lindasqd51

You've heard this before from me. Supposed to be filled to capacity. Yep, checked the level, it's all still there. After last fill for about 3 days I'd eat a little and feel the "STOP" time. Then it went away. I can eat way too much with no feeling of being full. Yes, chewing well and taking my time. There is nothing I can't eat. Not that I've gone nuts or anything. I told the doc all this--and his response was maybe I'm a real good chewer thus everything gets through. I told him I did all this because my built in off switch never kicked in on it's own. Thusly I was hoping for some help from the band. Last month I lost 7 pounds-with no help from the band. Doc was thrilled but I've gotten off the wagon this month. My dog got real sick and needed to be put down. Hubby's job is questionable but a good prospect is on the horizon. Depressed and pissed off is my current attitude. I've always known what I had to do to loose weight-it was the ability to keep it off I always failed at. I am thrilled to be down 75 (8 dress sizes). But I'm suppose to see the doc Wednesday--I've put back on 5 to 7 (depending on scale). Could there be a reason I'm not getting the help with the band that I should? Thanks for listening to the rant. Linda

Weight since pre op time..307 ..as of yesterday 233-down 74 fills---12cc band--I've got 10cc of Fluid Restriction: NONE I actually ate a piece of garlic bread. It wasn't some whimpy little piece either. Doc can't believe no restriction. I told him that's why I had this surgery to give me a better turn off eating switch since my bio one never seemed to work. But since I'm loosing he's not really worried. I've lost before and gained before--that's why I got the band Rules: I follow them--chew chew chew Linda

I've got a 12cc band with 9cc in it and no restriction. It has 10cc max. I get another fill next week. I'm so worried about what happens if you get to max without restriction. And yes they checked the fluid level. linda

1. WEIGHT-from initial consult/ surg 4/9 til today-down 62lb 2. FILLS-12cc band-3 fills at 3cc each time=9cc 3. RESTRICTION-no restriction 4. RULES-I stick to the rules even without restriction. I try to walk each day. My block is 1/2mile so easy to keep track of distance. 5. ANYTHING ELSE-I can eat way too much. Got another fill on the 12th.

I've got the lapband 12cc ap. It has a max fill of 10cc. I've had 3fills of 3cc each for a total of 9cc. AND NO RESTRICTION. Yes, the doc checked and all the fluid is still there. I go again on the 12th. Anyone else have this band? When did you reach fill. Linda

I use benefiber in my protein shake every morning. Can you say AHHHH! Linda

My problem is lack of restriction. I've got a 12cc band with a max fill of 10 cc. So, far after 3 fills--I'm at 9cc. I don't have restriction yet. I see my doc on the 12th. I'm very careful about small bites and chewing so I don't get use to no restriction.

What does restriction feel like to you? If you don't mind. Linda

I've got a 12cc band. I've been filled 3x for a total of 9cc. I feel now restriction yet. Linda

That makes sense. Linda

And still burping alot. Linda

I was banded on Tuesday. I've got a pain right between the boobs when I take a deep breath. It's not like a pneumonia pain--I've had that before. There is an incision right there. It's almost like a deep bruise pain. Could it be from the mucking around in there? I'm not couging or anything but deep breaths do hurt. Linda

I became a "bandit" on Tuesday. Went to mushies today. Sleeping the night through has been difficult. I like to sleep on my side and that can't happen right now. So, glad all went well for you. Linda

I've been to Disney 7x. And though I know it like the back of my hand I always pick up the current Birbaum's book. He puts one out each year. It is the Disney bible. For example we went for christmas 2006--I had to make the dinner reservations in July 2006. My daughter and son read it and made a couple of special requests. Like horse back riding. We used the meal plan and it was great--everything prepaid was so sweet. We plan to go again in 3 years-though I'd go sooner. I recommend the book to everyone. Linda

That's not what I had. It was on demand. I pressed the button --I got more pain med. I like yours better. Linda

That's not what I had. It was on demand. I pressed the button --I got more pain med. I like yours better. Linda

Banded on the 7th. Sore put pain pump was nice. My doc allowed nothing by mouth til after barium test on Wednesday at 11. Results didn't come in til 1pm--so I was not happy. Then tray came--careful you'll want to drink it all. I did cheat on docs orders sipped some water--tiny tiny sips. Got home about 3 yesterday. On clear liquids today. I went for a 1/2 mile walk and about to do it again. I have a timer to make sure I drink 1 ounce every 15 minutes. Still on pain meds but gonna go to just tylenol during the day--save the T3 w/codiene for the night. Linda

Just banded on the 7th. Over the head motion no problem. I wore an oversized fleece shirt and elastic waist jeans. I didn't do the bra and underwear though. The bra would irriated the surgery area and panties would make it hard to pull up the pant. As soon as I was home changed into my pjs. Today wearing all regular clothes and did 1/2 mile walk and about to do another. Linda

some say chew a papaya enzyme tablet it helps the block. Or drink a little pineapple juice. linda

School teacher--easter break Linda

Pre op was good. Gotta read stuff and summarize it for Doc. The day before I got do the Mag citrate and fleet. I'm thinking it might not be a good day to work. I'm a k teacher and running for a bathroom isn't always an easy thing to do. Okay where's the April forum. linda

Good for you. You and I would get along well. The naturally skinny people and some others just don't get it. "Have you tried to loose weight" are you kidding. Linda

My surgery date is April 7th. So I guess I'm going to be a Bunny Bandster. Had my pre op with doc today I gave the office staff a thrill. My first weigh in was 306 today 276. I guess there are some who binge before surgery so they were happy to see I've already made some changes. I've got to read literature the doc gave me and summarize it so he knows I know what I'm in for. On the way home hubby was asking where should we go on vacation next year--I could buy one coach seat. Any ideas? Lindasqd51

Got my approval today for April 7th. I've had surgery before so not terrified but not and idiot so cautious nerves. I'm a teacher so I'll be off work til the 20th. With everything I've read that should be fine. I've got an aide who knows what is going on so she'll be there if there is a problem. Oh I teach kindergarten. I see the doc on Wednesday for all the pre op info. Pre op testing is Monday. Lindasqd51

I've had all the tests. All submitted to the insurance and will hear Monday about approval. So...any and all info is appreciated. Linda:huh2: