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Let the rest of us know if you get any answers to this. The same has happened to me, I was 7lb from goal and now have put on almost 10lbs. The first time I have ever gained since having the band.

I used Unjury for pre and post-op, while I ate it at the time, can't stomach it now. I now use Profect, it comes it a tube with 100cal and 25 grams of protien. There are about 12 different flavors, and you can get them mixed. You order directly from their web site. The are a little more expensive, but they have great taste, don't have to be refridgerated, can be store up to 120 degrees. I can't eat in the morning, so I drink one of them. I like them, give it a try if you want.

Before you make any decisions you should ask your doctor: 1. what his infection rate and the hospital's infection rates are? 2. what type of infection is it that you had? 3. how would he suggest preventing these infection in the future if you get re-banded? I wouldn't plan anything at this point until they are sure the infection you had to start out with is completely gone.

I was banded 07-11-07. After 5 fills I have 7.9cc in my APL. I have restriction (actually had to have 0.1cc fluid and 0.2cc air removed from my band, long story about a long flight and a rare complication). The pounds are finally falling off. I recommend that you take it slow getting your fills, after having been too tight, it's miserable. I have lost 44 lbs from my heaviest and 32 lbs from my surgery date, I have 62 lbs to go. I love my band! Don't get discouraged, it works!

Yes, it was approved about 1 month ago.

Conerning the amount of Fluid they put in the band at the time of surgery, it is up to the individual physician. They do "purge" the band of all the air in it, not necessarily "fill" it. I am suprised though to hear people"demanding"one type of band or another. I have full confidence in my physician that he will put the one in that I need. Allergan has several types of bands out, none have been "recalled" or have they stopped making any "type" of band. I am a nurse, not a physician, I left all the schooling to be a doctor up to him. I know we all want the best band for us, but I think people are getting hung up on the AP bands. (FYI I have an APL, if the doctor used something different that would have been OK with me as long as I lost the weight). Just my 2 cents.

I have the APL, it holds 14 cc. I was banded on 07-11-07. Just had my fourth fill, for a total of 7.5cc. At 7cc I had a small restriction, after the last 0.5cc, it made a big difference. Since my surgery I have lost 23 lbs (started at 214lbs), my goal is 125lbs. Talked with my doctor about the "slow" weight loss, he said it depends on how big you are to start out with and that I was doing fine. I guess I thought it would come off quicker, but I am thrilled that it just keeps coming off and I don't feel deprived. I have lost 2 full sizes, so that helps with motivation. Hope this helps you.

I'm with Wendell on this. I have an APL since 07-11-07, lost 33 lbs so far. At week 6, I had 3cc put in it-nothing, no restriction. At week 9, I had 2cc put in it-nothing, oh wait a minute, I developed a hungry so bad that I had to go back to the office 10 days later to have another 2 cc put in before I "ate a horse", and BINGO that was exactly what I needed. I have restriction now, I now have to eat slowly and chew well, I now know what it is like to feel full for hours after a small meal. Thankfully I did not stop after 1 or 2 fills, I kept on trying, knowing that the lapband works, it's just individualized for each person. Keep trying:) PS. love those posts from Wendell, think he should write a book (hey I thought you were going to try and get all your posts together in one spot. How's that going?)

Your doctor should not be reusing the needle or syringe! No ifs, ands or buts. These needles have plastic hubs on them, so there is no way to resterilize them. You naturally have bacteria growing on your skin, once used they're dulled. If your doc tries to use it on you again, just tell him you'd prefer a new needle. If he insists, tell him your sure he wouldn't use the same needle on himself, and you feel the same way. Just my personal and professional opinion as a RN and the owner of a lap band.

UKMommy Please let me know how your appointment goes. Elizabeth

Justme1, I just got 3mL in my APL, I don't think it gave me any restriction. I have an appointment to go back on 09-15-07 for some more. Wonder if you are going to the support group meeting on that Saturday morning? Always nice to have a face with a name and messaging. Elizabeth

Faithmd, the change over from the wording cc to mL came several years ago, related to errors in medications ordered. The group that accredits hospitals suggested that to help avoid these errors a universal system would be best. While the "cc (cubic centimeter) and the "mL" (metric liter) are the same size, the abbreviations were casuing confusion. (Have you ever seeen a doctors handwriting, ugh!) So those of us that work in the medical field have had to get use to it. And having to use it at work makes it a hard habit to break. Elizabeth