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I am really bothered that I was told 10 weeks before I could get my 2nd fill. I had my first one 2 1/2 weeks ago, and I am really starting to feel like I can't wait another 8 weeks, that's a really long time. I am not losing weight, and as the saying goes, I am using more will power than band power. However, I am never hungry. So I am not sure what to do. I really feel like I will need one next month, not May. Who should I contact at OCC to ask them if it's at all possible to get a 2nd one earlier?

JazzyJude, I am so sorry, I did read that post, I just forgot that you had said it was in pill form. Thanks for the info, I have been taking the fat burners, and they are great, so now I am going to get the cleanse pills, too.

I got my period a few days after my first fill, so basically I was on liquids during the cravings, which was a good thing, I guess...lol. Throughout my period, I have been getting full really easy, and then today, which is my last day of my period, my band has been so tight it's crazy. It started off with my green tea fat burner capsule basically get stuck, it never came back up, thank goodness, but it was just sitting there like a rock in my chest. It finally went down at lunch. Now tonight, I just have this pressure, like I can feel my band, and it's telling me I better not eat..lol. It's really crazy.

That is awesome. So what exactly is the cleanse...a pill you take?

Although I would love to start this challenge with you guys, I am still so new with this band, and haven't had any weight loss while being on solids (most of it is from 21 day liquids, and then the final 4 or 5 lbs was from 3 day liquids from first fill a week and a half ago. So I am really anxious to see how I do with eating solids, so I know whether I need to adjust my eating. However, I wish all you guys the best with this challenge, and the next one you guys have down the road...I am in!!!

That is really cool. It says my happy weight would be 169.1, which is about (give or take 5 lbs) I want to be. Thanks for posting this

No, I haven't tried it, but now I will...I will try anything! Thanks for the suggestion

Kristy, that is so awesome! Congrats on such a HUGE accomplishment. Yes, I agree, we definitely need to see pics.

LOL!! I tried Benefiber for about a week and it didn't do a thing for me, so I stopped taking it. Metamucil capsules don't work, and milk of magnesia works sometimes. It's so frustrating. If I am eating good, and getting enough fiber in, etc..I shouldn't have these problems. I am so tired of feeling bloated and gassy..ugh!

JazzyJude, how does that work exactly. I bought those fat burners that you said you got free with the cleanse, but now I am thinking I need something like this. I am having HUGE constipation problems, that I never had before, and nothing seems to work. Is it just a pill? And can you really lose weight with it?

Ok, so I had my first fill last Friday, and Dr. So told me I can't get another one for 10 weeks, does that sound right? It seems like everyone here is going back 4 weeks later. I mean I am doing good, and do not feel I need another one just yet, but as the weeks go by, that is obviously going to change, and I don't want to delay losing anymore weight. What do you guys think? I mean can 3 cc's REALLY last me 10 weeks?

Kristy, I just wanted to come in here and say, congrats on your weight loss. Almost 48 lbs!! That is so awesome. I bet you feel so great. Nice job!!!

Dr. So just told me on Friday to not drink 5 minutes prior to eating and wait only 30 minutes after. I was surprised to hear that, but he said we are told an hour to start off, so we can get used to it, but he said 30 is fine. I still go an hour, unless I am really thirsty, then 45 min, but I just can't bring myself to do only 30 min.

Oh my gosh, I am so happy to hear I am not the only one (even though it's the opposite leg). I was so afraid that it was something really serious, which I realize it still could be, but it's comforting to know other people have it. I was hesitate on even mentioning it here, because I didn't want to hear "oh you better get that checked, or you're going to die" lol. I am hoping it goes away soon, because although not painful, it's rather annoying!!

Yes, I did. I lost 18 lbs post-op, didn't lose a thing for the next 3 weeks on solids (however, I didn't gain either, so that's good), and just got my first fill last Friday, and have lost another 4/5 lbs. Congrats on almost completing your 21 days.

Since day of surgery, I have had numbness in the outer part of my left thigh. I asked Dr. So about it, and he said it's not very common, and if it doesn't go away in a few months to go to my regular doctor. I thought maybe the port was laying on a nerve that was somehow connected to my thigh, however, he said it could be due to something in my back, like maybe I injured something in my back, or just from being overweight. It doesn't hurt or anything, just kind of annoying. Anyone have this?

