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Hey MamaMichelle I went to the OCC for my first fill, but with flight,hotel etc I ended up spendinding $1200. My second fill was done without flouro, but the Dr was fantastic and cost me $100. I'm planning my 3rd fill for later this month if not early June. I have restriction morning and lunch but at night I can eat anything. I know its working though as I haven't been this weight for 3years. Oh just to let you know I had chocolate for the 1st time in 3months. I ended up feeling slimey at the back of my throat and had a funny aftertaste. I can not believe I didn't enjoy it. Another one( vice) beats the dust. Nicole

Hi 1, 37yrs old 2, I was an overweight child, an average teenager but was a size 16 at 18yrs old. Really gained weight since living in Canada. I walked every where in England. 3, Lost 30lbs in 3months with slimming magazine club (uk) It was all I had to lose. Other diets have lasted about a week. 4, I am nearly 12 weeks out lost 12lbs preop and 28 postop SO FAR. It definately makes me look at what I'm putting in my mouth, but I still find myself eating too much in the evening. 5, 0-2lbs a week.

Mamamichelle You are fab!!! I didn't see this link when you 1st posted it and although I was banded In Feb it was great to watch the surgery on a real person who can share her journey. How are you doing with portion control after fill loosening. I feel I need another (3rd) fill as I can eat everything again. Last night I pushed and ended up eating 3 pizza slices not a good thing.So back to willpower I go. I am still losing weight slowly though.So who knows. Nicolek

Hi Did you have your first fill straight after banding??? Or is that a typo? Nicolek

hi I had two shakes and a lean cuisine ,but hen I was really hungry I would have sugar free jello, icepops and up to 4lbs of green veg. I also ate mushrooms.I lost 12lbs in 2 weeks. nicolek

Thanks lisal i wondered why I PB'd more than usual last week,however the painters were in (time of month). You look fantastic. How much have you lost over what time etc?? Sorry I'm just nosey. Nicolek

Hi If you are in Canada Nobody sells it! Nicolek

Hey Mamamichelle, Isn't it weird how this thing works? I'm now 5 days past 2nd fill and have just had the same thing happen with lunch. I could eat noodles after my first fill no problem, but just PB'd after 2 bites of mac and cheese. However I have lost 4lbs this week which is fantastic after losing nothing the two weeks previously. Nicolek

Hi Gals I was in the exact same spot after my first fill. I only lost 3lbs . I think I thought it would really make a difference. I had my second fill (not at the OCC) three weeks later.I started to eat food today. I feel less hungry after this fill than before (gotta be a good thing) although I can still eat the same amount of food. My Dr said you have to sneak up on the sweet spot so I'm comfortable thinking my next one should do the trick. Keep up the good work. Nicolek

Hi All I'm nearly 3 mths out and I still get shoulder pain, usually if I have eaten too much. Nicolek

Hi gals I went for my second fill today in Calgary Ab. Strange thing happened. On the 26th March had 1.6cc put in 4cc band at OCC. Dr today took out 2cc???? He added .4cc so does that mean my fill is 2cc or 2.4cc. I don't really mind as I can feel the restriction but a little strange. Looking forward to some weight loss as I haven't lost anything in two weeks. Nicolek

Hi I took plenty of $1's and tipped the driver and Alonso at front door as he was so helpful with taxis,info etc. Nicolek

Oops I have a 4cc band. Nicolek

Hi Gals I just had my 2nd fill here in Calgary Canada nearly 4 weeks after my 1st fill at the OCC. My Dr here took out 2cc even though I had only 1.6cc in at the first fill. Today he gave me another .4cc so am I at 2.4cc or 2cc. Not that that really matters as long as I have restriction. Nicolek

Hi I asked the day of surgery and recieved them in the mail 6weeks later.I wasn't charged anything. Nicolek

Hi All Just looking for some thoughts. I had my 1st fill 24 March (1.6cc) and lost 3lb the next few days while on the liquids., However Even though I eat approx 1200 cals a day (3 meals), walk 30-45mins daily I have not lost an ounce.I have scheduled a 2nd fill for 21st April although I do have some restriction in the morning. Do you think the first fill is just an introduction to get your band used to expanding?? Nicolek

Hi All I so glad I'm not the only scale addict. I kept hiding them, under the bed ,in the closet under my husbands clothes. However I always found them the next morning.LoL I have now resorted to my husband taking them to work and then only brings them back once a week. Even though I have offered some very inventive things he has not brought them home for any extra weighins. Nicolek

Hi Maytee I had the same problem for about a week. I found if I lay on that side or used a heating pack it sometimes helped.I still get the shoulder pain if I eat too much and I'm 8 weeks postop. Nicolek

hi Girlies Wow I'm glad you are doing great. That was a big fill. I get a second fill in two weeks. Looking forward to it. Nicolek

Hi Girlies Whatcha mean I have to exercise!!!!!! Only Kidding. I have been going for walks with my hubbie, but I think I need to up it. Nicolek

Hi I had my teeth done when I went for my fill. I wish I had taken Advil or tylenol before hand as the sensitivity was a bit painful. I was very happy with the results. If you have a coupon for %30 off don't forget it. Nicolek

Hi I had a problem with constapation on the pre-op diet because of the metamucil tablets. Even though I thought I was drinking enough water Dr Miranda said NO. I was taking the benefibre when I was on liquids only I was told I didn't need to take it when I was eating real food again although BMs become less frequent, Less food in less waste out. Nicolek

Hi girlies. I haven't bought anything new as I also have a stack of clothes in different sizes under the bed. I love replacing them with the clothes that are too big. Nicolek

Hi Mom12 Do you really have 12 children.Tell all. Nicole

Hi Girlies I had dinner with my local support group last week, one of the ladies is 5mths pregnant and still has her fill. She said her Dr told her at about 7mths they probably would unfill. I think it depends on how thw baby is sitting. Nicolek