Newbie On Here

[Tia Russell West 1]

I was banded on July 2 and had my second fill today. I have lost 12lbs in the month but nothing in the last 2wks but I have lost inches.

[lawson 14]

I am knew on here too! Hello!! I was banded on July 31st! I have lost 13lbs. My stomach looks larger today than it has the last six days. Anyone know why that could be?

[Tia Russell West 1]

Lawson had a few days of swelling as well. My dr told me it was normal. Do u have any fill?

[lawson 14]

No, not yet! I go for my first visit in two days. Tomorrow will be a week

[2muchfun 8,927]

Like the forum member B-52 says: Until there's restriction...It's just another diet.

You're in bandster hell and will be till you get a fill that gives you some restriction. Until then you must eat like you're in the green zone.

tmf

[Tia Russell West 1]

I hope it goes well for you Lawson. I went in for my 1st appt and got my 1st fill of 3cc. It was very painful. The 2nd fill was 2 more cc for a total of 5cc now, but it didnt hurt.

[granny15 1]

i was banded july 5 2012..went twice for a fill...no luck..the port flipped. dr couln't unflip manually...so i have 2 options 1) have a mini op to unflip ,,or,....go to plastic surgeon have the belly fat lap flap removed and my lap dr can at the same time fix the port..i am 73 years old..i started at 297 and i am now 256...i guess i lost all this weight on my own!!!!! if i take 2nd option i have to pay for it...i am confused..i guess i will leave this up to the Lord..