Jennifer, I made a post similar to yours my second week of solids, so I know exactly where you are coming from. It's get very frustrating! I am on day 4 of my first fill, and I have lost almost 5 lbs. I had lost faith in the band during those weeks after starting solids, and started to question why I even did this, but all that changed once I got my fill. I know most on here say they don't feel restriction on their first fill or sometimes even second, but I know I am feeling restriction, and it's great. I am loving eating so much less and being satisfied and not being hungry again until 5 or 6 hours later (if even that) So my point is, just hang in there, don't give up!!!

I am able to burp now, so that's a good thing..I guess..lol. First day on solids went really well. I had a scrambled egg for breakfast at 5:30 am and it lasted me all the way until lunch at 11:30. THIS makes me so happy, considering I always got hungry around 8 and 9 am. Lunch of salad with shredded turkey, a handful of baked tostitos and salsa made me very satisfied. I haven't been hungry all day, and I LOVE it. I REALLY hope this continues!!

Thanks jhawkchick75 I lost 7 lbs on pre-op diet and 18 lbs from surgery to first fill. Dr. So said that was very good, he said the average is 10 to 20 lbs Good luck to you on your first fill. It's such a simple process

Ohhh I am jealous..lol. I have been craving so much these past few days..TOM doesn't help it..lol. I can't wait to eat tomorrow, however, I am nervous, because I don't want to have a PBing episode..it frightens me!

I like to know that as well. I just bought some at Walmart (just the fat burners) and wanted to see if you guys follow the recommended dosage. I know everyone is different on how they handle things like this, but I just don't know about taking 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon...these things are huge..lol

I looked for some at CVS and they didn't have any. I will try Walmart first, before I buy a bottle of 200 to make sure they work. I appreciate all your input on these, I really need the extra energy boost, so I hope they work well for me.

Congrats Christy!! I am on liquids for 3 days, so Monday I get eat solids again. What about you?

I have had nothing but BM problems since I was banded 6 weeks ago. It's very irritating, considering I NEVER had problems like this before. I went 11 days without going while on liquids, then took Milk of Magnesia, and then had the runs. Now I am liquids again for 3 days, and I am afraid I might get the runs again, if I take anything. Although at this point atleast it would be something, I am so bloated..ugh!!

Dr. So did my fill, he remembered me, and said that he could tell in my face that I have lost weight...I thought that was nice When the needle was put in, there was just a little pinch, no big deal, it definitely felt weird when the needle was pushed through the port, though. It kind of hurt when he sat me up, with the needle sticking out, I think because I had jeans on, and so my stomach fat was being squeezed..lol. It was really neat to see the port and the band on the screen, and he reassured me that everything looked great. My daughter got to go in the room and stand behind a door with a little window so she could see everything. She thought the whole process was awesome, but her opinion on TJ is another story..lol. So I ended up with 3 cc's. Is that considered alot? I have the VG band which can hold 10 cc's, so maybe it's not. He said the soonest I can get another fill would be 10 weeks, although I probably wouldn't need one for 3 months. I was surprised to hear that, considering it seems everyone goes back at 4 weeks for their second. Anyway, overall a pretty good experience. The only complaint I have about the OCC is, they called me yesterday telling me the driver couldn't pick me up until 9 am, instead of 8:30, so I left a little later and ran into traffic, and got there late, and couldn't be picked up until 9:30 am. The same thing happened when I went for my surgery they called me to see if I could be picked up later, kind of irritating. Also, we had to wait over an hour after my fill for the driver to take us back to the border, making us really late for Wild Animal Park, and was only able to stay a few hours there. Oh, and when we got to the border, I was grilled about why I came to Mexico, and who my daughter is, he kept looking at her suspiciously, because she has darker skin, hair and eyes then me. Very irritating. And my windshield was cracked when I got back to Border Parking..ughh! Question, did anyone have problems burping after their first fill? All day I have had to burp (like those first few days after surgery) and it won't come out, and I just feel real gassy and bloated. If I could just burp, I know it would feel so wonderful..lol