LisaBen

1. Name: Lisa

2. Location:Loganville,Georgia

3. Age:37

4. Band Date:10/3/08

5. Married: yes

6. Children of the human or furry kind: 3 human kids :-)

7. Hobby(ies): my computer,reading

8. Work: stay at home mom

9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: tired of yo yo dieting

10. Interesting factoid: nothing, i'm boring :-)

I was banded at OCC in October and i have the Lap-band brand band (say that 5 times LOL). Is that different than the other brands quoted here?

Lisa B

I know!! Me too!! What happened? I was on there a few times today, nothing out of the ordinary happened. I must have missed something!

Thanks everyone for your replies! I've just had a chance to read them. Well, I still cant swallow liquids but i've been sucking on ice chips. Today is exactly a week since my fill. The first three days after my fill i was drinking hot tea, and eating soup..but my family came here and i guess i've been stressed so i tend to believe it's tight from stress. I still have a house full of people! I have lost 14 lbs since my fill last saturday. I know that's crazy! My fill doctor will be in next Saturday so if it doesnt loosen up by then i will definitely go and get some taken out. I am hoping it's just stress.

Thanks everyone!

Lisa B.

I had my second fill last saturday and it's too tight! I can't even swallow water without throwing it up! I have a total of 3.4 cc's in a 4 cc band. My fill doctor is only in every other saturday so i have to wait another week and a half. Any suggestions? I was told it will loosen up. is that true? Any one experience this before? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..it's so painful.

Thanks,

Lisa Benalcazar

Banded by Dr Ortiz 10/3/08

First fill 11/22/08 2.4 cc's

Second fill 12/20/08 1 cc

total 3.4 cc's

Thanks Everyone! Yeah i figured being on top would be the only way for a while. Just wasnt sure when we could try LOL. Ok i'm on day 9, so pretty soon i guess =D>

I forgot to ask at the OCC. I had my lapband surgery on Oct 3. When can you start having sex again? That's a valid question,right??

I paid for my surgery through paypal with credit cards a few weeks ago. I didn't have any problems though. Maybe because i've had my paypal account for a while.

Hello October banders! I'll be arriving the 2nd for surgery on the 3rd by Dr Ortiz. Can't wait!! Anyone else going that time?

I arrive October 2 with surgery on the 3rd. I can't wait either! Guess I'll see you there

My surgery is scheduled for October 3. I fly in on October 2. I'm counting down the days till I go!! :-)

Lisa

It is not the easy way out. I think some people go into it with the wrong frame of mind. But if you want a new and better life and you are willing to put some work into it...the band will help you. I would have quit any diet by now and I am going strong. The fills are key. Make sure you budget your fills because without them you are just flying solo. Congrats.

I live near Atlanta,Georgia and there is a fill center here. I plan on going there. Any clue how much fills cost? I've checked their website but of course it's not posted.

I am scheduled for my surgery October 3rd. I'm flying down with my husband on October 2. I can't wait! I'm starting my pre-surgery diet tomorrow.

Lisa B