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lisalisa21

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  1. Had surgery in March and have since only lost 7 pounds. As of my 2nd fill, I have 2.4 cc's in my band. Yes I have more restriction than after my first fill but I'm confused about something. I can eat a chicken sandwich and as long as I chew it well i can eat the whole thing. Although french fries are completely off limit! I know I shouldn't be eating the whole thing but shouldn't I feel good restriction, at say, half way through the sandwich?? I guess I'm just confused about how much I should actually be able to eat per meal. What am I doing wrong?? Time for a third fill? thanks all
  2. Dr. Romero at OCC did my fill. My first fill was 1.8cc's....second fill brought me up to 2.4 cc's. I was so excited the fist couple days after my second fill because I was actaully starting to feel restriction but now I can eat pretty much anything.
  3. Hello All, Just got my second fill 4 days ago and had great restriction the first couple of days but now find that I'm back to being able to eat just about anything. Should I be concerned that it might be leaking? Maybe I just need a third fill? Any suggestions/ideas are appreciated
  4. First fill did nothing for me. I was able to eat any and everything. Went back for a 2nd fill on Saturday and now have restriction. Yay!! I waited 3 weeks before getting my second fill to see if the first would kick in but it didn't.
  5. Diva, Just wanted to say I love the fact that you use the word "nutso"...One of my favorite Good luck with everything!!
  6. I have definitely noticed a change in me emotionally since the surgery. For the first couple weeks after I was sad and angry that I couldn't eat like I used to. Sure I'd lost a few pounds but I missed food! Then when I was able to start eating solids a couple weeks later I found I was sad ad angry again because I started to gain all of the weight back I had lost post op. I had read and researched quite a bit before the surgery so I know that a lot of what I was/am feeling is "normal" but it's so different when you're actually experiencing it. Now it is 2 months post op, just got my first fill 4 days ago and not yet feeling restriction. I was advised to give it a few more days before I consider going in for my second fill. I know this is a process and will take some time so I'm just trying to stay positive and be patient. With all that said, I don't regret getting the band. I know that once I start lose the weight a lot of these emotional "issues" will be resolved
  7. Thank you!! I will give it til the end of the week before I schedule my 2nd fill. Maybe mine will kick in soon too
  8. Just got my first fill a few days ago..not feeling any restriction. How long should I wait before I get my 2nd fill? thanks!!
  9. I can't tell you how much your replies mean to me. I truly appreciate all of the GREAT advice. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
  10. I've been debating whether or not to post this but finally, my overwhelming need for support convinced me to do it. I am about 7 weeks post op and due for my first fill. I had lost 17 pounds during the first three weeks of the post op diet but quickly gained it all back. I understand that this is common and that the band is not a quick fix so I've tried not to beat myself up about it too much. Unfortunately, due to some financial "issues" I will have to wait a few weeks to get my fill...maybe longer. I'm trying to stay positive but am not really doing a good job of it. To top it all off, work has been incredibly stressful and has only added to my sadness. I guess you can say I'm down right depressed Going to see my doctor this week but am hoping to get some of that wonderful support and encouragement you all so well known for
  11. I am three weeks post op and have developed a rash on my chest in the past 4-5 days and I can't figure out what it could be from. Haven't change shampoo, detergent or anything else. I read somewhere that others have had this reaction to the betadine used at the time of surgery but it developed shortly after, like 2-3 days post op. Other than it itching, I feel good..don't feel sick or have any pain elsewhere. I will be contacting my doctor just thought maybe someone else has experienced something similar.
  12. I am three weeks post op and have also started doing the lots of chewing which I've noticed definitely helps me stop eating sooner...my jaw gets tired!
  13. Was banded on the 4th. Boy is this an adjustment! My experience at OCC was awesome everyone was great. But I definitely miss food...REALLY miss food. The worse part for me right now is the shoulder pain which I've read will go away soon so I'm happy about that Looking forward to seeing the pounds come off!!
  14. I'm feeling some tightness especially when lying down to go to sleep. But this morning after I woke up and started walking around I still feel it. I'm sure I'm just being paranoid because this is all new but I'd appreciate some input. I can get liquids down with no problem.
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