Jessie26

I was banded on May 25 of this year. I haven't had any complications. I've had 2 fills with no success. I can eat whatever I want bread, pasta, meats, and I can even drink carbonated drinks. I can still eat the same amount of food as I did before surgery. I weighed 232 in May and now I am down to 197. Let me give you some info on my first fill. My doctor had a tough time trying trying to find my port. He was poking and poking and poking with that needle. He finally got through. Filled me to 4cc. Well about 3 weeks later...still I could eat whatever I wanted with no restriction. So I got another fill. This time it was much easier for him to access. One stick and he filled me to 4.5 cc's which was all I could take because we tried at 5 and I couldn't get the water down that he had me drink. It's been about 4 weeks since that last fill. I believe that when he was trying to give me my first fill he poked around so much that now my port is leaking and that's why I am still not feeling any restriction. I personally think that my band doesn't have any liquid at all in it right now. OR...another thing I was thinking about was if I had stretched my pouch. Has anyone ever had any problems like I am having? Thanks for your input!

I was banded on May 25. I could also very easily gulp down liquids and I still can now after 2 fills. (Still not tight enough) I suppose I was really loose to. I don't think that age has anything to do with the healing process...but everyone is different. Good luck hun!

I've tried bread twice and first tried a carbonated drink this past weekend just too see what would happen with my band. Thank you for your input. I will take that all into consideration.

I am bipolar. I had my surgery on May 25th. My mood swings have been ok. I've been very stable though on my meds and have been fortunate enough to not have any manic or depressive episodes. Just take it easy and enjoy the process. You will be happy! Trust me!

Hey there everyone! I had my surgery on May 25th 2011. I've had two fills since then. My last fill was on July 26th. After each of the fills I stayed pretty well restricted...then a week later...back to no restriction! On my first fill the doctor had a problem inserting the needle into my port. He poked around at least 7 times trying to find the right spot. I think that now my port has a leak..or my pouch has just stretched. I can eat anything I want too. I'm very concerned. I have a 10 cc band. My first fill was 4 cc's. Second one was a total of 5 cc's. I have absolutely no restriction. Any ideas? Suggestions?? Thanks!

Great! Thanks! That explains a lot!

Hey there everyone! I had my surgery on May 25th. I am having my first fill on July 5th. I wanted to know what the actual process feels like pain wise? Thanks guys!

Thank you all very much!

Are laxatives required prior to surgery? Anyone know? Thanks a bunch!

I'm having to do 2 weeks-Liquid breakfast, liquid lunch, then light protein with veggies. Then another 2 weeks of nothing but straight liquids. It has been really difficult. Today is only my 4th day....It's going to be tough.

Yes! My surgery date is May 25th. 7:30 a.m. I'm so excited...Now I'm just on this awful liquid diet! Oh well...it's so worth it! I started my process March 23. It went through so quickly. Thank you NCBCBS!