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Well, after almost 2 months today was the day for my first fill. She said they usually do 4 cc the first time(in a 14 cc band) but due to my previous problems when I was sick, she thought we should be conservative, she even said I could fore-go the fill because I was still not hungry between meals, but was eating closer to a cup. We agreed on 1 cc, I sat there drinking my water in the office like instructed when around 15 minutes or so it started to get “uncomfortable” to drink water, I thought it was in my head so waited a few extra minutes and then just tried swallowing my own salvia, didn’t work. I went back into the room and she took out .5 I felt like a real baby, holy cow I must be super sensitive! So it’s been a few hours and I am sipping away, back to my lovely liquids for 2 days and then soft for 2 before I go regular again.. I am down 44 lbs though (haven’t lost anything in a few weeks) but she said I was doing fine and not to stress about not losing that at least I wasn’t gaining, I have also lost 6.5” off my waist YEA ME!!

I read about everyone eating all these different things, and I myself am CRAVING a salad with lotsa fresh vegies. But I was told no raw vegies or salad ever again, no fresh fruit except bananas, no nuts, no bacon, pepperoni, no luncheon meats, no popcorn, no granola, no seeds, no melted cheese, no Pasta. I am saddened to hear this. I thought I would be able to eat vegies, I have yet to have my first fill and have had salad, but was told not again...why is that? If I can eat it with no problems than why not? Any ideas?

When you get to Mesa, email or pm me, we can get together , it is nice to have people going through what your going through, highley and mckellips is about 5 minutes from here, I am near university and sossaman. Congratrs Erik on your weight loss, just remember to stay hydrated, I myself have been treated for dehydration twice already :regular_smile: I find it diffucult to get in all my liquids and nutrition.

Hi ERik.. I was also banded by dr nirmul on 2-25. Welcome to banland. I also live in Mesa, my next appt is 4-21 for my 1st fill, I saw them yesterday but I have some swelling still due to a virus that made me violently cough for a couple weeks so I just recently started food again (YUM) and we decided to not get a fill for a little while longer. I am still eating small amounts and not to hungry, so I am relieved to wait. If you ever want to carpool, pm me, I usually go in the mornings, less traffic. Tammy:smile2:

I had surgery with dr nirmul on 2-25-08 and he was great, I had to call him a few times and he is GREAT and returning phone calls on off times...saw him yesterday as a matter of fact. I haven't had problems with his office so far, and I was also sent to heartcare and you are right they are the BEST doctors office I have EVER been too, very comforting and helpful.

the docs office nutrionists says no to those foods, maybe I should speak to the doc directly..thanks for your replies

I miss my java chip frappucinos from starbucks, a VERY expensive not good daily habit, no wonder I was FAT!:wink_smile:

I am so excited, the train has just pulled in to TWOTERVILLE!! I never thought I would see that number again.. 11 more lbs to my next mini goal, then I get a long awaited hair cut and color for the new sexier me..LOL Keep on chugging, choo-choo!

Well, monday proved to be to much finally, I got to the point I couldn't swallow my own spit (I had posted earlier about the violent coughing possibly swelling my stomach and getting tighter) called the surgeon, told him of my dilema, he told me to come and and get unfilled (even though I haven't been filled yet, he said there is still Fluid in there) I showed up did the "fill pose" and I am still tender around that area considering I was banded recently and she attempted to find the port..a couple of ouches from me and she numbed me, after that was alot better, she said she removed a tiny amount of fluid and tons o bubbles.. I was able to sip on Water after anf they put me back on liquids for 3 days and then 3 days of mushies, I actually was on regular food for a whole 3 days before this happened. I still feel very tight, water is a chore to get down, it still feels like it's having a hard time going down, they don't seem to worried about it, like I do. I will be calling them again tomorrow if I still fill the same in the morning, I realize I am probably still swollen, and I am still coughing violently, but not as much. Being sick sucks! being tight witrhout being filled is rough... I think I am going to ask for a test to see if any damage was done with all this coughing it just doesnt feel right still, but could be swelling good news is I am down 37 lbs on my scale now!

EVERYBODY CALLS ME: Tammy MY PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE: hubby of 10.5 years and 2 daughters 18 and 9 MY NON-HUMAN FAMILY CONSISTS OF: sasha my shepard greyhound mix and chip my lab, pit mix plus 2 cats who need homes (any takers) I LIVE IN: mesa, az OCCUPATIONself employed-I amke kits for teachers who teach scrapbooking AVOCATION scrapbooking. FAVORITE EXERCISE: swimming, but I haven't done it in a long while I COLLECT: scrapbooking supplies Yesterday 10:12 PMBlessedTwice

awesome! great feeling isn't it? Keep up the good work!

