Banded Feb Th 2007 still no sweet spot?

[Sand Pirate]

Hi Everyone:

I haven't talked in a while but I thought this would be the place to ask?

I have had 5 fills so far totaling 9cc's in a 10 cc band and I can still eat as well as I did before the band, with only a few exceptions (dry breads). I also have a restriction first thing in the morning but after a couple of bites of cereal the restriction goes away. I sometimes have a fluid restriction problem that causes hiccups for 10 to 15 min until an air bubble passes through. I was wondering if others are having similar experiences before I have my next fill. My fill doctor said he has filled men with the 10cc bands to 12cc before and the lap band company said this is not uncommon.

Sandpirate

[Pamela]

Sand Pirate,

Were you banded on Feb 9th? If so, we were there at the same time! I don't visit the board as much as I use to so I was suprised to see you. I'm the blonde that was there with my sister. I don't know if you remember me but I wanted to say "hi".

I have the 4cc band and have had one fill. I don't know about this sweet spot that I hear people talk about. My restriction is really good. I got this fill back in April and I don't feel like I need another one yet. I am down 45 pounds which isn't bad. I was hoping to be down about 50-60 pounds by now but I've been slacking on my exercise. It's my own fault.

I really hope that you get the problem resolved soon! Good luck to you and "hello" from Oklahoma City. :-h

[Sand Pirate]

Sand Pirate,

Were you banded on Feb 9th? If so, we were there at the same time! I don't visit the board as much as I use to so I was suprised to see you. I'm the blonde that was there with my sister. I don't know if you remember me but I wanted to say "hi".

I have the 4cc band and have had one fill. I don't know about this sweet spot that I hear people talk about. My restriction is really good. I got this fill back in April and I don't feel like I need another one yet. I am down 45 pounds which isn't bad. I was hoping to be down about 50-60 pounds by now but I've been slacking on my exercise. It's my own fault.

I really hope that you get the problem resolved soon! Good luck to you and "hello" from Oklahoma City. :-h

Yes, I remember you and your sister we rode back in the van to the airport together.

This 10cc band is a little hard to adjust I think. I remember the other guy that was with us from Washington I think originally from Australia, he had a 10cc band and I was wondering if he is having the same problem in filling it with no real restrictions yet?

Sand Pirate

[NoWorry]

I have had 5 fills so far totaling 9cc's in a 10 cc band and I can still eat as well as I did before the band, with only a few exceptions (dry breads). I also have a restriction first thing in the morning but after a couple of bites of cereal the restriction goes away. I sometimes have a fluid restriction problem that causes hiccups for 10 to 15 min until an air bubble passes through. I was wondering if others are having similar experiences before I have my next fill. My fill doctor said he has filled men with the 10cc bands to 12cc before and the lap band company said this is not uncommon.

You sound very sanguine and patient. I envy you.

I've had 2 fills (5.6 cc total), and also have no restriction. My experiences are almost identical to yours. Bread is perhaps the only thing that I can't easily eat. It gets stuck usually with the first or second bite.

If I rapidly take three sips or more of liquids, I also have a brief period of restriction. I feel tiny air bubbles being released through the band as the liquid goes down. It usually passes in about 10 minutes. And it's always more pronounced in the morning.

What was your starting weight and BMI and how has that changed since your surgery? Considering that you're almost at the max for the band, have you and your fill doctor discussed whether the VG band was right for you in the first place?

[Sand Pirate]

You sound very sanguine and patient. I envy you.

I've had 2 fills (5.6 cc total), and also have no restriction. My experiences are almost identical to yours. Bread is perhaps the only thing that I can't easily eat. It gets stuck usually with the first or second bite.

If I rapidly take three sips or more of liquids, I also have a brief period of restriction. I feel tiny air bubbles being released through the band as the liquid goes down. It usually passes in about 10 minutes. And it's always more pronounced in the morning.

What was your starting weight and BMI and how has that changed since your surgery? Considering that you're almost at the max for the band, have you and your fill doctor discussed whether the VG band was right for you in the first place?

Well, I never had an option in the size of band that was put in, it seems that Dr. Ortiz puts 10cc bands in men as the norm.

I go in Tuesday for another fill this may take it over 10cc I will see then.

My pre-op weight was 302

at surgery day it was 285

I an currently at 277...at least I can say I haven't put my weight back on

Sand Pirate

[NoWorry]

I go in Tuesday for another fill this may take it over 10cc I will see then.

Where are you getting your fills?

Please do post your results. Since our starting weights are very similar, I think I'm heading in the same direction as you, and your experience may give me some idea of where I'm headed. Congratulations on keeping your weight in check in the meantime. I'm managing to tread water, too.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that this will be the one that gets you to the sweet spot. Good luck.

[Sand Pirate]

Where are you getting your fills?

Please do post your results. Since our starting weights are very similar, I think I'm heading in the same direction as you, and your experience may give me some idea of where I'm headed. Congratulations on keeping your weight in check in the meantime. I'm managing to tread water, too.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that this will be the one that gets you to the sweet spot. Good luck.

302 Jan 2 2007 start pre-op weight loss

285 Feb 9 2007 Surgery date Fitted with a 10cc VG Band

282 Apr 24 2007 1st fill 0-4cc

282 May 22 2007 2nd fill 4cc - 5.5cc

280 Jun 19 2007 3rd fill 5.5cc - 7cc

278 Jul 17 2007 4th fill 7cc - 9cc

277 Aug 28 2007 5th fill 9cc - ???

That is the map of my weight loss and fill log since the Beginning.

Sand Pirate

[NoWorry]

302 Jan 2 2007 start pre-op weight loss

285 Feb 9 2007 Surgery date Fitted with a 10cc VG Band

282 Apr 24 2007 1st fill 0-4cc

282 May 22 2007 2nd fill 4cc - 5.5cc

280 Jun 19 2007 3rd fill 5.5cc - 7cc

278 Jul 17 2007 4th fill 7cc - 9cc

277 Aug 28 2007 5th fill 9cc - ???

It looks like you've been very diligent about getting a fill almost exactly every 4 weeks.

Did you get them all at OCC?

I'm researching FillCentersUSA which has just opened an office locally. They have a package that includes 4 fills and 8 office consults for $1228. It sounds like a pretty good deal.

[Pamela]

Hang in there Sand Pirate. I've heard of some people getting a thicker saline injected when they haven't had any restriction with the normal saline that is used. You might mention it to the doctor to see if they have more info.

Glad to hear from one of my fellow bandsters!!!

[Sand Pirate]

Hang in there Sand Pirate. I've heard of some people getting a thicker saline injected when they haven't had any restriction with the normal saline that is used. You might mention it to the doctor to see if they have more info.

Glad to hear from one of my fellow bandsters!!!

OOOOoooo, I haven't heard of that thicker saline I have to ask about that tomorrow when I go in. Thanks for the Info.

Noworry, I go to a doctor that is 20 min. away his name is Dr. Larsen

Keep in touch

Sand Pirate