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Jamie, milk is really good for you. Try and stay on as many protein shakes as you can. You will get your protein in for sure if you do that.

cup of food at a time. My doctor confirmed that today. As long as you get your protein in. How much can you consume at a sitting?

I have only lost 65 lbs in 16 months so don't feel so bad. One thing that happened to me resently is I decided to get a major fill. To the point of barely able to eat solids. I just had to have a minor adjustment today but I lost 6 lbs in 2 weeks. I really think with good restriction you shouldn't be able to eat more than 1/4

I have a size 10 band but mine only holds 4ccs so I don't think we have the same band. If you aren't feeling restriction this is quite common with the first fill. It took me 5 fills to reach my sweet spot so keep the faith and keep going back for more until you can only eat a little bit. My doctor says that even 1/4 cup of food is good if you are getting your 60 grams of protein. I always start my day with a 30 gram protein shake. Good luck.

Jode, are you on any medications to help you with the vomitting? I would start there first. You may want to consider getting an unfill until the swelling goes down. You can always go back in 1 week to get refilled. Just a suggestion.

That is terrible. My fills are $200 cash pay.

volleyballover, it sound like you don't have enough restriction. How many ccs do you have and what size band? It wouldn't surprise me if you need a few more fills. It took me 5 fills to finally get restriction. How many have you had?

Good luck with your surgery. I live in Gilroy, CA. I love being banded.

Kerri, you should find that you will not need as much alcohol to get a buzz. I drink too. It does slow your weight loss down considerable. I averge 1-2 lbs per week and drink at least 1 drink a day.

Jacki, I live in San Jose, CA and I too have United Healthcare. They didn't require a 6 month supervised diet. It took me 6-8 week so get through all the appointments and through surgery. Good luck.

Way to go!

Darnell, I've been banded 16 months and I'm down 65 lbs so far. The hunger is gone completely. I can go hours before eating. I have heard good results of lapband over bypass. Good luck.

Rumar, yes that is restriction. Isn't it great!

Good for you. Its such a relief to have restriction.

They can fill you with a thicker solution so you don't lose your fill. I would ask for that.

If you are starving I would move to creamy soups. If it goes through a straw you can have it.

It took me 5 fills to finally get restriction.

Chris, glad to hear everything went well. Congrats on your upcoming surgery.

Its funny with fills. Sometimes .2 even helps. I would go back in and get a fill. It may only take a little bit.

Good for you! Congrats.

No worries, you aren't doing and damage. Try and keep food servings to 1 cup and 1200 calories a day.

It took me 5 fills to finally feel restriction.

To the woman who could eat 3 slices of pizza. Keep going back until you can only eat 1/2 a slice. You have no restriction.

Drugs, lots of drugs. Ask for a pill when you get to the hospital. I felt much better.

I know you you feel. My top weight was 320 preband. I am down down to a size 18 and 218. I love being banded. Have you just started looking into it?