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Is that possible!? I do not feel as if my lap-band has worked...EVER! I am almost 9 months post-op and have never once vomited, gotten food stuck or even felt any type of restriction. I lost 40 lbs from pre-op liquid diet through 3 months post-op and have put 20 lbs back on. All as a result of the prescribed diet, not because I ever really felt full or over-full. My band has 9cc's in it now and I can eat a large, pre-op-type meal. I have spoken with my doctor and he doesn't seem to get it. I don't understand how this is possible. Anybody ever hear of this or know what could be wrong? I am afraid of being that girl who had weight-loss surgery and is still fat!

Could the band have broken? Even though I don't feel any pain or exhibit any side effects?

Thank you for your quick responses! I had 2 fills, one under fluro and another in the office. My first fill was 7 cc's and yes, my doctor pulled it out first, almost in disbelief that my first fill was so much and I was already complaining that I wasn't getting any restriction. I was told that my band has a max capacity of 10 cc's and it currently has 9 cc's in it. I am discouraged that if I am almost to my maximum, what will I do after that? Something must not be right but I don't know what. I am not having any pain...I never have. My first fill, done under fluro, didn't indicate any slippage or streching of the pouch. My last fill was in February and I have stalled calling the doctor back because he truly doesn't seem to understand that I am so serious. In addition, I lost my job and health benefits at the beginning of this year so it will be difficult to return to the hospital for the fluro.

My surgery is on July 30th (I can't wait!!!) and I'm starting to think about the meal replacement shakes for the pre-op diet. Any suggestions? (brands, flavors, tips and money savers!?) Thanks!:cool2:

Hello, my name is Karen. I'm a 31 year old, happily married, mother of 2. I am scheduled to be banded on 7/30/08. I am so excited but starting to get nervous as it draws closer. It's funny, I'm doing this because I'm a mother and need to take care of my health to be around for my children. Yet I fear that I may be that statistic and die, leaving my children...oh the irony!!! I am very clear on the numbers but can't help but think in the back of my mind, "Imagine I didn't wake up?" After all the reassuring I've done; reassuring myself and my family who think there is a better way. Honestly, I've been overweight for 23 years now...if I could do it on my own, I would have! But then again, have I? I don't even know anymore! Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :thumbs_up:

Kayleigh's Mommy, Thank you for your kind words. I will be thinking of you. Please let me know how you are doing.

What a great way to look at it! 120 lbs would be awesome!!!