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Well, I don't intend to eat around the band, I just want to feel full for the first time in 20 years!! Thats what I want!! I have been exercising, using small plates and eating less (even though I don't want too) so that is a start. But, still, I just want to feel full!!! I really wasn't sitting here waiting for the band to work without assisting it, really I wasn't - not quite that lazy. But, I just hoped that it would make me feel full fast so I stop overeating. Off subject - I have yet to slime or PB. I almost WANT to feel that so I am forced to stop. Maybe at my next fill it will happen. I think if I didn't have to spend so much money flying from the east coast out there, it wouldn't make me so frustrated. But, money is an issue so that just makes me feel even more aggravated. I AM a whiner you know! It's what I do best.

Yeah, the bleching thing has me depressed! Had I known I wouldn't be able to hold onto my BELCHING QUEEN title after banding, I don't know if I would have had it done, LOL!!!! Ok, yes, I would still have had it done. But, see, I have won many a contest in that area and it a little sad to think I can't do it anymore. In fact, the weekend before I was banded, we had our last contest. I've since been de-throned, to the pleasure of almost everyone!

Hey, the band is a lot stronger than that! Listen to me, I had 3 separate HUGE and LONG drawn out vomitting episodes and my band is just fine. It was checked under fluro twice. And those were all within one week of being banded. So, if that didn't cause slippage, a hiccup isn't going to either. Oh yeah, also remember my toilet story. If that straining didn't hurt the band, nothing will! As for the cat, hahahaha I went around with a pillow on my stomach for about a month after banding because I didn't want one of mine jumping on my belly. Thats a normal fear I think. But, go ahead, cough, hiccup, jump up and own, you'll be fine. It is stronger than you think.

Iwantbanded, I feel the same way!! And I am so disappointed that my first fill didn't do a thing. I was so hoping that would have helped. Whoever said that the band is only 30% while the mental is 70% - I wish I would have know that sooner or I would not have wasted my money. I was counting on that band to make me feel full faster, thereby eating less. Plain and simple as that and that is what I expected. I eat a lot because I never get full. A tight band would have stopped that. Thats what I was wanting. I have made my second fill appointment and it is going to be the last one I can afford for a while so I am hoping it will work this time. So, I can definitely feel your pain. I am also feeling very unhappy with this band right now. But, still, I feel hopeful that the second fill will work. I will be crushed if it doesn't. I did read Dr. Ortiz's book, but that doesn't help me get my band tighter. WOW, am I ever sarcastic today! Sorry about that, I'm having a bad week. You got another fill planned yet?

Consider yourself lucky. You have restriction! I didn't, even after my first fill so I am on my way to the second fill.

I spent the first 2 weeks horribly bloated! It does eventually go away. And remember, even bloat has weight to it so you won't notice any weight loss yet. Give yourself another week and you'll be fine.

Actually, they are ones who told me that Ohio and Michigan will do it. I just made arrangements for fill 2 in Mexico, and it will be my last. I will start going to Mt. Laurel NJ from now on. Actually, had I known Dr. Romero was no longer at OCC I wouldn't have gone back this time. He promised me he would get me right with the second fill, but if he isn't there, he can't do it can he? Plus, I did say I would take my neice for a trip there so I had to go back once more anyway.

I called too and go the same answer. Alsthough, their offices in Michigan and Ohio will do them. Not sure why the difference, but that is the case.

Thats not what I was told. I was told he was no longer with the practice. What I am upset about, is that when I was there for my first fill on May 26th, he told me to come back in a month or two and he would get me fixed up perfectly with my second fill. Well, I have made arrangements to go back in one month and now he won't be there. I am still going back, just highly disappointed.

I just made an appointment for my second fill and was advised that Dr. Romero is no longer with the OCC!!! I am SOOO upset!

YEAH, good for you! I am going to schedule my second one now too!

I had to help my mom put her 11 year old cat to sleep tonight. It was awful. He had pancreatic and skin cancer. My mom is devastated and so am I. He was my little brudder and I loved him so!! When it was all over, I ate a handful of chocoloate chips. And I'm not sorry.

YEAH!!! Good for you!

