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I've been called a "Mexican patient" before. Sheeesh. Makes ya want to cuff em!

I think I may have posted about this before.... if so, forgive my duplication. I met a gal at a fill center a few months back who lost about 80 lbs. with the band and has only about 10 more pounds to her goal weight - she looked good! (side note: she said she did this without excercising!!!!!).. anyway .... She told me that she had a fill and three months after the fill she had to have an emergency unfill. She was given no explanation as to why. Think about it. If she was good for three months with the fill, why would she need an emergency unfill? She said it was awful and she ended up with a huge emergency room bill. Also said that knowing what she knows now, she would have driven to Moultrie for an unfill. The band is a mystery to me. OHHHHH and also we met a gal who said she stretched her pouch and got it back in shape We saw photos!

Thanks Misty for putting the poll up. I did email Lori to request dates and to see if the OCC would offer a "fill special" for the weekend of the event but haven't heard back yet. I've been a little preoccupied with life drama and haven't followed up with Lori. I voted Can't wait for the get together!

I understand from the photos that the bands look similar in size when inflated. But, why does history tell us that those with the larger band will require more fills? Also, I was told by another doctor that he can't believe anyone is still using the VG band? I'm confused too.

I was told that it was okay to chew gum (by Dr. Miranda). It's obviously imporant that you NOT be a gum swallower!!! I'm 45 years old and have outgrown that long ago! So gum helped get me through my pre op diet by keeping my chompers busy. I did not experience any gas and it had no effect on the band. Again.... if I had the tendency to swallow my gum, I wouldn't be chewing it with my band!

Cheese actually fills me up and I do eat it quite a bit (for protein). I am guilty of resorting to soft foods when things seem to get stuck. My problem "was" root beer floats. I know, I know - two big no, no's. But I've given them up!

Make sure you are dilluting the juice you drink!!!!!

Can you do some water aerobics? Can you tread in water? If your orthopedic doctor approves that, you might try it!

Some people go back to liquid diet. You might try the pre op diet until you can get another fill. And if there is someone that doesn't like my suggestion, please remember it is only a suggestion

Welcome to bandland and thanks for sharing your banding experience with us. Only one problem though, you are one of the few who have not commented on how HOT Dr. O is!

Well the chips and key lime pie aren't good choices for the band. I could probably eat as many chips or pie post band as I could pre band ...... But if I sat down and had a beef pattie and ate it first, I doubt I would be able to eat much afterwards.

It's Monday Night - and it's chat night and there are no chatters!!!!!

*sigh*

I had a good fill - good so far. The ones who had fills just had some soup. The others got to have whatever the heck they wanted.

Wow - we were at Roswell this Saturday too (me, banded4life, Jena, lealove). Where were you!?

It was great seeing Tammy (Banded4Life) and George again. Also great to meet Jena (pronounced Jeana!!) and LeaLove (Shannon). Ute was unable to make it because her friend was taken to the E.R. and she had to help out with the kids. Ute and John, we'll definitely catch you next time. We missed you. We also missed WillT and Sus.

I do what Julie does too - tuna packet - easy, not so expensive 98 cents - no mess, no leftovers. I drizzle some Walden Farms dressing over my tuna - really makes it tasty. I also chew on a few veggies: either carrot sticks or sugarsnap peas. Past two months, I also have a couple of strawberries. Not sure what fruit I will have once strawberries aren't available When I go out to lunch I have Arby's chicken salad wrap - and eat half. Has apples, chicken, and pecans or walnuts in it. Tastes great.

Welcome home NEETERS WOW, you're doing great!! Keep up the good work. Missed ya, mean it

I have the VG band. I've had three fills: First Fill: May 23 (can't remember exact date) - OCC - 4.2 cc Second Fill: June 22 - Roswell Fill Center - she got all my 4.2 back and filled me up to 7.6 cc Third Fill: August 15 - Roswell Fill Center - she got back 7.4 and filled me up to 8.2 cc I better be at my sweet spot, otherwise, I'm going to run out of capacity! I'm going to assume that my stomach itself is skinny! <laffin>

When you eat more than 1/3 of what you normally would eat pre banding! I am eating way more than 1/3 and am heading to Roswell for an adjustment.

Great surgeons. Great experience. Hoping for Great results

Great surgeons. Great experience. Hoping for Great results

LeaLove a/k/a Shannon is going to meet us too. I'll be at the FillCenter for my 1:40 p.m. fill. I will try to arrive a little early. I'll be there with bells on and Ute will be there with sexymamabluejeans on!!!!!