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Thanks everyone, im seeing him on march 2, i will hold my ground and ask for more fill. I dont' know if its because he's a german doc or what, but he didn't even really want to give me the last fill. Says something about how alot of people lose weight with the band just being placed blah blah blah. My doc is almost 2 hrs drive away, so it sucks to have to take time off work. But im going back and im gonna ask for more, i jsut worry that if i got to tight thats a 2 hr trip back . You all are doing great, without support form you all my band journey would suck. Thanks

okay ladies give us some advice, what are you eating, are you doing calories/exercise or low carb im open to any tips you have because you all are Rockin IT!!

ohhh my gosh, i am soooo glad to see all the posts, i am having such a hard time losing weight. i am not gaining but dang the scale will not freakin move for like 4 mths now. i have to see my surgeon on march 2nd. i have never really had restriction i have 5.5cc in 14cc band. two fills. i can eat anything and i seriously have to not chew or take a large bite to feel even a slight uncomfortablness. I am so worried. My doc last time he saw me was not happy cause i hadn't lost any and now 2 mths later i will be going back with hardly any loss. im trying to work out almost 5 days a week. I do 2 miles on the tredmill(i can now jog a complete mile in 12 min 45 sec) then i do some weights. My clothes fit way better but the lbs just wont' come off. Im really very sad when i think about it. But im not gonna give up. Thank you all for your honesty and letting me know im not alone. I know we all will eventually meet our goal. xoxoxoxo

Hi i heard something today, that Tricare was no longer covering lapbands. Im in Europe so i have tricare overseas. My firiend said the doctor today told her they weren't covering it as of January 1st. 2009??? I don't know if it will affect Tricare stateside. Does anyone know anything about this????

I to had some issues with weight loss. i was banded June 27th. I am now down 35lbs but for like 3 mths i absolutely stalled. It has been completely my fault. Bad eating choices, and lack of exercising. I am now going back to the bandster ways, and am exercising at the gym at least 3 x week and im doing liquids, then mushy then solid phase to get my pouch back in to shape.

Hi, i also have 14cc band. i have 5.5 cc and feel no restriction. Im curious about the pouch dialation myself. I have been having a few sodas a week, but now am committed to once again giving them up. I need to get back on the dang wagon. good luck with you i hope your pouch is good and congrats on the weight loss

Hi, I also have a 14cc band. I have had 2 fills now im at 5.5 cc in it. Im unhappy to say i dont' really have any restricition. My weight loss has been slow, i eat less yes but still could use more restriction but my doctor here in Germany does not like to do fills. Keep your head up, things will be okay and if you don't restriction and are in a position to get another fill do it. Good luck

hi i just had my second fill yesterday. I had same discomfort, and i actually feel the band. I also had alot of burping and farting LOL... today it feels better but i still feel the band but im not worried. ohh i have 5.5 cc in 14cc band

Hi lisa, I also have the 14CC band. I just got my fill about 6 hrs ago. I drank fine but i came home and went to bed and slept for an hour and now im awake..Im not sure what woke me, maybe my drooling LOL>.. i always drool though so i don't know if im to tight. The band feels funny though right now and now because i woke up im paranoid and can't sleep. This was my second fill and I now have 5.5 CC in my band. My first fill was 3.5 I didn't feel nothing after that one, still could mow down to. So I don't know if im to tight. Or that i actually just have restriction. I was able to eat a string cheese tonight. But other than that im just drinking fluids. Good thing seems to be i can swallow my own spit. I don't know i also feel a lil nausea's. But nothing major, and i dont' believe i need to vomit. So im gonna tough it out for a few days, hopefully i can sleep then if it keeps up ill have a slight unfill. But im really hoping that its just swollen and a few days it will ease off. Keep your fingers crossed for me banders.

