abcangirl

I am an expat living in Bangkok, getting banded this July. Looking for anyone in the area, who has been banded or getting banded, to chat with and exchange stories and help!:party:

Hi, I'm here too. Been MIA for a while. But doing ok. Had a few complications and upsets, but hopefully everything is fine now! I too find I can eat too much. I don't get a 'full' feeling. Maybe that's my problem. Never really had itbefore, hense the eating problem.... hope all you other bangsters are well... will be back more regularily soon. Promise! Brandie

This is a stupid question, but is it possible to get a fill, but actually not hit your port? I have a 10cc band, got my first fill 3 weeks = 1 day after surgery. Dr. tried 2 X on the third poke, he said he got it, that my port had tilted a bit. My husband was in the room and asked how the dr was sure that he got the port this time, and the dr said he puts a bit of Fluid in, and then if he can pull it back out, he has the right spot! Is that true? So anyways, my fill was 4cc's. It has been 8 days since my fill, and I feel no restriction! As well as, when I lay down and feel around to see where I can feel my port, it's a good inch away from where the dr had inserted the needle. Theneedle was actuall put in about 2mm away, and in the middle of my biggest incision. Does any of this make sense? I know he is the dr and should know what he is doing...but is it possible to miss the port? Oh,and the last thing is, I was under the understanding that I would be filled with saline, but when it came down to it, the dr said no, he uses some sort of distilled water! Is that ok? I am trying to get in to see my dr this week, so he can answer all my questions, but I want to try and put my mind at ease before then!! Thanks for any advise!!

Bobbie- I had my frist fill August 1st (3weeks + 1 day after surgery) I have a 10cc. Swiss band, and my first fill was 4cc's. I know it sounds alot, by I find that I can still eat too much! I do feel fuller much longer however, and I have to eat and drink slower, or else I burp alot! My next fill is scheduled for 4 weeks after my first. (dr says we have to only go 1cc at a time now) not sure if that is normal or not.... I am happy, but can't wait for my next fill so that I get better restriction! Just thought I would share my experience! XX abcangirl

I went for my first fill yesterday, 3 weeks after surgery, and I din't need any numbing. Felt simmilar to a blood test, but not in the arm....

Glad everyone is doing so well! :-) I go in July 10th (my birthday!!!!) Will check back once I am home! (will be in for 3-5 days, having an other 'female' type surgery done at the same time!) Good luck to everyone! :-) xxx

Please add me. July 10th date. Thanks abcangirl

I finally have my date confirmed! July 10th. On my birthday. Think it's an omen??? So I was thinking a name with July in it. Don't have any really good ones. July Jewels? We are all jewels weather we are fat or not, and we are losing weight for ourselves, and to shine! ?! Just a thought!

Hi everyone!! Being banded July 10th or 11th. (still waiting on final date!!) So excited. :smile: But nervious too! I'm way over here in Thailand! Actually Canadian, but living the Expat life!! Looking to be friend people who will be going thru this the same time as me, so we get thru our ups and downs together!!!! :w00t:

I am an expat living in Bangkok, getting banded this July. Looking for anyone in the area, who has been banded or getting banded, to chat with and exchange stories and help!

HeatherO - the pic of u in the big chair looks like one I've seen in Bangkok, Thailand!

:crying: Hi, very new to this. Have been reading up on Lap-Band for about a year or so now. Have had pre-opt testing, and and am scheduled for surgery in beginning of July/09. :thumbup: I am extremely nervious. Always considered surgery the last resort. Now after yo-yo dieting for years, it's come to that....but what if it doesn't work? Just like all the "fad" diets? I'm not looking to get super-model skinny, just healthy, and fit! Am I just trying to talk myself out of surgery because I am affraid of failing again? Please if anyone has gone thru this, pls let me know how you got past it! I am now doubting myself, thinking this won't work, and why am I throwing my money away! Soooooo confused.....

Thankyou!!!

OMG! SunnyRachel! Thankyou SO much! I got tears rolling down my face! What you have said and how you have said it...really hits the spot! What you have said is so true, and you are right, I already know the answer, and what I need to do! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me, you wouldn't imagine how much you have !! :crying: -abcangirl

Dear Losinit; One of my problems is that there is no supposrt group where I am! We are a Canadian family, living in Thailand. My surgery will be done here, but there is no 'english' support services.... Thanks for the bout of confidence tho, glad to know others have second thoughts!:crying: