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Jen, I also have the Vanguard 10cc band and am also up to about 8cc's (I think) When I asked my surgeon about being so full and only having 2cc's to go he said that all my fills from now on would probably be very small ones and I would feel the restriction from that. I love my BAND but it is very confusing.

Way to go Margo! Isn't it exciting? You are on your way to a healther you!!

WOW, I am so happy for you both!!! Congratulations!

Well the flowers showed up today and the florist called my mother to say how sorry they were. They asked HER if she still wanted the flowers!!!!! OMG I have already called the credit card company and the florist. The florist said it was her fault and she was very very sorry. The flowers they sent were BIGGER AND BETTER than what I ordered. It was the florist fault not 1800flowers but I am not sure If I will use them again or not. I have a hard time going to the florist shop to get flowers because I walk with crutches and I can't carry them. They help to the car but then there is no one to take them into the house. My mother is disabled also. Kathy-- No I didn' eat Bubbame---Happy Mother's Day today!! : everyone--Thanks for the support!!

super glue here!!!

Denise, I have NO regrets at all about my Band!!!!!!! I love it! I did a lot of research before deciding on the band. I knew that the bypass was not for me. I was banded in Nov 04 and am down almost 50lbs. I have never felt better! I am one of the lucky ones and have had NO complication at all. I have had 3 fills so far and am at a very good restriction now. Welcome to LBT and good luck,

Rhonda, What kind of band do you have? I have a Vanguard 10cc band and my first fill was also 3cc. Had very little restriction until 3rd fill. I have to admit that I don't know what cc's I'm at right now because My surgeon and I differ. I'm sure he is right and I will find out the correct cc's soon.

I just want to wish everyone a VERY HAPPY MOTHERS DAY Tomorrow! I'm taking mom out for a Mexican dinner tonight. Then shopping tomorrow!! (((((HUGS to all)))))

I am a royal BIG MOUTH when it comes to my surgery. I love to talk about it to anyone who will listen. I started out saying I would not tell a single person but my mother. That did not last long at all. Everyone at work soon found out and then I sent out a e-mail to ALL my family telling them all about it. But I understand that it is a very personal decission and not everyone wants to tell.

I had my surgery Nov 19th and my first fill of 3cc's on Dec 22nd.

I was sooooo excited those 2 days before the big day!!! Good luck to you and I will be praying for a fast recovery for you!! (((HUGS)))

Dr. burried mine pretty deep, can't feel it and he can't do a fill without flouro. He said as I lose weight it would start to show itself! Mine also is not by my port incission (thought it would be) It is to the right of it about 2". At least that is where the needle prick is after a fill.

Guitarman, I also have the Vanguard band. I had 3 fills before I felt a GOOD restriction. Hang in there. I just had my 3rd fill last week and WOW do I have restriction!!!!!!!!!!! It's great!!!!

Hey Nick, Welcome to Bandland!!!!!!!!!! Hang in there and the nausea will get better!! (((HUGS)))

OH Trish, I know how you are feeling! Hang in there girl, it will get better!!! (((((HUGS)))))

Jenna, I get them at Walmart.

I'm a German Spitz same as Paula!!

Welcome to LBT Kellie!!!!! Good luck on your first fill!

I am 5 months post band and have not lost any hair. Well, only on my legs and underarms! LOL! I take chewable vits morning and night as directed by my surgeon.

My new best friend is a Vanguard 10cc band!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey everyone guess what? I took 4 steps today without the aid of my crutches or my walker!!! Whoooo Hoooooo!!!! Because of my spinal disease (H.S.P.) I have not walked without the aide of some kind of walking device for 10 years. And today because of the weight loss and exercise I am walking! (ok steping) I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited I want to yell from the roof tops!!!!

Angel, good luck and welcome to LBT!!!!!!!

CONGRATULTIONS TRISH!! Hope all is well with your recovery? (((HUGS)))

Congratulations Vera!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks all, I have not taken more than 4 steps at one time but I can now make it all the way across the grab bar matt. 4 steps, stop for a second (so I don't fall down ) then off again! You should see my arms fly when I take the steps without holding on, I look like I am getting ready for take off. LOL I went in for my fill on Tuesday this week and showed everyone there. My nurse started crying. My Dr. gave me a big hug. I had a pretty big crowd because I am the first bandster there and everyone wants to watch Dr. B do the fill. So there were plenty of congratulations going on. I don't have a appt. with my Neuro yet because I don't have to see him but once a year. Maybe I will go see him just to show off! Thank you all for your support! I don't think I could do this band thing with out you all. OK maybe I could but you make it easier!!!!!!!!!!!!! ((((((HUGS))))))))) to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!