kgranite79
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I think it all depends on how much they put in on the first fill. Mine was only 1cc but I have seen posts on here that people have gotten up to 4.5cc's. I had my surgery on August 20th and have had 3 fills since then. I am now up to 4.5 cc's in a 10cc band. I didn't feel any of the fills until this one. I couldn't believe what a difference 1-2cc's made but trust me it made a huge difference. As far as the fill itself, that is a breeze. I was shocked that it didn't hurt...you can barely feel a pinch. They have gotten my port everytime on the first try. I know that everyone's experience is different, but I am sure yours will go just fine. After my fills I am to be on liquids for the rest of the day and soft/mushies for the next day then back to normal. I have noticed that I really need to chew alot better because with this fill I have gotten food stuck a few times. It does move after a minute or so (or a sip of water) but it can be really uncomfortable. So thats pretty much what made me realize just how much of a difference my last fill made. Again everyone is different. Good luck and keep us updated on your progress!
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45lb weight loss and only 8 weeks post op is awesome! Whatever your doing, keep doing it. I am sure they will fix the port issue and once you get a fill you will do just fine with the weight loss. I had my surgery on August 20th and have lost 30lbs. I have had 3 fills. I am up to 4.5cc in a 10cc band. I think this might be my sweet spot, but only time will tell. Keep us updated on your progress.:eek:
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4cc bandsters, how much was your first fill??
kgranite79 replied to TxChelsey's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had my surgery in August and I have had 3 fills so far My third fill was just on thursday. Right now I am at 4.5 cc's in a 10cc band...the thing is, everyone else seems to have way less in their bands and are feeling really full. I am not sure if this is my sweet spot or not. It is alot harder to get stuff down (not throwing it up but I can feel it go down if I don't chew really good) but I feel like I can still eat more then I should at 1 time. I am not getting that full feeling early enough. It makes me wonder if I am going to need another fill? How will I know?? -
Banded for almost 7 years, but new to support system
kgranite79 replied to cameron1209's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I guess my question for you is, when you used to get fills back in the day did you have heartburn too? I was banded in August and my doctor told me that if I am starting to get heartburn or reflux that it can be a sign that band is too tight and the food is sitting there for a very long time, creating the acid. Have you called the doc to check with him if this is the case? I would think if you weren't having bad heartburn or reflux prior to this fill that perhaps its too tight?? Congrats on your previous weight loss. Oh and since its happening at night at bedtime, maybe you should make sure your eating a few hours at least before going to bed. That way you have some time for the food to digest before laying in a flat position. Good luck! :tongue_smilie: -
I have a question, has anyone else had a rash around their incision sites? I am a month post op and my incision sites started itching like crazy the last 2 weeks or so. Everyone keeps telling me that they are healing, but they have BEEN healed. I noticed this morning that there is a rash completely around each incision. Has anyone else had this happen to them? If so, what is it and how can I get rid of it?
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So I got my first fill today and let me tell you it was NOTHING. I was so worried that it was going to hurt. I barely felt it at all, seriously! What a breeze! I do have a question though. My doc wanted to put in 2cc's but he could only get 1cc in. I guess it started to come back in the syringe. I know they start off slow, but does anyone know the reason why they wouldn't be able to get more in at 1 time? I am worried that at my next fill, which is in 2 weeks that they will only be able to get 1cc in at a time. Can everyone tell me how much Fluid is in their band and how many fills it took to get them to their "sweet spot" Thanks in advance!:smile2: Also were you put on liquids for the first day and then allowed mushies the next day?
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got my first fill today
kgranite79 replied to kgranite79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
you were too restricted with 2cc's? Wow I got 1cc my first fill, just had my second one yesterday of 2 so right now I have 3cc's and I feel nothing lol. I guess its different for everyone. Another member on here told me he had his first fill today and they put 4.5 cc's in the first time. I thought that sounded like alot for the first time. I guess each doctor does it differently. -
Congratulations!! That is great news, you should be extremely proud of yourself! Keep up the good work!:bored:
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How soon can you eat after a fill?
kgranite79 replied to littlefroggy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I just had my first fill today and I was told to stay on liquids for the rest of today and then mushies tomorrow...each doctor is different, but I would TRY to do what they tell you to. I assume there is a reason for it, although you are probably fine :-) -
Did your insurance company cover the port repair??
