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I was banded 7/18/06 and got my first fill yesterday (9/13/06). I don't notice much difference. Is this normal?

Hello Everyone, I had my surgery on 7/18/06 and have scheduled my first fill for 9/13. How do you know what kind of band you have and what it will hold? Should I be able to feel where my port is? At this time, I don't feel as though I have much restriction. I'm going to have to practice chewing and swallowing slowly. How long do you have to wait for a second fill if the first one doesn't create much restriction? So many questions.

I was banded on 7/18, have been off the liquid diet and on soft foods for a week and have gained 5 lbs.! What's happening????

I lost weight before because they put me on a liquid diet for 2 wks before and 2 wks after. So far I've lost 25 lbs. My two weeks after is over on Tues. I hope on start on soft foods at that point.

Jenna - I thought the band was permanent?

meAlicia - Thanks! I didn't know about the meetings in Eaton Rapids. I live in Eaton Rapids so that will be really convenient for me.

There are support group meetings in Lansing. They are on the second and fourth mondays of each month. I haven't gone to any yet, but It was in the hurley bariatric newsletter, which is also at: http://hurleybc.com/documents/newsletter/HRLY-BariatricNews-02-17.pdf

Anybody live in Lansing? Is there a support group?

You all look 20 years younger after your weight loss. I hope I do the same.

You all look 20 years younger after your weight loss. I hope I do the same.

WHile sitting in the waiting room for my initial visit, there were 3 women waiting for follow up appts. They all had Dr. Farhan and thought he was a god. They had nothing but good things to say about him. THey had all had the RNY surgery, not lapband. I didn't want the RNY because it is so much more invasive and cannot be reversed. Also, with the lapband your weight loss can be revised with a fill - not so with RNY.

I went to Dr. Farhan at Hurley in Flint for my banding on 7/18. I LOVE that place. Everyone is so friendly and informative. I'm doing great, get my staples out on TUesday - can't wait. Still on liquids, but should start soft foods in a few days. So far, so good. '

They ARE really itchy! Can't wait to get them out.