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Hello Everyone, :tt1: My name is Rhonda. I am new to the whole forum scene. I was banded February 27, 2008 in Orange, CA. My surgeon is Dr. David Oliak. I am a self pay. Prior to surgery I lost 10 lbs. Post surgery I lost 10 lbs the first week and have struggled keeping it off the past 5 weeks. I'm flying to CA for my first fill April 8th. It has been a very frustrating past 5 weeks to say the least. I attended a support group meeting and learned of this forum. The support group meets once a month. Right now I need all the support I can get. It has been difficult not having my doctor near by. Did I make the right decision to do the banding? I guess only time will tell.

Hi Susan, Thank you for your encouragement. I just returned home from CA. I received my first fill of 1.3 cc on 4-08. I felt a small restriction the first day and no restriction the second day. Thursday when eating dinner a small piece of fish it hit me. WOW! I felt restriction for two days and then back to normal. I lost 10 pounds the week of my fill. I'm going back to CA for my second fill 4-24. Thank You again hope to hear from you again.