jennifer1

Bagels are the devil! Had a severe stuck episode..it's the one food after getting stuck once I never tried again!

My doc inserts the needle and I drink the white chalky barium and he tells me if my sip is too small..he does mine under fluro..so that way he can see everything...I talk to him while he's doing it about what I feel and he doesn't take the needle out until we are done...the needle is so huge I refuse to look at it...lol

Hi all..I was banded in chicago may of 2011...feel free to PM with any questins or need for support...I could not have made it through my first year without this site!

The first 6 weeks you aren't expected to loose much weight..your body is still healing..please don't let others pressure you into losing weight..it is your personal journey and you can't compare it to anyone else..if people have the balls to ask why you haven't lost tell them about the first 6 weeks..

Wow..it's funny how the two doc's are so different...does he have a set amount he gives all his patients...I talk to dr.elli before each fill and we figure out what should work for me.

I've always wondered what the tubing was doing in there! Lol

I just went thru the same exact thing...check out my blog here and u will see what I mean..I went back and forth..long story short 0.3cc's got me back at my sweet spot...I think a tiny fill will get u back on track.

Thanks...I was just being lazy..I will contact my insurance company..lol

I wouldn't be too concerned..but u can always check with ur doc when he does the fill

I've never heard of someone removing just their port..that is so interesting...so you wont be able to get fills? I'm assuming you are at goal..my fear would be I would gain every ounce back eventually..but i'm sure you have thought that thru..can they put it back if you want it? I'm sure they can...I don't mean to sound offensive and I apologize if my post was...I am just curious..best wishes to you.

I am self py as well and I don't think my surgeon is conservative due to that...in fact I usually have to get unfills bucause they are too much (no extra moeny for that either): (I agree with above posters stating no food should be off limits..yes we are advised not to eat breads or other high carb foods..but due to their nutritional value not cuz they will automatically get stuck..I don't know your financial situation but my fills are $250...and it seems a small price to pay to make sure i'm getting the full benefit of something I paid over 12K for...yes the band is a lot of maintenance, which is why I think a lot of people shy away from it...I wish you the best

Ok let me try and find that notebook asap..lol

I was banded may of 2011 and I have a love hate relationship with my band..I started as a size 18/20 and my goal was a 12...made that in 11 months..so new goal is 10 by my bday..feel free to check out my video blog on you tube...jennypoo6043 is my name on there...I think most people tend to speak a lot on more negative things with the band..but I see both sides of the coin..but if given the chance I would do it again..just sooner..lol

Yes my band is more sensitive during TOM..I have found if I have vomiting episodes to back off and do liquids and ease back into soft foods as my band is irritated..best wishes..and if after a few days no better ..contact your doc.

My condolences to you..but yes stress will effect your band as well...my band is fickle too some days things are fine and the next they wont go down..it also changes from each fill..my band and I have a love hate relationship..1 week ago we were fighting..today we're bff's...lol

My initial goal was a size 14..then a 12 now a 10..I agree taking away the weight goal does decrease some stress...but now i've figured out that 12's are way different(as i'm sure other sizes are too) are different depending on what store and different cuts and materials..if I make it to a 10 i'm sure the bottom part will be a struggle as I am very hippiee.

I might..i'll check..add me as a friend if u want me to send u the questions.

Wow! That is ridiculous..I was self pay and my entire procedure including pre-op testing..surgeons fees..recovery..one yr of fills..everything was $13,500..I do know that they bill insurance companies more..but that seems outlandish!

Yep totally normal...and just to warn you cuz I didn't know..when you star soft and normal foods you may gain as well...so don't be alarmed and freak out...my dietician had to talk me off the ledge and convince me this was normal...lol

I kept a notebook with me for about 4 weeks before I met with my surgeon and I would jot down questions as they came...when I finished I had about 50 questions! Lol...I thought he was gonna think I was crazy..but he took my notebook and answered every question...I felt very informed going into surgery...I even asked if he ever had a patient die and if he was ever part of a malpractice suite...yeah I asked! Lol...I told him I already knew cuz I had googled him! Lol...feel free to PM with any questions..best wishes to you

It took me 4 fills to reach good restriction...at least you are giving it adequate time and not saying.."I got a fill yesterday and I feel nothing"...just be careful with dr. Elli cuz he always over fills me..but then again my band is a big baby and can't take much...lol!

i feel for you..you have a beautiful attitude..i was self pay as well and that is my worst fear..may i ask what made your band erode and what symptoms did you have...you are in my prayers jennifer

i am self pay as well..i just had to pay $250 for my fill after my year of free fills...it sounds like you might need an adjustment..trust me i didnt want to pay it but i refuse to let my success if goin from a 20 to a 12 go down the drain for $250..best wishes

You will be in banster hell till u get your first fill...perfectly normal..first 6 weeks ar abouting healing not losing though