Joyce Gonzales

Today is my 9 month anniversary to be banded. I've done really well, but I'm having a hard time eating. I have a 4cc band, I am at 3.6 cc. Somedays, I can eat, most days it is a strugle. Anybody have any helpful hints. Meats are a no no. I can't keep meat down at all. HElP!!

How do you know if your band has slipped? Does anyone know how it feels? I was just wanting to know. I have a 9.75 inamed 4 cc band, and I am at 3.6 cc. The dr wants to puit more fill in, but I;m having a hard time keeping alot of foods down. There is no way I want anymore fills. I had my band Aug 24th, 05, and I've lost 80 lbs already. I don't want to loose much more. Someone email me if you have had simular problems. Thanks

Hope all goes well.... Today is the first day of the rest of your life.... !!! God bless, and good luck....

Yes it is normal, but the more you move around the faster it will get better...... Good luck!!!

I had my band done Aug. 24th 05, and have done real well. I went for my 5th fill, I have a 9.75/4cc band. When thd Dr. went to do the fill, he didn't hold pressure on the needle and it didn't go in. Then he did it again, and it didn't fill like usual. You know how you get the pressure feeling when they enter the port, well, now it is like I have no restriction. What do you think might have happened? I called the office and he does not come back until the 4th. So I am going to see what he says. Has anyone ever had this happen. I can eat anything, before I couldn't even eat scrambled eggs. I'm am so upset. In just 1 week, I've already gained 4bls. back. Please give me some imput!!!!!!

good luck on getting an unfill. I went to Dallas last Monday to get an unfil, and my Dr. told me that if you starttaking the fluid out, you will start gaining the weight back. He told me as long as water is going through, he would not take any out. He said this is the tough part., and nothing comes out of something easy. So, I left the office knowing that I have to make surten changes to acheive the weight goals that I want. It sounds hard core, but I think he knows what he is doing. I was banded Aug. 24th and I have lost 50 + lbs. So not bad for this short of time. Good luck and stay strong!!!!

I had my band Aug.24th, and I've done really good. I didn't have any restrictions until my 2 fill. All banders lose slower thean bypass. Your Dr. will be understanding. Wait until you have had 3 fills. Then you'll know restriction, and the weight will start coming off. I've lost 35lbs., and 24 1/2 inches so far. I guess it is different for everyone. Good luck........

That's is wonderful!!! What a way to get started... I was banded on August 24th, and I have lost 36lbs., and 24 1/2 total body inches..... keep up the good work.......

I am in my 4th week after being banded... So I'm new at all this.. What do ya'll eat, and when your eating solid foods, does it seem like you can eat more than you should? I will have a fill on the 26th. I think I'm really needing one. Also will a fill make that big of a difference?????

Hope everything goes great for you!!! I'l say an extra prayer...... Eveything will be great.

I go for my first fill on the 26th. Does it hurt. My doctor put my port in the middle of my tummy. Alot of the put them on your side. Is this a good thing.Tell me what to expect, please....Joyce

Hey, I need some advice. I'm a new bandster, aug.24th, 05, and I got stuck on mashed potatoes on the mushie stage and actually gained 4 lbs. HELP!! I did not make good choices it looks like. I want to go down not up. If someone has so info to help me, I would be soooo thankful. I go for my first fill Sept.26th. Rgiht now I feel like I can eat tooo much. A few days after the band was put in I felt really restricted, now I feel like I did before. Please tell me the fill will help... Thanks for listening.... Joyce

You really have to give yourself time. I am having trouble with getting tired of the same stuff. I was banded Aug.24th. So, it's all new. But you will do better after a fill maybe...

Hi, my name is Joyce and I will have my band done Aug.24th. Dr Barker is doing the surgery, but Dr. Maese is going to do my fills. I also use him as my heart Dr. He is very strong spoken, very easy to understand what he is talking about. (Some Dr. go over your head). He is very nice and seem to actually care about his patients. I strongly suggest you use him.. Good luck. I fought my Ins. Co. for 7 months before they approved me...