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yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. is considered a mushy stage. If you are suppose to be only on liquids then it is anything that can fit through a straw. Soups is a good one for example.

Sometimes you can have restriction like what you are explaining and other time you don't. In my case I could easily eat a normal portioned meal so I needed a fill. Sounds like you are still early in the healing stage and may have some swelling which feels like restriction. I would be curious if you have the same level of restriction in a few weeks. Glad you are doing well. I love my band.

I had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago right after the birth of my son. I didn't have it out post lapband.

I'm at my sweet spot. I have 3ccs in a 10cc band (which holds up to 4.2cc). A sweet spot is when you a)are losing steadily b)don't feel as much hunger c)can eat a fair amount of food and not PB. Its great. I am not hungry all day and eat like a bird now. It took me 5 fills to get to this level. How are you doing post op?

I found it before surgery. I love this site.

I would have a slight unfill. It sounds like you are just too tight.

My 10cc band only holds 4.2 ccs. I found this out yesterday at my fill. I have 3ccs and am now at the sweet spot.

Welcome back. Good job making the decision to get another fill. That should really help you in the long run.

Yesterday I went in for a fill. I had 3ccs in there. He only took at 2.5ccs. So he used this solution (don't know the name) that is exactly like fixing a flat tire. Has anyone else ever had that. Was your surgeon able to remove all the saline on your next visit. He put 3ccs back in. Thanks

The first fill doesn't do too much. I would definitely go back in for a 2nd fill. Good luck.

I have a 10cc band that holds 4.2ccs. I am currently at 3cc fill level and I've hit my sweet spot. Good luck.

Sherilynn, that is great news. It is always nice to have someone in your corner. Good job.

I never double guessed my decision. I know the lapband has risks but I also know there are rare slippage and erosion. I am so happy with my lapband. Dr. Ortiz has a wonderful program. I would go for it. The facility is suppose to be really nice and he is a wonderful doctor. Don't second guess yourself. You can do this. The band is wonderful. Keep in mind the people who have only lost 20 lbs might not be working with the band properly. You have to get fills for restriction and you have to watch your portion control along with exercise. That being said, I am considered a slow loser at 1 lb a week. I have lost 39 lbs since June. I love my band. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Go for it. Its wonderful.

You don't have very much in your band. What size band do you have? I'm at 3cc in a 10cc band. It can hold up to 4.2cc. I am just finding my sweet spot now. Good luck.

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That is fabulous news. I can't wait until I hit that too. Good job.

First of all I think you are overfilled. You should be able to eat far more than you are. Second, I think you need to address the acid reflux. I would get on some Pepcid AC or one of those drugs. That should really help you out. Good luck.

It was the best decision I ever made. I just wish I had done it years earlier. Good luck with your decision. Bipass was not for me.

Congrats. I think you will find that your hunger will be diminished. It is typical in the healing phase. That is the beauty of the band. It wouldn't surprise the least if this is what you experience. Good luck.

You can stop the feeling by being banded! The band hits the nerves in the stomach where the hunger pains hit. You wouldn't believe how you are affected. Its wonderful. No more hunger.

That is a strange place to put a port. Mine is on the left hand side just under the waist line. Ask the surgeon where the port is placed. Also you can ask for a low profile port for your surgery. Most surgeons are happy to put them in if you request. That is what I have. You can't see a thing. Good luck.

Hi Debbie, my ticker includes a 40 lb weight loss prior to surgery. I am down 39 lbs since June. I am considered a slow loser at 1 lb per week. I love my band though. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Scratch that. I weighed myself again today. I'm at 243.5 - 4.5 5.5 more to go.

I'm finally breaking my plateau. I went to the doctor yesterday and I'm down another 5 lbs. Total WL 37 lbs since June. I lose a lb a week.

I'm sitting here typing and it has dawned on me that my wedding ring is about ready to fly off my hand. Never before has it felt so loose. I have a scale victory to report as well. I went to the doctor yesterday and I was down another 5 lbs for a total of 37 lbs so far. I'm happy today.