Re: Re: Another Fill too soon?

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what is the difference between the bands?

At 02:51 PM 9/14/2007, you wrote:

>Hi Poohspal,

>I just received my AP Band this Wednesday. I have been banded since

>April 05 with a VG and needad revision due to dilitation. Just

>wanted to let you know that the doc informed me that filling the new

>bands has been " tricky. " He says that its hard to tell how much

>people need. Some need more than others and sooner. My husband has

>experienced what you have. Had a large AP put in in June, has had

>one fill and almost no restriction. He has not lost anything and is

>discouraged. Please hang in there. I do still believe that it is

>best to wait at least 4 weeks between fills, but there could be some

>new finding on the AP's. Also, I have a tilted port and have always

>asked for the numbing before I have a fill. I only needed to have a

>couple of experiences where the needle had gone in more than 8 times

>and the doc dug around a bit. The numbing makes all the difference.

>I felt that same nerve that you are talking about. Best wishes to

>you and keep us up to date.

>Carol

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello. I was banded on 8/8/07. I lost 14 pounds in the Pre-Op but

> > nothing since. I had a fill a week ago, 4 weeks after surgery. It

>was

> > a traumatic, painful experience. He hit a nerve that shot down my

>hip

> > and after 5 tries I said I was done! We went over to the hospital

>to

> > do it with the xray. filled with pain meds they found the port 3

> > inches lower then where they thought it was. He put in 2 cc in a

>large

> > ap band. bringing me to a total of 3.5cc. I felt nothing. I am

>able

> > to eat a full meal if I want. ( I don't) I am walking, and eating

>1/2

> > of what I used to eat and I haven't lost anything! Here is my

> > question finally. I called in to the Doc and they want to do

>another

> > fill next week, 2 weeks after the last fill. although I want this

>to

> > start working and I have spent some real time questioning was this

>all

> > the right choice, I am afraid this might be too soon for another

>fill.

> > Am I right? I certainly don't want to damage it even though it

>ain't

> > even working right!

> > Poohspal

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Carol, how did you dilate???

Sometimes being a loser is a GOOD thing!

5'11 " 306 / 239 / 180

PreOp / Now/ Goal

Banded 09/14/06

>From: " mom1960cq " <mom1960cq@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: Another Fill too soon?

>Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:51:47 -0000

>

>Hi Poohspal,

>I just received my AP Band this Wednesday. I have been banded since

>April 05 with a VG and needad revision due to dilitation. Just

>wanted to let you know that the doc informed me that filling the new

>bands has been " tricky. " He says that its hard to tell how much

>people need. Some need more than others and sooner. My husband has

>experienced what you have. Had a large AP put in in June, has had

>one fill and almost no restriction. He has not lost anything and is

>discouraged. Please hang in there. I do still believe that it is

>best to wait at least 4 weeks between fills, but there could be some

>new finding on the AP's. Also, I have a tilted port and have always

>asked for the numbing before I have a fill. I only needed to have a

>couple of experiences where the needle had gone in more than 8 times

>and the doc dug around a bit. The numbing makes all the difference.

>I felt that same nerve that you are talking about. Best wishes to

>you and keep us up to date.

>Carol

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello. I was banded on 8/8/07. I lost 14 pounds in the Pre-Op but

> > nothing since. I had a fill a week ago, 4 weeks after surgery. It

>was

> > a traumatic, painful experience. He hit a nerve that shot down my

>hip

> > and after 5 tries I said I was done! We went over to the hospital

>to

> > do it with the xray. filled with pain meds they found the port 3

> > inches lower then where they thought it was. He put in 2 cc in a

>large

> > ap band. bringing me to a total of 3.5cc. I felt nothing. I am

>able

> > to eat a full meal if I want. ( I don't) I am walking, and eating

>1/2

> > of what I used to eat and I haven't lost anything! Here is my

> > question finally. I called in to the Doc and they want to do

>another

> > fill next week, 2 weeks after the last fill. although I want this

>to

> > start working and I have spent some real time questioning was this

>all

> > the right choice, I am afraid this might be too soon for another

>fill.

> > Am I right? I certainly don't want to damage it even though it

>ain't

> > even working right!

> > Poohspal

> >

>

>

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my first fill was also a bit of a problem. the surgeons worked on it.

it took them 5 tries to find the port. i felt like a pincushion. the

next fill i had the nurse practitioner and that fill and subsequent

fills (that she did ) have gone beautifully. i dont think that the

surgeons are used to working on a patient without anasthesia...:-)

but i am glad i continued and i hope that you pesevere too.

At 11:26 PM 9/14/2007, you wrote:

>Thank you so much for you and everyone's reply. This site is great

>with out all the drama, and thats all I'm gonna say.

>It makes me feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one. I was

>starting to feel like such a wimp. That nerve kicked my butt! When I

>finally said enough I thought I was going to loose it, honestly. I

>was hysterical. I want to do this. I have to do this. So, with all

>the knowledge from everyone here, I will get the courage to get

>another fill. I figure when this next one goes as planned I'll be

>fine from then on. Thanks again for your words and support.

