and how long have you been banded. Just curious.

I am at 1.65, and have been banded 8 weeks.

2 cc's for me. But I should have some taken out after the first coupleof days. Okay now, though, well, getting there :-)

<p>Wow Brandi, that is quite the story. I think you should pose the same question you posed here. That you paid 16,000, and he got his money and you need to find the reason you are leaking and/or get it fixed. I wouldn't want to see you have to pay any more out of your pocket. See what your doc says.

.8ccs and banded info in sig

I am so sorry to hear of your problems, Brandy. I don't know why you would have a leak that doesn't show up. I hope your doctor can figure all of this out for you.

I sure hope as hard as you're working with all of this, you'll be able to keep your weight off. You have done so well!

Can you do me a favor? When you are posting, can you put a space in between a few places. It's hard to read when it's a long post and there are no spaces. I really want to hear how it's going for you. I hope you don't take this wrong. I know you have a lot to say, and I do want to read it.

I just got a new fill. Now I know what other people are saying. I don't feel like I can eat. I am worried about getting my protein in because I am losing my hair. I could easily skip dinner. I wonder if it's going to stay this tight.

I am at 2.5 cc's right now.

I Had My First Fill On 5/24/07 And It Was 1cc. I Felt Restriction For 2 Weeks And Now I Don't Really Feel Any.

340 Start 4/2/07

320 Surgery 4/17/07

305 1st Fill 5/24/07

294 After Fill 6/6/07

Banded 4/26/07

First Fill: 06/04/2007 1.5cc

Next Fill sched: 07/02

What a fickle band this!

I went on a long road trip with my dd this weekend. And although I know elevation shouldn't affect the band, something sure did. I could hardly eat all weekend.

So I just wanted to report that it is interesting how much variation I can get with this fickle friend of mine. My surgeon thinks I should be able to get to goal with this fill. I am starting to think he might be right on that one.

I am at 2.5 and I know I couldn't stand it any tighter. I will have to lose a lot of fat around my stomach before this loosens up.

You are my hero !!!!! thats awesome. I was banded 4/9/07 start 197. First fill 6/11/07 2.2cc's current weight 165.

Banded: Apr 12th 1 fill so far, 1.7cc. Moderate restriction, I am looking forward to more.

I have 2.7 and am feling pretty tight. I am enjoying the accelarated weight loss, but I don't think I will be able to do this long-term, unless it loosens up.

Hi. I have had my band for 2 years now. My first doctor would never tell me how much fluid was in my band. In fact, since the end of October, I have gained back all of the weight I lost plus an additional five pouns. He said he only put a "little" bit of fluid in my band back in October. Obviously, it was not nearly enough for me, because I gained back everything! Instead of going back to my doctor, I let it get out of control. I am now back at square one! Anyway, I now went to a new doctor, who I LOVE. She told me that I had 1.8cc's in my band and she added 1 more cc, so now I am up to 2.8cc, but I am feeling a bit too restricted. What are the signs of too much restriction and how soon after a fill do you know? I want to find that "sweet spot" I hear everyone talking about. I feel really alone on this journey right now! Please help me!

Nursinggal, I would have to say that you are too tight if you can not eat your small protein serving, plus a bit of veggie.

Although, having said that. I like a tight fill and I tend to losen up after 10 pounds or so.

I am glad you found a new fill doctor, but 1.0 seems like a big jump to me. My doc went up by .5 increments. So ya, you might feel really tight nowk, after a fill of 1.0. Let us know how you are doing and what you decide.

I had my surgery 10/31/06. My first fill was 1.5. I went to 2.0 in January, 2.2 in February and then 2.6 on March 4. That's when my trouble started. I had never in my life had heartburn or acid reflux or acid in general. It was awful. I am much better now, and within 15 pounds of my goal. As of today, I have lost 92 pounds.

Terri

So, you start fills over again after you have been filled to capacity? How does that work?

thanks for the reply. I am finally getting some purreed soup down this evening. I tried drinking fluids all day and couldn't get it down. but, maybe if i give it a chance and shed a few pounds, I will feel better. is it normal to feel really restricted in the morning? Maybe I should go back and get a 1/2cc taken out? I guess I can see how the weekend goes.