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I had a fill on Monday 4/20. My 3rd ....2ccs added for a total of 9ccs in my 10cc band.... I can drink tiny sips of liquids, yesterday (the day of the fill) I only had liquids and today I managed a yogurt over the course of several hours. If my sip of liquid is too big, or if I take more than a few sips in a row I start to slime. I'm keeping everything down, no PBing, no puking...... I'm hoping its just swollen and will loosen up a bit, but if not, isn't this too tight? I have to pay a huge co-pay to go have them take out Fluid, so I was planning on waiting it out a few more days to see how it goes.... does that sound wise?

Hi everyone! I have my 3rd fill scheduled for Monday, 4/20 and I'm wondering if I should skip it. I am loosing weight well.... 3-4lbs a week, eating around 6-8oz per meal w/out feeling hungry in between...working out, etc. My next fill after that isn't until June, so it would be a little bit of a wait... another deciding factor, my fills cost $400 out of pocket. I have the money if I need it, but I can think of other things I'd like to spend it on this month. I appreciate any and all advice! Thanks!

not specific to the chili, but for me, following the 1st fill I didn't actually "feel" the restriction until late day 2/day 3. Seems like it took some time to kick in! Now I'm still feeling full after big servings of liquids.

yup...makes sense! I do the sweet/salty thing too... its vicious!

Name................Start Lbs......Current..........Goal.......To Go crzytchr2004.........237..............237...............210........... 27 ukcatsfan.............340..............340...............300.......... .40 LessJess..............228...............228...............199..........29

amy, what do you mean they are too much? I can't get enough of Crystal Light Fruit Punch

i thought mine was from the protein shakes/drinks I was drinking. anyway, I used the listerine quick dissolving strips and they worked to mask it.

Good luck... I'd say take the help...as much as offered. You'll probably be fine by day 5 but you should really focus and take the time for yourself (walks, planning meals, etc) Here is how I did it.... I have a 2 1/2 year old boy (38lbs) and a 13 month old daughter (24lbs)... my mother in law flew in the day before my surgery and was going to be with the kids while hubby and I were at the surgery center. She stayed in town 6 days and then it was back to normal. I didn't do anything crazy like carrying the kids up and down the stairs and my daughter is walking so really I only had to lift her out of her crib in the morning and up and down from her highchair. I really concentraited on using my arms or my legs only... *my* doc said I could probably lift my daughter right from the beginning without problem, but I think the 6 days 'off' were exactly what I needed to heal. Best of luck to you!!!

AF wife here...I got the band b/c that was what was covered w/ tricare. it was that or bypass. we are separating from the AF in 3 weeks (yippee!) and I've already called ahead to where we will be moving and got on with a practice there...no problems... no fees... I'm sure I'll be switching insurance providers as well, but for now, I'll be cash pay for my fills. do you know where you will PCS next? you might be able to get a medical hardship pcs to only places w/ doctors near.

Hi! I just wanted to pop on and see how many vegas people are out there. Seems yall already have a little group thing going on. Its always hard to be the newbie jumping in, but I'd like to if you will have me! I am a patient of Dr. Atkinson and I'm in the liquid post-op phase. Doing great...... Does anyone know when the support groups are for SWCC? I think I'd like to go to one and see people and talk to people in the same situation. Thanks in advance!

I'd be worried and on the phone w/ my surgeon pronto!

I saw this somewhere on here and its good.... I use Isopure zero carb Protein powder w/ Water and add in half (if 6oz) or all (if making a 12 oz shake) of a single serving crystal light orange sunrise. shake it with about 3-4 ice cubes and it taste like a dreamsicle.

I've been wondering too! thanks for asking... hopefully someone will answer and we'll both know

i was also banded on the 23rd, and I'm also pretty hungry, but I keep myself filled with liquids. I'm constantly sipping on Water or crystal light. I do my Protein split up and I'm sure I have it for "dinner" to keep myself full thru the night. I'd never even think of trying regular food yet... shoot... I get to start on Valentines day and that seems soon enough. I'm doing lots of SF pudding, and that tides me over for at least 2 hrs....seems thicker and keeps longer. Also my surgeon said I can do unlimited liquids, so I don't have to keep it to 1/2 cup of broth, I can sip a whole can if I want. I also have no restriction yet...they put it in empty and give you your first fill at your 4-6week checkup.

I took my pain meds round the clock every 4 hrs for the 1st 3 days.... on day 5 I felt great.... I still have just a bit of soreness and some gas, but feel back to normal otherwise!

that sounds delish!!!

so, I want to make sure I'm not missing out on anything here... I was banded on Fri 1.23 and feel great! I've been doing tons of h2o, Protein shakes (1 per day), broth, and sf pudding. I also have yogurt, cream Soups, and sf Jello and sf popsicles. Anything else I can add to the shopping list for variety? Thanks for any and all input!

Thanks catherine! I'm checking out your blog later during my computer time! I appreciate it!

Hi! I'm still here.... surgery went well also. I'm feeling pretty sore, thats it.... I'm not having a problem with liquids. I really enjoy the Water and I'm loving the Protein shake. I'm still taking my pain med every 4 hrs as well. Today I get to shower, so I'm hoping that will make me feel better. Yesterday I walked around Sam's club and today I'm going to try to get outside for some fresh air.

I am also getting banded on the 23rd! I live in Las Vegas, NV and I'm a military dependent. I haven't figured out this site yet, but plan to soon!