Teri

Hi Everyone!

It's been almost 2 years. Was going to wait till Nov 1 to reply but thought I would reply now. I was at OCC Sept 4, 2008. Was in the fluro room for about one hour. I had 3.8cc's in my band and could still eat 2 pieces of the texas garlic bread, about 6 oz's of steak, potato, salad, and veg. Way to much food for me to losse weight. I was gradually gaining. I went for a blind fill every month since January (not at OCC) to creep up to the correct fill amount with no luck, hence the trip to TJ.

While at OCC, I wanted answers. The Dr. asked what I was drinking in calories. I was drinking a lot of wine. But, I was also eating to much food with little restriction. The fill was such a fine line. The Dr. basically said if I have any more fill, I won't be able to keep water down. I said, Why am I able to eat so much then. Everyone is different. My brain is not telling my stomach I feel full. So he basically gave me a smidge more, basically, he said, it was'nt even a fill. I didnt even pay for a fill, just the needle usage for $30.

At the clinic on Sept 4, I weighed 169. Today I am back down to 155. I have lost 14 more pounds since about a month ago. I am only eating 1/4 cup of food and doing that very slowly, and drinking very slowly. I am tight. Enough for me to loose weight.

Still can eat steak, just about 3 normal size bites though. (I cut them though the size of a peice of corn, or peanut). Then I am finished. Feeling full, and if I dare take another bite, forget it. I will Upchuck. I was drinking wine every nite. I decided to cut that out completely during the week, and only have a couple of glasses on Saturdays. I realized I was replacing food for wine, and almost got caught up as an alcoholic. It scared me to know, I was at my limit in the band, and I couldnt recieve any more fills without becoming overfilled. I needed to get serious about cutting the wine, and I am so glad I did.

I met some nice ladies at OCC who were banded getting there first fills. I remember being there, being so excited to have restriction. Boy, it's been a long drawn out battle. I pray all of you find that sweet spot. Keeping my fingers crossed as I write, (well, thats kinda impossible, but in my mind I am.)

Kyle has neither lost or gained. He has a wonderful girlfriend whom he told about the band after hiding it for months. I wish he would grow taller soon to help with his body. LOL. All in all, we are happy to have the band.

I LOVE THE BAND still, with all the troubles and money is cost me. Because without it, I would be 50 pounds heavier then I am. I feel very fortunate to have the blessing of being able to be banded.

Sincere wishes and prayers to you all in your weight loss.

Teri >

Hi All,

I am feeling like I am truley on the road to loosing weight after about 1 and 1/2 years. I have gotten very small doses of fill the last 3 months. Just creeping up on it. I have no idea what is in my band, and frankly it doesnt matter to me, as long as it restricts me. Unfills, fills, unfill, fills, it has been crazy. I am eating a lot less with this last fill of only .125. I was afraid to get 0.2. It's that close. And with me, the band tightens within weeks, so, there ya have it. Hopin this will work, cuz if this fickle band tighens again so I cannot drink water, I will just have to settle for eating regular meals, and that means weight gain.

The journeys going to happen, so I feel like I have to enjoy the weight I have lost and kept off. I dont necessarily always like working WITH the band, but you dont have the choice when you want restriction.

Have a great day.

Teri

Teri Can you share who did your daughter's Lasik in TJ and how much it cost??

Hi Michelle,

The Dr. is Arturo Chayet. He INVENTED Lasik. He's about 5-10 min from OCC. The web site is www.codetvision.com. He has an advanced machine the U.S. doesnt have yet. This Dr. has so many awards lining his walls we actually stopped counting, there were so many. It was 800 an eye + drops ($100) + something else they charge for, cant quite remember but it was around $200, free inhancements for life. Same kinda deal, they pick you up from San Diego airport. The hotel room is extra but very nice. The phone number is on the website. My daughter (24) was basically blind with a stigmatism & wore glasses since 4th grade. She absolutley loves it. If you'd like any more info, just PM me and I'll write you back.

Good Luck Michelle,

Teri

It is nice to read your story! I am scheduled to be banded on June 19th and have been very nervous about the whole TJ Mexico thing. I have been pouring through this forum for days now and am feeling more and more at ease from everyone's great stories! I have 3 kids, two of which are overweight and if all goes well for me I will seriously consider bringing them in for the surgery also if they chose to have it done. These post are great and I am getting a clearer picture of what to expect when I arrive at OCC so I want to thank everyone for being so honest and providing such detail in your stories!

