Momof4

I went to get a fill today and had a poor experience. I don't know if anyone else has had this, and if so, please let me know your thoughts/comments. When I went to the Dr. I inquired about the policy regarding unfill/fill depending on how things felt within so many days etc. They say to me " we won't do a fill that gives you restriction your first time" You will come back 3-4 times in the next 6 months... I was like, "HUH" "OMG" wait, this is not what I've heard or thought of when getting a fill. Can you all let me know what your experiences are/have been? I left that Dr, but am now wondering what to do..I was so very, very disappointed having to leave.

Thank you for this advice! So do you have restriction right now? I've heard folks say they don't generally give more than 4 cc's so I'm glad to hear you got a little more. I'm staying here locally but I hope to really feel the restriction with less food adn to stay full longer. I am excited almost like I'm getting the band for the first time!

Thank you both for your suggestions. I am glad I found the checklist! I didn't think I should eat, but they didn't tell me anything and then I've heard some say, "Don't eat so you get more restriction and heard others say, "eat". I wanted to see what most have tried and found helpful! Thank you!

I was banded at the OCC on August 6th and am getting my first fill on Monday. Can anyone tell me what to do or not to do prior? It seems as though I've read different advice about eating/not eating before a fill. Right now, I feel no restriction unless I really over eat! (Which I can do) I try to still watch what I'm eating, after all I made this committment and spent big bucks, so it's on me. I do want to get the most of the fill and want to be sure that if it's better to eat right before, I do and if not I don't etc.. Any suggestions, much appreciated!!!!

This is nice to see! On the early part of my journey, I still struggle with the "instant" fix which this is not. I still don't have my first fill, I go Monday Sept. 20th. I'm hoping I get one fill and all my problems are solved, but I read many times it takes 2-3 sometimes.. I'll need support as well, so it's nice to see/read these kinds of posts to know it will come, just might be slow! Congratulations, you should be so proud!!!

Erin, When are you getting your first fill?

Erin!!!! Congrats, I'm right behind you girl... I have one more day. I am thinking of grilled cheese though for my first meal, or big TEXAS size baked potato... tell us how it went. I'm excited for you... I am at 213 day, surgery date of 221 so doing well, but seriously... eating liquids puddings and yogurts, I would have expected to drop massive weight... So happy yes, at 213 it's the lowest weight since 2004, but wished it had been more.

AHA found it! Thank you! I see the tomato pie... hmmm will have to try it, not sure I'm into it for breakfast, but you never know... there are some really yummy looking ones out there, the breakfast quiche, now that looks good too!

where are you all getting this tomato pie recipe... it sounds disgusting, but you are all eating it and say it's good.... I have to try it! Although I hate to cook... half of why I'm in this position, eating on the run is always easier... but certainly not healthier... I have heard it's on here somewhere but I can't find it... SAD>>>

Ok ladies, so the other night I ate macaroni and chees, only like 5 or 6 bites.... but boy was I miserable after eating it.. even dry heeved (not spelling that right) a few times. I got this yucky full feeling and really wished I had not had any..... I thought hey, it's soft and my favorite... BAD choice! My girls eat it all the time and I let food win and found out that was wrong... Now, I'm thrilled that happened because if it had not, I might be wayyyyy off track now... but I feel horrible because I don't want to damage the band etc... and the motion of almost throwing up can't be good for the band.... You girls may have to try this yourself if you are like me to know it's really there, but if you can trust a gal pal, don't do it!!!! I'm still only down about 9 lbs from surgery date... a little annoyed at that given what I'm NOT eating... I wish it were more, but I try to remind myself it's still 9 lbs...

You go girl!!! My week weight loss is 6 lbs! I'll take it... if only to do 6 lbs each week until it's off... the down side, i know it won't be like this long....

I am dying on this liquid thing.... and not losing much weight anymore.. GRRRR like if I'm eating less than 500 calories/day I ask myself... Is there someone out there that just doens't like me? I could never have stuck to this kind of routine before but I would have hoped it provided more weight loss... dang!!!! Kind of depressing.

Well I am soooooooooooo glad someone told me about the police station next to the hotel. I was a bit freaked out. I have to say, I wished I would have went with my hubby, but I'm not afraid and would go back again for a fill etc if I needed to. I met some great people there!!! I have to say, the initial ride into Mexico was kind of odd.... i'm texting back to the US the drivers name. My girlfriend said, "What is the license plate in case we don't see you again... I'm like, heck I didn't get that I gave you the drivers name" She says, If he plans on killing you I doubt he gave you his realy name! LOL. All in all it was a good trip! i even went shopping on revolution avenue all by myself! I actually had fun!! My husband was texting me saying, I bet you are in heaven! The OCC was good, i am very happy with my decision. I am actually kind of anxious to get to the 6 weeks so I can have a fill and start moving on with my "new" relationship with food. Right now I'm not hungry at all... wow, can't even believe I said that actually. So far, 5 days in.. I think it's good! I'm so excited to see my new body... come on weight loss. Then, new boobs, new tummy, LOL Thanks for checking in on me!!!!

hey there!!!! I didn't know where to find this post.. sorry I didn't respond sooner. I have been thinking of you. .Do you feel like you have a lump in your throat? Or are you burping a lot? I'm home, doing the liquids... dying for some creamy soup.. broth is just horrible.. How are you doing?

no pain, just feels weird.... thanks!!!

I was just banded on 8/6 and I feel like I have something stuck in my throat... not to the point of obstruction, but when I burp, I swear I can feel the band. Is this normal? then I burp a lot and I worry I'm going to slip the band. Someone tell me this is normal, or tell me it's not and I need to call the dr. I'm a little worried!

I am home!!! I met some incredible people while I was there. I must say I was very nervous, but after meeting people down there going through the same experience I was, made it all better! Shout out to Michelle and Erin! Thank you so much for making my experience even better. Without you I know it would not have been the same. I also know I will keep in touch with them. I got on the scale first thing when I got home this morning and it showed I had gained 2 lbs from day of surgery, which is nearly impossible... I have had nothing to eat... so I'll be anxious to see what the scale says over the next few days.... I'll keep you all posted.

This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO helpful! I am so glad I read this. I leave tomorrow... i would have been freaking out if I saw folks pointing guns at me.... I'm glad to know about the shopping close by too and the medicine money.... They need a checklist of this kind of thing...I really wish my husband was going with me. i'm very nervous, but I know this is the right decision. So hard to be away from them for this long. I hope I don't get too bored. I will have no money left if I keep shopping. I'm not sure I will get a "last Meal" I'm still struggling to get all my weight off... I hope I weigh in right on track! Wish me luck!

I leave tomorrow and have surgery the 6th. I am going by myself since we have small children.... I'm nervous!

Thank you for the reply. I love hearing from anyone who has been through this... I will walk to shop! how is that? LOL Since you just came back, anything you can suggest about the area, what to do and not to do? Shopping, stay in your room? LOL I want to be safe, I'm going alone. We have two little girls and don't live near family... so my husband can't come with me. :-(

What is the name of the book? Where did you get it?

Can you tell me where you went to do the cosmetic pieces? I've been watching some of the posts on this forum and it's hard to keep up with all of them. Was it expensive? Are you happy with the results?

Congratulations on the weight loss... that is amazing! Have you had to find the right fill spot for you? Do you know what size band you received? I'm amazed, that is incredible!!!

I am very curious to learn why.... can you enlighten me a bit more?