Hi everyone,

O.K. help me out here. I had my first fill on Jan 4th and of course no real restriction to speak of. Here is my dilema. I am not scheduled for another fill until the end of Feb. because I am going to Mexico on Valentines day and don't want to risk being to full and out of the country. At this point I am not losing and have actually gone up a lb. I have been active, doing the biggest loser workout videos, skiing 3 times in the last 2 weeks, and shoveling snow.

Do you think that I should try to get in for a fill before my trip, or should I just suck it up and kick it into high gear when I return? Not that I would be able to get in to see him before Valentines day with my luck anyway.

Ari

Hello!!!!!

Is nobody out there?????

Hi Ari

It's me Tammy I havent had my surgery yet but I can understand your concerns. If it was me I wouldnt want to be to full because what if you throw up the whole time your in Mexico. That wouldnt be fun right now if I was you I would focus on having a little fun. You deserve it, you have done wonderful job with the lap-band. I will see you @ the next support group.:biggrin:

Hey Ari,

I say suck it up...lol maybe he can get you in next week, I am going in on the 7th, so is Deb. That would give you a week to adjust. Or just wait and get on it when you get home. I would be bummer to not feel good on your trip. Maybe more shakes, less solids for a couple of days to jump start yourself? Just some ideas.

Lisa

I think I got my tivker working? fingers crossed

Yeah now that was a mild stone. Thanks to all who help...

OK, so what has been going on with everyone. I am looking forward to my next fill, on the 3rd. I have not heard a peep from you Tammy and Ari how was Mexico. Wonderful I hope. So now it is up to you folks since I found this site. With a lot of coaching from my own personal gladiator!! Yeah!

Hi there,

Mexico was great!! I am getting my 2nd fill on Tuesday, I hope this one makes a difference.

Ari

Hello everyone,

O.K. so here is my ongoing saga. Couldn't get my fill on tuesday because everyone in my house had the flu and I of course did not want to take the chance of just getting a fill and then having to throw-up with the flu. So I rescheduled my fill for yesterday (Friday). So while Dr. Trotter was checking to see how much Fluid I had in my band he states, something here is not right. He was able to push a small amount of fluid in, with force, but unable to extract any fluid with the needle. So, I am now scheduled for next friday to go back and do a fill under flouro. Dr. Trotter says that the tubing from the port to the band may have gotten a kink as scar tissue could have formed around it during the healing process. He also said that the port is a little more mobile than he thinks it should be, but had no problem finding it or sticking it with the needle. I can say that I feel no additional restriction from the slight fill that he was able to put in, so who knows how much I have. He says that I should have about 4.5cc's at this time.

See everyone on tuesday,

Ari

Hey Guys,

Hope all is well with all you gals. Is everyone having success? Let us know how your plan is working for you.

Lisa

Hey all,

Hope to see everyone at the meeting on Tuesday. It has been very quiet here online. Is anybody out there???

Ari

Hey Hey Ari,

Did u get fixed???

Lisa

Hey Lisa,

Nope, not fixed yet. I am scheduled for April 18th, but still waiting for insurance approval. I would hate to see how long I would have to wait if it was an emergency situation!!!

See you on tuesday?

Ari

Yup,

See ya on Tuesday, same time, same place. Can't believe it is taking so long to get fixed. Are we still on for the 18th I will schedule it for sure. See ya Tues.

Buds,

Lisa

Hi all,

Had my tubing unkinked on friday. All went well, but still a little sore. I was planning on going back to work today but will take one more day because of the soreness. Talk to everyone soon.

Ari :rolleyes2:

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone else here is planning on doing bloomsday this year? I always said I would do it at least once and a friend asked me to walk with her and her kids, so I said why not. So here goes nothing.

Wish me luck.

Ari :tt2::thumbup: