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Hello Leah, I am from Lowell, not to far from you. I had my surgery too at MMPC but Dr. Baker did mine, 10/26/06 I lost 48lbs right away. but none since then. So don't give up to soon. I am at 7 cc's in my 10 cc band and I am never hungry and often get stuck for awhile. But it goes away, I make all the wrong choices now. So work with the band till you are done. I did have a few things that got in my way ( ovarian cancer & had surgery ) but don't let that happen to you. I have joined weight watcher again and I am eating healthy. But if you have any ????? you can email me and ask me if you want. Purtynailz@aol.com

Hi, I had 4 cc's in my first fill, I was fine, the restriction goes away. My 2nd fill was 2cc's, I was fine. Yea, some places charge for a fill so of course they don't want to fill it to fast. They will lose money. My Dr. gives the 1st year free fills. I haven't been able to get anymore due to health issues, Nothing to do with the band. I was banded Oct 17th, but I do still feel restriction. But would love another fill. Soon I hope. I have lost 50 lbs. Mary

Hi Sue, Welcome. I am from Grand Rapids, Dr. Baker did my band. I had it done on October 17, 2006 and have lost 44lbs. I also have only had 2 fills. 4cc's the 1st and 2cc's the 2nd. Total of 6cc's. I do need another fill, I only fill restriction when I eat fast. I go April 4th for one. Again welcome, Mary

I have been drinking it everyday since a month out of my surgery! No problem at all. I drink Diet pepsi caffine free and I give it a little stir with the spoon to get out some of the fizz. I also drink it from the 2 litter bottle, so it goes flat fast. But I also like it watered down, w/ my ice. My DH always laughs at me. I don't have any problems YET! I have 6cc's in my band. Just some restriction though. Maybe later I won't be able too!

Shirley, What is your favorite protein drink? Mary

Hi I am from Lowell, Mi. work at Macy's in kentwood! I was banded 10/17/07 and have lost 42lbs. But could have been more if I would have had a fill sooner than I did. I just started with the fills in Jan 24th. I think. Mary

What is this diet M/E that everyone keeps talking about? Please it sounds interesting. Mary

Jane, I didnt have my 1st fill untill I was 3 months out too! I also had 4 cc's put in my 10cc band. I have read on this site about ppl's fills, and one person had 4 fills and she still isn't at 4 cc's? I go again tomorrow and hoping to get 2 more cc's. Keep up the good work. Mary

If you have lost 81 lbs. I think you should keep doing whatever you are doing, keep the coffee and have another cup! LOL You are doing great! Mary

Hi Everyone, I just got my 1st fill in my 10cc band and it was 4cc's, I didn't ask what I will get in 6 wks. I am not sure what I feel yet, but there is something different. I can't eat like I could 2 days ago! YEA!!! All my fills are free for the 1st year. So I am glad that I don't have to pay everytime I go to get a fill. I was banded on Oct 17 2006 and have lost 36lbs. Mary

I have a 10cc band and my first fill will be 4cc's, I'm thinking if you guys are getting a fill often, then you have to pay often. That is what it looks like as I read everyone's posts. I am not expericened in fills yet. So this was just an idea???? They (the Dr's) are here for the money not their health.

It was a stunt to promote the Apprentice! It starts soon! Let the battles begin. LOL

Not for me I have only room for 6oz and I haven't had a fill yet. It is scheduled for Dec 1 but I am going to postpone it, till I feel the need to have one done. One person I talked to has lost 115lbs and never had a fill. So for me its wait. I am already full. lol

The 1st thing my counselor said was all habits, smoking, eating, & ect. theres a reason, and you have to find out what it is, before you can make it better.

When can we have lettuce, I am 3 wks from banding?