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Thanks, will try reposting there

Thanks.I was beginning to wonder if I hadn't worded my original post clearly.

I've already had the surgery. I clearly wrote "banded 11/9/12." Also, I'm not looking for recommendations. As my post very clearly stated, I was already prescribed Adderall and chose to go off it because I didn't like the side effects. My question is directed towards people who have taken Adderall in the past--I'm not looking for opinions about the efficacy of Adderall, since I already know what it's like and can no longer use it.

After reaching the Green Zone, how often do you go back for fills to stay there--I'm thinking perhaps because of leaks and also because some Fluid naturally seeps out every month (or am I mistaken?) Also, I have 5 CCs in an 11 CC Realize-C band and I feel absolutely nothing. It's as if nothing at all happened. And I've been abstaining from liquids 30minutes to an hour before/after eating. Please tell me nothing is wrong with the band and that this isn't unusual.

That makes a lot of sense

Thanks for the info, guys, but what about satiety? Does drinking right until you eat affect that?

My doc said no water 30 minutes before eating.

I kind of thought it was supposed to be gradual? From other people's experiences, I might be at the Green Zone at about 7.5 to 8 CCs, which is only 2 more fills. So I thought I'd feel *something* by now.

How long are you supposed to wait between fills (if you are looking for more restriction)? Before the first fill, am I supposed to limit myself to 1 cup of food? Is there something wrong if I can eat more than a cup at a time? I'm also getting kind of paranoid about slips, since I am self-pay. Are most slips caused because of eating too much or are there lots of random factors that cause them--basically, is it in my hands whether or not I have a slip?

Does anyone have more reliable numbers?

I've read that eating several small meals instead of 3 main ones can help keep your metabolism going, but my doctor says no snacking between meals. I'm thinking this is to limit the calorie intake, but is there another reason I'm not thinking of? For example, I think it would be better to eat 5 small meals of 250 calories each (1250 total) rather than 3 meals of 400 calories each. But maybe there's another reason for this rule...

Thanks for the replies, everyone! I love this site and how helpful everyone is.

Isn't smaller meals spread throughout the day just a healthier way to live overall? I don't associate that advice with dieting tips necessarily...

Thanks...I've been doing a lot of research about the incidence of slips and the numbers vary wildly--some say 3 percent, others say up to 25%. So it's been REALLY hard for me to determine how common slips are.

How many ccs constitute an aggressive first-time fill? Also, on what day do you get to eat solids? For me, it's day 22. I'm just curious about patients at other clinics.

I was banded 2 days ago by Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana. Everything went well. Right now I'm in bed in my hotel room at the Marriott, mentally preparing myself for a long journey back to Detroit tomorrow (I came alone). I've been reading that people with a support system are more likely to lose it and keep it off. I live in Detroit but am often in Chicago to visit my fiance. I'm looking for someone who has also been banded to meet up once a week or once every two weeks or so in either city for moral support. Things like switching recipes, talking about problems, and just encouraging each other over coffee, lunch, or dinner. I'm looking for a female under 35 with 40-100lbs left to lose. Does anyone know about support groups in these areas? I'm also looking for recommendations for doctors in these areas who do more aggressive fills with fluoroscopy. Thanks!

Hi, Is anyone doing Atkins post-op? I find I've done a lot better on a high-Protein, low-carb eating plan than anything else. If so, what kind of modifications have you made? What Atkins friendly foods have you had trouble with? My doctor prescribed antacid for 2 months post-op...Does anyone know if this is on an as-needed basis or meant to be taken daily? Thanks in advance!