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Hi- I'm 5'2 and the surgeon was actually ok with a goal weight of 135 but I was going to aim closer to 130. Anything between 130-135 will be ok with me for the most part.

Hi Everyone, I am an Analyst for a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company (i.e. Merck Medco, Caremark, etc.), full time mother of a 14 year old and 16 month old, and full-time student working on my Doctorate in Business Administration.

Hi- I am here looking for a little insight from anyone who may be able to provide some. Let me say my surgeon is extremely qualified and has done thousands of surgeries. I was actually recommended by others who have had RNY and Lapband done my him. My dilemma is that I was banded 6/18/09 and went in for my fist fill about 6 weeks later. He does all his fills under fluoro to ensure the band is positioned correctly and there haven't been any slips. He's also extremely aggressive with his fills. Anyway, during my first fill I laid on the table and he told me to tell him once I start feeling pressure. He kept looking at me and finally asked "did you not feel any pressure"? I was like "umm No". He said he put 9 ccs in my band and I didn't feel anything. So he put about .5 more ccs in there and told me let's try it out at 9.5 and to call if I have problems/concerns/etc.. I have a 11mL Realize band. So, at this point I am @ 9.5. Anyway, about 1 1/2 week later I call and let his office know I am not feeling any restriction and they said I can come back in. I go back in and he withdrew all the saline (to ensure there wasn't a leak) and filled me back up but this time he added about 1.5cc so that puts me @ 11.. STILL NO RESTRICTION WHATSOEVER!!! So, I call back about 2 weeks later and let them know still NO CHANGE! Yet again I go in for another fill. This time he adds about 1.8 and that puts me @ 12.8 which is more than the 11. I kind of felt a little tight b/c it was a little struggle to drink liquids (I had to gulp real hard to get it down). I went the next day and he removed .8 which put me @ 12ccs. Anyway, 1 1/2 week later he put .5ccs back in and I still do not have RESTRICTION!!! WTH!! I am getting so frustrated with the back and forth. My doc told me he has NEVER had to do an overfill with the Realize Band (he had a few patients he has overfilled that has the Lap Band) and that my band may be defective. If that is the case and I am unable to reach restriction with the overfills, I will have to have my band replaced. Has anyone ever heard of this happening or has ANY insight? This is strange as well as ridiculous! Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi Everyone- I am struggling with not being able to reach restriction as well. Someone asked is it possible to fill to the max and not be able to reach restriction?? The answer is YES! I am living proof. I have the Realize C band and I am at 12.5 ccs and still NO RESTRICTION WHATSOEVER!! (I just put a post out there titled "HELP!! Overfill and still no restriction).. I have been exercising and working off sheer will power to ensure I don't regain the little I have lost thus far. Talk about frustrated! Oh well, hopefully it will get better soon...

I get my protein in by drinking Isopure Protein drinks as well. My favorite is Apple Melon and Peach Mango. I also add some crystal light to it to give it a kool-aid mixed flavor:biggrin:..I get mines from Vitamin World.

Hi! I also live in Lewisville and was banded at Baylor Grapevine on the 18th!!! My MD allowing me sf Jello, sf pudding, Protein shakes, etc. for the first 2 weeks but I am already tired of those!!! I have it in my head this is only for a short while so I will deal with it.. Trust me, we will survive and will look back and be like "it was all so worth it"!!! Which hospital did you have your surgery??

I had to use it pre and post surgery. Post surgery I was told to take 10 breaths using it every 4 hours after surgery to decrease risk for pneumonia...

Good luck on tomorrow! They moved my surgery time from 7:15am to 9:45am. That's ok though. Wishing you and everyone else the best on your journeys!:blushing:

I'm on the 18th too and this pre-op diet sucks!! My surgery is @ 7:15am.. Have you weighed yourself yet to see if you have lost any weight since starting the pre-op???

Hi Everyone! I have been following this forum for quite a while and now would like to finally introduce myself. I am 30 years old, 5'1, and weigh 230 pounds. My highest weight was 250 which was in August 2008 and 9 months pregnant and my lowest was 130 which was about ummm let's see--maybe 8 years ago. I have a surgery date of June 18th and I am soo excited!! I haven't been banded yet and I am already addicted to this board because of the motivation, inspiration, and wonderful information through out! Great group of people. Just wanted to stop through and say "thanks" to my new family for the inspiration you have provided and "many thanks" for the future threads because I know I will be relying on this board to help me through my journey... Take care and much success to everyone on their journey!

Thanks Allie for the tips!! You are wonderful and I'm sure we will be leaning on you for more help as we continue our journey...:confused:

Juliansmom2003- Thanks! Like you, I want to lose 80-90 lbs as well. If I can get down to 125 that would be awesome too!!! Although statistics say LB patients lose about 50% of their excess weight, losing more than that isn't unrealistic...I've already set my mind to claiming 130-140 as my goal and I can already see it!!! :wub: You are so right-- this board is wonderful and truly a blessing to people!! It helps to have great support behind you.. Good luck and much success on your journey!!!

Hi Allie- Thanks for the congrats and thanks for much for offering to assist me in my journey! I am sure I will be calling on you for help.. Wow!! 135 lbs in less than a year is AWESOME!! I love this board because people like you are my motivation and show losing the weight can be done!!! MANY MANY THANKS~~

Hi Questions09- Luckily I didn't have to do the 3 month supervised diet. In actuality, my insurance didn't require much of anything as far as requirements- their only criteria were 18yrs of age, BMI of 35.5 with 1 co-morbidities or BMI of 40, and a psych evaluation. The only thing left for me to take care of is the cardiac clearance and I am going to my primary doctor Tuesday morning to get that taken care of. Whew! It;s becoming 'real' as the date gets closer. Be sure to keep us posted and best of luck in your process!

Hi- I sent you a PM. Let's be sure to keep in touch!

Sorry- I see my name has already been added to the list!!! Thanks!

Thanks for the encouragement. I would have had surgery sooner but I had to get the CPAP machine and I have to be on that 2wks prior to surgery. I go in for Pre-Op nursing, pre-op nutrition class#3, and pre-op consult with surgeon on Tuesday, June 2nd. My pre-op with the hospital is on June 16th. Things seem to be picking up pretty quick now and I am looking forward to the NEW me!!

Hi- I am a newbie but please add me to the list... I put an introduction in the Introduction forum. My surgery date is June 18th with Dr. Michael Green at Baylor Grapevine in Grapevine, TX. I go in on 6/2/09 to do my Pre-Op nursing, Pre-Op Nutrition #3, and my Pre-Op with the surgeon. I guess they will let me know about the 2 week pre-op diet. I am sooooooooooooo excited and looking forward to sharing tips, ideas, or whatever it may be with everyone!