juliegeraci

You actually answered your own question with your post. "I can eat antyling/amount without any problem". With good restriction you can only eat 1/4 cup of food. You need a fill! Good luck.:clap2:

My doctor charges $200 both for a fill and an unfill.

A bandsters diet should be 800-1000 calories.

dab, be careful my dear. What you are describing is optimal fill level. I can only eat 1/3 to 1/4 cup of food at a time. You are describing me to the tee. I don't think you need another fill, especially if you are losing 1-2 lbs per week. This may be your sweet spot so be very careful. Julie

Maria, good for you. YOu will love being banded.

Try and stay to 1 cup of food 3 times a day until your fill. Go back for fills until you can only eat 1/4 cup of food. Good luck.

I took Tues - Friday off and was back to work on Monday without a problem.

Mine was liquids 2 weeks, mushies 2 then solids.

I would give it a couple days to see if it subsides. If you can't eat solids then move to mushies to see how you do. The danger is when you can't keep down liquids. good luck.

It depends on your BMI. I would call them to find out. Mine was 40% at the time of surgery. 282 at 5'8"

YOu will be fine, breath. I went through a ton of emotion during my surgery. Especially right before the surgery. I had a major meltdown. How did I get here. We all have our journey. I am just so happy to be banded now.

NO, you should feel full on mushies. Start with tuna salad or chicken salad or potatoes. You will be okay.

No, you can get a fill now. Its about a 6 week wait. Just look for a fill doctor in your area that takes Mexico patients. Where do you live?

That is not true. My doctor now does 90% lapband as apposed to 30% 15 months ago. Do your homework. I would never have gastric bypass.

Yes, I agree. Try and find a surgeon that can help you post band. It takes numerous fills to get good restriction. Good luck.

I've been banded for 15 months and I'm an average loser at 1 lb per week, total 62 lbs. I eat everything I want, just less of it. I drink coffee without a problem, even popcorn. The next 40 lbs are more difficult so I went in for an agressive fill today. Good luck with your decision.

Lori, you are doing great. Just keep focused as to why you are doing this for yourself. The liquid phase will pass. I've been banded 15 months and love it. Good luck.

Mine does the same thing. Last week I had 1/2 of a Togos sandwich then the next day I could only get down 4 bites of soft fish. Go figure!

Girl, you need a fill. Go get one!

Take the compliment in stride. I'm sure she meant it that way.

Crishell, that is fabulous news. I too look in the mirror amazed. I'm an 18 too. YOu go girl!

Sunny, that is fabulous news. I can't wait to hit the 199 mark!

Ignore him. You are doing great. Keep up the good work.

Lauren, when you get good restriction it makes a world of difference. Good for you! Good luck.

Angie, congrats. YOu will love being banded.