A. Monique SS

I found out I had 5.4 in mine, had no idea lol... now I'm at 6.4. Good luck

Great! I was banded the same day, just got filled 11/28.... I have 6.4cc in. I'm eating better and what not but honestly the fill isnt enough I dont think, it has not suppressed my appetite that much, only the first 2 days. Kuddos to you though

Happy Thanksgiving, I'm not filled yet, I go 11/28/12 so I'm happy bout that, but I will be for Christmas

hAD TO push mine back one day

thanks

soft pears, small apples, no peeling & strawberries

I am also one of those people who will never divulge that I have a lapband, the only person that knows is my husband, & thats the way I will keep it for my own reasons. Anyone else like that? or did you tell everyone?

cheryl that is a good point..... Cvesce I hope they get u scheduled soon, Good u have a great support system!

I was banded on 10/24... I was supposed to start mushies, this coming wednesday but I started before that...I dont actually measure but I dont eat anything bad... I eat salmon (mushy) Broccoli, mashed potatoes, salads, and still drink my soups & protein shakes. I am satisfied with the samller portions because of teh protein I take in in a day, i drink plenty of water now as well. I eat every 3-4 hours, or a protein shake & a piece of fruit or something. I feel completely fine, like normal for the most part. i go for my first fill 11/27... I was also a self pay and wasnt required to diet for 2 weeks

I wouldn't not eat, I would just eat something extremely light (salad)

I created this topic twice, and I dont know how to delete on of them, I was confused for a moment looking for the other comments... Yes thats a great way to look at it. Personally I just dont think its anyones business. I definitely see your point though nevertheless, my husband is aware and he is the only one. I have battled with my weight long enough & have lost weight multiple times, so I figure they will assume, its just another one of those "diets" Im on & no one will ever suspect anyway. I just dont want anyone thinking I took the "easy" way out...

I am also one of those people who will never divulge that I have a lapband, the only person that knows is my husbnad, & thats the way I will keep it for my own reasons. Anyone else like that? or did you tell everyone?

Yes I'm pretty open but this particular thing is different for me. Unless something serious (medical) wise happens & I dont have to say I wont

Oh no I am so sorry to hear that. were u getting ur fills within those 5 years? My issue is I just dont want anyone thinking I took the easy way out. I feel like I've battled with my weight long enough & since I've lost weight multiple times, I'm guessing no one will assume I had anything done, so I'm sure I will be successful as far as keeping it to myself

I was banded on 10/24/12. Scarring is minimal now except for my bigger incision (still a little swollen) Not sure if thats my port or not, but its in my upper stomach are a little under my bra... Good luck to every one my first fill is 11/27

ok thank you & I will

HI, Im new here. I unfortunately was not approved by insurance, I am a self pay. Apparently I was big but not big enough I am 5'3 and was carrying around 215lbs (not my heaviest) at the time I decided to get banded. My journey was a little different. I was recently banded in houston Texas, by Dr. Hollis on 10/24/12. I only lost a pound during pre op b/c I didn't diet. My surgeon was pissed, but I explained to him, I wanted to enjoy my last 2 weeks, eating what I consider to be normal & not spend it dieting, since I have to change the way I eat for pretty much the rest of my life. Unhappy but nevertheless, I was paying so he performed the surgery & everything went well. I'm approaching two week post op, on the 14th & I'm currently at 207. My scarring in minimal at this point except the one bigger incision its still very noticable. I still have some swelling at that insicion sight as well, and a little discomfort becuase my bra often rubs that area, when I am sitting. I go for my first follow up & my first fill on the 27th. I'm excited, because I'm ready to see the band actually work for me.

I was banded 10/24/12, I still have a small bulge in my upper stomach, no sure what it is, Im guessing port? Very hard in that area, but doesnt hurt to touch