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Hello, I flew 3 days after my surgery and usually fly the next day after a fill. But it might be smart to stay an extra day or two before flying to Egypt. I went to Cuba the day afetr a fill for three weeks and was not able to hold down to much food. I PB a couple of times. So take your time after a fill before going on a vacation for a few weeks. The first fill to me did not give me any restriction at all. But there is a proper process for fill and I hope your doctor follows the proper protocol from the manufacturer...a little fill at a time..... Besos

Hey all, I was banded at the New England Medical Center in Boston on May 9, 2006 . I do not see anyone else from my Hospital here? Well< I hope all is well with everyone.

Hey All, I had my third fill of 1.0 cc on Thursday. This was not as painfull as all of the others. I am now with 7.00 cc in my Vanguard band. I have lost 78lbs since May 9th, 2006. I can tell that I have a better restriction as I had a couple of really bad PBs and slimming over the weekend. Bread is a no no for me. I have moved myself to soups and amost mushies for the next few days as the session with the pb's have made me a liitle sore in my chest. I hope this fill will be my last for many months. I want to lose and get down a total of 100lbs by the New Year....I know I can do it....Just keep on pushing and eating properly...

I burp also...but it is really is low in volume....I wonder what the burp is trying to tell me??

Hello, I am a man. All seems to be going well. Going for my third fill this week. Let me know if you have any questions especially " man questions" Peace

I never feel any difference from morning or evening. I also know I gulp down water with no problem...I think I need more restriction. I also have not lost any weight in two weeks.

hey Boston, I had my surgery there. I do not liv ein the area but I have to go there for fills every few weeks...I might be back there in 3 weeks...

Marz 88, I can eat 2-3+ cups without any problem. I wonder what amount we should eat to be at the optimal fill level? Anyone know?

Terisita, Everything is more visisble and appears to be getting bigger in some places and it seems to be getting a good reception from all... I am looking at the calendar figuring when I should go and get my next fill. Maybe to the states in 3 weeks...If I do not lose 2 more pounds by the end of next week I will go the first week in October....

Totally naked first thing in the morning. One thing as a man doing it naked first thing you have to move other body parts as you wake up at attention..lol

Hey all, I have the Vanaguatrd band and have had 2 fills. the first was 3 cc and the second was 3 cc so I have a total of 6cc. I really only fill the restriction when I eat to fast or something that does not agree with the band. I think I am about due for another fill. I have lost 71 pounds since May 9th, 2006 . I can eat and not fill the restriction. Maybe I stop eating before it gets filled? I am showing good discipline right not to watch what I am eating. Also I do not use big plates. i use the little plate and never reload my food. That smaller plate is a good tool to control food intake also.... How much do you all eat and fill restriction? I have no idea... Thanks...

Hey All, I see everyone has been progressing accordingly. I have been traveling all around the world for work and pleasure and now I am back for a few weeks. I am down for the 20 lb Thanksgiving challenge. I will start to do an extra push today. How is everyone doing ?

About 50 Lbs

Hello, I have the Vanguard band also and my first fill was 3 cc and I do not have any restriction. After reading everyone elses fill amounts I went to the manufactures information. The first fill for a Vangurad band should be 3cc and after 4-6 weeeks the second fill can be done with about 1.5 cc depending on how your weight loss is going. Check it out !!http://www.allerganandinamed.com/pdf/health/94800-12_LB_Product_Data_Sheet.pdf#search='vanguard%20lap%20band' The fills are done as a direct result of your weight loss. If you are losing 2 lbs per week then the doctor should not give you an adjustment until the weight loss goes under 2 lbs per week. This also goes with the amount of food your eating etc.... Cool..

Hello, I have a vg band and got 3 cc on my first fill and still do not feel anything...going back on the 21st for second fill..

