BigBZ

Guess I need to buy a scanner, because I didn't have a digital before my surgery. But the good news in that I am down 95 lbs. since my Sept. '06 operation! Still got a ways to go, but I like the results I've seen in just 8 months. This was just a quick shot I took yesterday morning of the "new" me........

Yeah, yesterday my PA who does the fills suggested that I go another 1/2cc for my second fill which would bring me up to 2 1/2. Supposed to be on liquids for 2 days and definitely notice a pretty big difference. I could only get down about 4-5 oz. of protein shake on my 1/2 hour lunch.

Just trying to get an idea of what the average "perfect" amount of fill is for most people with the 4cc band. I'm going in for my second fill this Thur. I've got 2cc's right now and was wondering if I should go with 1/2 a cc or with a 1/4cc. My restriction in the morning is good, but after I eat something....I can eat quite a bit, probably atleast 10oz. in a half hour. I hear once you get the band 1/2 full, that every small fill after that is pretty noticable. Do you think a 1/2cc jump is too much? Thanx Brian

I went golfing today and got paired up with a couple. Right before I stepped up to the teebox I took a big swig of gatorage.....well I got up there addressed the ball and must have had my mouth slightly open and this crazy loud gurgle wheeze came up my throat and out of my mouth while I swung! I had a big smile on my face and turned around to see the couple starting to snicker, so I explained what was up. Guess it was nice to have something distract me from thinking about my golf swing.....KILLED the ball down the middle!!!

Gracias!

OK, so I go to change my pic today......and did it no problem. Except that you only see my pic when you click on my profile. And my ? is, how can I get my pic to show up on my posts? I'm sure I'm overlooking something very obvious?!<bg> Thanx in advance for your help!-Brian</bg>

Experienced the exact same stomach "gurgling" issues as yourself for a couple weeks after surgery, but they will go away for the most part as time passes. Congrats on the your band, hope all goes smoothly!

Glad to hear that, thanks! Perhaps I need to tune in to the hiccups means I'm full thing also?!lol-Brian

It seems that since I've been banded hiccups are a much more regular occurrence now. Has this spastic motion been known to cause band slips like PB'n or other problems? Thanks-Brian

***this is only a test***

Wow, sounds like you got your fills in rapid fire order!<G> I'm really curious how the first one went? Had your weight loss hit a plateau or was it just dr. recommended for your 1st fill? Did you feel like your body had enough time to get used to the 1st fill, before the 2nd two weeks later? Sorry for a the ?'s.....just curious! Thanks-Brian

"well Brian, its hard to say because here in Czech Republic they almost dont want to give you any fills, cause they want to keep that option for time when you arent losing.I think that kind of makes sence.If you feel you have some restriction and you are losing why to have a fill?" That's my exact feeling also Eva! Thanks, I needed to hear that. If I don't feel ready in a couple weeks I'll just tell her that. IMO I think 6 weeks post-op would be just fine. I don't believe restriction is a problem for me at this stage yet, I had my surgery 7 days ago and am down over 8kg so far. Thanks again-Brian