboard. There are a few youngsters lurking around on here. There's also a lot of information, if you're looking for it. I know it can be difficult waiting for insurance approval, so I have my fingers crossed for ya. Good luck!

Hi woodspot. I have no idea how much is in my band....I'm just glad it's working. We're all so different.....trying to judge what your fill should be by going on what others have is akin to judge your shoe size by asking what size everybody else is. Just my $.02

And man are they crazy. Brilliant, but crazy. It runs in the wife's family.

Practice your new rules until they become habits: Take small portions unto your plate Eat sloooooooooowly Chew throughly no liquids w/ meals eat until not hungry (as opposed to "full")

Actually they do. It's affiliated with "cross the northern border" plan.

Yeah, but that's not due to the weather, right? Put the old one under your pillow and the avatar fairy will bring you a new one! Anybody teach you the secret handshake yet, Beth? Makin' husbands jealous since '83. Plain. (Thinking about trademarking that phrase) Everybody has heard about me. Except they may know me as "the man from Nantuckett" Seriously? Crap. I love Scott Weiland. kinda like me and heroin. I take it you are ceding the title "multiquote master" to me, then?

Steve, I find your honesty commendable. It's a super cheesy cliche', but the best thing for for me is being able to physically be "superman" again for my younger kids....they have a lot of generalized anxieties, and it's important to me that they feel like I can handle anything that might come up. Simply put, I like it that they think I look like a badass, instead of a fatass.