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rash around incision sites??
kgranite79 replied to kgranite79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks for all of your feedback, I will call my doc tomorrow morning. -
rash around incision sites??
kgranite79 replied to kgranite79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for your feedback. The only thing is, is that if it were from the tape wouldn't it have irritated sooner? I have had the tape off for almost a month now and it just started happening. :thumbup: -
I am doing well, looking forward to my first fill Sept 25th...how are you??
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I am sorry that your not feeling well. Just hang in there. Did they prescribe any pain meds? I was prescribed some heavy duty narcotics which helped ALOT and I only need to take it for 2 days or so. Everything is great on my end. I am eating semi normal foods now and it feels great. I get my first fill on the 25th. I am kind of anxious to see how I will feel after that. I think thats when the reality will set in. Right now I feel as normal as I did before the surgery. Other then the pain, how are you feeling?
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LOL thanks, they are back to normal now :sad:
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Hi Plum,
My approval process wasn't too complicated at all. I had to submit all of the required documents( which consisted of a psych evaluation, nutrition consult, bloodwork, referral from my primary doctor, EKG, and abdominal ultrasound. I waited about 2 weeks for approval.
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Lap Band Surgery Day Stories
kgranite79 replied to pennyt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL I will try to locate the album, but I have NO clue where to look :thumbup: -
liquid pain medication question
kgranite79 replied to kgranite79's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
thanks so much for all of the feedback, I will look for it today! -
I am 17 days post op and wondering what kind of liquid pain medication is out there for adults. I had a headache last night, and had no liquid pain medicine except for my roxicett (sp?) that was prescribed to me after surgery. I was not about to take a narcotic for a headache lol. Also can I start taking Advil again? I know that the doc says no apsirin or ib profen for a while after surgery, just not sure how long thats for. Is there a liquid or chewable advil, tylenol or some other pain medicine? If so which works best? :shades_smile:
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I got banded on August 20th and I am not belching all the time BUT when I do belch I notice its alot louder and more powerful LOL Have you had an issues with hiccups? I noticed I seem to get the hiccups alot more, thankfully I get rid of them quickly because I HATE HICCUPS :teeth_smile:
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Lap Band Surgery Day Stories
kgranite79 replied to pennyt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wanna see the pics, I wanna see the pics! :shades_smile: -
I am just wondering how long it took from the time you submitted all of your paperwork, until you heard back from insurance? I have BCBS Connecticut. The lady told me that I should know within a week or so. I think she submitted it last Friday. I am so nervous, and just praying that they will approve me. My BMI is 41 and no health problems! WISH ME LUCK, I COULD USE IT!!! Staying positive! :thumbup: Kim Seminar :confused_smile: Consult :crying: Ultrasound :eek: Psych Evaluation Nutritionist Referral letter from my primary doctor :thumbs_up: Approval :confused:
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Michelle,
click on my ticker and it will take you to the site. You need to create an account and then you need to get the code once you've created it. The code you want to copy is the one for the message boards. Once you copied that code, go to edit signature (on the LBT site) and paste it into the box....this is where your going to add anything that you want to be included in your signature, then at the bottom click save signature...hope this helps! :-)
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Kim I just got banded on August 20th and I find myself weighing myself daily, sometimes more then once a day. I think I am getting obsessed with numbers as well. I think it has alot to do with just being so excited that i have actually lost weight. I am going to weigh myself weekly and try not to worry so much about the actual number. I did notice that my clothes are big on me, which is such an AWESOME feeling. I would rather see that, then the numbers going down. I have lost 25lbs so far, over the last 3-4 weeks including my pre-op diet. I am not just starting to eat real food, and I noticed already I have gained a pound or 2 back. I think its to be expected. I knew it couldn't be THAT easy lol! Keep up the good work, stay focused and before you know it we will be those successful stories on here!
