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I also had a few days post op wondering id there was regret but in the end I dont regret it at all

This is my story, I was banded by one doc and he left the practice so his paartner has been doing my aftercare. I like both docs so all is good there but doc # 2 asked me what my goal weight was and I didnt have an answer. My goal for having the surgery was to eliminat diabetes meds. How should I determine a realistic weight goal. Did you do it or did your doc do it?? Thanks for the input!

I too can help if anyone has questions.

Goos luck all!

Hi Alvin................I am from Melbourne FL

I found the first part of your reply very interesting because I used to feel the same way until my last fill. The doc shocked me when he was leaving it up to me. Quite honestly I dont wan that responsibility I wanted him to make that call. In the end we made it together.:crying:

Thank you and yes I had some issues in the beginning. Basically it was all about insurance, I had thought I was going to have to see another surgeon but it worked itself out and Dr. D was the one who did my surgery. He was a great doc. I was VERY pleased it worked out the way it did. Good luck to you!

My pre op was two weeks of liquids and those were clear liquids. My cheating was having 4 ritz crackers with my chicken broth and I think I had a piece of wheat toast twice for breakfast

My new compulsions are calorie counting, the sclae and this website. LOL

I live in Melbourne and would love to help

Can you please update me? Current weight 207

I too thought I was too tight after my last fill but as about 2 weeks passed I was glad I did NOT get an unfill

Welcome, I am from Melbourne Fl. Good luck with the process!!

Congrats!!!! Where are you going on your cruise?? I am cruising to the Bahamas April 16

Glad I am not the only one that needs it for that reason:tt2:

I have been loosing alot too. I hope it quits soon. I am at the 4 month mark

I am excited!!! The scale is moving again:)

I stayed 28 hours

One thing I wish I had thought of was a "button" down shirt. I had brought a t-shirt and it was a little uncomfortable lifting arms over head adn it was tight from all the gas in my belly

Yeah there is no pass or fail. After 3 hours it told them I am impatient and give up when things dont happen as fast as I like them to. Way off base!!!

Does the water go down at all? I had my fourth fill to 7.5cc's and was very worried in the beginning that I was too tight but after 3 weeks I have really loosened up and glad I didnt go back for a unfil. I will say though it is very important to be able to hold on to liquids. they MUST be able to go down!!

Tricare worked fast for me!! I had approval in about 3 days. No 6 month diet required. Type II diabetes and high blood pressure helped me get in.

I count calorie intake but do not compute alories burned. I just like to know here I am at with whats going in

I took 1 week off because i had the sick time to take.

I am tricare prime south (ret AF) getting approval was a breeze