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Hi: I had surgery on March 27. I'm 54 years old and was the first one to have the surgery by this Doctor and in this hospital. He's a superb Doctor and took a lot of training by the best, so I wasn't worried. I was hurting more than I thought after surgery, but recovered fast and was back to work in a week in a Doctor's office as a secretary/receptionist. I lost 16 pounds in a week and only drank four ounces every four hours of liquid. After that week, I felt very nervous and stressed that I wasn't doing well, because my weight loss slowed down. I lost eleven pounds in the next 3 weeks. The next month was even slower, and I lost only six pounds, and I seem hungrier faster. I'm now in my third month, and wonder if I need some saline inserted. I have always been tall (5ft.9inches) and weighed more than most because I am a big girl, but gained the "ugly" weight after a hysterectomy at the age of 30. I work for a psychiatrist in WV and had my surgery done in Princeton, WV. I'm happy to be able to chat with people who have also had this surgery. :P

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I'm a newbie at lapbandtalk.com, I have yet to be banded, I am waiting on my insurance to approve the surgery...I have been on this site for a few months and just looking at some of the folks who have been banded..Shouldn't you have had a fill by now?????? I would talk with the doctor who did the surgery...

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My doctor usually does saline fills after six weeks, so I wouldn't be surprised that you need one now. Did your doctor give you any guidelines on when you would need your first fill?

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Congrats on being banded!

It does sound like you need a fill but as far as your weightloss it sounds like you've done great. Though many lose fast in the first few months, you shouldn't be discouraged if you only lose 1 - 2 pounds per week which is supposed to be the norm. Adding exercise will also help you lose faster if that is what you are aiming for.

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Hello and welcome to the forum. Your weight loss stahl may be because your metabolism is in shock. You are now eating a considerable less amount of calories and so your body is saying "HEY!!!" :lol:

And as mentioned above losing 1-2lbs a week is effective. It is also proven to be effective for permanent weight loss. :P

Keep up the hard work!!!

Deb

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Hi..I see the Dr. this Monday, and will ask for a fill, but he seems reluctant to do this. I will let you know, and good luck to you...I will never regret having it done. jlg1019

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Glad you replied...I thought it was time for a fill...going to ask him Monday. I would love to do better.jlg1019

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Yes, the "exercise" reminder...I try to tell myself that you don't need that...but you're right...I lose more when I walk my mile or two a day. I have also bought some small weights as I'm older and getting "loose" skin as I loose. Thanks, jlg1019

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Thanks, I know that you're right...hope that a little walking & exercise will kick the metabolism in. jlg1019

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Hello jlg1019. I worked at the hospital in Princeton, WV for 25 years. I know the doc that did your surgery. As you stated he is a superb doc. Congrats on your surgery and weight loss. :P

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I'm sure your doctor will give you a fill. If you are losing weight slower and are hungry more often, that's a good indicator that you need a fill. 6-8 weeks post op seems to be the norm for a first fill. If he doesn't want to fill you, I'd ask why and what the port is for then. It's an adjustable band meant to be adjusted as needed. LOL

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My doctor said most people need a fill by six weeks. I am due for a fill as my appetite is getting back to my old appetite.....yeeks!!!!

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I was banded on 3/18/08 and have lost 25 pounds. I have my first adjustment on June 6th. I lost weight so quickly at the beginning and then it slowed down and I haven't lost that much this month. I'm a little nervous about the first fill. Does it hurt? I'm worried I still won't lose weight even after a fill...I think I have a complex.

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I was banded on 4/14/2008...lost a good bit of weight (23lbs) but then appetite came back!! Had a fill..I feel restriciton but only on foods (hamburger patties/chicken) can still drink liquids and have eaten a cookie and a slice of birthday cake..gained 2 pounds today!! Depressed:confused:

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