Thanks Moma for the words of wisdom and encouragement. It seems That I had 3cc put in and that was on about June 20th. I plan on the next fill on July 20th. I am really hoping I get some restriction on this one. I thank you for your kind comments on the weight loss but it has been a hard and hungry road. I have been watching evrything I eat. I drink a helluva a lot of Crystal Light these days. I want to lose about 25 more pounds before I travel on the 3rd of August to Cuba. I travel often also and I can feel the difference in the seats and seat belts on the plane. Before I would just not use the seat belts but now they are closing...Thanks once again and keepme posted on the trip to Spain. I will be in Barcelona on the 25 of July for business. Tu habla espanol? Besos

tHANKS EVERYONE. i WILL HAVE MY NEXT FILL AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. tHIS SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY DRAWBACK i SEE FOR THE LAP BAND FOR WEIGHT LOSS IS THE FILLS. i JUST KEEP ON EATING ONLY ABOUT 750-900 CALORIES A DAY...i NEED TO GET A GOOD PUSH ON AS i GO TO CUBA IN A MONTH FOR 3 WEEKS VACATION...

tHANKS ALL FOR THE INFORMATION. i AM ALSO WONDERING HOW FAST YOU COULD GET ANOTHER FILL. tWO DAYS AFTER A FILL? pLEASE LET ME KNOW.. tHANKS

Hello All, I had my surgery on May 9th 2006. I have the Vanguard band. I went to my six week check up and lost 38 lbs . I have never felt any restriction:angry . The doctor gave me a 3cc fill. Still I do not have any restriction. Does it usually take some time for the fill to kick in:confused: ? My real question is that I am going again to get a check up / fill on July 20th. As I have to fly to the United States for this I am wondering, if the fill does not kick in when I get it , will it be good to stay a couple of extra days and then let the doctor give me another maybe on the 23 or so:confused: ? The reason is all the traveling and no restriction seems to be a waste of time. How soon after a fill is it safe to get another fill? By the way I have been hungry most of the day and refuse to cheat and eat something that I should not:D . Thanks for all feedback..

Hello, I was banded the same day May 9th 2006. I do not feel the Vanguard Band that I have and I want an agressive fill. I will get a fill on June 21st. Right now I have no symptoms of the band and I think that it is time to get it going and do some learning on myself and my band and my restrictions. I need to learn then, good, bad and indifferent. It is time to get it on! I still only eat a very small amout and about 800 calories aday and 70 oz of Fluid. But it is time to go to the next level and get what I paid for. I will keep you in my loop as I go to Boston and then the next day to Central America for a few days. I am bringing Protein Shakes with ma as I might not be able to eat for a few days.... Peace

I only told one person. I do not have to answer to anyone and neither do you. How will your kids know? Do you walk around the house naked? Will you tell everyone your going to the hospital? You will only be in the hospital one or two days. Relax and keep it to yourself. If your friends ask about drinking tell them your just trying to lose some weight and get healthy. They will understand if they are REAL friends....Just do it and do not worry about the trival Bullshit. Remember its all about you and the quality of your life!!!!! Go for it...and keep your mouth shut..

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Sherrie Jo, Almost the same thing happened to me. I was going to Mexico and then my insurance said they would pay 100% in the states. So I went to the states and put my money into a mutual fund. Save your money as the doctors in Mexico are making enough. I wish I could make 10k for 45 minutes work. I think if the surgeon is in the states with a reputable instituiton with the follow you would need then stick to the USA!!!! Otherwise you will have to find fills from someone not familiar with you. Stick to the local doctor and any possible complications can be addressed in your area.... peace

I think you should follow what Woodys says...I think you may hurt yourself..Discipline....Discipline....and you will be better off with the weight loss and healing...

Hello All , Thanks for the information. Like I stated before I fly to the states next week to have a fill and do not want to have to come back in two weeks. I am hoping a goooooooood fill ...I think if it is tight I will not feel hungry like I do now. I can deal with liquids only for a couple of weeks if I have too...I want a good push to go forward. I have lost 18lbs after two weeks. Now I am 4 weeks out and have not been on the scale since the two weeks. I know I am losing weight by my clothes. Scale is not my measuring stick ,,,clothes are....