Shar Pei

I would say a 3. It was really not bad at all!

Hi! I had mine at 62 and it was the best thing I ever did for ME! The surgery was very easy for me and so was the recovery...I was driving in just a few days. No Heparin shots for me...but I have heard of others getting it. I guess it depends on your other medical history. Not sure about the others..but mentally this feels wonderful. The weight is coming off slowly but I have a very conservative surgeon..just got my 3rd fill and my sursery was in October! Down 60 pounds so I can not complain and I feel great. No issues at all with the port or band. I wish you alot of luck.... PS..today I am cleaning out my closets and giving away almost all my clothes..nice feeling but also hard to do! Gail

Christmas was really hard for me and I gained weight! Got back on the wagon and doing good...but slow. I only have 1.5cc in my band...and it seems fine. I did start going to the gym and it does help....the older you are the harder for the pounds to drop off! Start fresh tomorrow like you were just banded! Then you will be able to get back in the routine. Good luck!

My insurance did not cover either...however, they did pay for part of the anesthesia and the surgicenter. But not the actual surgery...so make sure they send in the bills anyway!

I had my first on Weds and he numbed it...so after the first little needle...all you felt was a little pressure. No issues at all. In fact, I do feel restriction.....more today then the others....not hungry at all. Good luck and don't worry!

Hey! I had my first fill today too! Numbed it up and gave me a little saline....he did not tell me the exact amount but somewhere between 1-2cc. But I can feel it. I am surprised too...I can tell when I drink Water..no more gulps! No restriction on food today....but I am eating light anyway. Good luck with the fill!

I can eat and drink anything too! I try hard not too! I get my first fill tomorrow and I am anxious to see if it helps. I am not straving...but when I start to eat...I feel I eat more then I should. I am happy overall with the band and the weightloss...I just need to move my rear and start to exercise! Have a good evening!

My doctor told me use moderation...enjoy it as this is a livestyle change not a diet.

How much did you take? Thanks! PS>>You look great!

Glad you are dong well! I am 4 weeks out and have my shake every morning for breakfast. Do a 1.5 scoop and get 36grms in at once plus 8 from the skim milk....and I really like my shake! Not sweet at all. I like the greek yogurt too....14 grms! It will get easier each day! Take care

Mine is upper left towards the middle and I can feel it. It is very near the surface.