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I thought the same thing because I felt it at a higher point then when I actually went to have my fill it was lower. Mine hurt a lot as well for awhile so I got scared it moved,but when I did my fill, everything was normal. If you can't wait, then call your doctor office.

When I sit down it seems to sink in, and occasionally it pokes out when i'm bloated, but probably when I lose weight I'll see it more sunken in.

When I had surgey 9/7/11 I had 1.5cc and on 10/31 I got 2.5cc making it 4cc total. I feel restriction finally today!

Depends on the cut of the meat. I use thin slices and eat ham, I find turkey and chicken to dry and it's harder to go down. But I eat 2 slices, small bites, and it fills me. Sometimes 3 if I'm starving, but I don't push it.

Name, real or screen~ Anjie Age~ 23 Weight on November 1st~ 278 Goal Weight for November 29th~ 268 Exercise Goal for November~ Stop being LAZY and hit the gym! I'm an insomniac, so my schedule is completely off and it's affecting my gym schedule. =\ Dietary Goal for November~ Try to eat more healthy and cook my meals instead of running out to buy salads and baked chicken. Personal Goal for November~ I really want to hit the 60's, I've been the same weight the past 2 months. Date Banded~ September 7, 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 24 pds.

Well, after reading some post, I realized we all have different experiences when it comes to our fills. So I thought I'd share my story. I have Medicaid, so they cover my fills, which I'm extremely grateful for. So I went to the hospital where I had my surgery at and I waited and waited for them to call me. (I'm an impatient one) I finally went into the room, they told me to put my bag on the chair and sit on the bed. As I looked across from me, I see 2 bottles, one small needle, and one LARGE needle, I started to panic! Let me say this is one longgggggggggg needle! Anyways, they told me lie down and pull my shirt up a bit. I did a GI tract, so they basically x-ray where they port was and while he was hovering around he marked the spot. His assistant comes in and cleans the area. (Part of me was hoping this was the numbing medicine or something, lol) Then she says this is going to pinch and burn. She inserted the needle with the numbing agent and it burned but like a paper cut type of feeling, it was nothing. So I'm just waiting, waiting, for them to put that long needle in. A second later, she is telling me I have 3cc in all together. I'm like huh? Then the doctor looked again on the xray and told me to drink some barium, (yuck! ) and decided to put 1cc more. He told me to drink another sip of the barium, and he said it looks good. So I was like ok, I don't feel anything. Here I am worrying going crazy and she finished before I had a chance to panic again! Lol. I had 1.5cc from surgery and they added, 2.5cc making it 4cc total. So, for anyone who ask if it hurts. I can say it depends on what they do. Some I read have no numbing agent, some don't use x-ray or GI, some doctors just feel around, etc. But If you don't like pain, I'd recommend asking about the numbing agent, you don't feel anything!! Good luck to everyone!!!

Your weight is different throughout the day. Morning it says I lost 3 pds , evening I gained 2pds. So I just weight once a month at the doctor with those scales and it gives a more accurate reading.

I didn't do the pre-op diet, I didn't even know until couple days before and I just did the laxatives I was suppose to do and lost 5pds. I did meet with my surgeon a month prior surgery and that was it. I had the surgery and I'm 6 weeks post op. I don't think you have to worry about anything. My doctor office didn't really put as much effort into giving me info unless I asked. When in doubt, call your surgeon!

I weighed 302 day of surgery. I had a fatty liver. I had my surgery. They don't want you to gain any weight, but I actually gained 5 pds before surgery! I drank some laxatives and lost it the day before, ironic, but I still had surgery. Don't worry about it, just prepare yourself because I didn't learn and now I'm now understanding how to eat smaller portions and smaller bites. They make you do the pre-op diet for a reason. Good luck!

I'm 6 weeks post op and ate a bit of lo-mein, but a really small portion and I was full. I find I can eat food, smaller portions and be satisfied. Sometimes I eat a small portion and I'm satisfied all day. Just be careful about what you get and how much you intake. All about calorie/carb intake.

