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Excited to do this! Thanks for setting this up! I have an eliptical that needs some lovin from me I will be starting tomorrow and 7 days behind, so lets see how far I get!

Just curious, since this tight fill, how much have you lost? I read a post just the othe day about someone having a tight fill, but they liked it because it kept them from overeating and whatnot. Good luck to ya!

Surgery was Aug 14th (14cc band), first fill was Sept 8th with 3cc, 2nd fill Oct 4th 2cc added. Wondering if I am still swollen or not. I stuck with liquids till tonight and grabbed one of my toddlers plates and put a little dinner on there. I got that yucky feeling (like someone punching you HARD in your chest!), so I started chewing a bit more and then I just quit eating. Maybe its due to swelling but hoping its some restriction We will see what the next few days hold. But I tell you what, I'm getting those sweet tooth cravings, but remembering how painful things were earlier is keeping my hand away from my mouth!

I have a 14cc band

My advice, check other surgeons. While he is a pretty friendly guy, I'm far from pleased with the process with him. I am a cash patient and have gotten more info on this website than from him or anyone on his staff...Not to mention that staff of his sucks at returning phone calls, nice enough girls, but still terrible at it. Last month I went to the Orange office for my first fill and waited in an empty waiting room for an hour. I went to speak to someone at the front desk to see what was going on and no one was there! Anyways, that is my personal experience and would not ever recommend someone to him, and once I get my 3 fills that were included in my cost, I'm finding someone else to be my doctor. Hopefully someone who is more informative and helpful in this whole process.

Whoo-Hoo momma!! Congratulations! And can I say I am super jealous! I can't WAIT for my day to come when I can get my surgery and have a flat little tummy and perky boobs that I can rest my chin on Having a 9yo, 2yo and 11 month old, I definetly LOOK like a momma! I like the price you got versus the price I found out here in CA though Oh well, I have 65+ lbs to lose and can start saving my pennys now! Of course I about had a nervous breakdown before the lapband surgery and was actually thinking at the time, "I dont know if I could go through this again and have something done like a tummy tuck and boob job!" I heard the recovery is pretty rough and that makes me nervous. Have fun with that rockin new bod!

Thanks for the encouragement. I always hate the first part of actually GETTING UP and doing it! I have such low motivation it makes me sick. I thought that since I started off at 192 that losing 12lbs would be noticeable, but nope! Stupid water weight!!

Good question, but I believe the answer will be the standard "every one is different" Do you know how big your band is? I had my surgery on 8/17 (lower BMI as well 35-36) and I have a 14cc and had my first fill a week ago for 3cc. I feel nothing, maybe a little bit more than I did before, (I get full quicker, but starving again within an hour or 2). What I would love to know is what does this restriction FEEL like. I've heard "you eat 1/2-1C of food and are full for 3-4 hours". Do you just KNOW when you've erached that spot?? Good luck! Cant wait to see the responses to this.

Ok! Found ya on myfitnesspal!

Banded 8/17 and I thought it was going to be the beginning of my new life....shelled out $13,000 and not a whole lot has changed. I suck at eating and excercising. Ugh I walk my oldest to school 4 days a week (about 1 mile) and I know I need to kick it up quite a few notches. I got my first fill last week (3cc in a 14cc band) and was so excited when the scale finally said 180 (lost 2lbs)...but this morning I was back up a pound and a half and I know exactly where I messed up.... Hand filled with food to mouth too many times. (maybe I should have gotten my jaw wired shut until I got the famous 'restriction' feeling) I'm on the myfitnesspal and tried to figure out a way to be 'friends' but it took to long to figure out then my babies started crying and I got distracted. So I'm hoping to get back and get another fill because I can stuff my face till I want to puke (but havent) and because I have such poor self control on some days, that is dangerous At least you are a step ahead of me and have gotten in some good sweaty exercising!

Murrieta, CA here and hoping some of this rain comes our way!!

I had surgery on 8/17 with my first fill of 3cc on 9/8. I noticed within 3 days that I was eating small portions, but becoming hungry again soon after (about an hour or 2 later). I have seen mentioned a few times that it takes a few weeks for a fill to 'work' and to notice a difference in how much and how often you are eating. I dont really understand that because I would think it would be an instant feeling after the swelling goes down. After my fill I did 24 hrs of liquid and lost 2 lbs. On Sunday night and all day Monday (yesterday) I could not stop eating, even when I knew I wasnt hungry and was feeling uncomfortably full. Hopped on the scale this morning and I gained about a lb and a half. Today I have been better with my eating. I've eaten oatmeal for Breakfast, had a string cheese for a snack, then a Healthy Choice meal for lunch. (540 calories total). So, my question for all you out there in bandster land, how long should I wait to go in for another fill? I'm afraid if I a month, I might gain back the rest of the 2lbs I lost PLUS more (because I suck at eating right )

So I just noticed your start and current weight...ASTONISHING!! Congrats on the weight loss. Truely an inspiration. I'm gonna go check out your blog and see what I can learn. I'm just starting out and hoping to succeed in my goal. Wish me luck!

So this is the second time I have seen a post about it taking a few weeks for a fill to work....I dont quite understand this, and neither do a few other people who I have mentioned this too. Why would it take a few weeks for a fill to 'work' when the saline is and instant thing? Does that make sense? I'm just wondering what your doctor told you the reason behind this is. I just had my first fill almost a week ago and I could tell by the 3 day that I would need to go back very soon to get another fill. Should I wait? I'm afraid if I do, I will gain back some of the weight I have lost already.

I think you hit the nail on the head with the self pay comment-at least for me. I was so desperate to lose weight and once I finally decided "Ok I'm gonna just do it already!" That was it. It was like some one shot the gun and I was off for the race. I made my appointment with the doctor, and 2 weeks later I was getting surgery. I read the typical band 'instructions' about how it works, but just the BASIC of the basics. I thought that was all I needed to know. Until of course, I found this site and heard about what actual patients go through. I'm so very grateful for this site and all the people on here who are willing to share their stories, concerns and questions!