Chloe1982

I didn't have any cc's put in at surgery and I get fills every 2-4 weeks. I am also a self pay. I'm not sure how it works with insurance. I also wanted to report that I've lost 7 lbs since last saturday when I got the fill!!! I am so excited. At this point I dont really care I haven't been able to eat like I used to. I think it was all psychological. Last night I was able to eat a little salmon and spinach... not my normal 1/2 cup of food but I'm eating my vitamins and doing protein shakes... So I think I'm getting my nutritional needs met. I'm just so happy to see the scale moving again after a 2 month stall. I only have 30 more lbs to go. I am so thankful for this forum, since I decided to not tell anyone except for my husband that I had the surgery. Thanks for listening and your responses!

I eat 1/2 a cup 3x a day. My Dr. gave me a bunch of handy measuring tools that I've even taken out to eat. You would be surprised what you can fit in half a cup! Keep in mind you want to fill it with your Protein 1st and make that the majority of your 1/2 cup. Then put in your fruits and veggies. Sometimes if I need a snack I'll eat some fat free low cal yogurt. Usually for breakfast I do drink a Protein shake with 2% milk (skim is too nasty for me) and I add in fresh fruit and ice to make a smoothie! I am finally at the right restriction to where this keeps me full and I'm finally getting over my brain hunger. Also it is really helpful to plan your menus out and stick to them. Sometimes your so hungry and you load your plate up with EVERYTHING!!! I had this prob in my 1st 2-3 months when I didn't feel much restriction. Another helpful is is MyFitnessPal (an app on my Droid powered phone.) I can input what I'm eating and the amount of exercise and it calculates it for me. Most days I do well to stay at my 1200 calorie a day goal. Best of Luck

I would say that if you are in your "green zone" don't get the fill, but as soon as you start to get hungry or grazing between meals make an appt ASAP! I dont know how ur dr works but its pretty easy for me to get in a for a fill.

Thanks for the suggestions. This was my 4th fill since May... I'm still having problems with mushies and even soup! I hope I stay in the green zone, I think I'm still in the psychological stage of feeling I need the food and wanting it... Oh well I hope I lose! I was banded May 4th, 2010 and I've lost 38lbs to date, but I haven't seen the scale move much in 2 months especially with my all inclusive trip to Mexico. Lol.

I had a fill yesterday and even clear liquids feel like they are too much... It feels like the liquid it right there. I don't feel like I need to throw up but it just feels like it's not going down fast enough??? Can anyone help?

When I had surgery I left with no cc's in my band, my 1st fill was 1 month later and the 2nd and 3rd fills were 2 weeks apart. I had my 3rd fill today and I have a total of 2.5cc in a 10cc band. My doctor told me to come back in a month this time. I'm a little disasppointed he only put .5cc in this time. I really want to feel some restriction!!

I would say everyone loses at their own speed... I was banded 05/04/10 and have had 2 fills totalling 2cc in a 10 cc band. I've lost 29 lbs so far. Best wishes!

I was banded 05/04/10... I have a 10 cc band. I didn't get my 1st fill til I was 1 month post-op and I've had appts every 2 weeks after that. I get my 3rd fill this Weds, so everyone wish me luck!!

I've heard several people say that their 3rd fill was it for them, they called it the "magic fill". I have had 2 fills and have 2cc in my band, I really don't feel much restriction and I've only had 1 sticking episode. Should I ask my dr for more cc's? I had surgery May 4th and I've lost 26lbs. These last 2 weeks it's been the same 3lbs over and over?? Suggestions?

I would wait!!!!! You really don't want to have to search for a dr up there to have some taken out. I've heard those horror stories!

I only told my husband... I didn't want ANYONE at working knowing, so my doctor wrote on plain prescriptions for my FMLA paperwork. I am happy with this choice. I like talking to people on here and my dr has a support group on Thursdays. I really don't feel the need to confide in someone who really doesnt understand what I'm going thru, ya know? Best Wishes on your upcoming surgery :scared2:

I am almost 2 months post-op and I've only had 1 thing get stuck so far, but then again I only have 2cc in my band. It's kinda scary I wont lie. With me I just felt like I needed to get it up, and swallowing didnt help because it gave me a panic feeling... And the sliming comes with it... I just spit a lot and really didnt get a lot out...after about 10 mins I felt sooooo much better. My dr reccommends pineapple juice mixed with a teaspoon of meat tenderizer. I didn't have to use it, but i keep it handy. Good luck!

thank you for all the advice! I'm new at this and still really nervous!