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Hey CRZ, I agree that it is your band and you have to do what works for you and that is really what I have come to find out. I am just soooo excited to have a life long chance to finally get this weight off and stay healthy, if I do things. I love my band!

I know what you mean about eating tooo fast. I started eating a banana one day and I was talking at the same time and I ended up eating my old way biting it off the top and just chewing a little bit and going down for another bit then I realized that DARN banana was stuck. I felt that banana in my throat for the rest of the day. YES, it's true we allllll learn that lesson the hard way somehow or someway. Good luck and be sure to be careful.

Hey MissB, I am so proud of you and your success. I was also banded in Sept. actually the 8th and I have also lost 37lbs. and I feel awesome that I finally have a chance to get this weight off and to be successful for a lifetime. I was so unhappy:sad_smile: being unhealthy and it went on for at about 13 years and, like everyone else it started off little and progressed into my whopping 263 pounds. This weight thing is serious and can really change your life in many ways. I am happier than I've been in years. :thumbup::wink2: CONGRATS!!!!

Hey MissB, I am so proud of you and your success. I was also banded in Sept. actually the 8th and I have also lost 37lbs. and I feel awesome that I finally have a chance to get this weight off and to be successful for a lifetime. I was so unhappy being unhealthy and it went on for at about 13 years and like everyone else it started off little and progressed into my whopping 263. This weight thing is serious and it has really been a blessing to me. I am happier than I've been in years. CONGRATS!!!!

Congrats! It's a wonderful feeling to have restriction. Enjoy!

Hello, my main food intake is about 4 to 5oz. I was banded on Sept.8th and I have only had one fill which was 4cc's and I do feel restriction. When I first had it done a couple of weeks ago I had could only eat about 2oz but now it's went up a little but it's still so little that I am losing. I don't know if my post will be helpful, but I hope so.

I agree with everyone else you really need to talk to your surgeon and find out if this is the right surgery for you. Good Luck!

Hey Roxi Congrats! I will be one month post-op on tomorrow and I will get a fill in the afternoon. I am sooooo excited my new way of life. *How have you been doing since your fill? *What were your instruction before your fill? I called my doc office today and they told me to eat a light lunch and not to eat 3 to 4 hrs before my fill and to be on liquids for a couple of days then pureed for a few more then solids. So I am awaiting tomorrow's excitement. I just don't like throwing up so I hope that will not be a problem for me. Well, I will go for now but I did want to say that sorry I am not 43 but I wanted to comment on your post LOL! Good Luck

Hello bandsters, when were you cleared to excercise (other than walking which I know is right away)? I think mine is 6 weeks but I've seen people on the board who have been excercising as early as 4 weeks post op. I am going to do what my Doc says but the one thing that I like about these boards is that you can see how every doc does the same thing differently. I just think if doc says wait 6 wks that there must be a reason like your body is still healing. Please share with me what you know and think.

*One thing I know I want to do is buy me a sexy night gown for my husband and I to enjoy. *Buy me some Victoria Secret Bras since they did not carry my plus size. *Take some new pictures with my husband because for years that's been something that I did not like to do because of my size. *Buy me a collection of high hills because I did not like to wear them before because my feet would lean over. * My husband and I can go on a Cruise or some kind of fun vacation with not children LOL! Well, that's all I can think of right now but I will for sure be excited about those. I guess I am just a simple girl for now.

Thanks Jaz

Hang in there HOPE, it's a real journey.

Jgonz, you are doing great 34lbs already WOW! I am now post-op since Sept.8 and I've lost 28 and I am pleased. I am still excited. I get my first fill on Oct. 8th. Good Luck

Wow WASabubblebutt, you reached your goal in 10 months! CONGRATS!!! Do you have any advice for us newly banded? Necerae, I agree with everyone else that you should get back on the band wagan after to talk to your DOC and, stay strong.

Thanks April, Have a blessed day!

Hello I was banded on Sept.8th and I don't get my first fill until Oct. 8th. I was wondering how many cc can fit in the REALIZE BAND? I tried to find that information on thier website and I was unsuccessful. Please Help! Nina

What you were told that you can do crunches already? I was told that I have to wait for at least 6 wks to start working out other than walking so I am surprised. I was banded on Sept.8th and on Monday I will be 3 weeks post-op and I'm patiently waiting for workout intructions. Tell me how you are feeling after you work out and how mush you have lost. Thanks

Hey RestlessMonkey, I have not had anything come up but a tablet pain med the day of surgery, so I want to know if regular burping is ok? I though it was because it makes me feel clear when I do, and I think that I'm chewing well so please fill me in if I'm messing up. Thanks

Good Luck Ange, and hang in there. I was banded on Sept.8th and I have my first fill on Oct. 8th and I am just reading information on this message board to be sure I know what to expect. I have taken the classes that my doc required on Nutrition but I don't know much info about fills and cc's so thanks for sharing your experience with us. Good Luck!

Hey I am not medicare, I have Cigna POS Insurance from my job. I am not sure of what Medicare charges. I just have to pay for my co-payments. Sorry I can't help you with that.

Ange when were you banded?

Hey Jodi when I drink my shake I get soo full that I have to force myself to eat sometimes. Yesterday I ate some shredded chicken with a little chz and lettuce for lunch and for a snack I ate a half of cup of fruit, then i drank my protein shake after I got off because we went on a feild trip and I accidently left it in the fridge at school, I could not eat anything last night. I just started solid foods on Monday the 22nd and it's hard to transition to solids when you get adjusted to pureeds.

Hey Sue when were you first banded?

Wow! JODI your doing great on losing 50 pounds since May. Congrats!

I actually heard from mt Doctors office first then a couple of days later I got my letter from the Insurance.