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I think i PMed you did you get a message from me ? Mindy

Your Welcome . Is there any problem being stalled ? No not that im aware . I would think the only issue would be struggling to maintain on your part . Just do your best in that area. I think you will be fine , just get the fill when you can and essentially start a new with the new doc. Sounds like a great plan you have already . As for whY I have had some unfills. I had my first fill and it went fine, my second fill I was too tight. SO i got a slight unfill, i was just fine . Then my third fill again i was too tight. So i had to get another slight unfill , was fine again . My doc and I discovered that I can not tolerate " large "fills. I have a 4cc band so 1cc is a large fill. So now i get .5 or less fills at a time . Recently I had to get a slight unfill because i was having issues keeping food down after not having a fill for nearly 3 months. What we found out is my esphogus may be damaged from yrs and yrs of throwing up from migraines so my "im full " Button does not kick in until its too late and im TOO full so I throw up after I have eaten too much . SO I got the unfill to let my stomach heal. Im fine now I just eat smaller portions more often . Its working great now . Anyway . Good luck and You will be fine your weight loss should pick back up where you left off. HTH Mindy

Ok just so i make sure im understanding you . YOu want to make sure that you can start getting fills after not having them from a certain amount of time ? If that is what your asking YES of course ! BY all means GO GET A FILL my dear !!! If you still have more weight to lose ( Great job by the way) . That is what the band is for . Use the tool you were given . Do you have a doc now that will contiue your after care ? MIndy

Best rule of thumb . go by what your doc orders. I belive mine says 60 grams min. a day ? Mindy

Be very careful keeping yourself this tight. i know someone who did this early on , and pretty much lived on a soft diet and she now has a slip. If your still tonight today i personally woudl go get an unfill. HTH Mindy

my fills typically take 3-7 days to kick in . They can take up to 2 weeks. are you on solid foods yet ?Have you had any episodes of PBing ? If you have i would suggest going on liquids for a few days to make sure your not swollen . If not then if YOUR Not comfortable then you might want to get a slight unfill. HTH MIndy

They dont have ANY Records or your surgery ? I call BS on that ? Keep bugging them ! Good luck . Mindy

Sounds like a good plan . for what its worth my fills take up to 4-7 days to kick in so dont freak if you dont feel anything yet. Also I dont tolerate larege fills . large fills with a 4cc band are 1cc at a time. So I get .2 .3 or .5 cc's at a time . And those small amounts do it for me just fine !! So Next time you go in I would urge you to get a small fill as well and take it slow. its better to go slowly than to be too tight. HTH Mindy

PS what state do you live in ?

I have had flouro with EVERY SINGLE one of my fills with the exception of the last one because i chose not to have it because my doc could feel my port and guess what ? he stuck me the FIRST TIME NO ISSUES !!! I Dont know they will drop you as a patient , IF They do and you got 1 yrs worth of fills DEMAND your money back on that. You might want to try to line up another doc just in case ? But I think your jumping the gun ? I would wait and see what they say ? Be honest , tell them your not comfortable w/ the way the doc has commented on the band and you feel like your not important neither is your band to him. The fact is HE WORKS FOR YOU . HTH Mindy

There should maybe be a disclaimer " Newbies might not want to enter " Seriously !!! Should be on there. I can see how newbies would get offended , but its not towards them . Or anyone . Just we need to rant. Newbies need to rant and rave too. But everyone needs to enter at their own risk and if your feelings are hurt or you take things personally ya might not want to enter !! Mindy

It should take you no LONGER Than 30 mintues to eat but about 30 mintutes to eat as well. If that makes since. It does take me from about 20-30 mintues. And that is ok for MY Doc. Some things will take a little long like meats. But Try to slow down some more. When you think you have chewed your food enough Chew MORE ! I can almost bet even when you think your chewing enough NOW w/ out the band you need to chew more when you have the band. I still have problems remembering this or "judging" This almost a yr out . It will take you that long !! Mindy