Hey! You are in really good hands at OCC. As a matter of fact, I love the health care so much in MX, I took my daughter to TJ to have LASIK eye surgery. She can see 20/15 instead of the usual 20/20. The care is just fabulous. Still to this day, people just freak out when you mention MX, especially TJ. And then throw the surgery word in there and OH MY GOSH, you would think they swallowed a golf ball from thier reaction. The media here has told horror stories from other countrys hance the apprehension. I would bet the horrors happen many many more times here in the U.S. Anyway, have a wonderful journey, enjoy it, treasure it, and work with it. It is only a tool. It's a wonderful treat though. Every time you take a bite you are always reminded to slow down, enjoy the conversation, and hope your food goes down, especially around people who dont know your banded. Good Luck again, and thanks for your nice comments. Teri

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would post, it's about time. Hmmmmmnnn the band. I think for me, it has taken a good year + to get use to how it really works. It wasnt easy for me, and very frustrating to say the least. The band is something I am aware of every every every day and every every every meal. It's just the way it is. For me, it's been all yo-yo. And to think I thought that would be over when I was banded. Life with the band is a constant reminder of how much money I spent between Kyle and myself.

Right now, NOT WORTH IT. I am still learning though. Very hard to deal with the instant tightening. I start by taking tiny bites the size of a pea, if it goes down, I continue with that size, then I open up and am able to take bites normal sizes, say the size of a large marble. It has been tough. I was down 42 pounds, but it was a false loss due to not being able to eat or keep liquids down. Time will tell since it has taken me soooooooooooo long to adjust to it. I still like having the band because I would be 200 + by now. I am just not where I would have liked to be. Let me put it this way, if I would have spend half the money, say, 4,000, It would be more in tune with the way it has reacted to my body. The 8,500 is steep for the results we have and have not gotton.

This is just my story, and Kyles. I dont want to sway anyone, either way, because our bands are very different reacting from each other and so many other people experience differently. I am happy for all who have lost thier weight thru being banded, and feel for all those who are still struggling.

Teri

Since I started reading the forum I have heard from and appreciated alot of the advise and imput from the people who where recently banded and those who are getting banded soon but not much from those with long term successes or struggles. As someone who is going to have this proceedure soon, I want to know what the long term experiences have been.

Thanks!

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Wow, the site has changed since I've been on. I have been banded for about a year and a half with my son Kyle. He still weighs the same as surgery. I am up and down constantly due to my restriction all over the place. some days, i can eat a normal meal at a sitting and other days, nothing. hard to adjust to meals. i'm going to update in Newly Banded Mom and Son Nov 2006 if i can find it. teri

YA HOO Down 42 pounds and I feel so much lighter. I feel like I'm in heaven.

I've been banded over 2 years and have had my struggles. If anyone was looking for a quick fix, this was not it. My obstacles were not the typical, though... I was banded in March 2005. Had my first fill in Mexico and then planned to have the remainder of fills locally. Well, locally cost me $2,000 for one fill!! Needless to say my "BAND MONEY" was quickly gone by June 2005. I had to wait until February 2006 for my next fill. When I had money to work with... Well, that fill was great! Or so I thought... My August 2006, my band was too tight and I was loosing 9 lbs a week! (Okay, yes... i like seeing the numbers drop, but I wasn't getting enough nurishment in to survive. Not only was I loosing the pounds, I began loosing my hair and was really to "drained" nutritionally to make it through the day.) So... Fluid was removed. Banding doc (now in Chicago), decided that we needed to go back to no restriction so my body to recover. Well, that sounded like a plan. November 2006, I planned to go back for a fill. Well... um, they don't advise doing those when you are pregnant. So, that delayed this weight loss journet, once again. I ended up having a miscarriage so went back in for a fill in January 2007. That fill was not enough to cause restriction. It did for a little bit, but then it wasn't working. With excercise, I'd loose a pound or two a month, but not results I was looking for. The end of February 2007, I had a severe ankle fracture. I was out of commission for the next 3 months. No excercise. I did manage to hobble my way into to get another fill in March, but not enough to do much good. Without excercise, and regardless of how little or what I ate, I was stuck! Well, I'm back to walking and trying to find time to get to the gym. I was still stuck, so... I went and had another fill last week Friday (11/9). I told him I was tired of playing this game and wanted to start winning!! He was very cautious with putting the fluid in and we checked on fluro to make sure we weren't too tight. At one point, I couldn't get anything to move, so we backed some fluid back out and I thought we were good to go...

