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Ok the title seems harsh but it is true! I have had 5 or 6 fills and the last 2 about brought me off the table! He numbs me but it is not working to well. I was numb at the surface but I could feel the needle sticking me deep inside my tummy. He could not find my port :tt2: Ok question, that is quite a long needle that they are sticking in there, cant they hurt something buy poking around looking for the port? I was filled to 6cc in a 10 cc band, I went in last week and he put me to 6.5 because I felt I was just about where I wanted to be and now I am upset because before I got another fill I had good restricting ( not great, but good ) and now, I can eat a lot of food again... I feel like I went through that fill for nothing..and it is frustrating and I don't know what to do. I have the choice to get a fill whenever I want one, but I am so darn scared to do it now, in fear of it hurts so bad. He mentioned doing the next one under that x-ray thing so he could look at things and I am wondering if that would be a good idea or not? Anyways thanks for letting me vent and ask some questions, any advice would be great. I am up in the air about this thing.. and could just use someone to talk to who understands what I am feeling! Lisa

Just an update, The dr. called me today and wants me to go to the hospital friday at 2 to have it done. I am scared but at the same time relieved at the same time. At least I will have peace of mind that he is getting to get a good look at it and see whats going on! And to those who read this, I truely did not mean to scare anyone. most of my fills have been great, but I am not going to lie, the last two have been "upsetting". lol So I am sorry. this was just my luck..lol

Umm right before getting the lap band I wanted to get a "good" scale to keep track of my weight. I was so excited to get that first weight down. Hubby the kids and I where all standing around it and one by one we all got on it and wrote down our weights. It was my turn!! I stood up on it and then I heard a loud crack!! :crying:I split the scale right down the middle.... OMG you broke the scale , one of my kids said..I started to cry and my hubby jumped in and said that the scale had to be bad and went out and bought me another new one.... There have been many more things happen but this had to of been the worst.

Can I also do the challenge? I would love to lose 20 lbs.. so that would put me at 171... I need something to get me into gear!! thanks so much.. lisa

I was banded Nov 20, 08 and I dont quite know what to think. I have had 3 fills so far and the last one hurt me real real bad.. I am bruised pretty good from it. I feel a little restriction but am still REAL hungry. He filled me to 5 and said lets see how you do now. Well it went great the first week and now only in week 2 from my last fill I am hungry again!!! In the last week I have gained 2 pounds. Very depressing! I am scheduled to back in next wednesday for another fill. Should I ask to be put to 6cc? How long does it take to start really working? I am begging to think this lap band is not going to work for me :biggrin: All eyes are on me and I feel so much pressure to loose the weight and everyone watches every little thing that goes into my mouth and then smarts off, "thats more than 2 oz"!!!! I dont know sorry for venting, I am kinda feeling hopeless and I dont know anyone to talk about this with. thanks for listening.. Lisa

Well I went in the day before Christmas and braved another fill. ( my last one was soo bad) I told the Dr. how scared I was and how he hurt me the last time. I took hubby with me to be my voice if I was to scared to say something ( shy) but I did it myself and to my surprise, it was the best fill ever! It was actually quite interesting to watch. He was going to fill me to 7 but said because it was the day before Christmas if I had any problems he wouldn't be open on Christmas and so he better on fill me to 6. NOW I am finally feeling the restriction of food. yesterday at lunch I had about 5 or 6 small bites of food and that was it, I was finally full!!!! I tried later that night to eat a piece of pie and I struggled to swallow my third bite.... that is what is going to be hard for me.. my mind is telling me to finnish my plate but my tummy says otherwise.. Oh and another thing.. I keep getting hiccups when i eat.. whats up with that? anyways sorry so long just real excited... I hope my full feeling when I eat don't go away today.... Hope you all had a great Christmas!!! Lisa

Thank you guys so much for all the support. I had to go yesterday for an ultrasound of my port area. I am nervous to know if they found anything. It has been burning and hurting when i move a certain way. Also I think I will drag my treadmill back in the house again. I get frustrated because I get tired fast. Also I have a dumb question.. what portion size is the best to measure my food for each meal.. Some one told me no more than a half cup and someone else told me no more than a cup. I am kinda confused. thanks in advance. Lisa

I am totally surprised at how nice you all are. I was so scared to post thinking people would start rip n me but I think I finally get it. You all know what I am going through!!! I finally have someone to talk to!! OK I have to admit, I hardly get any exercise.. I am so embarrassed. I have a treadmill at home in the garage that I guess I could pull out.. I was going to sell it.. lol

yes I am working out some. Can you streach your pouch this early on? I can eat quite a bit right now and kinda feel like I may have messed this all up.. my port sight hurts today and I have no idea why.. nothing is red or irritated.

Thanks for ur kind words. I guess I feel like the closer to 10 I get the closer my chances are of this not working. I guess I need to be patient... lol I just am tired of feeling hungry all the time......

Hello, may I be added to your spreadsheet? banded 11/20/2008 highest weight 222 pre op diet starting wt: 220 surgery weight 208 current weight 194 goal 140 thank you sooooo much!

I pay 100.00 per fill but I have no idea if insurance pays for it. They just tell me they will bill me.. lol

I have had 3 fills so far and I am at 5cc's in a 10 cc band. None of my fills hurt until the last one I had last week. The dr. seemed to be in a bad mood from the start and in a big hurry. he couldnt find my port then he pulled back real hard on the syringe and I busted out in tears, he sucked up all this yellow stuff. I asked what that was and he said it was melted fat. I was like OK... all I know is that it hurt so bad. I have a huge bruse right under my longest scar being that was where my port is. I need to make an apt for another fill as I feel like I am getting closer to where I need to be but I am scared to go in for another one. I think i need to be about 6cc's. So I agree with you about it hurting. I am not looking forward to doing this again!

I just had my first fill yesterday and that was interesting. lol.. He gave me 3.5 cc's I really dont feel much restriction which is a huge bummer. How long do u wait untill you get another fill? I dont want to seem to pushy, but I at least want to fill like I get full when I eat.