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Well, the jury is still out on how my restriction is. I only had 1.65 CCs put in and if I had known, I might have insisted on more. Now, I know what people are saying that some days there is more restriction than others. I am hoping that a member here was right when she said that the fill might tighten up a bit after 2 weeks. I am going to give it one more week from today Marie, then if I am not properly restricted, I am booking another appointment. It is a PIA for me. I have 3 school aged kids and I will have to either make it a trip for the whole family, or make an appointment for Monday morning early, leave very early, have a fill, then drive home again. It is a 4 hour drive each way. I don't mind doing it, but as you can imagine, it is a nuisance. Like you, I paid 12,500. for this gadget, I want it to work for me. Let me know how your fill goes Marie. I want to know how many CC's he puts in you. My weight is fluctuating that last 3 pounds I took off. So it will be interesting what the scale says on Friday. So far, I have been eating pretty much low carb. But my usual low carb cheats are in the house and the nuts I am eating can't be helping my weight loss any. I have very little to nothing for Breakfast, coffee with milk and a cube of cheese. and lots of Water. I love, but shouldn't have those tiny full fat yogurts Minigo... For lunch today, I had one of those tiny cans of salmon salad. I love those, with 1/2 avacado and a bit of salad dressing and then I tossed a few nuts on top for crunch. For suppers, I am having whatever meat I prepare, chicken or fish usually, with some soft veggies. I guess my downfall would be the yummy, full fat Ranch Dressing I dip the veggies in. I feel very satisfied, but am eating too many Snacks of those yogurts, I eat 2 at a time, as they are so tiny, with a piece of cheese and like I confessed, too many nuts.

I don't think I did the water test very well the first time. I am not feeling very restricted at 1.65 in my 4cc band.

Hello there. I had an ablation, (burning off of the walls of the uterus) 2 weeks after I was banded. Both surgeons knew of the other surgery and expecially the anesthesiologist of the second surgery. No one thought it a big deal and I was fine... Good luck with your surgery. I didn't have a fill at the time, but can't see any reason why I would have needed a defill. You will be fine, surgery is so fast and efficient these days. As soon as I was off the table, I was on my way home. Sleepy but otherwise fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine. hugs Jack :kiss2:

OOps. Now I see your signature. What size band do you have? I need another fill for sure, but you started at the same basic weight as me and I need to shake things up to take off the next 20 pounds. Copngratulations to you! who hooo. Is your friend here in BC. There are two other choices in BC. Not a lot compared to Ontario. HEY MARIE, how things going for you? did you get your fill yet? I need another....

Wai Leung requires 30 - 35 days post op of Clear liquids. No, he does not require a pre op diet. I have to say that although I like Leung, he doesn't have good bedside manner, so some complain that he is not supportive. He is just very matter-of-fact. If I remember correctly, he charges 13,500.00 and fills for me are free for life. Yes, I have a 10CC band and I am complaining about the fill not being enough, so I am going to book an appointment for another. BUT, let me ask you a question. Why are you considering coming clear across the country? I live a 4 hour drive from Vancouver and find it a nuisance to get there for fills. Good luck with your decision.

I have lost most all my cravings. I am still craving protein though.

Awesome, sometimes it is hard to really 'see' ourselves, then one day, in a window or mirror, and we are shocked. I am happy for you.

Dr Wai Leung Surrey, British Columbia. I paid 13, 500. Canadian. Fills and follow up free. Not sure if they would be to an American, but you can phone. I will get the phone number if you wish.

I was banded by the good Dr. Leung 5 weeks ago. If you have any questions, let me know. He is pretty old school, requires a clear liquid fast for 30-35 days. He is a no nonsense kind of guy. Not the best bedside manner, but many of us respect his work and feel good about our choice. Paula 5 weeks out and down 30 pounds.

Hey, my surgeon said no crunches for life. hahaha, instead he suggested leaning on the edge of a chair and bringing your legs up. My bandser buddy just told me that last week. BUT, I know of at lease one bandster on this site who does dozens and dozens of crunches. So I wonder why my surgeon would say that. I guess all surgeons are as different as we are.

I am jealous. I had 1.65 put in my very first fill last Monday and I KNOW it isn't enough. I will give it one more week, then I am phoning and driving 4 hours each way for a second fill. I WISH I had good restriction. Good for you. I think I will need over 2.0 for a good restriction.

Only 5 weeks out and nope, no regrets. And I agree, I wish I had done it sooner.

