Hi everyone...my name is Kristen. I live in Hummelstown PA (near Hershey) and I was banded on May 12th of this year. It took me less than six months from start to finish, so that made me pretty happy. I had my first fill this past Tuesday afternoon and by yesterday morning, I had lost 10 pounds. So, I called the doctor's office because I couldn't keep anything down - not even my own spit! So, I went in yesterday morning and he drew out all of the fluid that was in my band and there was 5 cc's in it. He said, no wonder you couldn't get anything down there! So, he put 3 cc's back and left 2 out - and oh, SO much better! :thumbup:

I have two children (ages 8 & 10) and a husband (we've been married for almost two years). Oh, and a cat.

I work full time, I'm a full time student, I own my own business, and I take care of everyone at home. One of the reasons I wanted to get banded was to have more energy. I know I'll get there! :wink5:

Hey! I was just in your neck of the woods this past weekend. I was banded on May 16th and am scheduled for my first fill on June 27th. How did the Dr. miscalculate and put 5cc's in your band? Those sort of mistakes concern me. I'm excited but nervous about my first fill and hope that I can lose 10lbs in a couple of days as well.

Congratulations on being banded. I hope that i am getting close myself, I started in April of this year. I decided i wanted it in February but wasn't able to get an appointment until then. What size is your band.

Sue

Well, don't try to lose those ten pounds the way I did...doesn't feel too good! I was throwing up my own saliva...it was bad.

His nurse had told me that he's agressive with his fills...so, I'm not sure how he miscalculated. But, he only did the first one - now another doctor will be taking care of me...and he's not as agressive.

Oh, btw, I don't think I mentioned that my surgery was performed by Dr. DiMarco with the Weight Loss Clinic in Harrisburg PA. He's one of the most saught after doctor in my neck of the woods...

Sue, my surgeon told me that my band can hold between 15 and 20 cc's.

congrats on being banded. I wish you lots of luck!! Keep us posted and welcome to LBT