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:clap2:WATERS...all i can say what an amazing surprize...AND GOOD FOR YOU! HOPE ALL WORKS OUT WELL...

Sweety, be proud of how much you have lost....THE REST WILL FOLLOW:clap2:

Also had my first fill yesterday, have to say not much restriction going on. I am eating less than I have the last few weeks. But already well pass liquids, mushies etc. I do have an appt in 2 weeks. But wondering if I should call the doc NOW, for an adjustment. What do you guys think?:help:

Question: Do you use any topical med's for your scars? I will ask the doc today...but was curious with you guys. It seems mine are healing well, but if I could use something to make them heal/disappear alittle better, I would like to...lol Thanks in advance for replies:cool:

TO THE JUNE BAND: (independence, has a new spin to it!)

:)thanks for sharing, I feel like, I'm in the same boat as most, not much restriction going on, but I go for 2nd week check up today. Your posts really help me! THANK YOU:kiss2:

GOOD LUCK ON EACH INDIVIDUAL GOALS YOU SET FOR YOURSELF'S THIS WEEK!

lololol...no..it's a poster:

Hi everyone, glad to part of the group...on our way:car: to the better us!

Joining the June Band:whoo:

Eva, see the thread titled: AP Bandsters

I have the ap band alittle info: ·They are either APS (small, 10cc) or APL (large, 14cc). ffice:office" /><O:p></O:p> ·They are considered by some to be "the next generation in AGBs". <O:p></O:p> ·They are considered less likely to cause blockage or obstruction than other AGP types. <O:p></O:p> ·They are considered less likely to slip than other AGP types. <O:p></O:p> ·They are considered to be less likely to cause band erosion than other AGP types. <O:p></O:p> ·Like the VG band it is "Omniform" technology - i.e. the balloon has ribs or baffles and the band itself is curved. <O:p></O:p> ·The AP has more of a 360 inflation around the stomach as opposed to the 10cm or 9.75cm (4cc) bands, which have more like 260 or 280 degrees inflation (the rest being the buckle), and the VG which has more like 280 or 300. It is understood that this was simply an upgrade to the existing band to make it easier and less traumatic to remove. <O:p></O:p> ·The silicone material is much softer than other AGP types. <O:p></O:p> ·They are more concentric (rounded) when inflated than other AGB types. <O:p></O:p> ·The balloon is pleated to 'grip' the stomach better. <O:p></O:p> ·The balloon goes all the way around the inner surface of the band, rather than missing a piece at the locking mechanism. <O:p></O:p> ·The balloon is wider. A sideview of the band shows the balloon protruding top & bottom rather than sitting flush. <O:p></O:p> ·They have an easier release mechanism to remove the band if need be. <O:p></O:p> ·They have the locking mechanism isolated from the stomach. <O:p></O:p> ·AP type bands have been FDA approved for the ffice:smarttags" /><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:place>US</ST1:place></st1:country-region>, but will not be available until the summer at the earliest. <O:p></O:p> ·We understand that there are NO plans at this time to discontinue any of the bands Allergan already makes. They still plan to manufacture and offer the 10cm and the 9.75cm (the 4cc) bands as well as the VG band. <O:p></O:p> ·new : AP ( Advanced Platform ): <O:p></O:p> ·APS ( small) <O:p></O:p> ·APL ( large ) <O:p></O:p>