here is where I need your help, I can't get much down. Fluids are really a struggle even. He has advised me to continue sipping small amounts of cold liquids until they pass with no problem, then move to pureed foods. Okay... I know that some of the liquids are getting down as I don't spit up as much as I take in. Feels like a constant bubble between my mouth and my band all the time... (HATE THAT FEELING).

Can someone remind me what the "fluids" diet looks like??

I am doing carnation instant breakfast right now because without the protein I get "pass out" feeling...

What else can I have?? It's been so long since I did all liquids!

Thanks!

Peanut,

I sincerly feel your frustration. You stick up for yourself. It seems when things are not going right, your an easy target for Dr.s to blame. You are way to tight right now. I am there to, but have to wait until tomorrow around 9. It is so misirable for sure. Cannot keep water down, cannot eat. I try to drink and lots because my mouth is so bone dry, everything comes back up. Not sure why I tighten after a month or two, but it is the pattern for me. I hate it to. Luckily for me, this time, Wendy the person who does fills in my area will be here Monday, and she is only about 20 minutes away. You hang in there. I feel for you. Teri

You know....I think I hate my band too. I really thought that I would loose more weight. I've tried alot of things like "excersize" and "eating healthy". It just doesn't seem to work. I had a low BMI to begin with, so maybe that is the problem. Maybe it's genetics, or maybe it's some evil payback for spending all the money I did on the surgery. Doctors in the south think I'm some kind of a freak because I have a lap band. I don't know if they just don't see many here or what. I can open a magazine any given day and find 10 plastic surgeons in Charlotte, and the doctors here all think I should go back to Mexico (ooooh...evil place according to them) and have it removed.

Not giving up though.

Good luck today.

I want a fill. I think I was unfilled in April and now...I think I'm empty.

Go figure?

Chow 4 now.

M

Gosh Michelle I feel for you. You give yourself lots of credit!!!!!!!! You have been through some nasty times to, and you are still hanging in there. I am with ya.

I have had so many fills and unfills to reach that sweet spot. What a friggin game it has been. I tighten to after a month or two, then play the whole unfill game, gain weight, go back for more fill, and on and on. My girlfriend thinks its a nightmare for me. I guess if you were looking at through someone else's eyes you may think that too. But for me, I would do it all over again, not that I would want to. But, the real deal on lossing weight is truley all about the follow up care and that can get very pricy. I think I have spent approx. 4,000 alone for fills, fuel, air, rides from airport, etc. So everyone just be prepared. Not saying this will be you, but it very well could be. Teri

Kym, YOu look terrific!!!! You have to feel so much better, I know I do. The 40 pound bag of salt is gone. Well, 37 pound bag anyway. LOL I will post a pic too soon, as soon as Kyle finds the time. Teri

Sorry to hear that Kyle has choosen to continue his habits- :-( #-o Hannah has gained alot of weight she is at around 225- she is my height and I look at her everyday and hope people don't make fun of her at school- you get what I mean- He will mature and like I believe was said - when he is ready he has the tool to help him------We are coming up on that year yes we are- you have done good for the small amount of weight that you are wanting t0 lose---I am down from 267 to 191 and am thrilled- i have had 2 fills one by Dr. Ortiz's office and one by Wendy- that was back in May and I think I hit it right on the nose with that fill- I have to watch my bites and make sure I chew- and not drinking during has been a big step to climb and I still have to work it everyday- I just started working on my stomach to see if I can get rid of the innertube look LOL theamount I have lost without exercising I feel is a good thing one year out- 10-16-2007

Hope your family is doing well

Cyndi

Thanks Cyndi,

Hard to believe we havent gotton together yet. I am down in the 7-8's to 9-10's and some little 12's. It varies. Just went out with a couple from Gold Canyon last night. Brian and Jenny (I think you know them). They kept saying the whole night, Teri you are hot, on and on. You lost so much weight, oh my gosh, Ward, you better watch out for her. It was so uplifting to know people notice. HAHA I will have to get over to your shop. Teri >

Well it's over a year now. By about 2 weeks. I have had my struggles. With success though, I might add. I do love the band still, because I lose weight. It's been tough, I will admit. 37 pounds down and I am really

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I will update a new pic when I can get Kyle to help me. He has a new girlfriend and now is taking an active part in doing his part with the band. Salads, running, etc. I am happy for him. It feels so wonderful everyone. I havent been on in a while, almost a month now, and I miss you guys. Will write and read again soon.