Hey, my crazy doctor required me to do a 30-35 clear liquid fast. He gave us instructions to have home made broth during meal times and Water or other sugarless drinks the rest of the day. It was HELL. But I did manage to do it for 24 days. I had a liquid support thread, it is still here somewhere. Anyway, I just wanted to encourage you. I did it, I am happy with my results. I came here to whine and complain some days and cry others. There was awesome support here, from other liquid fasters and some who weren't fasting. My doctor also said not to worry about Protein drinks because our body would provide. I have to say he was right. We have these stores of fat for just such times of little food. Good luck with your journey. hugs

Thanks Beth. I will give it a week or 2 and then book an appointment. I want to lose some weight. If I can lost 2 pounds a week, then I am pretty happy, but if I maintain this week then I will make an appointment. It is just a drag as it is a 4-5 hour drive for me, each way. If I had known, I'd have asked for a larger fill. Oh well, live and learn.

Thanks dezadoo, you are absolutely right. When my last principal asked me when I was going back to work I told her that these 3 kids keep me busier than 28 grade 7's ever did. OK friends, I am worried about something. I got my first fill last week 1.65 and for a few days I was having a terrible time. Now I think I can eat too much. My doctor says, stick with 1/2 cup of food. Well, I am sure I am eating twice that. Should I go for another fill? I just want to eat and eat.

I am a closet bandster. I have told my dh and 3 friends. My parents are both gone. I have 3 young kids who I chose not to tell. I just don't want to open up my guts to display. I will tell people on an 'as needs' basis. I am not trying to be deceptive, just I feel my business is my business. My dear banded friend tells EVERYONE. She is an extrovert, I am an introvert. Whatever works for one's lifestyle I say.

Having a tough day today. 9 days since I was banded. I am required by my surgeon to do 30-35 days of clear liquid fast. So far it has been easy. I have made my own tasty broths, ham, chicken. I have been filling myself up with Water and the odd cranberry juice. That is about it. I have been OK with this until today. Waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I want to eat what I am preparing for my dh and kids. Please feel sorry for me.:cry

You are absolutely right Kari. I am a teacher, not working currently home with my 3 kids, but my body gets hungry at recess and after school. lol! The only snack I NEED to stop is the night time eating. Yes, I am trying to ride the wave, but it is hard going from 3 weeks PLUS clear liquid diet to solids. I think I am getting the hang of it, but it is taking a while. I almost think I am needing a tiny fill.

Today marks week 5 for me. My scale never reads the same thing twice, but I am claiming that I am a miniscule under 250. That makes a 31 pound loss in 5 weeks. I KNOW it is slowing down now, so if I can focus on low carb, which is really the only thing that goes down well anyway, and sticking to 3 meals plus 2 or 3 tiny snacks, then my weight loss should be in the 2 pound range per week. My doc says no snacks, but there is no way I can get from noon to 6pm without something. Even a tiny yogurt. Anyway, that is my weekly check in. I read daily, and love to see everyones' progress. Come one losers, report your losses.

A close friend of mine only had 3 fills in 2 years. In that time she lose over 120 pounds. Others I have read here have had 2 fillls in 2 months. I know it varies greatly, but tell me how many fills you have had. I'd like to ready everyone's experience. I just had my first and am learning to eat with it. Thanks in advance.

Friday will mark my 5th week. This week I am learning to eat with a fill. I had very little restriction before this fill, so this is a learning experience for me. Not always a successful one. Anway, will check in Friday with a weigh in. Looks like we are all going in the right direction. eta, finally had a nice meal stay down, chicken wing and a bit of breatmeat, with some dip. Then I had one cracker with assagio cheese.

Are there any foods, that you just can't eat because of the lap band? I was wondering bout nuts and seeds?

Holy, just got my first fill yesterday and although I really feel like I should know how to do this, for all I read here, I am having some hard learning experiences. First lesson, 1/2 teacup of food. I need to measure because I have overestimated both meals. Chilli, probably ate more than 1/2 cup, much of it came back up. Funny, how it goes down fine, but just doesnt' settle or stay. This morning, I discovered, either I can't do breakfasts or can't do scrambled egg. Came up too. cheese did not come up. So wow, I still have a lot to learn. For lunch, I think I will make some meatballs and soft veggies or something.... Any advice, I'd appreciate. I have a 10CC band and got only 1.65CC my first fill. Here I was wondering if that was enough.

dinner is turning out to be a big slime off too. I made baked fish and soft veggies. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?

Ooo, I just had my first fill and would like to know when you know you need a second fill. Is it when your weight slows down, or when you can eat too much? Thanks in advance. Continued success.