Hello all my june bug friends. Im afraid i have completely neglected this site in like 3 mths. My husband was preparing to once more deploy to Iraq and i just didn't want to deal with anything else. Im sad to say I have not lost much of anything the last 3 mths(thankfully havent gained though) but I also know it is completely my fault. I have not exercised and we have eaten out alot, and I have only had one fill. My husband is now deployed, and I am ready to re-dedicate myself to the band. On monday i go up and get another fill. right now i have 3.5 cc but my band is 14 and it feels like nothing in their. I am also starting to back at the gym. Im so inspired by all of you, i have seen several of you in the 80+ mark, thats remarkable in 6 mths. You completely inspire me to get going, stop being sad, the hubby is gone, what done is done, and to kick it up to level 10 so when i see him on R&R i can wear a seriously sexy stellar outfit. I will start checkin in at least 2 x a week on the boards cause i know this support system is what will keep me kickin. Thanks to all of you for the support, and the inspiration this site rocks:thumbup:

Thanks for the heads up Doxie, we are going to go to Ft. Lewis after this tour of iraq. I hear its a really nice post and family friendly. Ill do research now about the pollen. have a grrreeeatt day!!

Hi, I thought i didn't have any co morbs either except for bad knees, then i got my blood work and everythign was off the charts, high choloesterol, high triglycerides etc. My doc used those wrote everything down and i was approved no problem

hi, Its been a few weeks since ive been on the site, i guess after 3 mths im becoming adjusted and don't make being here a priority like i should. Also life of course has been pretty busy. I have 3.5 cc in my 14 cc band im looking forward to more because i have no restriction but will have to wait till dec. 1 Im basically using will power, and of course the fear of doing somethign to my band LOL. My experience so far honestly is pretty darn good, surgery went fine, healing went fine, can eat fine. Just a lil to much in my opinion. I need to re focus on the bandster rules and remember that this forum here is to support me and keep me on track. Since ive joined this forum i have never been dissapointed. Meeting all of you great people here and the support you give truly has been a blessing. hope all is well in your bandland. take care:thumbup:

hoooah!!! congrats very excited for both of you, this has been a great experience for me, and i wish the same to you.

hi, i live in schweinfurt germany. You can always find alternatives. They do some great marinated vegtables at most of the resturants. And the meat is usually very tender. Just stay strong and try to stay away from the awesome bread. take care

i had my first fill yesterday had to wait 3 mths to get it. took 2 tries but it wasn't bad, they put 3.5 cc in but i have a 14 cc band. yesterday was just liquid today im back to eatin regular. So far so good, still seem to eat what i want but yup a whole lot less so here's hoping it will hold till i can get back for another fill. Maybe dec 1st?

sorry can't answer your question, but wanted to say goodluck on your sugery, you've made a great decision.

im trying to talk my guy into toys, but he is definitely thinking he is doing something wrong. I don't usually climax on penetration alone either. But when were in the mood my hubby can usually go for about 10-15 min. we usually have sex 1x a week or sometiimes only 2-3x a month just depends on our schedules he's military and has long hours and is gone frequently. He is 38.

yup can tell a difference. Ate some eggs and bacon and english muffin no problem, just not as much as i was before the fill. Rock on to the band!!

keeep you head up carla, 50 lbs gone forever, your doing great girl, when you feel depressed just think, thats like a 8 yr. old kid you lost off your LOL!! Great job!

wohooo!!! finally went and had my 3 mth check up and they finally gave me a fill, easy peasy, the doc had just slight prob with port cause it moved but he got it the second time no problemo. He put in 3.5 milliters, which is 3.5 CC's (i checked the conversion LOL) I have a Large 14 band, its a big fill for my first time but i seem to be having no problemo's. The doc did comment though that he thought my bad was to big?? Well heck not like i got to pick it out LOL!! So happy to have a fill, can't wait till tomorrow to try it out and see how i really feel. Tonight is just liquids tomorrow i eat regualrly. :cry_smile:

I heard wear loose pants and use ankel weights, and hey this thread don't offend me, people pay alot for their insurance so heck use it.

wohoooo jwrn!!! and good luck Karina.

i love the starkist tuna/cracker kit. its 4.5 oz of good yumminess!!

I to for the first couple weeks had trouble making the calorie count, but you will be able to get more in later, you will not always feel like you do know, unless that is you get a fill and stay tight.