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Last night: Night off from exercise.

2 days liquid, 2 days mushies, and back to solids.

Week one: Liquids Week two: Full liquids, plus yogurt with doctor's permission Week three: Mushies Week four: Solids

Whatever you do don't quit. Hang on! Can you select another surgeon?

My surgeon sent my paper work into the insurance company on October 15, 2008 and I had approval on October 16 and on October 17 I was given a surgery date, which was 11/11/2008.

I was nervous too, because I was fearful that I might fail the band. The fear of the unknown plays a wicked head game. While being prepped for the band procedure, I thought to myself, what would happen if I just escaped this place. I will just run away and not go through with the procedure. But no matter how fearful I was, I really wanted a chance to have a healthier new life. I am no spring chicken and I knew that my health problems would only get worse with age, so it was now or never. So I did have the procedure and I am happy to say that I am losing weight, I have lots of energy, and I am training for a marathon. Yes, it is scary, but it is so worth it. I would do it all over again! Good luck!

Don't you just love moms! For better or worse they never stop mothering. You must set up your personal boundries. If you think it will cause you stress by telling certain people the procedure you are going to have, then don't tell. You will have enough to deal with without family drama. Safe guard your emotional well-being and divert your attention away from negative people. I personally, did not tell anyone, but my sister. And the only reason why my sister knows is because I needed an emergency contact person for my hospital forms. Plus, if anything were to have happened to me, my sister is as strong as a rock and would be there to help guide my adult children. My employer does not know. My parents do not know, nor do my friends know. I really never have discussed medical issues with friends, family or co-workers. Good luck!

My doctor required it before and after. It is not the most pleasant test, but it is do able. I am really glad I had it the day after surgery. It just gave me peace of mind knowing that everyhting was working properly prior to leaving the hospital. Talk to your doctor about your concerns. Perhaps, you can have the procedure done after surgery, but at a location that has the appropriate equipment to conduct the test. :thumbdown:

Here are some helpful links. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/faq.php?faq=abbreviations#faq_lapbandabbreviations

Here are is a link with helpful threads that might be useful. LBT Forum Suggestions, Questions & Updates - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

OMG, someone call CPS, because this mom is really unable to take care of all hear kids and she lives in a fantasy. Three children are disabled, how can she meet their needs, while meeting the needs of 8 premie babies? :thumbdown:

Welcome to LBT! You will find lots of advice on the web site, but it is always important to follow your doctor's instructions. Good luck with your journey!

Welcome to LBT! You will find great resources and support on this web site. Good luck on your journey!

Wow sounds interesting. I would loved to have had only one incision and the possibility of less pain.

Although I have not personally experienced this, I know it does occur.

I have heard of this procedure on the Discovery Channel, but it was not for banding. I believe it is in the trial stages.

I have never heard of this nor have I read this on this forum. Band size is determined by the doctor and based on your internal anatomy when they open you up.

Again, if you cannot keep fluids down, then you need to have a slight unfill. I would not let this go past tomorrow if it were me.

Today: 60 minutes on treadmill @ 4% incline for 3.4 miles of jogging mixed with power walking.

I have read of people on LBT that have the Realize Band and are almost filled to capacity without reaching their sweet spot. I believe you are correct that the Realize Band does hold 9cc, but I am not an expert on this band as I have the LapBand AP. You might want to post this question on the Realize Band thread. And/or research that thread. I bet someone on that thread will have some helpful information. I am sorry I cannot offer more than that. I am sorry that the results from this particular band are not what you hoped for. Take care! Here is a link to it. Realize Band Surgery (NEW!) - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum I think you might have better feedback if you

My doctor has been very good with my fills. I have never had any pain during or after a fill. I lay on a table, a pillow is placed under my lower back. My doctor gives me a numbing agent, which is injected into my stomach with a small needle. When this occurs, I feel a very slight pin prick that does not give me any pain . After which the doctor has me do a stomach crunch with my head looking towards the ceiling. She pats my stomach locating the port, whereby she inserts the needle into the port. She then takes out the old fill and measures it. She then replaces the old fill and puts in new fill. It takes less than 5-minutes and never has caused me any pain. After the fill, I drink Water to make sure I can keep fluids down. Then I go back to work. I stay on fluids for 2 days, the mushies for two days, then back on solids. I have never has any problems with fills and have been able to keep fluids and food down. Good luck! :thumbup:

My first fill occured during surgery on 11/11/08, when my doctor placed 3cc into my band and then closed me up. Then on December 10, I had my second fill.

At 2.5 weeks post op, I was just starting the mushie stage of my post op diet, so snacking was not happening for me. I was eating very soft foods and trying to get my Protein and fluids in. How is your protein intake? Try and keep your protein intake up because it does help keep you full for longer periods of time, which might help you syop snacking.

Your post is a little confusing, did your doctor give you a fill today of 7cc and then removed 1cc or did you have 5cc in your band and your doctor gave you 1cc? If your doctor filled you today with 7cc, I would say that is a very aggressive fill and should not occur. I am not a doctor, but a 7cc fill at one time is just inappropriate. If you had 5cc in your band and your doctor gave you 1cc today and you are unable to keep Water down, you really need to go back and get a slight unfill. I know that is a real bummer and might perhaps cost you extra money, but your health is really important. You don't want to become dehydrated. Good luck!

This unbelievable!