SValentino Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi, I'm scheduled to get my first fill in three weeks. What is kind of bothering me about what 'm reading on this forum is the (average) amount of fills most people need. I have no money to spend on lots of fills ( was laid off almost two years ago and cashed in my dwindling 401K to get the band) and am worrying if I'll have $ to get lots of fills. I really want (who doesn't) success with no more a fill or two. I know, I know, everyone is different. I'm just venting. Thanks for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy in MD Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 You may not need several fills. Just work the heck out of the band and your fills. I have only had 2 fills and have lost 53 lbs and am 15 lbs away from goal. Don't forget to EXCERSISE!! You can do it with 2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy in MD Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 oops. EXERCISE even! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labella Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 You may not need several fills. Just work the heck out of the band and your fills. I have only had 2 fills and have lost 53 lbs and am 15 lbs away from goal. Don't forget to EXCERSISE!!You can do it with 2!!! WOW! you are an inspiration! What do you mean by working the heck out of the band and fills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yes...Kim says it right! When you get your fills, start right away to stay with the guidelines of eating and exercise more than ever. By the time for your next fill, you will get a more "sweeter spot" and you will have a more perfect fill. ] As I mentioned in my post yesterday, your first fill is like a 'primer' to get you really ready for losing the weight. Well, the band had a fill now YOU need to do your work. You eat within the guideslines, which is 3oz meat, 1/4 cup veggie, 1/4 cup of grain/carb/fruit per meal, 3 x a day and no more than 1200 calories a day. Plan your exercises every day. I walk every day and then do the light aerobics 3 times a week. Since I just had my surgery last month, I can't do any hard core abs yet...but I can do simple, easy twisting, stretching, etc. My plan is when I get my fills, go on the full liquids for the three days and then exercise like crazy! So far it's working! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyLou Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 If you were banded at the OCC, I dont' think there is a charge for the fill except for the 100 for flouroscopy. Now depending on where you live, the travel expspenses might get you. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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