AndreaE

I hope you guys have better luck than me on your first fill. I had my first on June 13 and it doesn't feel any different than before the fill. I'm not starving, but I'm sure I could eat more (I just dont let myself). At my last support meeting, I spoke to a few bandsters who lost about 80-90 pounds in the first year, but they did tell me that it took them about 3 fills before they felt good restriction. They also told me that after the 3rd fill, the weight loss starting coming easier. I guess everyone is different. I cant wait till my next fill!! Good luck to you!

Thank you, Dr. C. I never heard that explained before.

Dr C....I posted this is the wrong section yesterday. just wondering what the difference is in the size of the band, i.e., 4 cc or 10 cc. How is it decided who gets which size?? Thanks for the info!

thanks!! i was just curious really, but i think i will do that!

Why are there different sizes of the band (4 cc, 10 cc). How is it decided on who gets which?? Just curious. Thank you.

My husband is from Bristol (but he moved to New Jersey so we could get married).... does that count?? anyway, it's nice to talk to someone on the other side of the pond. None of his relatives over there ever heard of such a procedure. I can't wait to tell hubby that even the Brits are doing it!! Good luck and keep in touch!

I had a horrible rash on my stomach and arms starting two weeks after my surgery. I was starting to think that I was allergic reaction to the band. the surgeon assured me it was not. Turns out i was having a reaction to a new medication I was taking (Progesterone for premenopausal hormone imbalance). It darned near drove me crazy!! Try to rule out any medicines you are taking or new food or detergent, etc. It's a real nightmare. Hope you find something that helps!!

I had my first fill today. It really didnt hurt at all. Doc put 1 cc in a 4 cc band. I only had to take a couple of sips of water in the office and that was it. He told me fluids for today only, then soft food tomorrow, then back to regular food. i did see the size of the needle and was a little nervous, but really it was nothing. Good luck to all awaiting their first fill!!

Hi. I started at BMI of 35 on 5/25/06. I had high blood pressure, asthma, and sleep apnea and was approved with no problem by BC/BS. BMI already dropped to 32 in 1-1/2 months. Good luck on your approval!

Thanks for your post, Rose... I will phone the surgeon's office this morning. I'm just hoping they are not closed till Wednesday. This rash is driving me crazy. Mine is kind of all over the place, but from the waist up: Face, neck, arms, fingers (I had to take my rings off due to the rash on them), stomach. I'm itching like mad. Since the Benadryl and all the allergy medicines and creams have not helped, the doctor wants me to take prednisone again, which i reallly don't want to do. I'll let you know what the surgeon says.

Dody.... FYI....here is info I just found about Tatamet! Tagamet is a histamine (H2-receptor antagonist) blocker used to treat and prevent ulcers. Tagamet is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Tagamet may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Some doctors also use Tagamet to treat acne and to prevent stress-induced ulcers. It may also be used to treat chronic hives, herpesvirus infections (including shingles), abnormal hair growth in women, and overactivity of the parathyroid gland.

Thank you, Dr. C.... I've just been trying to eliminate everything. I have been taking Benadryl, Claritin, Tagamet (which the doc says has another histamie blocker in it), Nasocort, and topical cortisone cream to no avail for a week. I almost went to the ER last night, that's how bad it is..... My surgeon is gone until Monday but I will surely call him then. Again, thank you so much for your reply!!! I am praying this rash is totally unrelated. : )

dr C...have you ever heard of anyone having an allergic reaction to the band, i.e., bad itching rash?? i am hoping this is just a coincidence......

that's just like mine was..... green water..... yuck! anyways, it started getting back to normal when i started eating mushies.

thank you guys...... elizabeth, what you said makes sense and does make me feel better! ....... and hunny bun, you are right also, i guess it never hurts to ask the doc! thanks again!