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Congrats on your first fill- it felt like a milestone for me. Be aware it might not cause restriction, it took me 3 fills. You may have some for the first couple days due to swelling. Of course everyone is different, some people do get restriction from one fill. Best wishes on your journey.

I understand your frustration. It took me 3 fills before I felt any restriction. Hang in there, it will happen. I would start weighing yourself less frequently, that might alleviate some discouragement. Once a week is probably a good idea. Your weight will naturally flucuate from day to day. Keep doing what your doing and that damn scale will move! Keep us posted.

Awsome job! Keep up the great work!

You may find that you don't tolerate some of the foods you did once you have some fills. For your sake- I hope it's not pasta lol. You will also find you need to eat slower and chew your food really well. Good luck in your journey!

Don't be embarrassed to go to the doc. If they are a good one they won't be judgemental. You will probably be surprised at how painless it is.

Sorry that happened to you. Hang in there! You can fight the hunger deamon! Best of luck!

I just want to chime in with a "hang in there!". Restriction will come. Until then, I would focus on eating the right foods (low carb, low fat, high protien). Your portions may be larger than they will be once you have restricion, but you probably won't gain. It took me 3 fills to have any sort of restriction. Best of luck!

Congrats on the begining of an exciting journey! I agree you have a great attitude. Keep it up and you will do great. I eat atkins bars when on the run. They may be something to grab for lunch once in a while, when your in a rush. Best wishes!

I was told I could expect to loose 60% of excess weight. That was never enough for me. I have lost about 80% and haven't looked back. I believe the band will be key in me being able to keep it off for good this time. As far as unfills for maintaince, I guess some people need them and some people don't. Of course, it will be important to be able to eat enough to maintain your goal weight.

Sounds like you need an unfill. I doubt your band slipped, since you just had a fill and are keeping some things down. You probably have some swelling, it can take a day or two for that to happen. I would call your doc. for sure. In the meantime maybe stick to liquids (protien shakes and water). Best wishes, keep us posted on how your doing.

I average around 900 a day. I have been loosing on average 2 pounds a week. I workout with weights 3 days a week and do cardio 4-5 days a week.

Sounds like you are doing great. If your satisfied with small portions and loosing weight I wouldn't get a fill. However, be prepared that you may need fills further down the road. Best wishes!

I agree- transfer of addictions is a real concern. Also- alchohol has lots of calories, it will affect your weightloss. It's a personal decision I guess. If you do drink I would certainly do it with extreme moderation. Best Wishes!

The reason for no carbonation is that it can stretch the pouch. Imagine shaking soda in a plastic bag- it expands. I think other posts are right- dr.s orders are there for a reason, I would reccomend following them.

Sounds like you are doing great.

If your not keeping even your own saliva down, I would call the doc. for sure. I assume you can't keep water down either. Sounds like you need an unfill.

I wouldn't worry as long as you are following doctors orders. Yes, the weight will slow down once you are on solids. Congrats on your surgery!

You have a lot to think about. WLS is a huge decision. Everyone makes that decision in their own way. Yes, the lapband will make eating the right things in the right portions a hell of a lot easier. However, you still have to do the work. Things like excersising, journaling what you eat (at least in the beggining) and looking at other ways to get what overeating gave you (stress release, boredom et..). Personally, I don't eat high fat or high sugar foods in any quantity. That is just what works for me. But you can loose weight and still eat the foods you like, but less frequently and in smaller portions if that's the route you decide to take. Keep us posted on your decision. I can say that for me it was one of, if not the, best decision I've ever made. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. However, I don't think that I was emotionally ready to "give up the food". If you are not ready now for the surgery, it may be that given some more time you will be. I wish you all the best!

I wouldn't worry- you should be fine. I would think it will clear your throat given time, with no damage done. However, if you continue to be worried I would call the doc. Don't be embarrassed, it won't be the first time they have heard such a thing. Good luck in your journey!

I agree, go! There will always be something coming up that will make the surgery a little inconvienant. I had mine right before Thanksgiving, and haven't looked back since.

You are in what is affectionatley known as bandster hell. The time after surgery, before the fills give you restriction. I too was afraid the band was never going to work. It took 3 fills for me to feel some restriction. Hang in there, it will happen. In the meantime, I suggest focusing on eating the right foods (high protein, low carb, low fat yada yada) even if the portions are bigger then they will be once you have restriction. Best wishes!

It's my understanding that insurance doesn't tend to pay for plastic surgery, however I would look into it. I saw my sister recover from a boob job, tummy tuck and lipo. She was out of it from anethesia and pain meds for about 2 days. She had trouble getting in and out of bed due to the tummy tuck. She certainly had some pain, but of course meds help. She would do it again in a heartbeat, says it was worth every minute of recovery. I am contemplating surgery as well. It is both very exciting and terrifying at the same time. I want tummy, arms and boobs. I have 20-30 more pounds to loose before I get serious about it.

I agree with throwing the scale out, or at least stop weighing yourself everyday. There are going to be natural flucuations, don't let them drive you crazy. Keep up the great job you are doing. Sounds like you are doing everything right. You will see that scale move. Also, hopefully the fill you will get will help with the hunger. Keep us posted on how your doing.

Fantastic! It feels so good to reach milestones along the way. Keep it up!

I have been experiencing the same thing since my last fill (which led to an unfill). I am super tight in the morning, moderate at lunchtime and starving from 4:00 on. I am due for a fill in about a week and a half- hopes it helps with evening hunger.