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:angryi got my first fill today and i don't feel like it is doing anything!! is this normal?? it is hard to be patient but maybe some encouraging words would help!!! do i need to wait till the next fill? do i worry that the band is malfunctioning or something worse?? SO FRUSTRATED!!!!!

Hi everyone! I am a High School Biology teacher. I love my job most days. I was banded on June 5th and will be getting my first fill in 2 days. I cannot wait. I don't have any classroom stories in reference to the band but my subject matter includes Sex Education - I could tell lots of stories! love this forum!!!:biggrin1:

<p>thanks for the reply!!!</p>

<p>i was banded on June 5th this year and have not had a fill yet! my dr will not fill until 6 weeks post op. my appt is on the 19th of july and i cannot wait! I lost 16 pounds the first week and have not weighed my self since because i am scared i have gained since then. is this normal? do people tend to get less and less restrictionbetween fills? i feel as time goes on until the 19th i am able to tolerate and eat more and more! i am still eating less that i used to but i am starting to freak out!!! help!!!</p>

the same! i feel like i can eat anything and it is scaring me!

Hi I'm in houma. Had mine at the surgery center with David Rau

hi! im in houma too. was banded about 6 days ago. what about you? My surgeon was David Rau!

the big ones can be taken off by you now but let the small sterile strips(butterfly bandages) fall off.

Hello! My name is Rene and I am in south Louisiana where the food is REALLY good!! (lol):hungry: I had my band surgery on tuesday, June 5th, 2007. (almost one week ago) I cannot believe how quickly I am pretty much back to normal (95%) I am still on liquids but will start soft in a few days. I am confident and scared all mixed into determinded. Does that make any sense? I LOVE:clap2: this forum. I was 231 one week before the surgery and am now 225. It is a good start!!! I was my biggest at 297 three years ago but over those three years slowly went down. I have been at this weight for a good 6 months to a year. I felt stuck. My thyroid does not work and my lifestyle sucked. I intend to change the lifestyle but must rely on medication for the thyroid. Hope to talk to all soon. We are all in the same boat but can share the paddling! Rene'