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I was banded 11/19 with 3cc put in at the time of surgery. Then another 2cc on 12/16. I now have 5cc with no restriction. Gaining weight back, very depressing.:smile: I have another fill appt. on 12/30. I am hoping I can start losing here soon. This is terrible.:thumbup:

Your able to drink champagne?

Good Luck. I had my first fill last week. Still have no restriction and have gained 4 pounds. I don't think the band is for me. :thumbup::frown::thumbup:

I wish I was at 6cc. My first fill was a week ago and they put 5cc in. I guess I already had 3cc from surgery. Still no restriction and gaining weight each day. :smile: I go in for my 2nd fill on 12/30. I am hoping that helps. Otherwise I feel this was all a waste of money.

Are you sure you updated to there? I am still not on the list. :smile:

Surgery Date: 11/19/08 Highest Weight: 218 Pre-Op Diet Starting Weight: 218 Surgery Weight: 204 Current Weight : 203 Goal Weight: 125

I guess I didn't even make the cut. I am not even on the spreadsheet. :huh2:

I just was banded 11/19. So I guess I am worried. You only lost 20 pounds in 3 months? Have you had any fills? I am hoping to lose more weight than that with the band. I think it is great you have lost but just worried that I am not going to lose very much weight on this.

I am right there with you all. I am at 203 UGH!! Even though my ticker says 201. I am afraid to change it since I have gained. Just got my first fill on tuesday so I am hoping to be in onderland by Christmas. :huh2:

There must be something wrong with me. It is so great to hear how everyone is doing. I have hardley lost anything afraid to update my ticker to add the weight I have gained. Just had my first fill on 12/16 and only fill a little restriction at 5cc. :ohmy: I am scheduled for another fill on the 12/30. Maybe then I can start losing. I have only been eating protein and veggies. I don't understand how everyone has such great weight loss and I am stuck. :w00t:

I live in Washington and have Dr Robert Michealson who just won best doctor in Washington for 2008. He not only does the surgeries but also teaches them to other doctors.

It's not that your not able to have them, it is you should not have them. It stretches the pouch. Which defeats the purpose of your surgery.

Went in for my fill today. I did not even feel it. I worried for nothing. Whew. I guess I had 3cc already in from surgery. So she added 2cc so I now have a total of 5cc. The only thing I have noticed so far is when I ate my turkey deli meat and cheese for lunch it seemed to go down slower. I scheduled my next fill for the 30th. I can't wait to get this band working.

The roads here are not bad. Just icy on the side streets a little. My doctor is about 1 mile away. We are suppose to get more snow tomorrow, so I am happy I am going in today. A little nervous. I have been watching too many "You Tube" videos on fills. I really hope I get some restriction today and can get back on track to losing. I will let you know how it goes. My appointment is at noon today. :blushing:

Nope I asked. They said you can have another fill a week later if needed.

I called today and bumped my fill up to tomorrow. I was suppose to go in on the 22nd for my first fill. I have been gaining and have very little restriction. I can't wait. Maybe I can get another fill in by the end of the month.

I am so excited. Was suppose to have my first fill on the 22nd. Called the doctors office today and was able to get an appointment for tomorrow. Whew. Hopefully I can get some restriction and start losing.

My first fill is on the 22nd and I am READY. Its been harder the last couple of days.[/quote gentylwind] Gentylwind, my first fill is also on the 22nd. I have also gained a few pounds as well. Nice to know I am not the only one. Hopefully once we start getting fills the weight will start to come off again.

So glad to hear I am not the only one living in the bandster hell. I was begining to think this was a big mistake. I go in for my first fill on 12/22. I have no restriction and have started to gain weight back. UGH!!! I hope with a fill I can get some restriction especially with Christmas coming. :tongue2:

I have not had a fill yet. I get my first one on 12/22. I have no restriction at all and I have been starting to gain weight back. UGH!!! I was wondering if either of you had the same problem before you had your fill? I am hoping things will change after that. Right now I feel like this was a huge waste and that maybe this surgery won't work for me. :tongue2: I am doomed to be the fat girl. :thumbup:

It varies from doctor to doctor. I only had to lose 5 pounds before surgery. Some have to lose a lot more. Depends on your doctor and how much you weigh before surgery. You would need to ask him.

I get that same pain also on the left side under the rib cage. Normally after I eat. I have figured it out that it was just gas for me. Painful and hard to find a comfortable position. I take GasX and it goes away. Did you try any anti gas medication?

Sounds like you need a fill. As you shrink so does your tummy. I would call your doctor. :rolleyes2:

Hi, I was also banded on 11/19/08. But I have been on solids for a week now. I also am getting my first fill on the 12/22, pretty close to yours. I am sorry your so tired. I am not tired or sore. Have you been getting a lot of walking in? I started walking the day of surgery and it helped me heal quickly. So far I have some restriction. Can eat anything but not as much as I ever did before. Maybe up your protein to see if that helps.

OMG I have not had my first fill yet and had never seen one until I read this post then went on You Tube. Now I am freaking out. I did not realize how long it takes them to find the port. The one video I watch she was poking around forever. One had a huge thick needle with the hole on the side of it. I guess I should have watched these before. I did not realize how awful it was. :eek: