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fire&spice    0

fire&spice
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Hi all,

I had my band surgery on Sept 23...I think it was a great decision. I look forward to being healthy again.

Since my surgery, I have only lost 7lbs. I have not yet experienced any restriction. My surgeon is still trying to find the right band adjustment so that I can start losing. I didn't know that there was a possibility that I would not experience weight loss for a while, until the 'right adjustment was found'...this is the only con on my list of pros & cons to date.

Has anyone else experienced this?...not losing much weight until the right amount of cc's was injected? If so, for how long after surgery for you, and, how many adjustments/cc's did it take for you? I currently have 7 cc's in. and have had 4 adjustments to date.

I can't wait to start losing!!!

Take care

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TonyaM    0

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I know I am not a doctor but I had my band put in 9-8-09. I have 5.5cc's and have great restriction. Having 4 adjustments I asked my doctor how do you know I should be close to my "sweet spot". He told me isn't how fat you are but how tall you are. I am 5'2" and definitely feeling it now and right now don't want any more adjustments. I was wondering if you have been checked for leaks in your port??? I hope things get better and you start losing!!! kip:smile:

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fire&spice
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thats a good question about a 'possible leak'...I will contact them to see if they can get me in to see. Good for you having the restriction...down 36 in 3mos?

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Yeah down 39 now and consistently losing 1-2lbs a week. Right where I want it to be.. Good Luck and let me know...:thumbup:

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fire&spice
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Any other Sept Bandsters?...I'd love to know how ur doing & what you're experiences have been to date...share please :tt1:

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thebandedgirl    0

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It is possible that you have a leak, but it's also possible that you just haven't reached "the spot" yet. Some people need 8 or 9 ccs before they get restriction.

I spent four months in the 270s and was really really frustrated. It seemed like the pounds were flying off of those who were banded at the same time I was; it was amazingly frustrating! If I've learned anything, it's that no two journeys are the same--your experience will be like no one else's.

Hang in there :tt1:

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fire&spice    0

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it is a personal journey that's for sure...i just started feeling restriction and i am soooooooooo happy now...hope it lasts

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