I was banded 2-25-08 all has been progressing nicely until the last few days. I got this "virus" that is going around and have been "hacking" up a lung literally, the regular doctor says rest, liquids, formula 44 for cough and congestion, I have hacked so much that my chest is sore, back is sore and now I feel SUPER tight, liquids only tight, did I do damage to my band or just irritate my stomach/band from all the violent coughing and hacking, I love my band I don't want to lose it! Thanks

I went to the doc she said cough syrup, my inhaler(I have asthma) and water and rest, she said it would take 7 days or so to start to feel better..so I was checked out..

didn't throw up but sure felt like I was going too...just violent coughing, I hate to bother him on Easter sunday I will stick with liquids and call him in the am

like everyone else said, it all depends on the doc, I called my surgeon to mention felling stuck and he said if the pain continued after 2 days of liquid to come in for an unfill, I told him I hadn't had a fill and he said we don't take all the liquid out when we put them in, surprised me and I didn't think much of it at the time, but I will ask him when I go in on the 31st..

Panda, I am 5'8 1/2" 335 lb apple shape, I was put on a 2 week all liquid Protein shake diet, I lost 11 lbs, but they didn't seem to care about the amount of weight just that it shrunk the liver, heck they didn't even weigh me before surgery, he said everything went fine in the surgery, and I am doing well...Keep up the good work, you can do it!

Hi all, just checking in, I am feeling good, lots more energy(with the exception of this stupid virus going around) enjoying eating again, I eat small amounts but notice I get hungrier after about 4-5 hours instead of all day..hesitant to get a fill on the 31st, because I feel like it is too much of an effort to eat in the morning"tight" I guess, it seems to get better around 11 am or so..but doing well my scale says I am down 30 lbs and the primary care docs said 29 yesterday, either way it is fabulous to be fetting healthy, I have been taken off 4 meds altogether now I only have 2 left to go.. Any get togethers coming up anywhere? Tammy in Mesa:biggrin2:

It was that way for me too, I didn't have anything but VERY LIMITED water the first 3 days (hence how I got dehydrated)..just sip your fluids and you will feel better in a few days..I promise :biggrin:

dr berger is the one in flagstaff

I have the "dog tag" style that no one sees unless my shirt is off..LOL I got mine from laurenshope.com reasonable and quick mine says gastric lap band w/ abdominal mediport no ng tube for info contact (surgeons name) and (phone number)

Mine is march 31st Babedoe4---------------March 6th Becca------------------March 6th Shinyhappymommy------March 6th Enchantedruby----------March 7th Ponomimi---------------March 10th Jaxbanster--------------March 11th Angie4b1g--------------March 11th CynthiaMcc-------------March 12th Marathinner-------------March 12th Sadie-------------------March 13th Happy One--------------March 13th NewCreation413--------March 13th Mary04-----------------March 13th purplecandle..............March 13th......so ready for it!!! Sharon160--------------March 17th mhazelrigg--------------March 17th terri guilford-------------March 17th LoupNocturne-----------March 17th Applesmith1226---------March 18th Viridesence-------------March 18th gweniviere--------------March 19th....and looking fwd to it! Danielle......................March 19th AndyisBanded----------March20th (1st Fill—Woohooo) Michelle9003-----------March20th Absofsteel--------------March21st Nurseoffaith------------March 24th Beachbum0519--------March 25th Coolcrystal-------------March 25th Beachbum0519---------March 25th Nicolek-----------------March 26th Mel119 (Melinda)------March 26th Rhapsody♥ ------------March 26th Princess21--------------March 27th Taismommy-------------March 28th Wantolose155(Tammy) March 31st Marathinner................April 2nd (FILL #2!!) Angie4b1g.................April 2nd (#2!) BlessedTwice-----------April 3rd Woo Hoo..Hoping for restriction 1st time! Jennyxo----------------April 3rd StLouisGal--------------April 3rd JaxBandster.................April 4th (Fill #2) LilMissBand-Aid---------April 11th (Correction - Doc only does fills on Fridays) Misspeesh95621--------April 11th tskelli-------------------April 17th (correction) ReadySteadyGo--------April 17th __________________

I have 4 3 tiny and one about 3 inches where the port is, I can barely see the 3 little ones anymore, and the port one is healing nicely...

I live in arizona..was born and raised in southern california.

I also have fibromyalgia and have for about 18 years, I have never found a med that has worked to control the pain, I basically suck it up, which doesn;t always work, I am surprised I have been married as long as I have because I am not the nicest person to be around most days..about 1 week into my liquid protein diet, I had a turn around pain wise, I think I detoxed my body, because I had very minimal pain..I have lost 20+ lbs since 2-13-08 and I am actually feeling more energy and have been more happy, much to my husbands amazement, he commented how much better my attitude has been, Don't get me wrong I still have my pains, but they are getting better, maybe soon I will be able to exercise without throwing my body into a tailspin for days on end... Good luck everyone.. Tammy

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