You sound like me! I've been banded for 6 weeks, lost 22 pds but I wouldn't change it for the world. I'm eating less, and smaller portions, and started the gym and I feel amazing. There will always be negativity out there, do what is best for you. I researched everything prior surgery and picked lapband for myself.

Gas-x strips worked better for me then the chewables. I also walked as much as possible. It will go away, I remember how painful it was, but I'm 6 weeks post op and it's crazy how I felt like I was dying and complaining and slowly it went away in 2 weeks. Good luck!

Good luck! I was so anxious to have my surgery and it kept getting changed, so when I finally had it, I was so excited. Just follow all the doctor orders, it helps. Invest in protein shakes, gas-x, and vitamins. And lots of broths.

I was the same way. I didn't feel hungry but it's because you are still swollen and healing. Drink the Protein, it helps you alot! Any gas pain, invest in gas-x or ask your doctor and don't forget your Vitamins. Good luck! Work related, I wasn't allowed for 2 weeks, but my job is flexible. I met few who went back in a week. I thank goodness for those 2 weeks, because I was still healing and dealing with gas.

Hey! I have HIP Medicaid and was wondering if insurance covers, which I doubt. But how much do you pay for your fills and what insurance do you have?

I eat mushies but I don't feel satisfied. Like tuna and yogurt and stuff. When I eat soup I feel better and full. And when I eat mushies I tend to get so hungry I'm consuming more. It's weird!

I had my surgery September 7, 2011, so this week will be 4 weeks since surgery. I feel really good. The first 2 weeks, I lost 22pds and then when I started my mushie phase I didn't lose anything else. Poor choices. So this week, I went back to soups and protein shakes. I see my doctor next week and I'm embarassed I didn't lose anything. Plus I'm home and I want to lose some more weight. I have the time to work out, but not sure if I should? Just some cardio, elliptical and maybe some zumba? Do you think it's ok? Or should I wait and see my doctor and then ask him?

I'm the same as you, I was banded the 7th of this month and I've slipped up really bad this weekend! I beat myself up about it, but I got my head straight and went back into diet mode. I'm craving sugar and junk but I keep telling myself no! I remember the feeling when I was losing all the weight and my old clothes were fitting! Don't worry yourself! Just stay positive! Instead of sugary candies Cookies, I eat Jello or yogurt. Or sugarfree popsicles. It gives the same feeling and you won't regret it! Good luck!!!

It's from the iv fluids and stuff and retaining water. I gained 2 pds as well after surgery and then next couple of days I started losing and in 2 weeks I lost 20 pds, my 3rd week I didn't lose much just 2 pds, I sort of hit a plateu in my mushie phase, I'm back on track now, so hopefully I lose 5 pds by the next 2 weeks. Just take it slow and eat right! Tons of protein, broths, shakes, etc. If you have gas, gas-x or tea helped me alot. Plus tons of walking around!

Congrats! Invest in GAS-X for the gas pains. They were a life saver for the 2 weeks recovering.

When I went to have the surgery in 2009-2010 time I told my entire family and they made me feel like garbage. Oh why would you do something so drastic? Why can't you go to the gym and do it like regular people? Blah. So in 2011 I decided not to tell anyone and went and did it and in September I was banded. The only people who know is my parents. I finally told my closest aunt and cousin and they hug me and was so happy I made such a change for the better and my health. I think you have to decided if you want people to know. Some people will have negative and some will have positive reactions. A lot of people think wls is drastic. I think it really depends on how you know these women and if you want them to know this about you. Don't be ashamed and don't call yourself a liar. It's your business. People see me eating less, stop drinking, and losing weight and I say, I'm on a diet. Ask what I do, I eat smaller portions and I work out. Which is true. That's really what the band does.

I have the bad habit of waiting last minute when I'm hungry and then trying to eat..not a good thing. I think planned meals are the way to go & lots of water. I was banded 3 weeks now and compared to how much I ate before this is amazing! I use to be able to eat about 3 cans of tuna in one sandwich, now I can't even get half a can down without being full. It lasts for me 4 hours and I'm hungry again. But now my life doesn't revolve around food and I can lose weight!