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Thanks so much for replying! I have so many questions...first of all, do you know if you have to use the band docs on base? Do they have a weight loss program for you to follow, like with monthly appts? Do you know if they have access to fluroscopy? The move went well, were still getting settled in. It takes alot of time! My last fill was in June, and I'm doing great but I know I need to get in to see a new surgeon and get back into that routine. How long have you had your band? How long have you been at WP? Its nice to find someone stationed here that knows the docs and the hospital!

Hi, Im Amie. We are moving to Centerville this June, my husband is in the AF being stationed at Wright Patt. I have been banded since Sept 08, out here in SLC. How are you doing so far? Im actually looking for a band surgeon in that area to transfer to and do fills. How do you like your doctor? Is the office good, do they offer alot of support? Its scary going from one doc that knows you so well, to another one that knows nothing about you!

Wintobethin, Thanks so much for the reply. Its great that there are docs on base that do the band. Your progress so far is great! You should be so proud! How far is Franklin Twnshp from Centerville? How do you like the base? I've heard its a little different from most bases. Ive been banded almost 8 months, and its the greatest thing I've ever done. Right now I'm at a little plateau so I'm going in for a fill today! Gotta get back on track!

Hi there, my name is Amie and we will be moving there in June. I see some of you have been banded at Wright Patt. That was one of my questions! lol Are the docs good? Do they do fills there? We are transferring there from Utah, and I love my surgeon here and will be sad to leave, but were looking forward to our move to Ohio. We bought a house in Centerville, after a quick house hunting trip to the area. How do you like the base, the hospital and the area? Are there local support groups or do you all ever get together? Thanks so much, cant wait to get there and meet new people!

We will be moving to the Dayton area, Centerville to be specific, in June and I'm looking for a good band surgeon to switch to for my fills. I have been banded since Sept 2008. We are a military family, and I've heard Wright Patt has a very good medical facility, also wondering if they have a band surgeon on staff. Also checking in to see if there are any local support groups. Any input and referrals would be great! We are looking forward to moving to the area and meeting new people!

This exact thing is happening to me also! Im so glad Im not alone...Eating is almost a chore now cause I know its going to get stuck and hurt...I have had 3 fills, not exactly sure how much is in the band, I think about 3cc's. My last fill was the week before Christmas, is it possible to still be that tight so far out? Im thinking of calling my surgeon and doing a fluro, just to be sure. I know its frustrating, I'm right there with you! Please let me know if you find out anything, or if anyone has any other ideas...

I'm finally onto regular foods too, but I'm sticking with the soft things for now, and really trying to watch the calories. I havent PB'd yet, but I think I have had that feeling, that heaviness in my chest, it hurt so darn much and all I could do is breathe and concentrate on it *not* coming up! lol That happened with some chicken breast, and I tried toast this morning, and it didnt sit well either! My weight loss has really stalled though, but I havent gained either, so I guess its ok. My first fill is Oct 22, and I'm getting it done under fluroscopy, which the doc said can be pretty accurate, so we'll see. Anyone have some good recipes or any food suggestions? I'm always looking for something new!

I have been wondering the same thing, so I've asked a couple of people at nutrition stores and looked it up online. It seems the body can only process about 30 grams of protein at one time. I dont think it will harm you to have more, one nutritionist told me that you will just "eliminate it". I take the New-Whey protein bullets and divide it in two, mixed with a little crystal light, twice a day. Then if I have meat with dinner, that makes up the *at least* 60 grams of protein in a day. Hope that helps, and if anyone has any other info on this, I'd love to hear.

Thanks so much!

Is there a good website that keeps track of how many calories by putting in what you've eaten during the day?

When you get a fill, does it feel tighter inside? Like after surgery, I had this really bad tightness in my chest, it doesnt feel like that, does it? Just wondering if its uncomfortable, or if you can even feel it. Thanks!

JWRN - It does get better, I promise! Those first few days are really hard, I was so uncomfortable, but each day gets a little better and now, I'm 2 weeks out and I feel back to 100%. I still get kinda tired pretty easy, but ALL of the pain is gone, I agree with Restless, take your pain meds, get as much rest as you can,and walk, walk, walk! I have 6 incisions also, most of which are now healed and I've been putting neosporin and bio-oil on them, in the hopes that they fade quickly! lol

Well, I am on soft foods now, but my typical day goes like this: Breakfast: about 1/2 to 3/4 cup malt o meal, or 2 scrambled eggs with salsa Lunch: soup or rolled up lunch meat and cheese, or a little bit of chicken salad with cottage cheese or egg salad. Dinner: about 4oz of fish or chicken, some cooked veges. I have had a couple of snacks in between because I am hypoglycemic and cant go more than about 3 hrs without eating *something* so I will usually have a string cheese, or cottage cheese, or this greek yogurt called Fage, it comes in little individual servings with a tiny side of fruit and it is soo good, and bonus, has 10 grams of protein!! I also have one 12 oz protein shake in the mornings, or else have one of those 42 gr protein bullets split up in two during the day ( I mix it in a little crystal lt to kill the taste) So, thats pretty much my day, I feel like I'm eating alot, but I'm not, and I do get full pretty fast. My first fill isnt until Oct 22, but my surgeon does them under fluoroscopy so he gets it pretty accurate, so he says. And I've lost nearly 14 lbs so far, so Yay for us!!

Yeah, that was me :confused: A very nice woman from Tricare called to give me the "good news" as she put it, and was very sweet and genuinly happy to give me the news! Its amazing how different each Tricare employee can be...