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Hi Mona-Camille, I feel bad you are struggling with this. My surgeon also told me that as the fat between your stomach and the band decreasing, the band will loosen and you may need more fills to tight it up. You may have a point about the band being too big, I would contact the OCC for more info. Good Luck!!

I totally agree with you Arlene. My surgeon sees me monthly, but grills me with questions and if I am losing weight and feeling full after eating the standard 3/4 of a cup per sitting, he won't fill me. Five weeks post op, I still had some restriction and thought I might be ready for a fill, he said no. I have had two fills now 5cc in my 9cc and restriction is great. I see him on Sept 27th for a check up and if I still feel this way, I don't want a fill. I am so blessed to be so close to my clinic and have the option of calling when I need to. If I lose restriction and feel that I need a fill, I call, they book me in right away. Take control back, don't let the fill doctors dictate when you should have a fill, you need to judge for yourself. My surgeon told me, if you are using more willpower than bandpower it's time for a fill. Good Luck everyone!!!

Thinking of you and hoping all goes well!!!

My surgeon advised to take Tylenol or liquid Advil, although Advil in pill form can cause erosion of the band, he said it would take alot to do so.

That's great new Shelby. Sometimes it's difficult to judge how people will react. The people closest to you may not be the ones who should know. I have told quite a few people, those I knew would be my biggest supporters. My own sister is one of the people I have not told. To make a really long story short, she would be judgemental and competitive and I don't need that. I am glad it all worked out for you!!

That's great Denise, I am so happy all went well!! I hope this is IT for you!!! My second fill is working like a charm, I am starting to lose again, yippee!!

Read "Emergency Visit to OCC", if you are experiencing these symptoms, contact the doctor right away!! Good Luck!

Like everyone else has said, WOW!! You are so lucky that they were on the ball and got you down there to check on this. Someone is watching over you! I hope you feel better soon and can eat and drink comfortably. (((Hugs)))

Hi Dana, my surgeon here in Canada, saw me on 5 weeks after surgery to check if I needed a fill, I did not, but shortly afterwards I did. I had surgery on June 10th, had restriction for about 6-7 weeks. My surgeon put 3cc in my 9cc band during surgery, which I found out when I had my first fill on July 30th, he added 1cc more, total 4cc in 9cc band. I see him monthly now until I hit the "sweetspot". I had my 2nd fill on Aug 27th and see him again on Sept 27th. I would say that you are paying for it, you decide when you want it. I would wait 5-6 weeks from surgery for the first one and then book a month at a time, if you can. Good Luck!!

You are so welcome! I feel the exact same way. I have become very close to alot of the people on this forum in just a few short months and just to warn you...it's addictive!!! Best of Luck with everything!!!

That's fantastic!!! I am so happy he's had a change of heart. You both won't regret it!! I am so happy for you...let us know the date!

Hi Evette, I know exactly where you are coming from, when I met my husband 22 years ago, he ate like crap too, we did dinners, parties, weekends away and hence 22 years later I had gain 150 lbs. Please don't jeopardize all of your hard work, if he cares for you, he will be more considerate of your choices. Good Luck Baby!!

Thanks everyone, I will try Best Buy or WalMart. BTW I am in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Feel better soon!!!

After banding, I drink 15 minutes before a meal and wait 1 hour after.

That totally sucks!! Try to see if you can get some of the fees covered.

I had a breast reduction 4 years ago and I hoping they already removed all of the fat from them, so there is no more to lose! I hope! So far so good!

I made a deal with my son, we share it. It's his birthday gift, he'll be 11 years old on Sept 11 (Thurs) and I told him that if Mom can use it for 30 minutes a day, we'll get one...so we did. Unfortunately, Wii Fit is out everywhere we went. So I will have to keep checking the stores for it or order it from somewhere on-line, any suggestions?

Thanks Babe!! I am so happy to finally see some difference, especially in my face. It's funny though, only the people who know about the band have noticed my weight loss, no one else has said a thing...weird eh! Oh well, soon it will be undeniable...my goal is to lose 75 lbs by Christimas!! As alway, you are my inspiration and I look forward to being your twin by spring/summer next year!! I told my hubby tonight that I will be looking into at least a tummy tuck, if not a butt lift too. Take care!

That's wicked!! How on earth did you do that!!! Please share your secret!! Awesome!!!!!!!

Hi Tadpole, Clynn is right, in a 10cc band, 1cc isn't going to make a difference. I have 5cc in a 9cc right now (2 fills so far). Be aggressive and demand more, you are paying for it!!!

WORDS TO LIVE BY!! Thanks Lisa, as always you know just the right thing to say to keep us going!!!

Wow, you look like a totally different person!! Keep up the great work, you look fantastic!!

You gals are just the best, I always feel so good when I come here. You all understand the struggles and triumphs. Thank you so much for all your compliments...it wouldn't be the same without you!!!

You go girl!! Scream it to the roof tops you deserve to...you have worked so hard, don't hide it!! Keep up the great work!! Oh and we wanna see pics!!