bubbsue

Hey I think you are doing great! I had my band on 10/21 and have lost only 5 lbs However I did not gain any over the holidays. I have had only one fill. I have no restriction at all I have an appointment to get one next week. I just wonder if we are suspose to feel restricted all the time, or if part of it is retraining our minds and bodies? I know I dont push it as I just dont think its worth the punishment. So that in its self is a new thing for me.

I had my band placed 10/21/08 I have had 1 3 cc fill I though I has a nice snug however I it is now Jan 10/09 and I have no restriction whats so ever. :cursing:I wonder if my band has slipped Any one out there has any thought or suggestions for me. I would love to hear form others that are haning this same problem.... Donna

I had my band placed 10/21/08 I have had 1 3 cc fill I though I has a nice snug however I it is now Jan 10/09 and I have no restriction whats so ever. :cursing:I wonder if my band has slipped Any one out there has any thought or suggestions for me. I would love to hear form others that are haning this same problem.... Donna

Hi I havent really found my sweet spot yet either,I have the luck of having two bariatric nurses that have also had the band so they have wonderful ideas that work rather well. They told me to eat about 3 baby carrots or carrot sticks before my meal to fill up as they seem to take longer to pass thru,I have been doing this for about a month and have lost 7 lbs. Prior to that I was really at a stand still. I had my band 10/21/08. My Dr is a firm believer in keeping the band semi loose, I will see him again 1/09 I sure he will not give me a fill, I had a .5 fill the day of surgery and 4cc Nov 23. It sure has been tough during the holidays. New eating habbits are hard enough but all those goodies to avoid were TERRIBLE.

YOU GO GIRL! I will cheer you on!

Thank goodness I am not alone. I am so farty its unbelievable! My pharmacists suggested Charcoal caplets. They do seem to help with.... Kinda...I hope this goes away soon. I got my band 10/21/08.:thumbup:

"contact dermatitis" is what my Surgeon told me today, I have the red bumps. and I also have huge red marks about 2 fingers long above my port. Almost looks like a two inch tape marks. I have had it for a week and was told to use Benadryl cream. Hope this helps...

Good Luck to you I have a surgergy date 10/21, I am getting do excitited I will it we sooner. Donna