Sofla Kate

Thanks, got .6cc out today. had 2 lunch meat roll ups without an issue. What a relief. I'll keep you posted. Need to re learn the band and a proper diet.

I know you guys all have answered this, but I guess I need the answers to be handed to me personally. I have lost 25 lb in 3 years. My weight is up 10 lbs. I weigh 185 and am 5 '6''. I can drink hot tea and "work" on a protein shake in the a.m. No lunch unless I do chicken broth and water load and then immedietly eat. Yesterday I was at the mall and took a sample at 3pm of a chicken breast, then had 1 chicken nugget dipped in ranch dressing and was horribly uncomfortable and PB'd the minute I got home. Did the soup routine and was able to eat soft foods with dsgs. Too tight? I cannot imagine eating lunch with my friends in half portions without implememting my private routine of hot soup and water pushing before. I hate the band and feel like food is in my chest and eat 2 soups daily before my" real meals". It is an inamed band 9.75 with 2.3 cc in it. I carry all my weight in my short torso.:frown:Is there a solution, An unfill of how much? No fluoro at my clinic. Everything is intact.

I had my band inserted in Feb of '06. I have lost 40 lbs and have 20 -30 lbs more to lose. I have an Inamed (9.75cm?) 4 cc band and struggle constantly. Is this normal or all wrong? When I wake up, I usually have some mucousy settlement in my pouch. I work on my coffee or tea all morning. Cannot drink water freely, but a few sips only. By late afternoon, I have chicken broth, followed by a heavier soup, this opens me up to drink 20 oz. of fluids and extra water. Then for dinner, maybe more broth, then I can have some bites of meat or pasta, but Usually some crispy foods, like crackers or chips with dressing or someting. Never Salad or veggies. Then I take my pills and go to bed. Everthing must be really wet with oils or sauce. I can never eat breakfast, so when I go skiing or something I feel weak a lot. I am at 2.6 cc only. I cannot get below 170 lbs. If I get an unfill, I shoot up to 180 lbs. I am 5'6" and weigh 173 lbs STILL!

Wonder Woman (Linda Carter) weighed 150# during her TV show years.

I am getting my Lap Band this Thurs by Dr. Rumbaut. I am nervous, but knew what I wanted when I started this pursuit, so I am only going to look foreward to all things good! I have 2 beautiful children ages 3 & 6 and hope I can make them proud. My sister in law is going to Mexico with me and she will be my rock. I' ll keep you all posted upon my return!

I dont mean to be insensitive, but you really do not need all this drama now. You made a proactive decision to save your life, possibly, be proud and strong. If your spouse needs more time to adjust, then fine. Change takes time. Congrats on your new healthy journey!

I just went through this and all the people responded to my worries (on this forum). I chose Dr. Rumbaut finally when a local Docs nurse privately called me after hours and said (off the record) "If you are really going to go to Mexico, then go to Rumbaut" She was in on the initial beginnings in the Us and had visited Monterrey and been in surg with him and said he was excellent, as do his stats reflect. I was very scared and using our savings. My kids need savings for college and we could use the $$ for so much other stuff. But...this is also an investment for my life and our future. I thoght the extra $2500. was worth it over the course of a lifetime and if a prominent physician's nurse also went out on a limb to seceretly give me advice, then it made my decision worth it. This forum did an unofficial analysis and Rumbaut had no erosions on here either. I leave for Mexico on Wed. am. :confused:

I am sure this is an old subject. I have decided to get the procedure and must pay cash. My employer dropped this benefit on my insurance. It is $10600. @ the WishCenter in San Antonio & about the same @ Dr. Rumbaut. I have narrowed it down to these 2 DRs. San Antonio is Dr. Rincon. All my fills will be done in FL. I have my arrangements. I cannot decide and am afraid of picking the wrong place. I hear great things about Dr. Rumbaut and a few good things about Dr. Rincon. Nothing bad about either. Anyone???:omg: