MarcyD

I have an 11 cc band, also. My doc is very conservative and only gives fills every 3 to 4 months. Not until I had my fourth fill (at about 8 cc's) did I achieve restriction. Hang in there! It is worth the wait and better not to chance a slip.

Hi guys! I have been missing a long time--Mostly because I have been down about my slow progress. My last fill (#4) seems to have helped. I was stuck in the 280's forever, but finally have some pretty good restriction and have lost almost 20 pounds in the last 7 weeks! Yeah!! Katie, I hear you. My fill doc is pretty conservative and only gives fills every 2 to 3 months. (Plus they are busy, so it is hard to get in.) I am self-pay and they do all their fills with fluoro, so this has been expensive as well as slow. I am scheduled for another fill June 13th. I think I will only need a small one this time. Life is really so much less frustrating when you finally get restriction!

I haven't been around much lately and haven't noticed your posts before. Congrats on getting a date and good luck on your journey! I hope to *see* you around more. Unfortunately, I am only here sporadically when I get a free moment at work.

I am so glad I found this thread! I have missed all of you. Today is my Bandiversary and I am down "only" 60 pounds. I am happy, though, as I was stuck at 40 for about 5 months. I finally have pretty good restriction and feel a lot more energetic. I have been working out at Curves and doing the treadmill and actually feel GOOD after exercise!!! Here's to an even better second year and congrats to all my fellow Maysters who have done such a great job. You all inspire and encourage me so much.

I didn't reach really good restriction until my 4th fill 6 weeks ago. Hang in there and practice good habits. Get another fill as soon as your urgeon allows. The weigh WILL come off!

Welcome to LBT! And congrats on your early weight loss.

Julie, as so many others have said, you are truly an inspiration to me. I will keep you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. Keep us posted!

Happy thoughts and good vibes coming your way, Carlene! You can do this. Come here to vent (and keep us posted because we are concerned!)

I am completely self-pay. My fills are $250 plus $119 for Flouro. Yup: $369 a pop! They have always gone smoothly, though, and after 4 fills I am finally at good restriction.

Until my 4th fill I was a "slow loser" and could eat about anything, including a Wendy's cheeseburger. Now I PB if I eat bread or pizza. Yesterday, though, I had 3/4 of a burger at Chillis without the bread and has sauteed veggies instead of fries. Not the same, but at least I could taste a burger for a change. I sometimes miss "the old days", but now that I am finally at really good restriction and losing, I wouldn't go back for anything. I was self-pay and finally feel like I am getting my money's worth. Juliegeraci, I feel like we are on the same path! I have noted the similarities in our posts. Seems like we both finally hit good restricition at the same time. Good luck!

Way to go, LapBandit!!!! You inspire me to keep trecking!

Congratulations! You are really on your way now!

My doctor is VERY conservative with fills. I didn't have my first fill until 8 weeks post-op and after 10 months just had my 4th fill. I now have about 8 cc in a 10 cc band and FINALLY have really good restriction!! I was stuck at minus 40 pounds for about 5 months and now the weight is just falling off. All along I have been jealous of those who were "tight" and losing more weight, but now I am happy. No complications so far and losing weight and not being hungry. You really will get there, but it may take a while. Just do your best to make healthy choices and forgive yourself when you mess up. We are all in this together!