wanda1964

That was fast eater not fat eater!!!!oops!!!

Hi my name is Wanda I was banded on 3/14/06 I have lost approx 50lbs , I started at 324 lbs. I was exactly where you are I felt the pain, the hunger the frustrastion, I am a terrible fat eater. I want you to know it does get better and easier as time goes on have faith in yourself. Everywhere I go people comment did I lose weight its a great feeling you have to see what foods work for you , you can do it . Please hang in ther!!!!

Hi, I was banded on 3/14/06 and I have just had my 3rd fill I have 1.5cc in a 4cc band. I really do not know if I feel restiction I feel I get stuck alot, to much and throw up alot!!!!As you all know it is a terrible feeling. Can someone give me somwe insight . I have lot34 lbs so I am very happy about that. Thanks:help:

Thanks so much for your response, I honestly do not chew to goo like you state you should. Sometimes even soup hurts going down. I do not ever eat breas , any pasta I make sure I put enough sauce to make it really wet. I just do not get that full feeling at 4oz that they say a good fill brings. With my doctor even though insurance covered it all I had to pay $3,700.00 out of pocket for meetings , support groups and unlimited fills and adjustments for 1 yr. I do want my moneys worth, and I do want the restriction.Thanks:phanvan

I had an apron removal in 1994 in New Jersey they cut off 10lbs ,I did it after I lost 80lbs with Nutra System. The recovery was not to bad I did have drains for a few days. But it was a big difference!!!!! I wish I did the band right after like your plan. Of course I gained my weight back and now I am on the way down again. My plastic surgeon costs with hospital and anestiga was well over $30,000.00 Insurance paid. Good Luck

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Fusco in Florida (melbourne) his staff is wonderful alot of insurances pay, after surgery they do weekly fills until you are where you need to be , you have access to their cell#s for questions and problems they have all been wonderful. I have lost almost 30 lbs, banded 3/14/06. Good Luck

I was banded on 3/14/06 , my first fill was 5/3/06 1cc in a 4cc band I felt no restriction at all, they told me Weds is fill days so I went again today for another fill they put .5cc in at a time now but he said it absorbed 1/2 of the first 1cc, so now I have 1 1/2cc in Im on liquids tonight so I cant tell yet some people say they got 8 fills the first year some 1 or 2. All I know is I need to feel resriction soon. Ive lost 27.5 lbs in 7 weeks. Good Luck. WANDAN

Great to hear that the first fill doesnt always work, I got a fill Weds 5/3/06 they said wait a few days if on Monday you still feel hungry call for another fill next weds, This doctor does fills every Weds, by appt. we pay $3,700 besides having the insurance to cover 1 year of fills, appts etc. I really am waitng for the full feeling though.. Thanks all!!!!!

In Melbourne Florida, DR. Mark Fusco at Life shape.com

I was banded on 3/14/06 and honestly th efirst 4- 5 days were the worst I was having 2nd thoughts too!!!!! It gets easier alot easier after the first week, stay calm focused you need distractions so you dont focus on the surgery and food. Good Luck!!!!!

Hi, I was banded on 3/14/06 My first fill is not until 5/03/06 and I know I can eat more than the 4oz of food a meal they want us to eat but I do what they say mostly weigh 4ounzes and only eat that 1lb a meal seems a lot and im 300 lbs now down 25.

Hi everyone, my name is Wanda I was banded on 3/14/06, sometimes its hard for me and frustrating, I really think I expect to much!!! Its great to know you guys are out there to talk to , congrats on this great site!!!