Katarina

Have lost 22 lbs. Have had one fill, just last week. Thank goodness my doctor is very aggressive. He put in 5.5cc in a 10cc band.

By the way Denise, how are you doing since back home to normal life. I remember you were traveling a lot, had company, wedding or something... I'm really interested in how you and Indio do....(you are our heros)... How we maintain once we reach our goal.

Definitely sounds like a fan of Atkins. Which I am.. but I would say there are limits. But with the band, I guess they are saying you can't get too many calories? (just a guess)

Unfortunately I found out last night that the band works.(the hard way :cool2: ). and the fill that I got last week (of 5.2cc) is sufficient for now. Had my first stuck episode. I was very much distracted, tv on, my husband yacking at me...and 2nd bite of a piece of wonderful wild salmon did it. Immediately felt pain and sliming started. I walked around with my hands above my head and it finally passed. I didn't have any pineapple juice or papaya (cause I really didn't think it would ever happen to me :biggrin: )...I won't make that mistake again - going to walmart today to make sure and have them on hand! I know you are not suppose to drink anything, but I took 2 sips of very HOT tea. That did the trick and within about 5 minutes I was fine. Back to liquids today. Katarina

I was 208 for first dr appt. 200/199 day of surgery on 7/24/2008. Yeah your weight loss will be less than most but steady. I've lost total of 24 (including pre-surgery diet). I'm happy and would do again without question.

All I'm saying is I did it last night - I took 2 small sips of hot tea (AFTER) and I was fine within 5 minutes, no throw-ups, not worse, better! I know the pineapple or papaya is preferred but it sounded like she was a couple hours from that option.

I know somebody said don't drink... but it happened to me last night.. a few sips of HOT tea helped. I've heard heat will slight open the band a little

Here on Saturday morning and doing well. Had my first fill on Thursday and they put in 5.2cc which made me nervous when you said you had 5.0cc... I thought that was pretty agressive for a first fill. But I've been okay. I did fine on the 24 hours of liquid and last night had some cottage cheese and did fine with that too. This morning had a little oatmeal and did just fine with that. So sounds like my 5.2cc was perfect. I get full when I eat, but since it's just mushys through tomorrow, I get hungry pretty quick. But I'm handling for now. Thanks for all your help and advice. I agree with Long that I don't read the negative threads - just the successful ones like yours!:lovechoc: Katarina

Yep - 24 hours liquids, 48 hours mushies. Thanks for your support!

6 weeks post surgery and got my first fill today. Went very well, I was nervous but had no reason to be. I have a 10cc band and he filled to 5.2cc. At first he put in a little more but when I did the drink test the Water stayed right in the esophogus - so he took a little out then it went down fine. Is 5.2cc about average for first fill? Another thing happened that I have a question about. Once he got me set to the good fill - he had me finish the drink - he told me to take a big drink so it would fill up the pouch. Then I burped (very embarrassing) right in front of him... He said "that's good - you need to burb"... Why is that a good thing? Katarina

Janet - group prayers for your Andrew. Take care of him first.. don't worry about us, we'll get by. Katarina

I'm with you. I have not had my first fill yet, not until 9/5 (6 weeks after surgery), however I've steadily lost 1-2 lbs per week. But it's pure will power.. I've been crying in my pillow at night I'm so hungry and I'm afraid that he will say.. no fill today - your losing okay.