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I just dropped back into the 149's. I am so excited about it. It's been a long time. 36 pounds down now and I wouldn't have had this success without the band. So blessed the timing was right to be banded. If I had known about it earlier, I would have gone sooner. With the band, they say expect to be at your goal weight, or close to it in 2 years. So, with 1 year almost here (Nov 1) I am very happy. Had some more tightening issues over the weekend. My last 2 fills of 3.7cc worked great for a while, then I tighten. So, I'll stay at around 3.5 or 3.6. I hope it's enough to keep me from eating to much. It's getting harder to lose weight as the weight comes off. Plus, my metabolism is slow, and I need to work on walking or cardio (love jazzersize) - just wish they had classes right around the corner from me at the Fitness center. I think I'll go for a walk now.

Teri

hii teri

thanks for your responce. I got filled today and it wasn't bad like i thought it was going to be! I felt dumb cause i cried before and the nurse and my mom were like holding my hands haahha but the docter put a numbing shot in it and i felt nothing when he was filling it. I hope your son ends up going to get filled cause it was really easy :]

thisisntobvious,

hello again. just to clarify. Kyle has been filled a number of times with no problems. He's not afraid or nervous about the needle. The problem is that he loves food so much more right now than wanting to get enough fill to slow down his eating. Thats the problem. You'll do just fine, as long as you have fills. Again, good luck and happy losing.

Teri

Gosh, I have to say, losing 33 pounds feels great, wonderful and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

********************ONE MORE HUGE THING*******************

I have been on Advair medicine for 18 years thinking I had Asthma. For the last say 5 months or so I have only needed to use it a handful of times. I was using it twice daily. I think now looking back, I might have had major allergies to corn. I have laid off the corn products and viola, the need for the medicine has been eliminated. YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure if I ever did have Asthma???????????????

I am thrilled!!

Teri

I wanted to share my experience, even though it wasn't perfect, in case others have experienced or might experience something simmilar.

First of all, everyone I met at the Lucerna and associated with the OCC was friendly, helpful and professional. Francisco was there to meet me right on time, and was very helpful. my luggage was lost, and he had to go back and get it later when it arrived on another flight. All the driving back and forth across the border he does would drive me crazy! He brought me to just before the border, and due to traffic slowing us down, had to go back to the airport to pick up the next people arriving. Mrs. Ortiz met us in SD and she brought me the rest of the way to the hotel. She is lovely and charming, and very helpful.

The Lucerna was fine, others disliked the harder beds, but they were fine with me. We got picked up the next morning, and after the pre-ops and dental visit (just a formality), and IV start it was into room 6 for a nice set of paper underwear, compression stockings and gown. I met several of the Dr.'s and assistants before Dr. Ortiz came in. I had all my questions answered, and wasn't really nervous. They gave me the standard Ativan tablet, and after that I really don't remember anything else....not going into thr OR, or returning. Not really having any pain afterwards either.

However, due to some unjust twist of fate or evil genetics, I have problems with motion sickness and nausea post anesthesia, and despite discussion about this beforehand, and attempts to minimize this issue, I was horribly nauseated, having dry heaves etc. They did a fluro to make sure the vomiting hadn't done anything to the band, and that was fine. The question was whether the nausea was just my physiology or due to gas, were the medications for nausea actually making things worse etc., but I ended up having to stay there two nights and never went back to the Lucerna, but left for the airport from the clinic. So anyway, all those others who have this issue are prone to motion sickness etc., make sure you let them know beforehand...who knows, maybe it would have been even worse. Everyne was VERY attentive while I was feeling so awful, and seemed genuinely concerned. There were Dr.s available whenever the nurses (who deserve medals for their care and the long shifts they work sleeping over etc.) were concerned. Josefa and Carmen, you are wonderful! Thanks to all the Dr.'s who helped me while I was feeling so wretched.