I am glad you are able to CHOOSE not to overeat. Not everyone has the ability to do that. That is why they got the band. And for me, that is why your comments are belittling. But, I now have a question for you. If you are able to CHOOSE not to overeat, why are bothering to get the band at all? Simply CHOOSE to eat less, and save yourself some money and forget getting the band at all.

You mean $179 for 2 night? Thats all I paid, and all my mom paid for in a separate room.

I got the band to help me and I am aware it is a tool, however, if that tool isn't working then there is no change from before I got it. I got it to help not eat so much but since I have no restriction it isn't like I have a band at all. Therefore, changing my diet or not, I am still eating too much. That is why I chose the band. I wouldn't have gotten the band if I was strong enough to stop overeating on my own. I think that is why the majority of us did get it. So yes, it is self induced struggeling, but that is why they invented the band, however, that band needs to work to be able to help in our struggles. I don't think anyone on here deliberately eats around the band. If they did, they would continue to eat even when they PB. But, I don't even PB. I take exception to you saying that some people think the band means no more dieting. I don't think anyone believes that but as I have said before, this tool needs to be working to be effective and help with our weight loss goals. Why would anyone bother getting it done if they didn't expect it to help? And so far, mine is not. I need that second fill and hopefully I will have restriction when I get it and will not gain anymore weight. You also said that if you eat right, you will lose weight band or no band. Well then, why are YOU getting the band instead of eating right? You see, we all need help or we wouldn't be here. But your comments are kind of making me feel like I should just shut my mouth and forget about posting anything at all, lest I spew my negativity about my self-induced problems.

Some people are eating the same as before because their tool isn't working. I just had my first fill and it hasn't changed a thing. So my tool isn't working yet.

Yeah, I think you ought to call Dr. Ortiz. It's not like you just had surgery last week. I'd call.

I had surgery March 24th and my fill on May 26th. It's a week today. Can it really take that long to kick in? No I didn't line up a doctor here yet only because with fill centers usa, your first visit costs almost the same a going back to Mexico. And I DO have to fly back once more because I promised my neice I would take her. I'm just thinking that I should be going back now or at least planning. The further out you buy tickets, the cheaper they are and I already have off work for the 4th of July week. Dr. Romero told me he expected to see me back within a month or 2. I do know all the rules and having to wait and getting your stomach used to the band and the fill, it is just that it is frustrating is all. I was so excited about getting my fill and want it to work NOW!!! Yes, I am an impatient patient. And fully jealous of my sisters weight loss (she had lap band on January 4th). Plus, I like to complain. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

My lovely first meal of fish and veggies that I could barely eat wound up just being a before dinner snack! Yup, thats right, I have no restriction whatsoever. And I have even eaten gooey bread! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR This is frustrating. Yes yes, I know it's only a tool, but if the tool isn't working then it isn't helping. This is expensive! Do I fly back already? I mean, it's tough to have this and not lose anything. I am very discouraged. I know several of us are and I just wish it wasn't so expensive to go back and forth. I wish I was closer.

Smoking prevents your body from healing properly.

Hi Bobbi!!!!!!!!!!! How are you? So glad to hear from you. I thought of you often when I was back down in Tijuana. How is your husband? Kids? Kitties? Unfortunately, a few hours after I posted this, I went to the fridge, and finished my plate with no pain or restriction at all. Later, I had 3 slim fast bars with no problem either! I AM SO MAD AT MYSELF! And frustrated. I think I need a second third and fourth fill right now! I almost feel like going back on my liquid diet. That seemed easier to deal with.

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you!!!!!!!

Thanks, great info!! But, FYI, passports are not required until June of 09. The deadline has been extended.

Ok, for me, the Adkins Advantage were GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved them! Now, I use GNC 100% whey chocolate caramel or cookies and cream. HOWEVER, I do not make them with water. They taste gross that way! YUCK! Dp it this way, Double the scoops, mix with 2% milk, ice cubes and put in the blender. You will love it. Promise!!!! Just make sure to use MILK not water, and double or even triple the scoops. There is not enough calories to worry about using more. You'll have a delicious milkshake.