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Thats my favorite part buying new clothes : )

Just wanted to see how everyone is doing a year later. I have had my ups and downs. No weight loss to a lot then back to none. But I'm happy for how far I've gotten so far : ) Hope everyone is doing well !

I was banded March of 2011 and everything was going good(lost 40lbs) till about Oct. I was at 13cc in 14 band.My last check in was in july in our old state and it took me till January to find a Dr. of this year 2012. Well he pulled saline out which actually stung from my belly up to my chest and he only got 8cc out ! I told him I have no problems eating again . He assured me it wasnt leaking but where is the saline going? So he put some more in and its only been 3 days but Im not feeling full ! Im so frustrated cause it will be a year soon and I thought Id be further along. The nurse said sometimes this happends and they dont know why but after time saline goes away(or something to that effect). Has anyone else had this problem ? I go back in 4 weeks : (

I thought just having them faxed over would have been easier but I m starting to see it's not. Tomorrow Im calling a different Dr. to see if they are any better with helping me. They are 40 minutes away compared to 10 minutes. But I've been trying to get in this office now for over a month and they seem to not want to deal with me.

I lost about 10 lbs a month but have stopped losing since Sept. 20 th. My Dr. told me between 2-3 lbs a weeks was normal and healthy. I really think it depends on the individual.

I was banded March 2011 in So. Cal. everything has been going good . Then around August I can eat more again and once in a while I get sharp pain in my upper stomach . I've also moved to a different state and lost our insurance so now Im having the hardest time finding a lap-band dr. The one near me says they wont see me till they get my records but yet they wont take my name so they can call to tell me they got my records , almost like givng me the run around. Feeling so frustrated : (

Ok so I need some help. I live in southern Cali and we are now moving to Tennessee which we lived there before. But Im so confused on how to find a new Dr. and we are also loosing are insurance because my hubbys new job he is an indepedent contractor. So it's like a double wammy ! I havent bought new health insurance yet, does anyone know if the band is considered a pre-existing condition?

Ok so I know I've been venting because I m not losing like the others but today I woke up and lost 3 pounds ! Im so confused because nothing has changed. Also I'd like to know if anyone can give me examples on how much they are able to eat. I can still eat 2 slices of Papa Johns pizza, thin crut w/ just veggies . I think this is still to much . Hope everyone is having a great day : )

Sometimes I really try not to look at others weight lose because everyone is different. My metabolism is awfull too ...ughhh. The the Dr. says " well once your over 30 it gets worse" I felt so old...lol ! He said to do 30 minutes of cardio every day instead of an hour every other day.Helps keep the metabolism up .

Had my 4th fill yesterday and now I am up to 10 1/2 cc's but still no difference. My Dr. said I should only have to go to 11 but he has a patient at 13 and now they have to see whats going on with hers. My band only hold 14 . So frustrated : (

OUCH !!!! I had and awfull acid reflux attack last night and now this morning It's hard to just get liquid down. I had to much sweet tea yesterday than I ate a taco, so I'm pretty sure thats what did it. Has anyone else had this happen then after the attack have trouble drinking liquids?

Thanks Starimagine...It's comforting to know I'm not alone. Godd luck on your next fill hope it helps you..fingers crossed...lol! Oh they told me my band is the larger one it hold 14 cc's and they never go to that number. So I have 9 now I'm getting close to 14 .

feeling a little defeated lately. I thought it would come off a little faster but I seem to be at a stand still. I have 9cc's but still seem to be able to eat about 10oz . I even take 20 minutes to eat and Im still hungry. I haven't had any carbonated drinks since pre-op and Im not over eating so I dont think I've stretched my stomach. I go July 3 rd for another fill so I hope this next one does the trick. Just having a poopy day hoping tomorrow is better. Congrats to everyone on their weight loss and hard work !

Way to go Timothy !!!! I agree best thing I could have ever done for myself !!!

Had my 4th fill , this time I saw an experienced Dr. He had me sit up and drink as he filled me . Now I'm up to 9cc's band holds 14. I do notice I get full faster but Im still able to eat atleast 10 oz. I dont go back for another month. But Im down 32 lbs woo-hoo!!!!!!!! I have a few pieces of clothing I can wear.... just dont want to go out and buy new clothes when Im still losing weight : )

Had my 4th fill , this time I saw an experienced Dr. He had me sit up and drink as he filled me . Now I'm up to 9cc's band holds 14. I do notice I get full faster but Im still able to eat atleast 10 oz. I dont go back for another month. But Im down 32 lbs woo-hoo!!!!!!!! I have a few pieces of clothing I can wear.... just dont want to go out and buy new clothes when Im still losing weight : )

Hi Y&B, I was also banded March 25th but I've already had 3 fills. So far I've lost 25 lbs. My first 2 fills didnt do anything and my last helped just a little but I can still eat 10-12oz . I was told this is normal and I wouldnt notice anything till about the 3rd or 4th fill. I go June 4th for another fill so hopefully this one will work. It's not a dream in it's in there...lol !

So I'm down 25lbs and had a fill last week I have a total of 7cc's in my band it holds 14. But I dont feel full when I eat. I've been measuring my food and can eat between 10-12oz before Im full. Ugghhh I have to wait another 2 1/2 weeks for another fill. Im working out and watching what I eat till then.

way to go !!

HI, Im also having the same issue, well I guess it's not issue that we can eat...lol ! But I thought I would still be feeling full after my shakes but Im not. So I tried a piece of bagel and nothing happend ! Then yesteday I hate half of banana and agin nothing. I dont get my first fill till April 23rd. Im kind of confused right now.

I've found you guys ... lol ! I noticed others on here that are having the same issues as me. I was banded on 3/25. Im always hungry the last few days. Nothing is keeping me full. So I ate half of a whole grain bagel AND NOTHING happend. I felt no pressure ,tightness. No discomfort at all. anyone with any ideas let me know