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ME! I'm 5'10" weighed 245 at the beginning of July. Banded on July 29, had first fill on September 22. Have been consistently dropping since the fill and am thrilled to death with the results so far. Very small amount of hunger, and as the weight is coming off, it makes you even more excited to keep truckin'!!! You can see in my signature where I'm at n ow. It's been a great self esteem booster. I see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I had my first fill yesterday at OCC and SSSSSSOOOOOOO GLAD I DID! The fill doctor discovered my port was tilted. I knew it hurt for a reason! If I hadn't done it at the OCC, who knows how many times they would have poked me to NEVER find my port! So now I am SOLD on the fact that you should always have it done with FLORO (or however it is spelled). And I'm also sold on having it done at the OCC. I mean really . . . . you saved a bundle having it done there, why not have all your care done there other than the inconvenience.

YEAH! I go to TJ on Monday for mine. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!

Jessica, Your informaiton is false. I have the 10 CC band, according to the card I received. So I'm not sure why they told you that.

I go in for my first fill on Monday. I can't say that I have restriction, but I definitely do not eat as much as I did, no snacking, and I have had a few things stuck. I haven't PB'd yet though. Last week was my "time of the month" and I was just certain that over the last 10 days I had gained at least 5 pounds. Turns out it was water retention and whatever because when I stepped on the scale I had actually lost a couple pounds from the last time I weighed! I was SSSOOOO happy! So yeah, I guess I do have "restriction" but I still feel like I can eat a fair amount. Not as much as before the band, but more than I probably should. I cannot wait until Monday though!

I'm telling you people . . . .SMOOTH MOVE TEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is the best!!!!!!! One glass a day keeps me CLEANED OUT! Please! Try it and tell me you don't love it. I dare you! PS - I just saw it at Vitamin World, which tells me that health food stores carry it. I also find it in my tea and coffee section at Save Mart, but that's the only grocery store I've been able to find it at.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm going to drive down and back in one day. I'll be fine. I think for the second fill I'll consider staying overnight. Thanks again!

THank you! THis is what I expected, but I wasn't sure. I think I'll use a stay fro the next fill, if needed.

Really and honestly, is there any reason why I should stay in TJ overnight with my first fill? I kinda want to come home right after it's done. It's a 4-5 hour drive home. Anyone see any reason why I should stay? I mean if I'm too full I guess I could drive back down the next day if I had to but it seems as though everyone has at least 2-3 fills before the sweet spot kicks in. What do you think?

I'm going on Sept 22 for my first fill. I'm at a weight loss stand still so I'm very anxious to have this done! Does anyone have any advice for me as to why I should stay in TJ or SD after the fill? I was going to drive home after it is done around 1:00. I kinda want to be home that night. Any suggestions or opinions on that?

OK, I've been fine up until last night and it is not going away. My port site feels like it is sticking out. I also feel like I have a bit of gas. I had my surgery almost 5 weeks ago, and never had this feeling except for once. I kinda thought I was in the clear, but now this dog hurts! I can barely get out of my car, sit up from a chair, etc. Anytime I make my stomach muscles work I wanna cringe! Is this a hernia? I took some tylenol and it didn't help a bit. Any ideas?

Yep! It's normal! I asked the exact same question about 10 days ago! It'll fly off . . . .promise!

I sit here on this stupid computer and waste more time than any one human should.

Yes, only 8 more days of this junk. I may never eat soup again. Remember, this is our MAXIMUM WIEHGT LOSS PERIOD, use the rest of the time to MELT!

Stacy, our first day of solids is August 19, if you are following the calendar we were given.