dylanmiles23

Congratulations. I am sure you will fine. I have been put under many times and I am still ticking away. Have you shared that info with the doctor? They like to know your concerns etc.

​First congratulations on your up coming appointment. Second-the picture of the dog on the raft-priceless! I am an animal lover. When you go to the meeting (every doctor/hospital is different) they will do blood work and schedule an upper GI, unless your gall bladder is removed all ready. Schedule a sleep test, meet with a dietitian for a few months. This was at least what I had to do. Like I said every one has their own rules etc. I saw my doctor yesterday and had my 4th fill and I have very little in my band compared to others. Some people have no fills. I do know that I followed all the rules because I was afraid of what could go wrong if I didn't. You will read how some people just blow everything and then say, I am in pain, I didn't lose any weight, I threw up. So it is also you who has to really want it to work. People on this site are honest and we all try to help. If you are having a medical issue, I feel it's best to call the doctor. What state or country are you in?

My son did that a few weeks ago to his 10 month old. I think it's mean but Max (baby) likes lemons!

I have read many posts about fills. I need another one, soon, but I just had one. I need more of a fill. I got banded July 30, 2012. I had a fill yesterday, my first since February. I had the fill because I asked for it because I have been eating too much food, I felt. My doctor goes slow. I have had 4 fills for a total of either 2.2 or 2.4 cc. I am fine with this. You just have to learn to eat less food and more slowly. Also after a fill I am on liquids for 3 days, mushy for 3 days and then back to solids. I know your doctor is different than mine but this works for me. Also being on this post fill diet you get a great weight loss. Since yesterday I am down a few pounds. Maybe by Monday I will be in the 180's!!!!!! My doctor did take out all the Fluid yesterday to make sure his records and my total fill were the same and they were!! He said his colleague does put in more fluid. I could have had more but then you read about over fills and then having to go back to get unfilled. I guess people just have to find, after all these years, me included, a different hobby besides food, cooking and eating out. My whole married life (almost 43 years) has been centered around restaurants and big family dinners.

Over the years (I am 63) so I have been fat and thinner-never thin and until now I could never handle people asking about my weight, diets etc. Now I like when someone says something. I saw some family at the Jewish holidays and some of them said nothing at all. I wore a size 20W pants when I started this and now wear a size 14. I think you can notice a difference. Maybe some people say nothing because they just don't know how to. ​Well, I think losing any mount of weight is great! So congratulations on your weight loss.

A man who cooks!!!!!! My sons cook but not my husband. I had a fill yesterday so no food for a while. Thanks any way for the invite.

Congratulations on being banded. The best thing I ever did for me and my health. I think staying over night is better. I did but then my surgery was at 7 pm.

First, congrats on getting the band. Sorry you're not doing well. Did you call your doctor or dietitian and ask for their help? They know best. For shakes, I use 8 oz. milk (which ever one you like) 1 scoop Body Fortress (chocolate only), a little decaf instant coffee, a little peppermint extract and tons of ice. They are great. I have been having them for 1 1/2 years now. I had a fill today so I am on liquids until Monday, so I will be drinking quite a few of these over the weekend. My doctor does 3 days liquid, 3 days mushy and then back to solids. Every doctor has their own rules. Feel better.

Congratulations!! to all of you. Nothing like being a daddy's little girl. I have 2 older brothers, so I know and they are a lot older. Enjoy her and share pictures, please, we all love pictures.

Call the doctor and just talk about it. I have leaned on mine and it is uncomfortable. I had a fill today and my port is hurting a little. Maybe it is common. My rule is when in doubt call the doctor. Feel better.

​Today I had my 4th fill, 1st since February. I requested the fill. I have for a total 2.2 or 2.4 in a size 10. My doctor believes in going very slow. I am doing fine. I have been about the same weight for 6 months. My doctor is thrilled the way I am. He said to me today that he does not want me less than 180 but I would like to be 140-150. Every doctor is different. Maybe find a hobby to get away from the kitchen. I play poker (not for real money) for many hours every night. I read a lot. You can't eat with wet nails, polish your nails every night. I wish you lots of luck.

You were nice to do that. My husband refused to so I did it at age 30. I had 2 sons and that was enough for me.

Last night I had dinner at a restaurant that 1 year ago I couldn't fit in the booth. It is a great NSV!! Good for us and everyone else who now fits

You look super!!

That is a great NSV. Good for you.

You look super!!

At the Jewish new year I sat next to someone who does know about the band. She just knows I lost weight. She looked at my plate and asked where my food was My husband told her I had plenty on my plate. This woman has asked me how much I have lost and when I said it was personal , her look was priceless. I bring home doggie bags all the time.

I have had 3 fills for a total of under 2cc's. I have an appointment Friday and I want a fill this time. I see the surgeon every 2 months and have not had a fill since February, I think. I have been eating too much lately. My doctor does the slow route. I have seen on this site some people get huge fills at once. Every doctor is so different. That is why you have to listen to your doctor not every one else's. When I a fill I am on liquids (shakes) for 3 days, then mushy for 3 days and then back to solids. That is another thing that each doctor is different about.