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hi everyone, i was banded july 9th and have a large 14cc band ,i have 4cc in right now and have lost 20lbs pre-op and post-op but been at that weight for 2wks !!i keep track of my calories on my cell app. wondering how long it took some of you bandsters that have been banded for a longer time .i know we all lose weight at a diffrent pace but would like to have an idea of how long it takes to start losing weight on a regular basis?

Thanks Tonyann

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Hi Tonyann!

I also have a 14cc band. I have had two fills and have 5cc in my band. I currently am comfortable with where my restriction is. I can eat more, but rarely want to. I dont know how long this will last, I was banded on June 19th. I am almost down 20 pounds including pre op stuff total.

I will want more of a fill if I see myself being hungry between meals and not getting satisfied at meal times.

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I also have a 14cc band, I am a little over a year out. I am down over 80 pounds now (ticker updated soon-Tuesday after Dr. visit)

I have 5.5cc or 6.5cc in my band, why? well I have a tipped port and the Dr wasn't sure the first fill went in so he did it again. I think they both went in lol. I had good restriction since then. Since I was tight most of the day till early afternoon have not had a fill in about 4 months. Now that is it is getting cooler I seem to be hungry more now. Band tightens in the summer I guess.

So I am hoping to get a fill on Tuesday 9.3.. they will pull out to see how much I have in my band since the Dr. did not note in my chart that he did two fills. Since my port is tipped he has to do the fills, I am going to be sure to tell the nurse to make sure he checks how much is in my band.

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I also have a Allergan 14 cc band. I will get my first fill on Sept 18. So far, 50 pounds since June 18 start for the band. Aug 6 was band day.

Congratulations to all banders! We are doing this together.

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I also have a Allergan 14 cc band. I will get my first fill on Sept 18. So far' date=' 50 pounds since June 18 start for the band. Aug 6 wa sband day.

Congratulations to all banders! We are doing this together.[/quote']

Congrats on 50! That's awesome!

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I have a 14cc band and am at decent restriction now. If it stays as it has this month. I won't get additional fills. See stats in ticker below.

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I've got a 14cc band and have 4 cc in my band. I am down 63lbs since 5/24/12. I have lost consistently but I also follow the rules and exercise daily. I think if your stuck then you need to change something up it's not only about the food your putting in but the calories your burning

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I have 9.5cc in my 14cc band. I have lost 103 pounds since 5/24/11. But my loss has never been consistent. Ill lose big one week and be stuck for a couple weeks. Its frustrating, but not enough to give up!!!;-)

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Thanks all 14cc large banders ,for the feed back i have and idea now. i will probable need at least 2-3 more fills and just be patient and keep up with my calorie counting and walking .

Thanks tonyann

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I have a 14cc band and it took almost 11cc to get me to the green zone, I have lost 44 pounds in the last 8 months, hopefully I will be able to loose more now that I have notice a big change on my food portions and now finally giving my self some me time to excersice, I'm really determine on loosing at lease 2 pounds per week from now on.. You guys are all an inspiration to me, thank you..

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