Hello everyone!! I just got banded on Jan 5, 2005. I researched the band for several years prior and finally took the plunge just about two weeks ago. I struggled my whole life with obesity and the constant yo-yo syndrome. I was very fortunate to have the procedure and all aftercare covered by my insurance. I'm doing quite well and have my first follow up this Wed. I thought it would be nice to have some support out there so I discovered this site and have spent hours reading through. Thank you everyone for your posts. I was especially interested in learning more about the fills, since I've not experienced that yet. Thanks again!

Welcome! There are a couple of different threads on fills. If you go to the search button and enter fills, it should take you to them.

Each doctor is different as to the amount of fill and when they fill.

I have had two fills, I didn't feel any restriction with the first one, the second is showing me some.

Neither one of my fills hurt at all, although I did get a brusie with each of them.

Congratulations on your band i was banded 1 day befor you and its relly fun all the way

Congratulations and good luck to you!

Congratulations! How much weight are you wanting to lose? Are you a guy or a gal? Guys seem to lose faster. We look forward to getting to know you better here.

I'm female. I'd love to lose 90-100 pounds....thats my dream...we shall see. It's so nice to have received so many welcomes and well wishes. I'm so glad I found this site!!

Well, I bet you'll do it!!!

Congratulations on your new band! This is an awesome group of people. A lot of knowledge and a lot of laughs. Good luck!

I'm new to this site.....so if you could offer some helpful hints....looks like everyone has the little mile marker at the bottom of their responses...How do you do that?? Do you always hit quick reply, or what's the quote for?? Sorry....as I said...I'm a newbee!

Samy, thats interesting....a day before me!! Looks like your well on your way...I wish you lots of luck as you take this new journey!!

Healthy, do a "search" for Ticker Tape Thing....it's a detailed thread about making the ticker tape. Hope this helps. If I can figure it out (with a lot of help), anyone can!!

Thanks so much! I will try tomorrow after my first weigh in and follow up visit!! Looking forward to watching that ticker tape win the race to the right side !! THANKS AGAIN!!

Let us know how your Dr's visit goes okay and good luck with getting your ticker posted.

www.tickerfactory.com is the web site most of us used

And Congratulations to you on your new band! This is the best site for knowledge and SUPPORT!! Everyone here is so caring and supportive.

Welcome, welcome, welcome! So glad you found us. I love this site. I stopped visiting the other ones when I found this one. We will help you any way we can. And if you post, you'll help us, too. Even after 16 months I still learn from everyone.

Nancy

Way To Go Healthierme!!! You are on your way. We all look forward to hearing about your success. I want to lose the same amount as you do - I hope to be banded in a few mnths. Congratulations & safe healing to you.