DMBFAN

Hi fellow Banders and about to be Banders. I was banded on 4/21/10 and have lost 27 pounds to date. Had my second fill 6/2/10 3 cc each time. I do not feel much restriction at this time. Sometimes it does feel like some foods get stuck and I have to stop eating. My surgeon was great, but I sort of feel that I was left in the dust. The only things that I have gained from MD support is to really chew the food and dont drink while eating. Not drinking while eating is actually the hardest habit to break since the banding. Has anyone else found not being able to drink while eating a difficult task?? I do at times get down on myself as I think I am still eating too much. It was easier for me to stick to the liquid diet pre-op. I dont know many people who have had the band that I am close with to gain support. My boyfriend is wicked supportive, but loves to eat. I am glad that there is such a message board for us to band together....pun intended.

First fill was four weeks post op.(5/21 )..then another fill 2 weeks after that (6/2) and I have an appt for the 3rd fill in another 2 weeks... I am thinking of asking to put more than 3 cc in since 1cc stays in the tubing. I could be doing better with exercise and making better food choices...but I havent had much support that is why I am very thankful to have this message board. My fills are covered from 90 days from surgery....I no longer have insurance and was told by my MD office that fills will run around 100 bucks a visit. Does not hurt, no vomitting, but lots of burping.