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Hi! I'm new -- banded 11/4/10

I was banded a few months ago. Am loving the weight loss -- 33 pounds post surgery! I still am not "restricted" after 3 fills, but I think its getting closer. Have gotten "stuck" a few times though. Next fill is next week -- right before vacation! I hope that's a good move!!!

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Awesome job! Keep up the good work and NEVER LOOK BACK!

Wow .... Congratulations! I'm sure you feel a lot better already. Be sure to post your weight loss progress so you can track how far you've come and we can all see what your goals are. Keep up the good work!!

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Keep it up!

If you're planning on flying somewhere for your vacation, you should mention this to your doctor before your fill. It's my understanding that the high altitude and pressurized cabin can affect band tightness, especially right after a fill. Just a head's up.

Dave

DEN banded same day as you, congrats

Congrats to all of you that were just banded! I can't wait, I'm suppose to be in April. Just have one more clearance then should be on my way!

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Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Keep it up!

If you're planning on flying somewhere for your vacation, you should mention this to your doctor before your fill. It's my understanding that the high altitude and pressurized cabin can affect band tightness, especially right after a fill. Just a head's up.

Dave

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I am flying -- so thanks for the heads up! I will check on this when I go in for the fill.

Hi there! If it were me, I'd wait for my fill until AFTER vacation. I would hate to get really stuck and have no doctor around to give me an unfill. Most doctors won't touch another doctor's patient. I imagine you'll be eating out and enjoying foods you wouldn't have at home. For the same reason, I wouldn't get a fill on a friday since I would have to wait ALL weekend in misery IF the fill was too tight, you know?

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5.75cc in a 10cc lapband...three fills got me to the GREEN ZONE!

"We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are" - Anais Nin

I was banded a few months ago. Am loving the weight loss -- 33 pounds post surgery! I still am not "restricted" after 3 fills, but I think its getting closer. Have gotten "stuck" a few times though. Next fill is next week -- right before vacation! I hope that's a good move!!!

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