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Hang in there you guys, I just got my third fill on Friday and up to that point I was questioning if this band thing was really going to work for me. Well its only been 2 days since that fill and I can tell you that this is definately going to work!! I had to get a slight unfill yesterday cause I was overfilled but now I feel just right but I have tons of retriction and I feel full with very little. I think this will be a good week for me. Just take the fills slowly and it will happen.

I agree, each fill makes a huge difference, I just had my 3rd and I don't even want to think about food right now. I was where you were, so hang in there.

Welcome back Mr.Yoda! Glad to hear all went well!

Update: So I progressively got worse from last night til mid morning to the point that I couldn't tolerate water!!! I knew I was in trouble so I called my fill Dr (who was sweet enough to give me his cell phone number on the weekend!). He told me to come in and took out .5cc. What an instant relief!!!!! The thing is I could drink the water in the office before I left yesterday, it was slow but it went through. I drank coffee last night but that was it. I think I got swollen and the pain set in!!! OMG I have never been so uncomfortable. I was 2 hrs away from the city visiting my parents, I literally got in my jeep and flew down that highway (no tickets thank god!). So note to self, don't get a fill on a Friday! We are soooooo lucky Edmontonians to have Dr.Daviduck as our fill Dr. He is the absolute best, so caring, I promised I would call him and let him know how I'm doing this evening. Thanks for all the input you guys.

Congrats on reaching the "other side"! Take care of yourself and heal well.

I was told by Dr.Cobourn if I erode or slip, he will fix it at no charge, but I'm not sure what the time frame is on that, I'm thinking maybe a year.

Hey guys, I need some help, I went for my third fill yesterday. I'm not sure if I might be slightly overfilled. I can only drink clear fluid, and very little and it feels slightly uncomfortable after I've finished drinking. Lasts about 10mins. Will the band "loosen up" over the next couple of days or do I need to call my doc? I like the fact that I feel "full" without eating but I don't want to get dehydrated either. I'm still so new to all these feelings, I don't know whats' "normal". Thanks guys.

Lila, thanks for posting that, I am having a "slow start" but after this last fill, things might be changing! The skepticism is slowly leaving me. Congrats on your success.

I have been going every 2 weeks so far, my 3rd is on Friday.

Amen for that Yoda! Definately the voice of reason. I needed to read that post right now. Third fill on Friday!! Hopefully this gets me closer!:phanvan

The SWLC generally likes you to see the surgeon the day before to answer any last minute questions and to show you a "demonstration" of the band. I couldn't get a flight in time for the appt and Dr.Cobourn happened to be in my area a few weeks before so he gave me the low down. It really wasn't anything you couldn't miss. As for travelling, I had my surgery Wed and left Fri and was absolutely fine.

Thanks Andrew, May goals for me are: -drink my water -workout at LEAST 4X/week -lose 10lbs which shouldn't be too hard with this last fill!

You guys are doing awesome, keep up the good work.:clap2:

OMG Mandi, you look gorgeous, love, love, love the shows by the way!!!

Congratulations you guys! Happy Bandiversary!

Hey guys, I wish the weight loss would come a little faster but each fill is making a difference. I'm slowly learning what I can and can't tolerate, but all is good so far. Third fill this Friday. My goal this week is to get my water in and do one protein shake a day. Good luck to all.

Oh my god, this is me, I seem to be following your footsteps, I go for my 3rd fill this Friday, I'm hoping for restriction cause I can eat way too much. Thank you for posting this. Let me know how this 4th fill works for you. I have the same size band as you do.

Yoda, what did your parents say about your weight loss? Has it been awhile since you'd seen them? Welcome home, we missed you around here.

Sooverit, I am positive there are surgeons who will perform the surgery with a BMI of less than 40. I was definately less than 40, mind you I am from Canada but I have read alot of others post that were conidered "low BMI". In fact if you go to the general forum on this site you will find a thread for low BMI bandsters. Check it out and ask lots of questions. They're a great group. You are not lazy, your husband has no idea what it's like to have an eating disorder like we do. Take care of yourself and good luck.

I found it!!!! Matrix 5.0- chocolate flavored by syntrax. Absolutely delicious, I could definately tolerate this on a day to day basis:) . I guess all the flavors are supposed to be good and they even come in juice flavors. $56 at Popeyes.

Always proud to be Canadian!

Welcome to bandland Donna, happy healing!

So it looks like a Sunday in Red Deer it is!:clap2: Now which Sunday?

Tres Chic how's it going after your little bit of unfill??

I agree about using protein drinks for lunch at work. Sometime this band can surprise me. Look my ticker is working again!