Semper4life

I have to give you an update! For all of those that read my last thread about no restriction. I went to the Dr. on Friday for a fill. I saw Dr. Tran because Dr. Mahtemework does not work there anymore. Dr. Tran drew out all the saline in my band to see just how much was really there. To my amazement it was only 5ccs not 9. So he gave me 2 more so now I'm up to 7 and I HAVE RESTRICTION! OMG its scary but I'm happy I finally feel like Im on my way. However I have to go back on June 11 to make sure its not leaking - if it is leaking I will have to change my port - Im not happy about that but I think my previous fills were not going into the port. I will keep you posted! Good luck to eveyone on the journey to good health!

i just called and got changed to a 10 appt. so im happy!

i live in Clinton, MD near Andrews Airforce Base

:w00t::wink::thumbup:thanks for all of the encouragement! I am really trying to get back in focus. I just dont wanna ever gain. Keep sending the encouraging replies.

I have an appt too on the 28th at 2pm. Do you want to switch times with me. I really wanted a early appt because I come 45 minutes away to get there and that time of day the traffic will be awful. They told me I will be seeing Dr. Halmi that day

I go to the Woodbridge office and they just keep saying hes not in the office and they dont know when he will be back. I have received a fill from Dr. Tran before too. never Dr. halmi. i am glad to head you have 9.2ccs. Do you feel a huge difference? What were you before this fill?

Hey Slim - where do you go for your fills. I go to Bluepoint Surgical group in Woodbridge. I have only lost about 30lbs since Sept. and I work out on a regular and I try to watch what I eat but its hard when you can eat with out restriction.

:mad::thumbup::cursing:I was banded there in Sept 09 - Dr. Mahtemework and Halmi - Has anyone heard where Dr. M is - i cant get an appt and I still have not restriction in my band - im at 9ccs in an 11 cc band:cursing::frown:

:angry:Does anyone go there in Woodbridge, VA? Whats going on with the staff and Drs. there. Dr. Mahtemework is not there and they will not discuss where he is. I aske dot speak or see Dr. Tran and they said hes not seeing band patients or hes not there either. Dr. halmi is the only one seeing patients and the schedule is so tight you cant get in. I am still not haveing restriction and I have 9ccs in my 11cc band - im worried now if something is not right with my band - did it slip - is on properly. everyone else i talk to has restriction before 7.5ccs. Any advice or help and anyone know any info on the office let me know.:thumbup:

I got a huge rash around one of my incisions on my left side and it itched like crazy and it took about a month to go away

thanks for the encouragement, im really trying to hang in there.

i have the same concerns as you. I go on the 28th for a upper gi i hope they dont have to go back in but i just try to exercise and eat less on my own but its so far because i am stressed about this.

Yes I can eat just as much if I allow myself to do it - I can still eat anything i mean anything and honestly just as much and like I said I have 9ccs in a 11cc band

I am experiencing the same thing - I have no restriction and I am SUPPOSE to have 9ccs in my band!