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Do you have to tell your dental hygenist you got the band I recently went for a cleaning and didn't tell her she really didn't have to know shes cleaning my teeth should the dentist know whats your advice thanks

I feel the same way my husband told my co-worker because he thought I told her whicH i told him i didn't tell anyone at work now at work its like a big watch people know but they don't want me to think they know its all nonsense i wish I told no one but its too late I hate being under so much pressure

We used carnation instant breakfast for the liquid phase after banding lots of flavors liked the strawberry the best try it.

does anyone out there have varicose and spider vein and callused feet

How many fills have you had my doctor said that it takes 4 to 5 fills to get restriction I experience that to restriction then not restriction like 15 minutes later some foods experience right away not a foolproof thing but like they said a tool definetly am eating less than I did. some days better than others would like to lose faster but as long as I don't gain back what I lose happy when you first get the fill it is tight for like two to three weeks then it loosens up judge by what you feel is right for you you are the one who ultimately know how your body feels. good luck

I just gave it up after banding don't even miss it however still drink coffee they said off limits to that too but still drink it don't want to have my stomach explode on soda funny thing bought some water didn't know it was sparkling carbonated gulped it down and wow gurgling and pain if thats whats its like you can have it.

I had one c-section in 1992 and it was not of concern however two months after my lap my port was flipped and repaired after the repair I had alot of fluid build up in my abdomen maybe old scar tissue contributed will never know it s two different areas so I'm sure you will be fine

Hi banded on june 9th had some port problems had to have my port moved and so on so long time before first fill however I am down 35 pounds having another fill sept 13th really bad first 3 months with all the problems but hope all is well now best of luck to everyone and I hope everyone of us has good health and are happy with our weight in the future keep up the good work thanks

My goal in 6 months is to lose 50 pounds I want to lose 100 and that would be the middle ground 100 pounds in one year is possible so I want to lose half by six months you are doing great were proud of you so long

Hi from holden mass had the band two months your right not many people from ma need to get the word out don't know how though

that is so incredible you did outstanding can't wait for the photos congrats

I felt restriction for the first month then the swelling around your stomach goes away and you can eat like you did pre band your body is reacting to a new device and it takes time to heal. Everyone is different with the number of fills they need to obtain goal. I find meats are very hard they get stuck but soft foods do go down easily but that is the disadvantage with the band that is why you should stick with proteins first easier said than done good luck

Not at goal but someone from the same doctor is at goal and they moved her port to a less noticeable place under local surgery

Just wanted to check in had my port revised on August 8th what had happenen was where the port pokes out of the muscle the tube should move freely with movement from your body my case the area healed and there was scar tissue and it was fixed in an akward position that did not allow movement and it flipped the port well it pulled the port out of the muscle my doctor said he has never seen that before well it seems to be ok though now I am on antibiotics because they did so much work in there and fluid built up however I have lost 36 pounds in 2 months but all this is listen to your body and ask questions we can all tell when something is not right and the port wasn't so hopefully everything is done and I can get on my way I have had one fill and it is giving me restriction and they said it usually don't have restriction after one fill thanks for reading bye

A girll from work switched from lap band to gastric bypass and insurance paid for it you just have to meet criteria

I know this is generalized question but how much weight should you lose in a year well anyone who has had the band for a year how much weight have they lost I really would like to know my goal for one year is 100 pounds does everyone out there think this is doable or is it just a fantasy let me know

Just be polite to him your co-workers are not your friends they are your co-workers work is the last place you want to make enemies you have to spend alot of time there be cordial and do the best you can

Just wanted to pass something by you when I had my port revised I had local and deep sedation in other words I was semi alert but I heard when my doctor was giving the fill the other doctor who was a resident said # look at that needle it must be three inches long imagine that going into to you# should I say something to my doctor or just let it go I was kind of upset by it. let me know

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I am a nurse on a maternity floor love it work with the moms and babies ie. breastfeeding c-sections bottlefeeding pain med and compassion

thanks for the support it went well the port was flipped so couldn't get acssess in the office when he tried the fill he moved it down a little because it was under my rib cage on the left and when I bent over I could feel it I did it with local anesthesia and deep sedation tolerated it well now I can start losing weight it was much easier than the general anesthesia and thats it so hope this port is fine and I will be on my way thanks again for those who showed support

I got done June 9th had no fill and I am having surgery today for a port revision have gained weight miseraable have to take time off from work and are really upset you

I am going in this monday to get my port revised couldn't get a fill at all had surgery june 9th now have to go under general anesthesia again very frustrated and scared well anyways wish me luck.

anyone out there who has had a port fixed for tilted or flipped could you please tell me how long is the recovery period for anyone please I need to plan please reply