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I've heard people have different number of fills, some have 1 fill and are good while others need 6 or 7. My question is for those out there who have hit their "sweet spot", how many cc's did you have when you got there? I've had 5 fills and I'm at 7cc now, I have a 10 cc band. I had surgery 4 months ago and I still feel like I eat too much. The last 2 times I've gone for a fill my doctor has acted suprised that I'm not having more restriction. So of course this makes me nervous. If anyone has any words of wisdom that would be great! Thanks

I was banded on 8/25 and I've lost 18lbs. I have my bad days and good days just like you! Do not get down on yourself. If you have a bad night and eat something aweful, just start over in the morning and try to do better. You're only human. Good luck with everything! There are others right there with ya, you are not alone!

I had my first fill this past Monday, I'm at 4cc now! I can tell I do have to put more effort in chewing and eating slow. Feels a little sluggish going down. But no major restriction. I do have exciting news tho... I lost 2 more lbs finally! So that is 18 total! That might not be too exciting for some people, but I had been going back and forth between losing 16 and 14lbs for the past 3 wks! I think the fill got me over the hump. I feel like I'm back on track now. I can go back for another fill in 2wks, which I probably will. Hope everyone else is doing great!

If you are not comfortable with bypass, by all means find another doctor and get a second opinion. Personally the bypass scared me, I felt more comfortable with my decision to get the band. Good luck

You are completely normal. I feel the same way. I just got my first fill yesterday. I'm on liquids so can't really tell if I have any restriction yet. We'll see... Good luck!

Sure, the phone number for shake the weight is 903-223-5673. It's on the corner of Kennedy Lane and Cowhorn Creek down from Crockers Jewelers and Arby's.

Theres also a Shake the Weight across from the mall on the Texas side

I agree with Susan. I love "shake the weight". I believe they have 2 in Texarkana now. They're pretty filling and the green tea is awesome

Hey! I've only lost 16lbs! Been there for 2wks, stuck. It's better than nothing, I know. But I understand the frustration. I hope your fills get you on the right track. I go for my first fill on the 6th. Crossing my fingers for some restriction! Good luck!

I completely understand. I've gained 25lbs since I got married, that was just in May! We love to eat together. But since being banded he's been very supportive. Getting me fat free pudding, weight watchers ice cream, going walking with me... I think it's encouraged him to help me and help himself. At the same time I don't want to penalize him because I had surgery. So we compromise. I still make a good dinner for him, I just eat on a way smaller plate and we still get to enjoy food together.

i started eating regular food after 2wks. first week liquids only, second week was protein shakes, mashed potatoes, pudding....etc. And then I started regular food. I did fine. Just be sure and chew very well and I think you'll be fine. Good luck!

No regrets yet. But I've only been banded a month. I wish I was feeling restriction tho. I didn't know that I wouldn't feel restriction until I started on my fills. Guess I didn't ask enough questions. But so far so good!

Did anyone here have their surgery at Trinity Medical Center in Carrollton?

TEXAS RULES! lol. I had my surgery done in Dallas and it was great. Not sure about where to get the fills tho. I don't know if all docs do that if you have the surgery done somewhere else?? Good luck!

Hi Teresa! Try to stay positive, I'm sure the 4lbs will come back off! I had gained 4 last week. But I'm back to normal now, I think it was just water. I've been walking this week! First time in a long time. My husband and I walked the dogs in the neighborhood. I feel so much better. Hope everyone is doing great!

Yeah I agree, it could be your gaining muscle and that weighs more. Maybe cut back on weights and do more cardio? You've done awesome with just two fills! Thats amazing. Good luck!

Thanks, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. I've been on solid foods a couple weeks now. Doing pretty good with it! I just can't feel any restriction yet :confused: But I've read that's to come when I get my fills. So i'm just counting the days till my first fill, oct. 6th!

Thanks so much Peri and Sugarbear! I'll have to look into those meetings. I have lived in Texarkana almost 4 yrs now, so I do have to travel to Dallas for my after care, but I've only had to go back once since surgery. And my first fill is in 2 wks, so it's not so bad. Looks like you both are doing awesome so far!

Well I am going to the gym for the first time since my sugery tomorrow morning! I'm not excited, lol, but I know it's what I gotta do. Good luck with your goal!

I was banded on 8/25 and I've lost 16lbs. I thought I would have lost more by now too. But after reading everyone else's experiences I think it's perfectly normal. I think once you get going on your fills you'll lose alot faster. Keep your head up!

Just wanted to say hi to everyone! So glad I found this website with local people on here! Even tho I had my surgery done in Dallas I live in Texarkana. Good luck to everyone!

There's also lotions and cremes that you can put on your skin, especially the stomach. A friend of mine used some kind of firming cream during his weight loss, sorry I cant remember the name. But it's something to look in to.