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Deb, don't worry, it gets better I promise. I cried for 3 days after the surgery and I don't know why. Maybe you are just overwhelmed with everything. Take a deep breath and enjoy the ride. ARe you still on liquids or now on mushy or blended foods? Deb in NYC

maybe you need to fill your band? are you too loose?

Lenox Hill Hospital has a Lap Band Support group every 3rd Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

hi everyone. I had my lap band surgery in April of this year and my surgeon was Dr. Shah. I had it done at Lenox hill hospital. Dr. Shah is excellent. I have not had any problems since my surgery. I have continued to go for fills as I haven't found my sweet spot yet. I started at 248 and am now 220. Hope this helps if you have any questions, please ask. Deb

I was banded in april and had 1cc then on June 5th, I had 2cc's added. I felt no restriction at all and was starting to fall into old habits. Yesterday, June 9th I had 1.6cc's for a total of 4.6cc in my band. Yesterday was liquids only and I was fine. Today was solids... It took me 45 minutes to eat a scrambled egg. At lunch I had 2 very thin slices of deli ham and it got stuck. I panicked for a minute or two, but knew I was breathing and could speak, but I was unable to swallow my saliva. I stood this way for 25 minutes until the food passed the band. I had a 1/2 cup of chicken noodle soup afterwards and am now afraid to eat dinner tonight. I would think with all you have in your band you should be full but everyone is different.

you can e-mail me anytime. I need to feel that someone else is going through this too. Lets enjoy each size until we reach our goal. I was a 3x and now a 1x or 18W feels good, I haven't seen this size in 2 years and it's only been 2 months since my surgery. Deb

oh my goodness are you me!!! I had my first fill 2CC's on June 6th and I'm not feeling any different and I feel like I'm slipping in to bad habits again too. I can't get an appointment to see my surgeon until July 17th and that is scaring me. I lost 20 pounds since my surgery on April 21st of this year. I'm glad I came to this board to see I'm not the only one. Debbie

you will be more full when you eat solid foods. don't rush it.

this was a great article. I had my first fill on June 5th. I was banded on April 21, 2008. I also wanted to feel tight as I thought it would keep me from overeating. Dr. Shah gave me 2cc's for my first fill. I can eat a normal meal without side effects and feel comfortable and full. Not Thanksgiving full, but who would want to feel so full and so sick. this was a real eye opener, thanks again. Deb 18 pounds down since surgery day.

I was also banded on 4/21/08 and have lost 17.4 pounds so far. I am starting to feel less and less full between meals. I'm scheduled to go to the doctor on June 5th, it will probably be the date of my first fill.

I was banded on 4/21/08 in NYC, Lenox Hill Hospital by Dr. Paresh Shah and my medical insurance paid for the entire procedure and hospital stay. I have since lost 17.4 pounds and 23 inches

Name:Deb Date you were banded:4/21/08 Weight loss to date:17.4 How are you feeling? Great

17.4 pounds gone. I was banded on April 21st

I don't know if this would help but would you like a copy of my appeal letter? maybe you can use it as a guide as to what to write? e-mail me at aquilinodeb@aol.com and I will send you a copy. I'll omit my personal information and you can fill in your own information. It worked for me.

I was banded on 4/21/08 at Lenox Hill hospital in NYC. I have Oxford insurance through my employer and the entire cost of everything was included. I only had to pay my co-payment for the physic and nutritionist visits. I don't know about your insurance but that is a shame that you have to pay out of pocket for anything. Last year when I first decided on Lap-Band surgery, I had Healthnet insurance and I had to go to a nutritionist, a physic visit plus 8 consecutive visits to a diet doctor and have a note from Weightwatchers. I was turned down then appealled and was accepted. Then in January my company changed insurance and I had to put through the paperwork again and Oxford approved it. then I was Iron deficient and had to wait 4 months for my iron blood count to go up to 12 to be elligible for the surgery. I have lost 15.4 pound in 16 days so far. Good luck to you. Debbie

I am scheduled to get banded on Monday, April 21st. I pray everything goes well with you. I'm so glad I found this site. Debbie