>

>

>

> > >

> > > Hello. I was banded on 8/8/07. I lost 14 pounds in the Pre-Op

>but

> > > nothing since. I had a fill a week ago, 4 weeks after surgery.

>It

> > was

> > > a traumatic, painful experience. He hit a nerve that shot down

>my

> > hip

> > > and after 5 tries I said I was done! We went over to the

>hospital

> > to

> > > do it with the xray. filled with pain meds they found the port 3

> > > inches lower then where they thought it was. He put in 2 cc in a

> > large

> > > ap band. bringing me to a total of 3.5cc. I felt nothing. I am

> > able

> > > to eat a full meal if I want. ( I don't) I am walking, and

>eating

> > 1/2

> > > of what I used to eat and I haven't lost anything! Here is my

> > > question finally. I called in to the Doc and they want to do

> > another

> > > fill next week, 2 weeks after the last fill. although I want

>this

> > to

> > > start working and I have spent some real time questioning was

>this

> > all

> > > the right choice, I am afraid this might be too soon for another

> > fill.

> > > Am I right? I certainly don't want to damage it even though it

> > ain't

> > > even working right!

> > > Poohspal

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Sue-

I have emailed you cause i am slightly confused too. I got my fill like 4 days

ago and feel no restriciton yet but I know patience is real hard for me. Anyway

The doc said to me I cannot give you a fill for 4-6 weeks, what is the deal if

you can get it sooner? it is so contradicting to me. Also the doc said I had a

new AP band and mine is 4cc..Someone told me the new AP bands only come in

10cc..I am lost.I thought i chose a good doc and staff bt so confused. Even

confused about what to eat. I knew this was going to be work but didnt know I

wouldnt even be able to get guidelines..Yikes..Let me know if you find out any

info.

thanks

mepoohspal2 <stevensuesfamily@...> wrote:

Sandy, what your saying makes sense to me. Everyone was basically

saying go for it, if you don't feel anything then its not too soon.

I am confused. I have valued you opinion since I found you on OH. I

have no restriction at all. I can eat almost my 'regular' mealif I'm

not careful. and now bad habits like taking big bites and not

chewing well and even drinking with my foood are all creeping back

in. My Doc says do the fill. I have kept the spot marked where they

found it in the hospital. I honestly cannot afford to to it with

the xray each time. is that the same as flouro? I had to pay 120

dollars for it. Thank you for your opinion. it really does matter

to me. thank you to all.

> >

> > Hello. I was banded on 8/8/07. I lost 14 pounds in the Pre-Op

but

> > nothing since. I had a fill a week ago, 4 weeks after surgery.

It

> was

> > a traumatic, painful experience. He hit a nerve that shot down

my

> hip

> > and after 5 tries I said I was done! We went over to the

hospital

> to

> > do it with the xray. filled with pain meds they found the port 3

> > inches lower then where they thought it was. He put in 2 cc in a

> large

> > ap band. bringing me to a total of 3.5cc. I felt nothing. I am

> able

> > to eat a full meal if I want. ( I don't) I am walking, and

eating

> 1/2

> > of what I used to eat and I haven't lost anything! Here is my

> > question finally. I called in to the Doc and they want to do

> another

> > fill next week, 2 weeks after the last fill. although I want

this

> to

> > start working and I have spent some real time questioning was

this

> all

> > the right choice, I am afraid this might be too soon for another

> fill.

> > Am I right? I certainly don't want to damage it even though it

> ain't

> > even working right!

> > Poohspal

> >

>

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i originally got confused with the band measurements.

i thought my band was 10 cc but it was 10 centimeters in length, wiht

a capacity for 4ccs.. i dont know what the new ap bands are, but

perhaps that is waht is being confusing?

also, right now i know i need a fill, but am not getting one until i

move to avoid any problems during stress time.

so i am practicing mindful eating....one bite at a time, fork down,

chew to kill. somehow just doing this helps me eat less. i have also

found that some items that i used to love, i really dont like when i

eat like this. when i was in nyc a few weeks ago, i decided to try

one of my all time favorites...nyc street pretzels......well, i used

to inhale them. but this time i took a tiny bite and chewed to kill.

it was like library paste. i hated it. couldnt finish it brought it

home for mom.

even tho i am relatively new (banded feb 6 07) i feel that the band

is a partnership...between it and me. sometimes it can do most of the

work, sometimes i have to do most of the work..and eventually it will

even itself out.

