fireatak

email me at fireatak@optonline.net and I would be glad to answer your questions.

I have a 14 cc band that was filled to 7cc with no weightloss, just had a fill today of 3cc and I can't even keep down spit. do I need a unfill or should I wait for it to settle in?

1) add holes to my belt 2) add holes to my belt 3) add holes to my belt

I have a 14cc band, had first fill of 4cc at 6 weeks and 2 more cc two weeks later. Now I have good restriction. My doc called it the Escalade of bands.

My first fill took 3 seconds, 4 cc in a 14 cc band. Did not feel a thing all is good!

Just had my first fill on 4/28. Lost weight (10lbs) after surgery due to liquid diet (2 weeks) than stayed the same for 4 weeks (DR was OK with that) until my first fill. I now feel full higher up in my chest than pre band. I like it because it keeps my mind on what I am trying to do, lose weight! I have to remind myself to slow down when I eat! The wife and daughter help me.

Had my first fill yesterday, it really killed my hunger pains. Eat slow, enjoy life!

2 chewable kids multi's and 2 cal. 1 am than 1 pm It is my understanding that the body can only absorb 500-600 mg of cal at a time so more than that is a waste.

I did a sleep study and was glad I did. After the first two weeks, now I sleep so much better and my BP and weight was down before the lap band. Still use cpap until doc says no more need, but it really makes me feel better in the morning. It really protects the heart.

I went thru all that also. Been on cpap since June. The best sleep I get and if I go away for a night and not take it, I can tell the difference. It's all part of the adventure of medicine. I sleep better, feel better and starting to look better and that was the plan all along. Doing it all for me! You can do it too!

Banded on 3/19 Lost 9 pounds Doc said that I am to heal now, weight loss later. Just watch proteins and portion size First fill on 4/28, than the weight loss truley begins

Take it easy, they moved your internal organs around a bit. It will all go away in a couple of days. I am at almost two weeks and the pains you feel, I felt, but they will go away. Watch your portions and amounts. keep it small. You can always have a little more than eating too much to begin with.

I did not have a problem. Cystal light or water is fine. Thought I would get withdrawl headaches but did not. I think the bubbles would hurt a little anyway.

I have test strips to pee on to tell me if I am in that stage.

Had to jump thru a 6 month "supervised diet" and monthly office visits with BCBS. Weight loss is for the liver issue. Surgery done last webnesday, no problems. It is worth the wait.

Just do it! Losing 100 lbs means better joints, better self esteem, better eating habits and your hubby will like it too. Diets are temp, lap band works and I am so glad I did it.:wub:

Love Maine, Snowmobile the county alot, stay in Caribou. Also had the band on March 19th. No problems, feel good. Only use the pain med at night, rolling over hurts a bit. It will get better, have some buising improving. On the treadmill for 30 minutes, no problems slow but sure and we will get it done!

Had surgery on wednesday. Saturday morning feel very good. Took a nice shower, had a protein drink and just hanging out this weekend. If I start to feel hungry, a couple of sipps of water or broth and I am fine. This can work!

I had to go thru a 6 month supervised diet with my doc. Met him once a month. He put me on HBP meds and a sleep study. Was on cpap for several months before surgery. Primery Doc wrote letter as well as surgeon, no problems. Had surgery last wednesday, feel great. Doc says I should be off HBP meds and cpap after 6 months. Note: the cpap really makes me feel better. I sleep and feel much better with it. Don't wake up 5 times a night. Valley Hospital, Ridgewood and DR Davis is awesome!