Louisianagirl

I was unstood it was for life, if you don't have complications or band eroision. Don't worry the pain will ease each day. I slept in my recliner for a week, it made it easier to sit and get up. I don't think you will regret it after the pain is gone. My c-section hurted way more than this. Good Luck!!!

Don't feel bad I am not hungry, had three fills, hardly eating but I don't find its coming off as fast as I thought. I did notice to that if you way your self every day, nothing shows on the scale and then all of a sudden I just drop. Everyone is different so don't let this discourage you. Thursdays is when the scale drops for me. That is so crazy!

I used DR. French in Metairie, he is with Dr. Lavin. They are very good. Go to www.whyweight.com . I think you would really be satisfied. I was self pay $12,900, that includes a year of visits. Chris the NP is awesome. Good Luck on your decision.:clap2:

I think everyone on here enjoyed eating and cooking. I think it is a decision you will not regret. I am now enjoying life and feeling great!

Good Luck!!! Hope everything goes well.

Thin crust is better for you, I ate meat (really tender) on day 3. I just chewed really well and ate really slow. You will be fine.

I have one on my ankel but not concerned about it. I do want to go get another one on my back as soon as I loose my weight.

Thanks for posting this, I want to start tanning in about 2 weeks. I will also try the stickers on my scars.

I was wondering the same thing. I get that feeling in my chest when I eat fast or take to big of a bite. I don't think I ever got anything stuck, the pain does not last long and I can feel the food going down. I just try and slow down. I never had a PB.

What is the feeling of something getting stuck? I know when I have enough or don't chew well, my chest hurts when I swallow. Is that supose to be the full feeling or what?

I have a 4cc and I have 1.5cc in my band, I felt some restiction after my second fill. I have to eat much slower and take smaller bites.

I Wish I Would Have Done This Long Ago. I Feel So Much Better About Myself. I Had Put On 95lbs In 11 Years. It Is So Awesom To See The Scale Go Down Each Week Instead Of Always Going Up. Good Luck With Your Choice!!!

Well I got my 2nd fill on March 15th. I could feel some restiction this time. I had an appointment already for March 29th, so I am still going to go to that one and see how the weight loss did and then I will decide on the 3rd one.

Well I got my 2nd fill on March 15th. I could feel some restiction this time. I had an appointment already for March 29th, so I am still going to go to that one and see how the weight loss did and then I will decide on the 3rd one.

I put 2lbs on and noticed my jeans I have on are really tight today, so I guess it is because of TOM! I never really noticed before that I retain fluid at that time because I was always gainning anyway, but I know what I eat know, I did not gain from that.

I think a lot of what feels like hunger pains is gas and when the liquids pass through your stomach. My stomach is always talking to me and it could be right after I have ate my meal. I think now we have to pin point out what is Gas or Hunger. So it may not be hunger.

I am feeling the same today, today I ate pizza, more than I should have. I felt so depressed all day and feling so bloated. I looked at the calendar and it is that time of month anyday now. I feel a little better now. I just wanted to pick at everthing today. This is the first time it has happen so I guess thats what it is. I am glad to see I am not the only one going through this right now. I guess it will get better for us in a few days.

You are doing great! Look I have had 2 fills and lost 27 lbs. YOu have already lost 22. Keep it up you are doing great.:clap2:

I am not a big fruit eater, I use a half of Banana in my protein shake, but that is the only fruit I really have eaten since banded. My Dr. said to stay away from coconut and grapes. It makes a flap over your stoma and stops you up. The grapes you can peel the skin off and eat but I would guess the skin on any fruit wouldn't be good to eat. I know I don't eat the recomended amount of fruit I should. Is there anyone else out there that dosn't eat much fruit?

Your not supose to drink 30 min before and an hour after you eat.

I had 2 fills now. The first one I could not really tell much difference but the 2nd one I can really tell. It takes me a lot longer to drink a protein shake and I have to take tiny bites and eat much slower. You will know when you get to the right ajustment. Good Luck!

Its my 28th birthday tomorrow and I am going out with some friends, does anyone have any good suggestions on mix drinks? I do not want any wine, that just puts me to sleep.lol I am a grey goose & abosoute person!

untill the next morning

Well I had my 2nd fill today, I have lost 2.5 lbs in 2 weeks, I don't guess that is too bad being I had some Margaritas over the weekend. I find I can really tell this time that I have restriction. I hope to loose a little more this go round. Good luck to everyone!

My weight loss has slowed down also, I am going for my second fill on the 15th this week. I didn't loose anything since my first fill. Hope you do well with your fill.