At 11:56 AM 9/16/2007, you wrote:

>Hey Sue-

> I have emailed you cause i am slightly confused too. I got my

> fill like 4 days ago and feel no restriciton yet but I know

> patience is real hard for me. Anyway The doc said to me I cannot

> give you a fill for 4-6 weeks, what is the deal if you can get it

> sooner? it is so contradicting to me. Also the doc said I had a new

> AP band and mine is 4cc..Someone told me the new AP bands only come

> in 10cc..I am lost.I thought i chose a good doc and staff bt so

> confused. Even confused about what to eat. I knew this was going to

> be work but didnt know I wouldnt even be able to get

> guidelines..Yikes..Let me know if you find out any info.

> thanks

>

>mepoohspal2 <stevensuesfamily@...> wrote:

> Sandy, what your saying makes sense to me. Everyone was basically

>saying go for it, if you don't feel anything then its not too soon.

>I am confused. I have valued you opinion since I found you on OH. I

>have no restriction at all. I can eat almost my 'regular' mealif I'm

>not careful. and now bad habits like taking big bites and not

>chewing well and even drinking with my foood are all creeping back

>in. My Doc says do the fill. I have kept the spot marked where they

>found it in the hospital. I honestly cannot afford to to it with

>the xray each time. is that the same as flouro? I had to pay 120

>dollars for it. Thank you for your opinion. it really does matter

>to me. thank you to all.

>

>

> > >

> > > Hello. I was banded on 8/8/07. I lost 14 pounds in the Pre-Op

>but

> > > nothing since. I had a fill a week ago, 4 weeks after surgery.

>It

> > was

> > > a traumatic, painful experience. He hit a nerve that shot down

>my

> > hip

> > > and after 5 tries I said I was done! We went over to the

>hospital

> > to

> > > do it with the xray. filled with pain meds they found the port 3

> > > inches lower then where they thought it was. He put in 2 cc in a

> > large

> > > ap band. bringing me to a total of 3.5cc. I felt nothing. I am

> > able

> > > to eat a full meal if I want. ( I don't) I am walking, and

>eating

> > 1/2

> > > of what I used to eat and I haven't lost anything! Here is my

> > > question finally. I called in to the Doc and they want to do

> > another

> > > fill next week, 2 weeks after the last fill. although I want

>this

> > to

> > > start working and I have spent some real time questioning was

>this

> > all

> > > the right choice, I am afraid this might be too soon for another

> > fill.

> > > Am I right? I certainly don't want to damage it even though it

> > ain't

> > > even working right!

> > > Poohspal

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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Hello Sandy,

Saturday, September 15, 2007, 5:07:27 PM, you wrote:

> THis is not wasted time, by any means. There is much for you to do,

> learn, and start to change. then, with these things that we have to

> contribute ourselves, when we get to a good fill level, serious wt

> loss witll begin.

For the person who commented on wasted time, to add to what Sandy

said,

Just because you CAN eat a log doesn't mean you SHOULD. Even if

you're able to eat a lot, the idea is to NOT EVER TEST THE BAND by

seeing how much you can eat. I've been there and done that a few

times over the last 4 years.

--

Best regards,

Dan mailto:honu@...

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How can u tell when it is to soon for a fill? How can you tell when you are

ready for a fill?

penny day

-- Re: Another Fill too soon?

Is the AP band something new? is it manufactured by the inamed

people?

george

> >

> > Hello. I was banded on 8/8/07. I lost 14 pounds in the Pre-Op

but

> > nothing since. I had a fill a week ago, 4 weeks after surgery. It

> was

> > a traumatic, painful experience. He hit a nerve that shot down my

> hip

> > and after 5 tries I said I was done! We went over to the hospital

> to

> > do it with the xray. filled with pain meds they found the port 3

> > inches lower then where they thought it was. He put in 2 cc in a

> large

> > ap band. bringing me to a total of 3.5cc. I felt nothing. I am

> able

> > to eat a full meal if I want. ( I don't) I am walking, and

eating

> 1/2

> > of what I used to eat and I haven't lost anything! Here is my

> > question finally. I called in to the Doc and they want to do

> another

> > fill next week, 2 weeks after the last fill. although I want this

> to

> > start working and I have spent some real time questioning was

this

> all

> > the right choice, I am afraid this might be too soon for another

> fill.

> > Am I right? I certainly don't want to damage it even though it

> ain't

> > even working right!

> > Poohspal

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Sandy,

Monday, September 17, 2007, 6:56:27 PM, you wrote:

> I'm afraid " marking the spot " for the fill needle will not work. The

> spot for the fill needle before has no bearing at all on the next

> fill spot. You can see why by simply moving the skin around on your

> belly. Hydration levels will make the spot move, and much more.

> The " X " spot moves each time - but the port is still in the same

> spot! We actually do NOT want to use exactly the same spot each time,

Of course Sandy is right. Several of us getting our first fill at the

same time talked to Dr. Ortiz about him marking the spot and then

getting a tattoo of a " bulls eye target " over the spot. (a couple of

us already had some ink on our bodies). He told us just what Sandy

said.

Now four years later the " spot " is about 3 inches from where it was

originally, and only half of that, at most, is due to tummy tuck.

--

Best regards,

Dan mailto:honu@...