margie2u

I am so glad you said that BethL. I am sitting here burping and feeling that ache in my throat. I have never had this feeling after a fill. It was my 4th fill. I know they had a little trouble with scar tissue and took a few more jabs then before. I called them today and they said I could come in or wait and see what happens till Monday. I got the fill on Tues. I can get some liquid and soft stuff down, but not much. I think I'll ride it out and see if it loosens in a few days.

I was banded July 10 . My first fill was 4ccs the second fill she added 1cc. I didnt feel hardly any restriction. This third fill I got 1cc more and that did it. I love being at this point. It just depends on your body.

Got my insurance statement yesterday. $76,000 for the surgery and $5,000 for the surgeon. I waited till my deductible was almost maxed then got it It cost me $168.00 for everything out of pocket.

Breakfast- none Lunch- cottage cheese, tomato, chicken Snack- chocolate protein shake Dinner- Wendys chili 6 saltines Snack- Peanut Butter protein bar

This is going to sound strange but has anyone ever had an ache at your port. Its not severe just a little sting or soreness. I noticed more after i bent over in the shower to shave my legs. Now even when I'm just sitting watching TV I can feel an occasional ache there. Ive been banded since July 10th. Maybe as you lose weight the port just adjusts different. It doesn't feel like it flipped just a little sore at times.Its not the inscion its inside.

That is cool. Where were you banded? You have done so well in that amount of time. Congrats!!!!!!!

Breakfast- vanilla protein shake Lunch- slice of ham 2oz roasted chicken Dinner- Wendys chili Snack Peanut Butter protein bar

Hi, Im Margie, Id like to post if thats alright. Jennifer I see you have a soldier in the family. Is he overseas? My husband is retired army after 25 years and my son-in-law is in Iraq for his 5th tour. Breakfast- chocolate protein shake Lunch- Chicken veg, soup Snack- Rocky Road protein bar Dinner- Minute steak, peas, potatoes Snack- protein shake

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HI,Im kinda in that position too. I was banded 7/10 and my first fill they put in 4cc . The last fill I got they put 1cc in. I still dont feel restriction. The closest I have come is when I didnt eat slow enough and chew enough. I got it stuck and it wouldnt come up or down. You cant drink so you just have to wait and that does hurt.

HI,I was reading posts and saw this. I am also Triwest and it amazes me how they are all different. My daughter was banded 10/1/08 and mine was 7/10/09 and we didn't have to have a psyche evaluation or nutrition classes. We didnt have to do a pre- op diet either. Some people have to go thru alot.

Tricare- didnt need referral but did need authorization. Got it in a week.

I was banded 7/10. I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. Just liquids the day before surgery. I've lost 27 lbs and just had my second fill. I don't feel any restriction yet and can pretty much tolerate anything. I do notice I don't get that hungry like I used to.

Hi, you wont have any problem. I have arthritis and they said having less weight would be better.Tricare was great. My daughter had the surgery 10/1/08 and I had mine 4/10/09. We didn't have to do a psyche test or classes. Shes lost 74 and Ive lost 27. Hang in there. Too bad you couldn't get it in by Oct 1st. I ended up paying hardly anything since our deductible had been met. Good Luck

Hi Im Margie, I was banded 7/10 and have had 2 fills. Im now at 5ccs. I still dont feel restriction that much. I've lost 27 at my last dr appointment. The appointment was last Tues. I try not to weigh myself and let them do it when I go in. Gives me something to look forward too. I only lost 5 lbs the last time but I went in at 3 wks. The doc only put 1cc in last time because I have to have a hip replacement this month.I didnt have to do a pre-op diet, just liquids the day before. Sounds to me likle you are doing great!