Agnes

Hey!! Yeah, 4cc did nothing for me...everything was going down fine..even if I forgot to chew properly...etc. I cant go back to Dr Ortiz either.. but have a doc that my PCP recommended..i really like him and he is $100 a fill. He added 2cc more and when I drank Water, it wouldnt go down..too tight. so he took out .5cc and the water went down smooth...so I now have 5.5 cc I have to be on liquids for 2 days, so we'll see!! good luck! keep in touch!

Hello!! I am getting my first fill tomorrow! I am very excited! Since I am "empty" right now, I can eat pretty much anything with no problem.. and I have lost nothing more since the liquid phase after surgery.. Anything I should know? I am hoping that this is where the weight loss really begins..and I hope it does! After 3 weeks, I was back in the gym, but still no loss.. I was told to only have Clear liquids a few hours before and 3 days of liquids after (this coming from Dr. Ortiz..I am getting filled here in Maryland). Also..I have an 11cc band... was is a typical cc you get the first time? I am assuming that is different for everyone? I am not afraid of needles...more eager than anything!! Thanks! Agnes

Your post sound EXACTLY like me! after a 4cc fill, I def was eating more than a "hand full"....I was making good choices, but def eating too much! I had my 2nd fill yesterday...my doc did the same thing. he had 2 more cc's (total of 6cc) and the water didnt go down. He took out .5 cc and it went down fine! So, I am now at 5.5cc total...so we'll see!!! I have 2 days of liquids...so I guess i wont know really, until i eat.. Keep in touch! good luck!!

* Thats awesome! yeah, thats what I learned...everyone IS different. My fill doc said not to pay TOO much attention to what people say i forums, bc they we expect to do what they do and have the same results. he said to follow how I feel...makes sense. Thats great you have 2cc in a 10cc band and dont need another yet. I got 4cc in an 11cc band and am going monday for another bc I have very little restriction. I am a lower BMI, and need more than 4cc...he said that some patients with higher BMI's cant even tolerate 3cc.. will post after I get the second fill! hopefully that will be it for a while and I see some results!! Good Luck!

2-3 a day!!! wow!!! thats awesome!!!

I am actually surprised I didn't post my update sooner like I said I would! I have met many great people on here, so I am sure they might be wondering how I am doing...:sad: Well...to all those opposed to going to Mexico.. I had a WONDERFUL experience with Dr. Ortiz, the facility and staff! I couldnt have been more comfortable! The facility was immaculate! I could have eaten of the floor.. Dt. Ortiz met with me and my husband before I went into surgery and went over everything & answered any questions either one of us had. great guy! I was in and out in 30 minutes..that was including prep and closing me up! Had pretty bad nausea and was past out for a couple hours. But they had me up and walking! After I 'came to" from being a little loopy I felt MUCH better than I anticipated! I spent most of my time on the phone calling family and friends (b/c we were allowed to call anywhere in the US from the room)..so i took advantage of it! Don't remember much of the conversations though...lol I met some GREAT people! (5 others were there getting the surgery as well). I went back to the hotel the next day and did plenty of walking around with my hubby). ....so being home...GAS PAINS!!! UUGHHHH!!! horrible! I never got the pains in my shoulder, but they were SO bad in my chest and then moved into my back! my belly was very bloated and swollen! I pretty much rested and walked... my recovery was not as "speedy" as others.. i had pretty bad port pain too...ended up taking a few more days off from work...which I totally needed! Each day got a tad better... I know its a little TMI...but I never thought burping and farting would feel SOO relieving!! :mad: LOL! Mentally..some days were better than others...but I am sure you all (who have had been on liquids know)...I thought I was gonna cry if I drank another cup of soup!! I just wanted FOOOOOD!! mashed potatoes never tasted so good! LOL I was on Clear Liquids for 1 week, full liquids weeks 2-3 and started Protein drinks week 3 too.... well today is day 22 and it will probably be a while before I actually want a cup of soup!! :biggrin: I was not filled at all at surgery and my first fill is August 12th. Just trying to be careful until then since I really dont have restriction. However, since I am still swollen inside and healing, I get pretty full off of a little bit. I have only lost 9 pds or so....but I'll take it!! I would jump for joy at a 1 pound loss when I used to be on Weight Watchers...so when I had lost 8-9 pounds in just under 3 weeks, I was happy. Plus my doc and many on here even say not to stress about the scale until after the first fill, bc thats when you feel restriction...hopefully. So that's pretty much so far! Erick (my hubby) has been great every step of the way!! I thank God for him everyday! :sad::wub:

I got 4cc too!...i feel like i have some restriction..here and there...but most times, I can eater whatever with no problem. I am going back 8/24 for another fill and he is doing is for free! I hope the sweet spot comes soon!!

*i think that depends on your doc.. I was told..only clear liquids a couple hours before and liquids for 2-3 days after.. however..i read some people do liquids for a day then mushies...? hope that helps! Good Luck!

* HI! I got 4cc...i feel like i have some restriction..here and there...but most times, I can eater whatever with no problem. I am going back 8/24 for another fill and he is doing is for free! if you dont like your doc, cant you go to another for fills? Good luck!!

my doc says, if you ever feel super tight, drink warm tea and see if that helps? if not, I def agree..call the doc

thanks everyone!!!

Hello! I am getting my first fill tomorrow! I am very excited! Since I am "empty" right now, I can eat pretty much anything with no problem.. and I have lost nothing more since the liquid phase after surgery.. Anything I should know? I am hoping that this is where the weight loss really begins..and I hope it does! After 3 weeks, I was back in the gym, but still no loss.. I was told to only have Clear liquids a few hours before and 3 days of liquids after (this coming from Dr. Ortiz..I am getting filled here in Maryland). Also..I have an 11cc band... was is a typical cc you get the first time? I am assuming that is different for everyone? I am not afraid of needles...more eager than anything!! Thanks! Agnes

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Thanks! well it looks like so far you are doing great!!!

I read that it could take several fills to feel restriction... wondering though...is it possible to feel restriction after the first fill?

* Awesome! 5 pounds in one week is great!!!! congrats!! yeah I am self pay too :w00t: my first is $500 and every other after that is $100.. I hope i have restriction!

Like everyone says...each doc is different and have their reason why they tell you tha tyou shouldnt or cant have something. My surgeon said no carbonation...period. for AT LEAST 6 months...and after that maybe once a week. and if I can..never again. His reasons are bc of the bloating and stretching...

* ugghhh dont this gas pains just suck!?! Yeah, i def way myself everyday to keep on point! I have only lost 9 pounds so far (didnt have a preop diet) but that last thing I want is those 9 pounds back by my first fill!! lol

Congrats!!! Well it looks like you are doing AWESOME so far!!!!

Thank you!! But at least now we can have more than the broth! lol

Hey! Check out this link: its on "sticky" on the site under frequently asked questions: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f217/what-should-i-bring-me-day-surgery-58225/#post795025 Good luck!!

sorry, cant answer.. but just wanted to say i was banded by Ortiz too! Loved him!!