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I will second everyone's concern here. I was on clear liquids for a week post op and full liquids for 5 additional weeks. I know every doctor is different, but I have not heard of any Doctors being ok with a regular diet a week out. From my understanding and reading post on here and other boards, the band needs time to heal and secure in place even if you can physically eat ok.

Nothing short of amazing!:clap2:

1, Date of banding. May 9, 2006 2, Weight/BMI on date of banding. I think it was like 48.6, weight was 331 pounds 3, What band do you have. Swedish 9cc Midband 9cc Vanguard Lap Band 4cc or 10cc :biggrin1: 10cc Heliogast 7cc or 9cc A,M,I soft band 7cc or 9cc 4, What was you own person reason for WLS Cosmetic :biggrin1: To look better and not feel like everyone is staring at the fat guy Health To lower my blood sugar and blood pressure. Both were high and doctor wanted to put me on meds for both 5, Why the band and not Bypass or DS. Safer, wife was not supportive of RNY 6, What were you’re expectations about the band. After much research and doctors advise, I knew I would have to work hard. This is a tool and not a magic potion to loose weight 7, What were you’re expectations about the impact weight loss might have on you’re life. Longer and happier life 8, What is you own personal target weight/BMI. 170 pounds 9, What is the realistic target/expected weight loss/BMI. 160 pounds 10, How much was you’re band and how did you fund it. Insurance :biggrin1: - about $500 out of pocket Re-Mortgage Loan NHS (uk patients) Savings 11, Do you consider the cost of your band justified or expensive. Yes, much cheaper than a lifetime of taking medication for health problems, not to mention doctor's visits and possibly hospital stays. Also much less likely to have to have joint replacement because of the reduced weight 12, How many fill’s/unfill’s have you had. 4 fills, 5cc I beleive 13, How did you have you’re fill’s Blind 3 fill's 2 unfill's Under x-ray all 4 done under flouro 14, How much are you’re fill’s $15 co-pay through insurance 15, Does your surgeon do your fill’s or a fill provider. Surgeon or Physicians assistand done at his office 16, If you travelled for your band why did you travel. N/A17, Did you experience any complications/Difficulties. No 18. When did the problems begin. N/A19, what problems did you experience were they resolved and how was they resolved. N/A 20. Would you be banded again or chose another op. In a heartbeat. Best thing I have ever done. I feel like the band has saved my life or at the very least made it worth living.

I grew up in Broken Arrow, but live in Dallas now. My parents and brother still live in the Tulsa area so I get back pretty often. My dad was looking into getting banded in Tulsa, but after talking to me and reading up on it, he realized he wasn't ready to make the sacrifice. He is still looking for the "magic" potion to take off the weight and not have to work at it. I told him he would have to work the band and it was just a tool. He gave up on it, but is so proud and supportive of me. Good luck on your journey. Its well worth the trip.

I have not tried it. I have tried to follow my doctors post band rules very strictly. But every doctor has different rules. Things are working so well for me so far so I am scared to go outside my routine.

I have never PB'd. But I have never felt tight or even good restriction yet. I am loosing well so far, so I am not going to push it any further for a while.

Hi Marcy, good to see you. 40 pounds is nothing to sneeze at! Good luck with the fill.

I may be too late to add a recomendation as you may have already chosen someone. I used Dr. Cribbens ( Dr Hamms partner) I had a great experience. I went for my 4th fill a couple of weeks ago and Dr Hamm did it. They are both great and would highly recomend their office. I have friends who have used both also. The link to their website is on my homepage if your interested. Good luck.

Great job Marz!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. This is our first year being banded. Good luck to all. I am curious how I will do with all the food around, but I think I will be fine. Everyone knows I had the surgery, so I don't think my self-conscience will let me be bad in front of everyone. I am usually at my best when I am around people because of the accountability - I planned it that way and told everyone about being banded.

I used (and still do occasionally) Isopure no-carb chocolate with water ( by itself not very good) and added in a small banana and a spoonfull of "no sugar added" peanut butter and mixed it in the blender. Very tastee and filling.

I had my surgery on a Tuesday and went back the following Monday. I could have gone back on Saturday if I worked weekends. I have a desk job, so no problems with the lifting or anything.

I was told not to lift 10 pounds for 6 weeks. But with the baby, I know I didn't follow that very well and had no problems.

I have always been extremely open about my surgery. To be honest, I think it helps me make good food choices especially at work. If I am having a weak moment and feel like making a bad food choice, the fact that others know helps me pass on bad choices and helps me stay the coarse. I do worse when I am by myself because there is not that accountability. I also like helping others who might benefit from lap band. Hell, I wouldn't have gotten mine if others had not been generous enough to share there story, so I figure its my job to pay it forward. Just my 2 cents.

Drews - I am with you. I had to wait last week for my fill and the office was full because the doctor got held up in surgery. I heard several people say that they didn't understand why they weren't loosing weight and the band wasn't working very well because they could still eat anything they wanted. I kept thinking to myself that just because you can doesn't mean you should. Good luck with your interview. I started my job last week after being out of work for 2 months and I know how nerv racking it can be. Kepp us informed of how it went

56 inch waist in the before - down to a 38/40 in the after pic. I started my new job last week and could never have pulled off this look with a white shirt! I still see myself as a big guy, but not miserably overweight when I see my reflection. Its funny to see my tie hang down now instead of out.

Can you all beleive that we are at 6 months out this month? Amazing.

Started my new job yesterday. The only problem was lunch. There is no onsite place to eat and they ordered lunch for us - thick crust pizza:cry . I was good and just got a bottle of water and waited til I got off work to go eat. Wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to pass on the pizza. Go for my 4th fill today. Can't wait.

Besides, you know this is the reaction you were looking for when you started this thread, you didn't honestly believe everyone aggreed with you. Did you?

I am far more embarassed of Clinton and Carter. Not embarrased by Bush at all. Bush acted on intelligence he thought to be credible (as did everyone at the time)

Wow, I come to this site to get support for my weight issues and get this crappy thread. I obviously don't support the views here, but is this the site for this? I guess you all will be more happy when we become a democrat controled socialist state. Good luck with all that!!

Just wanted to give an update. After being out of work for 2 months, I start a new job on Monday. The kicker is that I will be making 10K more than I did at my last job. I will be glad to get out of the house and away fromt he refigerator all day. I think it will be great for my continued success. Also, I go for my 4th fill on Tuesday! hope to get some good restriction. Have a great weekend everyone.

Alicia, Don't get discouraged. Mine is slowing down a lot too. The closer we get to goal, the slower it will come off. Like someone told me, I didn't put the weight on overnight and it won't come off that fast either. Hang in there!

Just hit 100 pounds last weeks. Its a great feeling!

I went to Six Flags this weekend and have a blast. I am down enough that I was able to ride all the rides I wanted with no problems fitting. I hadn't been able to ride for some time. I was able to make good food choices. I got a smoked turket leg, took the skin off and ate a little less than half of it. Just thought I would update everyone.