Jodieleigh

I had slight fill last Wednesday, and my band actually feels looser than before I went in. Has anyone had this happen? I'm confused and frustrated. Fills cost me $150 each time, plus time off of work, which isn't easy for me to take.

Yeah, that's sort of what happens to me too. I take a few, so maybe I just have to wait longer between each pill. Thanks for you help! Jodie

For those of you who are quite tight in the mornings, do any of you have pills that you must take in the morning that cannot be crushed? I take Wellbutrin in the mornings (I can't take them at night as they keep me awake all night). Some mornings I'm too tight to take them. Does anyone else have this problem? Jodie

Any idea what caused the slippages each time? Also, what does it feel like when it has slipped?

Wheetsin, you're hilarious - I love your posts! Jodie

:embarassed: Haha - I erased my previous post by accident. It covers fills for 5 yrs. Their website is obesitysurgery.ca

Oops - their website is obesitysurgery.ca

I was banded by Dr. Mumford at the Surgical Weightloss Centre in Toronto. $16,000 Jodie

Just wondering how long to stay on liquids after a PB? Any advice? Thanks, Jodie

I was told I could take mine off after a week. Did your surgeon say anything about them?

Thanks Fabfatgrl. I don't worry about water intake before a meal either. My surgeon's instructions were liquids up until the time you eat, then nothing for 45-60 mins after the meal. Before banding I used to eat, then take my medications, and I haven't yet gotten used to doing it opposite. I guess I'll just have to get into the habit. Hopefully pretty soon I won't need metformin anyways.

For those of you who take Metformin (or any medication, for that matter) with your meals, when do you take it? Since we're not supposed to drink with our meals, do you take your medication before you begin eating? Jodie

Thanks Julie. That's an interesting analogy. I think I'll talk to my doctor about trying it.

JulieNYC - What differences in side effects did you find between Zoloft and Wellbutrin? I've been on Zoloft for about 6-7 years and I literally cannot function properly without it, but I'm wondering if it's having a negative effect on my weight loss. Any ideas? Jodie

I'm glad to hear you're doing so well after your surgery. I was banded in the same clinic July 12, by Dr. Mumford. I must have had a reaction to the anaesthetic, because I was quite sick and feeling lousy for 3 days. I wasn't sure how I was going to make it on the plane to go back to Vancouver. I know what you mean about having to wait so long in the waiting room, and then rushing you out after the surgery. I had the same experience. Did you "get" to wear the white toque and blue gown like a smurf? That made me laugh. :biggrin1: