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I have a question about the fill..I had my surgery on April 4, 07 and have lost 32 pounds. My doctor gave me my first fill of 6cc for a band that holds 12cc. My doctor said the most he ever filled was 9.5cc. Do you think I had to much filled to soon. I am not eating that much, it's a strange feeling when I eat and it's hard for me to drink, it's takes me about 1 hour to drink 8 ounces. Is that normal???? I feel good, a bit tired and I think when I start losing about 40 more pounds I get get some taken out..I don't know..what do you think..

i had my first fill 3 dys ago and the doctor filled me up to.6..what a difference. After reading some of yours I don't know if he filled me up to quick?

my doctor said that the slippage is very low, but if I don't follow what the diet is that I can slip. He also said that throwing up can cause the band to slip.

I use decaf and then put some of my sugarfree hot chocolate in it and it seems to help. I think the reason the doctor's don't want you to do coffee is that it increases your appetite and that's not a good thing..

I just had my surgery on April 4 and I go back for my 2 week on April 16. My doctor had me on a protein diet and no real foods until I see the Dietian. I think that I've only lost 10 more pounds and feel like I should be losing more, but I don't think I'm drinking all my liquids and I do feel constipated. I don't know what to do about that but maybe I can get some suggestions. I'm still excited about the band and can't wait to see what the future hold..

Hello, My surgery went great, but I think it's because I followed the Protein diet that MMPC suggested. I think all protein makes the healing better. I have a lot of gas but that is a good thing. Today, 5 days after surgery, I feel hungry and really want to eat. I've been reading other people's postings and they said that they can eat right after surgery. My doctor has us on 4 Proteins a day and all the sugar free Jello and sugar free popciles. I did call today and they said I can have sugar free pudding. I already had three of those and I don't think it's a good thing. I don't feel hungry but I want to eat. Hopefully, I'll learn the difference between the two. Other then the hunger I am amazed how wonderful and smooth the surgery went. I think so much depends on the doctor and the nurses. I really couldn't of asked for a better experience. When I called the office the dietician asked if I had head hunger or stomach hunger..So I think that will be the hardest..but i'll learn:phanvan GOod luck..I'll keep in touch Lauren

My name is Lauren and I'm 48 years old. I just had the lap band on April 4 and almost one week later I'm still drinking Protein drinks and eating lots of sugar free Jello. I'm not hungry but I would love a hamburger:hungry:. I went to MMPC in Grand Rapids and Dr. Foote was my surgeon. The surgery took 1/2 hour and I felt great afterwards. No problems, a bit of gas but I thought it would be lots more pain. MMPC puts you on a protein diet for 2 weeks before the surgery and I think that is why the surgery went off so well.:clap2: I am 5 ft 6 and post op I weighed in at 288. I would love to get below 200 and eventually weigh 160. I can't think of anything else to say except if there are any questions about my surgery or diet please write to me. I'm still new at this so I'm still figuring this out:help: Thanks for listening, Lauren

I had my surgery on April 4th and today I probably could go back to work. BUT, my work is offering me 2 weeks and I do a lot of heavy lifting..you'll do fine

Hello, I just got the lap band on April 4. I'm still on there two week Protein fast. I'm looking forward to eating food again. Can you tell me what foods you started back on and how you felt? Can't wait!!!!!!!!! Lauren

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Hello, I just started this board. I am having my surgery tomorrow, April 4, any suggestions..How is the pain after surgery? Recovery time. Thanks for the imput. Lauren