katrose

Look up fill centers usa. They have an office in Charlotte. Dr. Ahigan is great. I think it's like $350.00 for the first visit, then $160.00 each fill afterwards.

Ok, for the last couple of days I have been having a wierd time eating. I can eat two or three bites, then I have major pains cause I'm over stuffed. Then, I sit still for 10-15 minutes, wait for a few HUGE burps, feel better and then can eat tons! What is this all about? I was going to go for a fill next week because I'm always hungry, and I can eat quite a bit. But, now I'm not so sure. Advise please.

Update me please. Katrose...268...215...225...10! It's been slow, but, I've never lost 42 pounds before in my life!!!

I was banded by Dr. Rod back in Oct. He's great. You should have gotten a LOT more info and attention by now. I didn't use belite, but you should ask lots more questions. He does not fill you at surgery. Also, you will have to wait 6 weeks before your first fill. When I was there, you won't get a LOT of time before to talk. Just a little. You can talk to everyone else though. Good luck, if you have any more questions, I'll help if I can.

Ok, it's been a long struggle but, I'm down 6 more pounds! Katrose...268...215...228...13!

I gurgle sometimes. It's usually after I eat to much, or if I'm feeling really restricted. It goes on for 20 minutes or more. It's really a weird feeling.

ronwifey, are you drinking your protein shakes? Your already a few days out and you need to get in your protein. Very important! The protein will help you heal as well as nutrition and keep your satisfied. You may not be hungry today because you're so swollen from surgery, but trust me you will be. Get started on those shakes. Very important. Good luck.

Kevin, I did nutrisystem about 11/2 years ago. The food was pretty good. I didn't stay on it long, I was working out like crazy then and the meals were too small. I was always hungry. But, they would be about perfect now. Also, if you don't like it, you can always send it back.

I totally understand! Last week my DH and I had a huge fight that lasted a couple of days[things are fine now] all I wanted to do was eat! I just kept thinking about so many of my old binge foods. I wanted them sooooo badly. I was so tense I couldn''t eat a thing, but man I wanted to. It took me a few days just to shake the thoughts of all the foods I really missed. It's times like that I REALLY miss being able to eat, and eat and eat and well you know.

If you're interested in Dr. Jose Rodriguez, you can get in touch with them by contaacting Barbara Lozier. She is basically his persaanal asst. She is a marvalous person. Call her at 2107891434. She has been through all of it and will talk and walk you through it all. I went to Dr. Rod on 10-31-07. VERY VERY happy with everythhing. Good luck.

factory girl, how much weight did you lose pre op? wow! Less than a month out and already over 80 pounds. Good for you.

Well, I did no pre op diet. I think I was taken out 25 times for my"last meal". Everyone wanted to sort of celebrate ,I suppose, my change. It has not been easy giving up some things. Others have been east. I will fight this, same as you and most every one else in here the rest of my life. Don't be too hard on yourself. Your time will come and you'll do your best to succeed. So do what you can, but don't beat yourself up.

The next time you get a fill ask your doc to fill you till the water almost comes back up out of your nose. I know I had no idea what it was I was supposed to be feeling. My first 2 fills were very small. I 'thought' I felt some restriction, but I really didn't. So the next time he really filled me. When I was drinking the water he filled me so tight that the water feels like its going to have to come up out of your nose almost cause it sure ain't going down! He didn't leave it like that of course, but I just wanted to really feel what restriction would feel like so I could adjust from there. But, until you really feel it you really won't understand it. At least I didn't. Good luck.

I was banded by him on 10-31-07. The best Halloween ever! He's a hottie! My experience was great. I recommend him and definetly Barbara to anyone and everyone. The hotel is definetly not the Hilton. But, it's clean and comfortable. They take good care of you there. Call Barbara, she's the best, anything you want to know about lap band, she can tell you. I dedided to do this really with about 3 weeks notice. Kinda dumb I know, but she walked me through it all no problem. :rolleyes2:

I felt exactly the same way. I was freaked out about everything I was going to have to give up. But, what have I really given up? I eat what I REALLY want. I just do it smart. We went out to dinner tonight, mexican food. I sat and made a choice do I want 5-6 tortilla chhips or the tortilla on my quesidilla? Well, I chose the chhips, so I enjoyed a f ew with the salsa and scraped alll the goodies out of the quesadilla. Totally yummy with out the shell, and I sisn't feel deprived of the whole mexican dinner because I had a couple chips to satisfy the cravings.

Well, I am soooo a head hunger type person. I still fight it. I'm sure I will for the rest of my life. I have found that as long as you avoid the carbs, I don't get hungry. Many days I'm very content with my 3 meals. But, like the other night I made round steaks in the pressure cooker, had to put in the taters for the DH and carrots and onions. Well, I just had to have a potato. I being stupid told myself one little piece won't hurt! Well, I was nutso the rest of the night. I had to eat! My bbrain just would not stop. I ended up snacking and munching for a good hour till I made myself go to bed. If I had just said no, I would have eaten my meat and veggies and been fine. I totally have to stay away from carbs and sugar!

I've lost 5 more pounds!!! Update me please. Katrose...268...215...234...19

So far it's been fine. The Doc I seee in NC is great. I don't know when the Hilton Head is opening, call the number on their site they should be able to tell you. Most of the women I've spoken to at fill centers have been very nice and have helped with questions and all when I've needed.

Look up fill centers usa. They have a state to state listing. I live in SC and go to NC to get my fills. They are supposed to be opening one in Hilton Head. Don't know how far that is from you. Look it up.

Isvalada, I had my surgery on 10-31. I do know how you feel. I lost a lot right away, and then 4-5 pounds a month. I just new they didn't really give me a band. Nothing made sense. I could eat and eat. I just had my 4th fill last week. I'm still going to have to go back for more. You just don't have enough restriction yet. Just keep getting fills till you finally get it right.

The biggest reason they don't want you to drive for a week is because of the anestesia. I t takes a full week for it to leave your body, and I guess you could have some type of issue with that.

Go to fill centers usa, they have 4 locations in Florida. They charge 165 for fills. I've been pretty happy with them. I go to Charlotte,NC. I live in SC.

Have you been to the doctor lately for a fill? Also, it sounds like you totally need to sugar detox. Give up all carbs and sugar for 3 days, you'll be surprised how much better you feel. I know when I'm totally sugar free, I don't have the mental hunger. Just try for 3 days. Good luck.

Well, I like many of you have been pretty disappointed in my succcess so far. But, I think that's about to change. I've been sitting at a plateau for a month or so 27-29 poundds lost. Two days ago I finally decided to stop and give this some real thought. Maybe those 'couple' of french fries did add up. Maybe that small ice cream cone was too much. You get the idea. I guess I was trying to rationalize that I'm only eaating a fraction of whaat I used to eat. So, why isn't the weight just falling off? I've given up so much, soda, fast food, chips and crackers. So, what's the deal? Well, it's not enough. So, I have buckles down and have FINALLY dropped 3 pounds in the last 2 days and have reached my goal. I have NEVER lost more than 30 pounds at a time ever in my life and I have now hit 31. Yeah! I can do this. I just have to stop making excuses! I can do this.

My Dr. only gives a slight fill the first time. He wants you to get used to some of it. Think about this, you go from eating ENOROMOUS portions of food to eating only 1/2 cup over night. I know how bad I would mentally freak out! So it's normal to not have much restriction the first time. It will come.