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Hey everyone I am 14 months out of surgery and I have lost an estimated 40 lbs. I have a 14cc band and I had 8.5 cc in my band. I have no experience of stuck food or pbing. I went to the doctor Wednesday and learned that I gained 2 pounds over 1 month period. My doctor did a flouro fill on me today and instead of putting fluid in he took fluid out -saying that I am to full ???? I explained to him that I think I actually need some fluid because I find myself eating alot but he tells me to eat the right foods and see him in 2-3 weeks. OMG If I wanted to diet I would not have put myself through this surgery and just starved myself. I am very frustrated and in serious thought of finding a new doctor !! It seems like he doesnt listen to me when I tell him I can eat alot I want to be able to only eat 1 -2 cups of something and become FULL. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated

Thank You everyone for your advice:-) Jachut and jlray especially because your saying everything I feel. Just because the flouro fill shows one thing doesnt mean I dont know how my body feels. I mean me of all people should know how I feel as far as restrictions goes. Sometimes its good to know that your not alone because my family does not have a clue when I become frustrated with the doctor and the band . BTW I do not eat the way I used to pre- band .. hence the 40 pounds I have lost. I dont sit and eat bons bons and ice cream all day and think the band isnt working for me. I do try to make sensible and healthy choices when eating but like everyone one else I too have slip ups. I eat way less then I did before I was banded. I am not JUDGING the doctor all Im saying is he only knows what he has been taught and does not have a band inside of him. He does not know FIRST hand how restriction should feel, he only goess off of what patients tell him and what he thinks is the correct fill from the Fluoro. Again I just want to THANK everyone for your advice and for letting me VENT ... Guess I was just having a bad day:-(

:w00t: Hi everyone Just want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Dominique and I am a31 year old married mother. I live in Detroit , Mi. I have had a weight problem since I can remember. I have lost and gained the same 30 pounds so many time. In March 2008 I decided to have the ap band surgery . I think I was under the impression that it was going to be a walk in the park but to my surprise its not. i think I still have the mind set of just wanting to wake up and be a size 7 lol... I know that not going to happen. I started out at 237 and as of today I am 209. I have a 14cc band and have had 3 fills so far that totals 6 cc. I have no restriction and cant wait until that time comes. I have tried to make better food choices since having surgery but honestly i have slip ups. It is a constant struggle for me and I am beginning to get a little depressed because I still feel the same and think I look the same. My clothes fit a little looser but not so much. well dont want to rant just wanted to say Hi.. and I love this site Any helpful Suggestions with the band will help and If anyone is in the Detroit area contact me . Maybe we can become lap band buddies

I go see my doctor Tuesday and Hopefully he will give me another one. i just hate that he does them every 4-6 weeks. I think I may need them every 2 weeks until i hit my "sweetspot" How many fills have u had? when did u have your surgery? are you at your"seewtspot" Have you ever felt restricted?