PAMMIE

FROM NW FILLS: How much fill should I get? It is important to understand that the tissue in you gut is like the tissue in your mouth, it is very sensitive and swells very easily. Everyone is different; a good fill for one person is too tight for another person, or not enough for the next person. The initial adjustment post operatively should occur at 6 weeks or later, and 1-2cc of Normal Saline (for the 9.75 or 10 cc band). The larger band (11CM and VG) adjustment os 3-4cc. Regular reviews (4-6 weeks) are recommended with weight and clinical status measured. If weight loss is 1 pound per week over the period and patient is following bandster diet guidelines then another fill of normal saline is added at .2 to .5 increments. If the weight loss average between visits is 2 plus pounds per week no fill is needed. If the weight loss averaged between 1-2 pounds and the person feels hungry and found it difficult to comply with the dietary guideline/portions. Fluid is removed from the system if there is symptoms of excessive restriction or obstruction, including excessive sense of fullness, heartburn, regurgitation and vomiting. Fluoroscopy is needed for evaluation of band placement and/or port placement. It is important know that the fluid in the band never adds up, it is always give or take 1 cc because fluid hides in the tubing or in the band.

GLAD TO HEAR YOUR ALL SETTLED IN

WOW, YOU LOOK GREAT!!!

HAVE A GOOD TIME JULIE, I LOVE LAKE PONDERAY, WE'VE TAKEN THE BOAT UP THERE A FEW TIMES THIS WEEKEND I'VE GOT MY 30th CLASS REUNION. I'VE BEEN WORKING WITH A FEW FELLOW CLASSMATES THE LAST FEW MONTHS ON THIS SO I'M HOPING IT ALL GOES WELL

HAVE A GREAT TIME KIMMY, IT'S A GREAT LITTLE CITY

LOL GREAT STORY CONGRATULATIONS

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?...s0tysj&Ux=0 I'VE TAKEN A FEW PHOTOS ALONG THE WAY

YES, IT'S NOT A SICK THROWING UP BUT IS THROWING UP UN DIGESTED FOOD THAT HASN'T GONE DOWN SLIMMING ON THE OTHER HAND IS JUST THAT SLIM THAT HAS TO BE SPIT OUT I'M NOT MUCH OF A WRITER SO IT'S HARD FOR ME TO EXPLAIN.

I'VE POSTED THIS A FEW TIMES NOW, IT'S GROSS SO BEWARE LOL http://www.cosmeticmiracles.com/handbook/s...nd_surgery.html LOOK UP SKIN NECROSIS, THEY'RE PRETTY GROSS LOOKING SORES THAT HAPPEN TO SMOKERS MORE THEN NON SMOKERS AFTER SURGERY WHEN WOUNDS DON'T HEAL DUE TO BLOOD FLOW AND THE SKIN JUST DIES OFF. IT HELPS ME TO TRY AND STAY FOCUSED.

DR NYTE HAS DONE BOTH TT AND TWIN SURGERIES AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THE RESULTS. HE'S NOW OPENED UP HIS OWN SURGERY CENTER WHICH I'LL GO OUT TO THIS WEEK, CAN'T WAIT!!! http://www.nytesurgical.com/ AS OF TODAY, I'VE BEEN BANDED 2 YEARS. I COULDN'T BE ANY HAPPIER WITH EVERYTHING I'VE HAD DONE AND IT ALL STARTED WITH DR ORTIZ AND HIS STAFF

THEY WORK WELL IFFFFFFFFFF YOU HAVE POWER, WE JUST GOT THE POWER BACK ON FROM THE STORM LAST NIGHT

WE JUST GOT IN FROM BEING ON A HOUSEBOAT ALL WEEK ON LAKE ROOSEVELT, THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE STATE, HERE I THOUGHT I'D COME HOME TO A LITTLE RELIEF, NOT LOL

WELCOME FROM AUBURN

I'LL POST THIS LINK AGAIN, IT'S A VERY GOOD READ URGENT: When you have frequent throwing up 3-4 or more times per week, you need to be seen by your fill clinic to get a bit of saline removed. http://www.northwestfills.com/education.php

WHAT SIZE BAND DO YOU HAVE? I COULD SEE ADDING AN ADDITIONAL 1.3 IF YOU HAD THE 10 CC BAND BUT TO SAY THEY'D ADD THAT TO A 4 CC BAND WOULD BE IMO AN OVER AGGRESIVE SECOND FILL

IF IT WERE ME, I'D GET AN UNFILL. THIS WOULDN'T BE THE WAY I'D LIKE TO LIVE. IMO THIS ISN'T WHAT THE BAND IS ABOUT

GREAT ARTICLE MICHELLE THANKS FOR POSTING

YEP

YOUR DOING GREAT MONA!!!

JUST SENT AN ADD REQUEST MS KIM

YES, A GIRL AFTER MY OWN HEART LOL I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BEER, YOU'LL GET THERE TOO THERE ISN'T ANYTHING I MISS AS I EAT IT ALL JUST IN MODERATION NOW

THE LAST THING YOU WANT IS BACTERIA TO GET INTO YOUR WOUNDS. WAIT TILL EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY HEELED, 4 - 6 WEEKS IS THE STANDARD WAIT TIME

THERE ARE SOME GREAT ARTICLES OUT ON JUST WHAT SPLENDA IS: http://www.feingold.org/PF/splenda.html http://www.businessweek.com/technology/con..._7832_tc024.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sucralose

JUST CURIOUS IF THAT ALSO INCLUDES YOUR LODGING/HOSPITAL STAY AND FOR HOW LONG? THANKS

TEARS OF JOY, GOT TO LOVE THAT