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I am just wondering how much a sleeve costs at the OCC?

I am confused. I have 7cc's in my 11cc band and feel occasional pain when food gets stuck. When this happens I need to throw up and the pain goes away. Is this what restriction feels like? I want the feeling of fullness but not the pain of feeling stuck. I know I need to eat slower and take smaller bites but will I feel full eventaually? This pain is getting me down. Please give me some advice. I still want to get another fill because when I take smaller bites and eat slow I can still eat a lot. HELP...

Ok, I have a question/concern... I was banded on 1/14/10 and have only had one fill so far. What is the difference between restriction and the sensation of food getting stuck? Is it the same? I have been having a lot of episodes where the food is sticking and it is very painful to the point where I throw up the stuck pieces. I am scheduled to get a fill next week and wonder if I will get this sensation a lot more once the fill is done. I can still eat a lot so I don't think that I have gotten to my sweet spot but am getting tired of the pain--even when I take small bites chewed well. What's the deal here? Should I get another fill? I only have 3.5cc in an 11cc band. Please HELP!!!

I am going for my first fill tomorrow. I have only lost about 18 pounds and am also getting frustrated. I can eat as much as ever but don't. Wish me luck!!

I am scheduled for my first fill in one week. Since my surgery on Jan 14th I have had several episodes of severe chest pain when I eat and have to leave the table and walk around to have the pain subside. Is this restriction? I think it may be due lack of chewing enough or too big of a bite. I generally eat less than I did before my surgery but my weight loss has come to a halt. I have only lost about 13 lbs since the surgery. Any advice out there??

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Breakfast- Chicken broth

Lunch- Chicken Broth

Snack- Sugar-free fudgsicle (the highlight of my day)

Dinner- Veggie & Beef broth mixed- I'm just crazy like that

DAY 6 POST OP- I am DETERMINED to follow the post-op diet to a "T"!

I also had my surgery on the 14th and had a wonderful experience. I have had very little pain, only when I bend over. The

largest incision is a little sore but the others are great. I must admit though, I am very hungry. Broth just doesn't cut it but

it is a small price to pay. There is NO WAY I will cheat. I was also one of the ladies that was getting ready to leave when you

came to the clinic and I'm glad you had a good experience. I did make one mistake and weighed myself. It appears that I've

gained 7 lbs but I am pretty sure it's probably from fluid retention and swelling. It sure the heck isn't from food. Keep us

posted on your success!

If your BMI is above 32 they will want you to lose a little weight. This may vary from doctor to doctor,