Jacquie Brown

Hello, Even while I write this note, I want to cry. I have the 10cc Realize band and it was placed on March 27, 2009. I went to have my first fill yesterday and OMG!!!! First of all the nurses kept reassuring me that it would not hurt a bit. Then another nurse came in and she could not find my port, so she kept pushing on my incision site and sticking the needle in and out of my stomach. I was literally in tears. Then she called the doctor who continued to do the same. He eventually put the needle in and moved the port around until they met up. I cried, and cried and cried. First of all I am 1 month post op and still very sore on my incision site. Second, OMG!!!! When I looked at my stomach later that night, there were 5 pokes where they attempted over and over again. I am still sore today, I still want to cry. He was supposed to give me 3 cc but he decided to give me 2 and 2 more in 2 weeks. Do I wanna go back? Im scared. And, today I ate a can of tuna and bread and crackers. Is the thing working? Im getting so discouraged about this band now. I am holding at 15 pds., but is this it? Is this all Im going to loose? Will it hurt the next time like it did this time? Am I supposed to be able to eat that much food after a fill? Somebody please help me.:thumbup:

Thank you all so much for the advice. I did liquids for 24 hours but that is all they told me to do. I have been feeling sick all day like I wanted to throw up. This is a different kind of experience. I am going to ask them next time for a local or a flouroscope like it was suggested. Thank you sooo much again. Keep me in your prayers. Yes, I am very anxious to get the weight off, I have to keep reminding myself that it takes time.

I was just banded yesterday Friday March 27, 2009 with the Realize band. I will keep you all updated on my success.

Hi everybody, I just found out that I have an appointment to have my surgery on March 27 of this year. I'm very excited but at the same time fearful. But, it's a go and im EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:

Hey Everybody, Got my date MARCH 27 YEAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. Can't wait to finally get this over with. :thumbup: