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hi, whats the 5 day pouch thing?

yes you gain about 5lbs, i did

All i have to say is "amen". That was a wonderful eye opener. I think i needed that too! Lol

well, with a weight loss of 26 lbs sounds like you didnt need a fill. i had my surgery on oct 1st and i went a month or so later and had lost 7 lbs and my dr wouldnt fill me cause he said that i didnt need filling, that i was losing just fine. he only fill if you lose less than 5 lbs in a month or gained. It also sound like you are too tight and you certainly dont want to be throwing up with the band due to slippage and other issues.

hi, yes i had my surgery on october 1st and when i went to the dr on nov 6, he said that i have exceded my weightloss for the month, he said he would only fill me if i only lost 5 lbs or less or gained. he goes by the numbers he says, and plus he says that i wouldnt want to use up all my fills when i really didnt need to. i had lost 7 lbsm so he didnt do it. i go again on dec. 4th, im hoping that i only lost 5 lbs so that i can get a fill. lolol

Hi there, I also think that you should just talk with him one more time and assure him that this is for you and your health. You said one important statement, the insecure part of you want to back down and do what he says". That is exactly what he expects you to do, be insecure. Do what is best for you so th at you wont have the insecure feeling anymore, you will feel very powerful and stand up for yourself. You want to be around to enjoy your life with his support of without it. I had to explain a few times too even though i had made up my mind when i made up my mind to do it, i just wanted him to know what my plans were. Men do get insecure that when the women lose the weight, that they will be more out going and have more confidence and maybe they will find someone else, so in turn, they want you to stay fat and depend totally on them!NOT!!!!!! DO YOU GIRL!

hi all, does anyone know where i can go to attend a support group in miami? Preferably in the evenings, i think that would help me out alot. I was banded on October 1, 2008 and have lost 21 lbs since. I love my band and i do workout at the gym. I do feel that i dont have any restriction although my dr says that he cant fill me because i have exceded my monthly weight loss goals. I go again on the 4th and i hope to get a fill, i really think that i need one. Thanks:omg_smile:

Hi, i was banded 10/1/08. My dr. wouldnt fill me on the 6th of nov. because he said that i have exceded my weiht loss for the month. I feel that i dont have any restriction though. I think that i really need a fill. I am exercising but it just seems that i should have a fill. I go again on Dec. 4th and i kinda hope that i didnt lost the recommended amount, lol and then he will fill me. I have lost 21 lbs since surgery.

Hi, i was banded on October 1st, and has lost 16 lbs. I went to the dr today expecting my first fill. Not!!! He told me that i was doing really well and that i didnt need a fill! I was hot! I really think that i am eating too much but he says only if i didnt make the 5lb a month mark or gained a pound or two, then he would fill me. He also said that i didnt want to use all of my fill up on each visit, cause eventually i will run out and i wouldnt know where my accomplishments as far as eating were. So, dont be surprised if you dont get a fill. My dr. goes by the numbers not because i think i want a fill. lolol

Well, let me just tell you something ms. lady! You are a success story! You have done great! Dont ever think that you aren't a success yet. Give yourself some credit.

oh, thanks very much! I dont shower until i get home anyway. I figured as much about the sauna but i thought i'd ask someone to be sure. lolol. im feeling so great with my band, i often forget that i have it in! I have never had any stomach upset or vomiting ever. Everything is just falling into place! i love it!

Hi, I was banded on October 1st. I workout at the gym and when im done, i go in the sauna for about 15 mins. It didnt dawn on me that maybe i shouldnt be getting my band overheated or maybe its not a good idea, i just feel so much better when my muscles are relaxed after a good workout. Can anyone tell me what they think? Thanks.:thumbup: