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hi everyone. i'm mary b. banded april 14, 05. lost 13 lbs so far. i need help or a new doctor. dr. tiffany jesse, in largo, florida. i was filled at 3.8cc the end of nov. and have never had any restrictions. am i a freak or what. i feel like i made a hugh and expensive mistake. i see her again on monday for a fill. i tell her my concerns and complaints, but she just says you're ok. i always lose a pound or 2 so she thinks that's good enough. after my year with her in april, i am looking for a new dr. something ain't right. :angry

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:welcome:

Hi Mary!

I agree, I would be just as frustrated AND concerned. When you got your last fill, did they suction the old fill out before adding the new one? And it was the correct amount in your band? (Im looking for a leak in the tubing)

hmmmm, Im with you ~ something isnt right. If you have the 4cc band, then a 3.8cc fill should have you EXTREMELY restricted.

So you go again on Monday - make sure you get her attention!! You are NOT a freak - this is a legimate reason to be mad!

Please keep us posted. ((hugs))

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Guest ASPHALT ANGEL

I agree with what Paula has said. Make sure that they draw out the

3.8 cc before adding more to make sure of no leak. (they will put the 3.8 back in plus more for your new fill). Do you have the 4cc band or the 10cc band? Good luck and keep us posted.

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There ya go....maybe it IS a ten CC band. Then 3.8 wouldn't even begin to make a dent in restriction. Dr J, here in Dallas, does with 5 or 6 CCs on the first fill of a VG band.

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