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Hello! I got a fill yesterday of 2cc, giving me a total of 4cc in a 10cc band. My docs orders are 1day liquids, 1day soft, then solids. I had my liquids yesterday just fine but could tell I was swollen. Today I fixed tuna and took a couple normal bites, and it hurt, so took a couple more very very miniscule bites, with about 2 minutes between, and it still hurt. Nothinh was stick our came back up but I am burping and hiccupping alot. So realizing that I can't do softs uet, I went and got a protein shake and it seems a little UN comfortable too. Am I just still swollen, or too tight? Im still waiting on call, From doc.

:-) I only wish that I could take a pic this precious. But I do have a boxer and she is even cuter :-P so thank you.

:-) I only wish that I could take a pic this precious. But I do have a boxer and she is even cuter :-P so thank you.

Thanks for yor input, im sitting at the docs now. I don't want an unfill if i'm just swollen but they told me to come in. I certainly don't want to mess anything up. Will keep yall updated.

Its still very uncomfortable for me to eat mushies. :-(

Thank you, I, am still only doing liquids. I tried mashed sweet potatoes last night and it, still, hurt. If I still hurt tomorrow i'm going to call doc again. Is this sometimes normal?

Thanks for all your input. Im hoping too that i'm just swollen and maybe ill find that im in the green zone when I go down. :-)

This is what im waiting for! :-)

??? I have no idea lol, that's just what my doc said. Some people do Atkins so I guess its just what, your doc recommend.

I don't have shoulder pain. But i'm only 2 months out and down 30 pounds. Im still not at restriction so am pretty hungry. I only have 2ccs in a 10cc band because I was scared of being too tight to get a big fill. Now im ready for a good fill and go back Monday. Ive been stalled for 3wks almost on weight loss. My patient care was wonderful so I went into this knowing it would be hard work, slow weight loss, and could take months before I get restriction. The only thing I wish I could know at this point, is weather ill be, able to, tolerate a beer once, in a while once im at good restriction. :-P

To shrink your liver so they can get around it during surgery. I could have solids at dinner time but very little, if that makes you.feel any.better.

I go to true results in Houston too and they give 1cc every time, Al though ive only been 2xs. she said I was behind on fills with only 2ccs in 10cc band. I was scared to be too tight where I can't swallow my own spit but now I think i'm ready to be too tight. My stomach always growls and I feel like i'm hungrier than before my first fill. best of luck to you! I can't wait to feel restriction.

Another thing you have to consider with study like these, that they are usually, in some way biased. And it usually goes back to the funding of the study. Usually, the questions are formulated to favor one party, although its not obvious in the report. That could be why they specify the type of LB failure and not that of GB or VS. however, true medical studies are most likely valid, unless they are funded by a particular creator or manufacturer to promote a product. Im not saying that, this is, not a valid study, just something to consider. (I worked in a, marketing firm and have conducted and created all types of studies for multimillion $ companies) Another thing to consider with studies and stats is that they have continued to improve the procedure, after care, support, etc in all WLS. i'm hoping that the next 10year study will prove, greater #s. Just a thought :-)

I made sure and spoke to my surgeon about getting pregnant after lap band and he said it was fine just wait till i'm.at goal. In fact, he said its very common for women to get pregnant in the first, year (although not recommended BC of a stall in weight Loss) due to weight loss, increased sex drive, and fertility. as far as having the bands removed entirely, I don't believe that is the case. But he said that some women need to have an unfill due to morning sickness, because throwing up can damage yor, band, or like the above poster, having a hard time eating good. To the original poster, congratulations on your baby and kudos to you on reverting back to Protein shakes in place of some foods.

Yep, me too. My doc explained to me about the titanium piece in there and that it will most likely set off metal detectors. Mine has never failed me. :-P I have the card to that I give them and all its fine.

That's GREAT to , thank you! :-)

O I love love love beer too carbonation does not bother me, but the calories do I can drink beer all day but can only do a couple glasses of wine, so less calories is better for me now.

Yes, and yes. and to th OP asking about low Cal. I believe its red wine. One glass if shiraz (my fav!) Is 117 calories. Just remember that a true glass is not a full glass. Just fill your glass until it curves back inward, only about 4-6 Oz. I also drink vodka and lite cranberry but I haven't figured calories on that...

I got banded on 10/27 so i've Bern on solids for a while and not at my green zone yet. I sometimes get that lump feeling too while i'm eating. Any ideas on what that, means?

I used to weigh everyday but drive myself crazy with the fluctuations. So now I with in Fridays and record. But today I went in for secind fill and I was 3lbs heavier than Friday . Now i'm sad...THAT'S why I weigh one a week.

I was referring to yor low bmi because you have obviously been.successful losing weight and I was curious how you feel the band failed you. I.know you express yor experience with the band not working and having no restriction, but it seems to have worked in some way, maybe not the way that you expected, which is unfortunate, but in sine way, looks like its working. What do.you experience as being ”no restriction”? Also, here s the link to your blog post about vsg surgery I referenced earlier http://www.formerlyfluffy.com/lap-band-and-realize-band-do-your-research/.

Shirley, you shouldn't have to apologize, we understand. :-)

Now that we've called you out you have nothing to say??????

Now that we've called you out you have nothing to say??????