Anyway, after many hours of wishing for cyanide, and wondering how I would ever get home, I slowly did get better. The trip home was a little hairy, as I had optimistically come by myself. I wouldn't recommend it. Thanks to the fellow patient and her husband who helped me with my suitcase! I feel I was and am still about 2 days behind where I should have been as far as recovery based on others' experiences posted here. I am home now, still having gas pains off and on, but I'll take that any day over the nausea. I hope I never need surgery for anything again, because I will be really nervous about the nausea.

Vickey,

I am so sorry you went thru the horrible nausea problem. One good thing is that it's in the past and you can concentrate and keep thinking how good your going to feel and look!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just love Ortiz's staff. They are the best. (They know it too and are proud to tell you) It is the kind of care that you experienced with them that give them the credibilty they deserve. Glad to hear you are back and doing better. Good Luck on your journey.

Teri

HELLO FELLOW BANDSTERS!! I WAS PLANNING MY FIRST FILL TRIP TO ORTIZ ON OCTOBER 9. BUT I FOUND A DOCTOR RIGHT HERE IN MY CITY WHO DOES FILLS!! EVEN ON PATIENTS WHO HAD THEIR SURGERIES IN MEXICO!! (SOME DR'S ARE PICKY ABOUT THAT!!)

SO, NEVER MIND ABOUT SHARING THE COST OF THE SHUTTLE. I LOVE ORTIZ, ET AL, BUT IF I CAN STAY LOCAL FOR FILLS, IT'S BETTER FOR ME BECAUSE OF KIDS, ETC....

WISH ME LUCK!!

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Goooooood Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Teri

Thank you so much Kym. You look awesome by the way. Can you believe it is almost a year????????? Yes, with Kyle, it's heartbreaking to know that other people would love to be in his position and have the band as a tool. I just have to let it go, but we could have used the money for other things, right now, it seems a waste. I have been thinking about sending him to a nutrutionalist and then take him back to TJ for the proper fill so he will lose. His schedule and mine are quite different these days, so I'll have to time it. Anyway, keep up the great job, you do look fabulous.!!!!!!!

Teri

I just want to say......................... with sadness.

I had high hopes for Kyle. For those of you who have been following our progress, the thought of losing weight for myself and Kyle was pure joy. I have been disappointed in him not the band. He has not wanted a fill at all and when I have taken him, he cannot handle even a small amount (says he cannot drink even water). It's always been my suggestion getting fills for him, and he begged for the band. I was thinking, this would be wonderful for him to. He just loves food more than being filled properly so he can eat like he likes. I've come to terms with the fact that he has this awesome tool for the day if and when he is ready to lose weight. I am sad about it, and being that he was young when banded the "ball" has to be in his court and there is nothing I can do but to wait till he is ready to drop the weight. I refuse to spend any more money on fills for him until he's ready for the proper amount. I havent changed the signature until now, but he does weigh more then before he started pre-op. I have several different emotions about it. It's been difficult trying to deal with him because I know what it is like not being able to drink. But fills are the key.

Teri

I'm a 17 year old girl and I got my surgery a few weeks ago. None of my friends know and its so hard keeping this a secret! I wish I could just tell them but I don't want the entire universe finding out, and in highschool, secrets get out. So far I've lost a good amount of weight, but now its not budging which is kind of annoying. I've been on diets since i was very young, like eight years old and because I'm so young my parents are constantly involved, it especially makes sense now cause they payed for the surgery. (Insurance wouldnt even consider me! :/) They're concerned that my weight is stuck, and we're thinking that it's because I just switched to solids. I have my first adjustment this thursday. Im so nervous! I was wondering if after I get this adjustment that i'll begin losing weight again? And/or whats the reason for my weight not budging?

Hello and congratulations to you on having the blessing of being able to be banded. I think you will do just fine if you want to lose the wieght more then you love the food. It is still a choice on becoming filled so that you are able to lose steadily, and staying filled to the right amount so you do not over eat. I have been having a problem with my son, who is 16 wanted to eat like crazy and not wanting to be filled properly in order to lose weight. It is sad to me, and I am disapointed in him not the band. You are a little older (he was banded at 15) and still a little immature for the procedure in my eyes. Good luck to you, and your new outlook on a better life all around.

