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Thanks for the reply.... I'm 2mths post op and was starting to worry.

I have to get my fills under flouroscope because the nurse practitioners miss it by a hair. I actually like for them to do it that way because im able to see when they do it . How soon after your surgery did they notice your port was flipped and did you experience any pain?

Does it depend on your weight or size of your stomach? I was banded weighing 295 and I have a 10cc band. Just curious as to the way the doctor decides what size of band to use.

Awesome!!! I'm post op..I had surgery on 11/21/13 and just had my 3rd fill on Wednesday. I've lost a total of 24lbs including my pre-op diet. I started out at 310lbs so I think I've done a good job!!! If you don't mind me asking what was your starting weight and how much have you lost? Also was your band filled at time of surgery?

Awsome!!!! I was banded the same day.☺☺ I have lost a total of 25lbs and that's including my pre-op diet. I had a hiatal hernia repaired at the same time so according to my surgeon I was too swollen to add fluid.???? I'm still very excited for my loss it just puts me a step closer to my goal!!! I'm from Tx, where are you from?

Thanks for the reply....I hope you feel much better and PLEASE don't get discouraged about the unfill, it's better to start slow and be comfortable. Rather than regretting your decision. My first fill started at 3cc's but was having a hard time keeping water down. I felt a gurgling sensation in my throat so luckily I was still at my drs office and had 1cc removed. Today I had my 3rd fill and I have already noticed the difference in my hunger. I'm not hungry!!! ☺☺☺ Yay for me!!! By the way I have a total of 4.5 cc's now. Good luck in your journey and let's give it our ALL!!!

How much did you weigh at time of surgery and what size of band do you have? If you don't mind me asking? I see many of y'all have had saline put in at time of surgery. That's why I'm asking.

Icy one how much weight have you lost? I also have a 10cc AP allergen band but my band was empty at time of surgery. HOW many cc's do you have in total?

Thanks forwardlooking for the reply....I have also been struggling with the water intake. I think that is why I'm not losing as much. I get my 3rd fill tomorrow so I hope that I start losing more!!!????

I was banded on 11/21/2013 I have lost a total of 21 lbs so far. At times I feel as of I'm not losing like I should be. I have 3cc's in my band now. I understand that everybody is different but is this normal for me to lose slowly?

Sorry meant to say a 14cc band.

How many cc's do you have in your band and do you have a 10cc band or a 10cc band

How many cc's do you have in your band and what size do you have?

Not sure what state you are but True results has a finance program you should give them a try.

I'm so proud of you!!! My situation is similar to yours. Last year I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and in August I had a heart attack at age 36, and developed diabetes after that. I have always struggled with my weight but I was able to manage. After all that I decided to have my lap band so that I could still be around to care for my children. I have prepared my self mentally to succeed in this wonderfull journey ahead of me and i'm ready to post all of my accomplishments in future. The LORD has given me the strength to continue. God bless!!!

Has anyone taken papaya enzymes after lap band? Is it ok to take?

That happened to me on my first fill also. So today when I got my second fill it happened again but much less than the first fill so I asked the np and she said that I was the first person that mentioned that after a fill. She said that everybody reacts different and stated if you feel chest discomfort or gurgling after you sip water than your band is too tight. If that's the case you have to get some removed. I had to do that on my first fill. ????

I was banded by Dr. Benavides from True Results in Richardson, Tx has anyone else in Tx been banded by him?

I'm 5weeks out and am experiencing pain on left side of abdomen next to port. Has anyone experienced this?

Can anyone post before and after pictures? I would love to see y'alls progress.

Lol....I don't know either!!!

The biggest incision is where the port is located. Mine is located up above my belly button.

Thank you...I was kind of worried because I hadn't experienced this before.

Forgot to mention the pain is on my left side of my belly next to my port.

I'm 5weeks out and have a mild pain on my left side. Has anyone experienced this?