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My doctor changed my meds to get me off insulin, and the glyboride did wonders. My numbers are in the low 100's but it seems I have gained over 5 lbs while on it. He said it is known to do that. He is more concerned with good numbers, then the effects from the band. These are 2 different doctors.

I just got a fill yesterday and am at 2cc after 2 years. I feel very restricted.

Bigmumma, What is the brand of the Vitamins? I just had a fill yesterday and the pill vitamins that worked before are not today and I don't wanna keep trying. Thanks

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Responses? Thank you.

Since your already banded, what is your process? I've heard people take the bus, trolley, and taxi to hospital Angeles. I've been banded for 2 years and never went to my doctor for a fill. Since my doctor can't find my port, I need to do something, that is going to my original doctor to get filled. Thanks

I had one fill a year ago at Fill Centers USA and then they closed. I moved to Seattle 6 weeks ago and found a fill doctor. Last Tuesday, he couldn't find my port and suggested we try next Tuesday. I read about leaks and such and talked to him and asked him his liability to me and a leak. He's gonna try next week and if not, I'll get a refund, and go to my original doctor in Mexico for fill # 2.

Lilly!ay, where do you come from, and when we're you last down there? Do you take a cab, or walk?

Hi, have you found the information yet? I was banded by Dr Kuri in Tijuana. I can get the phone number if you want?

I am down to 192 from 223 and feel like I'm at a stand still but, also I feel like its better shaping, not pounds. Does that make sense?

So what do you do? How many fills have you had, and or need? Today, I went for a fill and after numerous attempts he said he didn't wanna keep going so I'll go back next week.

So is it like bypass? Somewhere here I described my FIL's efforts at the band for 2 years. Nothing helped him, so finally he got the bypass, has maintained his weight wonderfully and looks great.

Where do you currently go to get filled? Where was your surgery? Can you not ask him to be a lil more ambitious in the fills? I was banded in Mexico and have yet to get a fill there for fear of safety. I now live in Seattle, and have found a doctor here, had one fill. Not sure if my band doctor does fills for non-patients. His name is Pedro Kuri.

Phoebster, Thank goodness for your good news. Is it possible that your referring to phen-fen, of which Phentermine was half of that duo? I researched this, seen lawsuits, heart problems and everything in between, as of now Phentermine is only available by prescription, and is okay to take, according to what I've read. Either way, asking questions to our practicing doctors whom are supposed to be looking out for our best interest is key!

Well, I guess we all have feelings about everything. Our right! Funny thing, my MIL is in clinical trials for Allergan and the lapband and other products. My FIL was banded before 2 years before he realized the band wasn't for him, he's got a huge sweet tooth and is a big drinker. So he got the bypass, and has kept his weight off and looks fantastic. He is healthier just by his huge weightloss, although he has some other health issues that the band can't assist with. Best of luck to everyone.

Meredith, you most definately should say what your thinking. Obviously I'm not the first one to hear of a doctor talking about or prescribing Phentermine in addition to the band. Also, we must realize that all doctors are different although the band is supposed to work the same for most. I got banded in Mexico in 2010 by a highly respected doctor, but didn't choose to go back for fills due to safety, then a year passed and I discovered Fill Centers USA, got one fill and they closed down. So, I'm sitting in limbo and contemplated going to Mexico, which my husband wasn't thrilled about. We relocated to Washington six weeks ago, and I started researching Lap Band doctors, and found Dr. Ross Fox. Google him, he is in Auburn, Washinton, and has recieved the highest honors in Weight Management, obesity, lap band, and all. He has recieved more awards, and is admired by many, more than any I've ever read in any location. On one of his walls, Phentermine is mentioned on a sign, so when I seen him for my second fill since May 2010, I asked if he prescribes that to some band patients, and he said yes. Some people consider the band the easy way out, and I'm sure that also applies to Phentermine. I asked him about alot of things, Water pills, types of Vitamins, fish oil, effects on the band when using diabetic drugs. I like him alot. Simple as that!

I weighed 192 last Wednesday when I got a fill, now almost a week later, I weigh 195. I mentioned in another post that upon my fill, I didn't feel any different, in terms of restriction. It might be picking up a lil.

So, longer story shorter, I was banded on 5/04/10. I was 223, and am now 192. I got banded in Mexico and hesitated to go back there for fills. I got my first fill a year ago in Las Vegas by Fill Centers USA which is now out of business, so I waited to find another doctor versus going to Mexico. I have just moved to Seattle, where I discovered a doctor that has been in Weight Management for over 40 years. The lowest I have ever got was 192, and I've maintained, but I want to be about 160. My fill on Wednesday brings me to 3cc in a 10cc band. Basically, I'm looking for others advice on how they feel after a fill, hunger feelings, how long it took for you to feel restriction at various fill levels. Although I've been banded for almost 2 years, I feel like a newbie. Thanks

I should add that I can easily swallow a gulp of water. I have gotten stuck in the past, sucks, but that was with 1cc.

So, I was banded on May 4th, 2010 in Mexico, and after all the crime is Mexico, I was hesitant to go back for our "free fill". Time passed me by, I felt restriction, finally I found Fill Centers USA in Las Vegas, and got a fill. I started at 210, and am currently at 192 and nearly 2 years out. Fill Centers in Vegas went out of business. As of March this year we moved to Seattle, and I found a new doctor where I live. I am excited to see him, and get this fill. What are the zones, and on average, how many fills have you had? I definately have restriction but can eat more than one cup. Thanks

Thanks for your reply. How long has it taken to reach the goal? Where did you lose your weight the quickest? I hold most of it in my stomach. What kind of foods do you favor?

So I am now under 8 weeks, down to 196.9, BMI has changed from 35 to 32.8. I realized I was anxious about results, and have settled down. Thanks for your advice and opinions.

So, here I am 7 weeks out. I am down 12.4 pounds, 2 inches off my waist, just moving on the treadmill and getting into full excercises. I think I am ridiculously anxious and not looking at what has happened but instead looking at what has not happened. I enter my daily info into Lose It which I love. I may need to reduce calories as this thing has me at 1560 daily. I think I have stumped myself because I want to take in less but worry abot starvation mode. Where were you at 7 weeks and what should I truly expect. Think my expectations are too high, as if I went for Gastric instead. Just need some outside perspective on daily food, activities. Also do you drink coffee? I have been without one sip of diet coke since 11 weeks ago. Also I should say my BMI was 35 and is now like 32ish. I weighed 210.4 beginning and am at 198 and am 5'5 with a goal of 160. Thanks and please help me get this.

Thanks for your quick reply. Yes the water is nit what it should be. I drink iced tea when I am out and crystal light and coffee. What kind of foods do you eat? What kind of excercises do u do?