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Congrats on baby #4. I'm on #4 as well. After 2, whats a couple more, right? I'm 16 weeks along and starting to get a little paranoid that I'm not eating enough. I've only gained about 3 maybe 4 lbs so far and it just worries me being this far along now. I had really bad nausea that started in week 4 and lasted until about week 13-14, but I only ever threw up a hand full of times, but the thought of eating was so unappealing. Ugh! I have my appetite back to normal, but still feel like its not enough to grow a little person My husband has mentioned it over the last few days and so tomorrow I have an OB appt so I'm going to talk with her and see what she thinks about where I am with weight. Before the band I was 192, and pre-pregnancy I was hovering between 157-160. Now I'm going between 159-161. I haven't gotten ANY unfills yet, and sometimes things get stuck, but usually when I'm eating too fast or taking too big a bite. And of course if I eat too much I get that uncomfortable "after Thanksgiving" kinda full feeling So being how you are on band baby #2, any advice? When did you get an unfill, if ever? And when did you know it was time for one? How was your weight gain? Of course I don't want to blow up, but I want to make sure I'm eating ENOUGH to have a healthy baby. :-/

Excited to do this! Thanks for setting this up! I have an eliptical that needs some lovin from me I will be starting tomorrow and 7 days behind, so lets see how far I get!

Just curious, since this tight fill, how much have you lost? I read a post just the othe day about someone having a tight fill, but they liked it because it kept them from overeating and whatnot. Good luck to ya!

Surgery was Aug 14th (14cc band), first fill was Sept 8th with 3cc, 2nd fill Oct 4th 2cc added. Wondering if I am still swollen or not. I stuck with liquids till tonight and grabbed one of my toddlers plates and put a little dinner on there. I got that yucky feeling (like someone punching you HARD in your chest!), so I started chewing a bit more and then I just quit eating. Maybe its due to swelling but hoping its some restriction We will see what the next few days hold. But I tell you what, I'm getting those sweet tooth cravings, but remembering how painful things were earlier is keeping my hand away from my mouth!

I have a 14cc band

Well its not just the fill issue. His whole office is just unprofessional. Never returning calls, the doctor actually answering his cell during my appointment (??!?!?!), not being very informative with anything. When I went for my fill yesterday, they didnt even weigh me. (Thought that was weird.) I do try to tell myself that my weight will flucuate because of Water or bloating, but nevertheless, still irritating. I just gotta get that exercise in. One of these days I will stop just saying it and DO IT! I have a perfectly wonderful eliptical that I threw a fit about having one year for my birthday, and an ipod full of good workout songs....One day, one day. I have noticed today that something that would have given me no problem before yesterday is now feeling like I'm being punched in the chest! Its definetly putting me in check. I havent eaten alot today, some Soup, some greek yogurt, a string cheese, couple bites of leftover chicken. I still nurse my 11 month old son so I want to make sure I get enough calories to keep producing, just need to keep working on my water intake-some days are better than others. Thanks for the encouraging words. I dont always post on here lately, but do get everyone elses and love seeing how everyone is getting along. To those who have lost 20+lbs...YEA!!! Congrats and cant wait to meet ya there!

Its funny, when I first got banded, I recorded everyday and it was always a pound less each day...now within the past month it goes from 180 to 178, always changing. I have just got to get my fat butt up and excercise! But ugh, I hate it. I know once I get into a routine it will come nature because I have done it before....Oh well enough complaining. How has your weight loss been? Still sportin the mufin top cause I AM! haha I cant wait for the day when I get that sucker cut off and thrown in the trash?

My advice, check other surgeons. While he is a pretty friendly guy, I'm far from pleased with the process with him. I am a cash patient and have gotten more info on this website than from him or anyone on his staff...Not to mention that staff of his sucks at returning phone calls, nice enough girls, but still terrible at it. Last month I went to the Orange office for my first fill and waited in an empty waiting room for an hour. I went to speak to someone at the front desk to see what was going on and no one was there! Anyways, that is my personal experience and would not ever recommend someone to him, and once I get my 3 fills that were included in my cost, I'm finding someone else to be my doctor. Hopefully someone who is more informative and helpful in this whole process.

Ahhh...so 2nd fill today. 2cc added for a total of 5cc in a 14cc band. Ugh. In my head I picture that little band just sagging there and being held up only by stitches. As I walked out of the office I thought "What would happen if I went in and asked for more?" Has anyone ever done that or know of anyone who has? So I was boasting about losing another pound and the scale saying 178...and this morning it was 180. I hate that it fluctuates with those couple pounds---drives me crazy! I am a scale obsessor, so seeing it change daily is nuts! I also was saying almost a month ago how the fill was no big deal, didnt feel the needle at all...well NOT THIS TIME! I felt that sucker go in, come out, go in again (doc "missed the damn thing") and come back out...not pleasant, not excruciating...but not pleasant. The area is a tad sore when I press on it (and yes I know "Well genius! Dont press on it!" Ha!) And I noticed that I have 2 small holes in my skin (from where he stuck me) and how disturbing is this-- They are about an inch apart! I have decided that as soon as I get my next fill (My cost included 3 fills), I'm going to see about going to another doc for my fills. There have been so many things that I am less than pleased about so yes, any little thing I will pick apart and complain about Sooo...we will see how this little fill goes, hopefully better than my last because I only lost 2lbs with that one

Whoo-Hoo momma!! Congratulations! And can I say I am super jealous! I can't WAIT for my day to come when I can get my surgery and have a flat little tummy and perky boobs that I can rest my chin on Having a 9yo, 2yo and 11 month old, I definetly LOOK like a momma! I like the price you got versus the price I found out here in CA though Oh well, I have 65+ lbs to lose and can start saving my pennys now! Of course I about had a nervous breakdown before the lapband surgery and was actually thinking at the time, "I dont know if I could go through this again and have something done like a tummy tuck and boob job!" I heard the recovery is pretty rough and that makes me nervous. Have fun with that rockin new bod!

Hi All! Its been awhile and nothing new to report, that is until yesterday! 1 more ugly pound lost! I was so excited to update my little ticker FINALLY! Its been several weeks since I lost anything. Seems I have been gaining and losing the same 2-3lbs and its making me sick. I called today and made an appointment for a second fill on Tuesday. I have 3cc now and can tell that I can eat smaller portions, but not as small as they should be. And really, my will power sucks. Still slacking in the exercise department, well I wouldnt call it slacking, more like NOT DOING. And I have my bag full of excuses, but dont feel like digging to grab one out at the moment Hope you all have a wonderfully blessed weekend!!