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  1. I hit a really bad plateua before my first fill, super hungry. I went to fill center USA in St Pete, FL. The ARNP gave me a 1.4 cc fill and I have had pretty good restriction with 5 pounds down since then-3 weeks ago (I can eat pasta now, but any kind of rice or eating too fast and I am in trouble!). I'm just taking it slow. I've had friends with really agressive fills who ended up PBing a lot and miserable. My plan is to keep my fill until I platuea for 4 weeks or start gaining.
  2. The first appointment has to be booked by fill center USA. I am wondering if I can book future appointments right through the office. The total cost for the first fill and consultation with fluoro was $375. Also if the fill is too tight the unfill is free regardless of when it needs to be done ( she's not super strict about the 72 hour rule). I think follow up fills are $100-$200. I also got lots of information, handouts, and a great book that I wish I had before getting banded!! She is a great resource! Good luck!
  3. I know I'm new to lapband, but on some level we're all experts on nutrition and dieting. I had hit a pretty steady plateau and was starting to eat at night and getting extremely hungry after dinner. What I found was that I was really starving for fat in my diet. My diet was so low fat that my stomach was literally growling for it and I would get that shoulder pain. I increased my olive oil and tried avocados at dinner and my night time munchies have all but disappeared. I hope this is helpful. It sounds like you have a great attitude Cindy. We all get to that bummed out place once in a while. Hang in there!
  4. I bought Retin A for wrinkles/ acne. it was super cheap ( 4 dollars for a large tube) I bought it at the pharmacy in the supermarket at the mall near lucerna. I didn't need a script. wish I had been more prepared to stock up!
  5. I just had my first fill at Fill Center USA in st petersburg, fl. Great experience . The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but the staff is great! Kathy Gonzalez ARNP did my fill (1.4cc) with fluoro. she is a total pro. she congratulated me on working with dr ortiz who she confirmed is the best! she also has local surgeons she works with in case of an emergency! I would have loved to go back to TJ but my band hurts me when I fly and from where I am in florida its kind of a treck! Hope this helps anyone lokking in the Florida area!
  6. Hi there! im in venice florida , about 30 miles south of Sarasota about 1 hour south of st. pete. z
  7. I just had my first fill at gthe Fill Center USA in st petersburg, fl. Great experience . The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but the staff is great! Kathy Gonzalez ARNP did my fill (1.4cc) with fluoro. she is a total pro. she congratulated me on working with dr ortiz who she confirmed is the best! she also has local surgeons she works with in case of an emergency! I would have lovex to go back to TJ but my band hurts me when I fly and from where I am in florida its kind of a treck!
  8. HI, Dr. Ortiz and the crew at OCC said I could sleep on my stomach when it was comfortable. I have been sleeping on my tummy since post op day 3 or 4 without any trouble. Sometimes if I sleep directly on my left "port" side, it feels tender, but otherwise, no problems. Good luck!!
  9. Thanks Jazzy, I have been reading your posts since before surgery and part of what's been working for me is the PROTEIN (thanks for that tip!). I do the 42 gram protein shots and they keep the hunger at bay. I'm taking everyone's advice and letting go of the "stuffed" feeling. It's been a lifetime of eating that way but I"m ready to let go!! I'm excited about my fill this week. I'm going locally because flying really bothers my band (weird, huh). Can't wait for the next part of this journey to begin.!
  10. Great job Judy!! and thanks for all the posts and useful tips. It's really inspiring!
  11. Thank you so much for posting. I am so inspired by your weight loss journey! I can not wait to hit the sweet spot. I guess I'm kind of mouring the "old ways", but I am not morning the 17 pounds that I've lost so far! One step at a time!
  12. I'm starting to mourn the sensation of "fullness". You know, that comforting feeling that you just couldn't take one more bite because you are so "satisfied". I haven't had my first fill yet, but right now I have three sensations that I vary between: 1) hungry 2) Just eaten and not hungry (but not "full" either) 3) Taken one bite too many and in pain; you know the feeling like someone has kicked you in the chest. LOL #3 is what keeps me at 1200 cal per day. I guess when I got the band I thought I would have the "full" feeling but with less food. Does anyone get "full" or is the whole band thing work because we are avoiding pain? I'm just curious. The band is a great tool and I do not regret having it placed, but I wanted to have a glimpse of what is to come when I get my fill next week. Thanks!
  13. Great post and definitely helping me to keep perspective as I go forward with my fill decisions. Pammie pointed out that I am eating around my band (all good food, but most of it soft and not utilizing my restriction). I'm going to bring it back to "basic" and see if I can't re-start my weight loss even without a fill. Thanks guys!
  14. I hear you girl! I had similar problems. These things helped me: 1) heating pad whenever possible 2) keeping my work outs very light (walking) 3) not drinking more than 4 oz at a time 4) Low stress (yeh right) 5) warm liquids 6) Tylenol and ibuprofen (not on an empty stomach) Hang in there. It doesn't seem to last too long in most people
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