tle5000
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I have had the band since Sept 2010. The doctor also said that lap band installs are way down.
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I just had my lap band unfilled. The Dr. said I should wait 24 hours before eating. Does this sound correct?
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I had 6.5 cc. He took out 6cc and put back in 2cc. The band has never worked for me. I have always felt hungry and would choke on food all the time. He then informs me that the band only works on about 6 out of 10 people. I never heard of this before. I must be one of the 4.
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I was banded Sept 2010. Down a total of 25 pounds. Did that before the band. I am going for another fill today and have lost track of how many fills I have had. What's a sweet spot? I can eat all the food I want.
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Just wondering what foods can't you eat after being banded? My Dr. said steak, breads, nuts and pop corn are a no-no.
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Let me add, that right before the band, I loss 38 pounds. Right now my goal is to lose 50 pounds. I have read alot of posts on this site about people losing more than 100 pounds. I am not giving up, will keep you posted. thanks.
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Just got my 4th fill. Had the surgery in Sept 2010. I am up 14 pounds since then. I hope that this fill will be it.
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I beleive I now have a total of 7.5cc in an 11cc band. So far the only thing I have had problems eating is chicken and bread, other wise I could eat all I want. Hopefully this fill will be it. (hopefully)
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so 4 fills so far and no restriction at all. (7cc / 11cc band). I am starting to wonder if this band will ever be right?
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Just got some new fish oil pills to take and they are pretty large. How do people with the band take large pills? Does anyone have a problem with this?
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Hey thanks, I will try some, (thank You)
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Some minor discomfort 4 months later
tle5000 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery on 10 Sept 2010. In the last two weeks I started feeling a little discomfort around the band area. As long as I sit still I am ok. Anyone else have this situation? I mean its not enough to go to the ER over but just wondering whats going on? -
My Dr. does the fills and he has me in once a month. Once a week seems fairly fast.
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I had my 3rd fill on Wednesday and am up to 6.5 cc's (11 cc band). I really don't feel any restriction other than have a hard time with bread and chicken, is this normal?
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Had my 3rd fill today. Up to 6.5 CC's now. The Doctor told me it might take a couple of days for any restriction to show up. After the last one I have noticed it is hard for me to eat bread and chicken. It fact, I don't because it hurts. Any thing else, no problem.
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My port sticks out, all most too much. My grandson was hugging me and found it. Its about the size of a watch.
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Saw the Dr. today and he said that there is a possbility that I may need another surgery after I lose some more weight. He said the port might be to close to the surface and he may have to put it deeper. I would hate to have to go thru this whole thing again.
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Mariasha: I really hope your right, but my Dr. said it would require another operation. He basically said everything would be the same as my surgery.
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I had mind done on the 10th of Sept. I have that same thing, but beleive its the port. I see my Dr next tuesday for the first fill and will have him check it out. Keep us informed.
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Question for someone who knows about Insurance
tle5000 replied to JJLaw08's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My insurance paid for everything but the Dr. billed my insurance for $2400 and the insurance paid him $1040 total. Now get this, the Dr who assisted my Surgeon billed my insurance for $1100 and the insurance paid her a total of $188 dollars. Now the hospital has billed my insurance for $26000 and it has not been processed yet. I also got approval from the insurance for 6 fills this coming year. -
Just wondering if the fill's hurt. I can find my port in the dark so the surgeron shouldn't have a hard time finding it since he put it in. I am also concern about rolling over in my sleep on it.
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Just wondering what some of you are eating for "soft foods"
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how long after operation did you get first fill
tle5000 replied to lovemysgt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery done on Sept 10, 2010, first fill scheduled 12 Oct. -
Does this sound normal?
tle5000 replied to tle5000's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would just hate for something to happen and have this operation again.