Teri

Thanks Teri! I am getting my first fill on Sept. 17 by Wendy!! =D> Dr. Ortiz would be appalled that I haven't been filled yet since my May surgery! Some restriction is welcome in my life! Haha.

So glad everything worked out for you! I was in TJ that week and took a cab over to see Dr. Romero and staff. Love those guys, all of them. Anyway, great your doing so well, keep up the great work, and I may just run into you at Wendys one day if your there at the same time. She is great too. Teri

*Waves* Hi guys! I know I've been incommunicado for months, but I just wanted to let you know that I FINALLY got banded!!! Unfortunately, I didn't get to have it done by Dr. Ortiz, but fortunately, my office's new insurance covered the procedure! I had surgery last Friday in San Diego, CA (Scripps Green Hospital) with Dr. Takata. The surgery itself went wonderfully and I was in very little pain afterwards. Yes, I did experience the wonderful shoulder pain from the gas, but thanks to you guys, I already knew what it was! I do have one small complication, which is that the vein where my IV was is now infected (ew), so I have to take antibiotics every six hours. I've been bitching about it more than any of the incisions from surgery!!!

My parents flew out the day before surgery and stayed with me for a while, which was really great. We reserved a two bedroom suite at this really old and pretty hotel close to my apartment so they could kind of watch over me. Mostly that included making sure I had enough water and dragging me outside to walk, lol. Oh, and driving. The hospital told me not to drive for at least a week, two would be better. I didn't even think about that pre-op, so it was great that they were around. My dad went home on Monday and my step-mom stayed until Thursday. We'd drive to a fabric store or craft store and I'd walk the store a few times, looking at things, then sit and wait for her to finish shopping. I was amazed at how much energy I did not have, but at the same time, amazed at how much pain I was NOT in. Like, I really wanted to be able to go to Sea World or the Zoo, but I just knew I wasn't ready for it yet. I think in another week I'll be ship-shape though. My bruises are about half gone already, and I barely pause when I stand up now, though I do still notice everything seems a bit "tight".

I've had to ignore the whole "no sugar" rule, because I simply cannot ingest fake sugars, but I've been really good. I use Propel "to go" instead of Crystal Lite. It's only 10 calories and doesn't have the same effects on my body. And I'm using these great soy-based soups for my "creamy" phase. Okay, I admit that I blended up two turkey hot-dogs yesterday with two slices of soy cheese and nibbled on it, but it didn't seem to be a problem going down, and after that I went back to tomato soup. It just felt so good to CHEW something, even if it did look like baby food, lol.

Anyway, I'm just so thrilled to finally be starting this journey and so thankful for all the things I learned before the surgery just by listening to you guys and hearing about your adventures!

Starting Weight: 331

Pre-Op (09/11/07): 307

09/19/07: 302

5'4" / 27 years old

Littleroo,

I am soooooooooooooooo happy for you!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!! You have waited a long time to have the band. It has to be a great feeling to know your weight will come off almost effortlessly, compared to trying on your own anyway that is. Keep us updated with your progress. You can know experience everything you already know about the band and fills and etc. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teri

Donna,

You WILL find the right restriction. It can get very frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To little fill, to much fill, the right amount of fill, then poof, it's gone, just after it was right for a week or so. It's bazzar half the time. Some people who get banded and are filled "just right" have a tough time understanding what it's like. I have been there. I can eat anything and everything at 3.5cc/3.6cc (and a lot of it). But at 3.7cc I have great restriction every day. And, a "cc" is so tiny, you wouldn't think it would make that much of a difference, but it does. Hang in there. You will get there, and I hope it is with very few fills.

Teri

I knew the length since it's in your sig but it's good to know all was OK with doing it w/in a week. I'm planning on getting another one which would make it 2 weeks between fills. I know some people have said it takes up to 2 weeks to feel a restriction but as of now, nada on this end

Please let me clarify!!!!!!!!!

I mentioned ONE week, after being filled to my sweet spot for 2 months. I happened to become so swollen and couldn't drink anything, so I had some saline taken out. I waited ONE week before I went back again (which is what Dr. Romero suggested because of my circumstances) Teri

i got lasik back in 2000 - that and the lapband are the best moves i have ever made... just make sure you go with a very experienced doc - as with everything the more lasiks performed the better chances of success... i have been 20/20 for 7 yrs and before i was so blind i couldnt see more than 3 ft in front of me.

Kim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teri