Even with out numbing meds ( I dont get numb) it should be a piece of cake. It takes my doc about 30 seconds for my fill ! If my doc poked my more than 3 times I would stop him and say " Lets go get flouro " Mindy

YES You have every right to be upset. And honestly I would not let your doc stick you again ! You do not have to sit there and be a human pin cushion . If the other doc does a better job transfer your care to him ! And yes they can stick the tubing and cause a leak , if you do not have restriction now i would call them and request a look . If you have a leak there is NO WAY IN HELL I would be paying for a damn thing associated with that leak after what you just said ! I would have them check your port for an infection as well ! I would be PISSED !!! Mindy

That is a great Idea I forget about Obesitylaw.com Mindy

I think it would be a good idea to contact the hospital to see if you can get in w/ another doc in the program if you have that option . I would maybe do it before the fill if you can ? YOu can probably contact the makers of the AP band and ask what the "standard" first fill is for that band ? 6cc's just sounds like an awful lot that's almost half of the fill level of the band ! Good luck let us know what happens Mindy

No this is not normal in my opinion . The doc was out of line in his comments. And 6cc's , I have a small band but that sure does seem like a LARGE fill for a first fill. My doc always has be drink Water in front of him, asks me how i feel and has me NOT LEAVE the office or hospital until I KNOW I feel ok . I think your doc did not treat you well and I think i would speak to him about it . I would tell him that next time your not leaving the office until you have drank water and feel like the fill is ok ? HTH Mindy

Also if the computer keeps taking you back to this thread you can " Unsubscribe yourself from this thread ! And well said Jachut !!! Mindy

My doc does NOT want us "drinking our Calories" after our inital post op 6 weeks. He wants us to be eating solid protein . Other than when we have our fills and are on liquids . He does not want the calories from protein shakes or milk shakes ect. big no no for him . Mindy

I too am sorry for your loss ! Mindy

I was at my best friends house tonight and I found this "new before " picture of myself OMG is all I have to say ! I actually cant believe im posting this . But here goes. Before I am at LEAST 250 ! Now -95 pounds at 155 Sorry pics are so big. Mindy

Kendra . That is awesome news , your doing just great !!! You have had such a wonderful attitude and your just an amazing person ! That is such a good idea and great that your doc is freezing your fills . Im glad for that. Your right you do not need to worry about getting stuck right now and when you can eat you need to ! Mindy

I dont think anyone feels superior than the other. But speaking for myself some of the topics or questions asked on here really is common sense. For instance .... " I am 2 days post op I just ate a piece of chicken do you think i hurt my band " ? ? I know your about to say " COME ON " THAT question and many others like it has been asked on here. Does the fact that we think that is RIDICULOUS make us think we are superior ? ? I know for myself It does not it just makes me think that people dont think and need to use some common sense. I was a newbie, I asked questions. I am here to repay the favors others did for me. This thread and the RR section is for ANYONE to vent and get out what they want . There is no reason to judge others for voicing their feelings. It does not mean we do not want to help or give advice . Just my input Mindy

Well in all honestly 6 weeks is a bit much in my opinion ! But Each doc has their own orders. My doc is On the "conservative" side when it comes to things and he doesnt go that long. After each fill I am on liquids for 6 days then 3 days of mushies 3 days of semi solids . But you are right " its not suppose to be fun" its suppose to be for your health , longevity and for us to be around for our families ! It gets easier , it becomes less work eventually . But People cant think this is "the easy way out " or "The quick fix " its not , it does require work , And it takes time. We did not get over weight over night . Patients Dear Grass hoppers !! Mindy

Im glad your docs office pushed that on you . I dont think a lot of docs do. And I dont think its fair to the patients. It wont take YRS for you to look back on it it will probably take months. But in all fairness it takes time. It takes time to wrap your head around " OMG this 3oz of steak is all i need ! " It really does. And with each fill and less food it takes time, practice and patients. So you will be fine. Just Take your time right now while your healing !!! Mindy