http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ Discuss anything and everything to do with fills. How much do they cost you? How often do you get yours? Are they painful? Etc. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/styles/lapband/misc/rss.jpg http://www.lapbandtalk.com/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/i-need-help-advice-105859-new/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:58 GMT I got my first fill 6 weeks ago. 3cc's. not sure how large my band is, I have the realize band. Everything was ok, I could tolerate pretty much anything. I haven't lost much weight in those 6 weeks, only 5 lbs.

Now, yesterday I got my second fill, an additional 1.5 cc's. I cannot eat ANYthing. I tried to eat a little chicken today and I thought I was going to DIE. For about 20 minutes I thought I really was going to DIE. I kept spitting up, exteme pain, finally I threw up.

Now, 2 hours later I just feel terrible. Really horrible physically. Did I mess up my band by throwing up? Do I need to go back for an unfill?

Any advice would be appreciated. I'm a little freaked out. ]]> Lap-Band Fills kch3272 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/i-need-help-advice-105859/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/i-just-wanted-share-105791-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:04:27 GMT I wanted to tell everyone how wonderful my surgeon is. I tried to post this under the surgeons but it didn't give me an option to start a new thread. I was banded on May19th of this year by Dr. Paul Wizman in Margate, FL (Ft. Lauderdale area). Yesterday I went for a fill. He put in 1/2 CC. When I got home, I tried to drink my protein shake but it wasn't going down well. I thought maybe it's just too thick right now...so I had some broth.. fast forward to this morning, and I made my protein shake, but this time no ice, no peanut butter, no blender... just milk and the powder... I got in the car, took two drinks of it... immediately felt stuck.. on a protein shake! I actually had to pull over on the turnpike and throw up... I have NEVER had to do that since I was banded... so when I got to work, I made a big cup of hot tea, thinking that it would help loosen the band... well, it didn't go down great... gurgling w/EVERY sip... so I called and spoke w/his nurse, told her I thought I was too tight.. she asked what's going on... I told her... she told me to stick to light liquids and she would get back to me. She just called and told me that after the support group meetings tonight, that they are gonna meet me over at the office at like 8:45pm and he is gonna take out a little bit...now.. he is in the OR all day and then 3 HRS of support group meetings... and he's STILL gonna take care of me after... I LOVE MY SURGEON!! He's just a great man and surgeon!! ]]> Lap-Band Fills untfluter http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/i-just-wanted-share-105791/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/suprise-105763-new/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:09:22 GMT I had my 1st fill today, 1cc. It didn't hurt at all! However, I learned today that I had 4.8cc already in my band from surgery! :ohmy: I had no clue! My doc said that he fills the band during surgery & then lets whatever wants to come out, come out & whatever stays in stays in. I haven't heard of this! I did get freaked out to think that I had 4.8cc in my 10cc band & didn't have any restriction. He told me to "stop fixating on numbers". I'm trying.....but it still freaks me out!

Anyone else heard of this? ]]> Lap-Band Fills HeatherR http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/suprise-105763/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/confused-fills-restrict-satiate-whats-sweet-spot-105750-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:28:41 GMT Hello! I'm new to this board and enjoyed reading a lot of the posts. I'm wondering if you'll be able to help me understand what the Lapband Fills are suppose to do. What's the Sweet Spot?

First, I've been banded for over 2 years and have not lost weight.

Post surgery - I followed the strict diet until I healed. When I started to introduce solid foods (chewing till its liquid, etc) I started to purge (PBing) the food. My band was not filled at the time and I was already PBing. Never Never felt Satiated or "FULL".

My understanding prior to getting this lapband - it was suppose to help as a "Tool" to make one feel satiated quickly with a small amount of food. I've been waiting for that! But have been PBing ever since post surgery.

OK, then they started to "fill" my band slowly. Each and everytime it just created PBing effects... and the nurses and those around me would tell me that I needed to chew my food more. Yes, I have and it's been mush going down.

I don't understand... Then each time I went back for an "Unfill" they would talk me into a "Fill" bc I haven't lost any weight. So then we Fill up again and the whole PBing cycle begins again.

I think I lived with this PBing at every meal for about a year before I went back and had them remove ALL of the Saline Fill. At this point I believe I stretched out my pouch bc I'm now able to eat with no saline in the band.

I want to understand - what is the Sweet spot? I've been PBing since day one of solid foods intro after surgery with NO FILL in the band till the time they removed All of the saline in my band.

I'm frustrated to no end! I don't know what the sweet spot is and what it's suppose to feel like. I've spent so much money on this lapband with NO RESULTS and its been extremely hard for me.

Has anyone else gone through this? I get so frustrated at times bc I'm not losing any weight and I'm contemplating getting Gastric bypass at this point.

Please help!!

(No bashing please) ]]> Lap-Band Fills yelpir http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/confused-fills-restrict-satiate-whats-sweet-spot-105750/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/volume-fill-105708-new/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:03:54 GMT I just had my 2nd fill. First was 2.5cc and today was .5cc. The doc said every fill going forward will be .5cc. It seems a lot less then others that I read on this site. Does anyone know the significance of this? I believe I have a 10cc band. I am a pretty big guy (I probably dont need to say... I just had my 2nd fill. First was 2.5cc and today was .5cc. The doc said every fill going forward will be .5cc. It seems a lot less then others that I read on this site. Does anyone know the significance of this? I believe I have a 10cc band. I am a pretty big guy (I probably dont need to say that here) at 6'1" and 270Lbs (woohoo down from 322!).

Is this just the doc being conservative? Any input would be appreciated ]]> Lap-Band Fills eslmn1 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/volume-fill-105708/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/my-band-filled-too-much-105649-new/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:56:30 GMT I recently went for my 3rd fill, bringing me up to 8cc out of 11cc. Since then I can eat and drink very little. I also have acid reflux, and I've been vomiting just about every day (even though I don't eat a lot). I take medication and I have a hard time with it (very bad esophagus pain).

On the other hand, I've lost 6lbs in one week, which is the best so far. When I was at 7cc I could eat a lot more, and barely lost any weight. Should I maybe try 7.5cc? ]]> Lap-Band Fills zilmaro http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/my-band-filled-too-much-105649/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/aaack-help-im-freaking-out-105632-new/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:06:11 GMT Ok.. I had a fill this past Friday. It went well, and I followed the liquid diet for the 48 hours. I ate some lean brisket last night and it went fine. I had a slice of cheese this morning and finished a bowl of oatmeal at 10 am. No problems... Now at noon, I took 5 motrin (for my knees)... Ok.. I had a fill this past Friday. It went well, and I followed the liquid diet for the 48 hours. I ate some lean brisket last night and it went fine. I had a slice of cheese this morning and finished a bowl of oatmeal at 10 am. No problems...

Now at noon, I took 5 motrin (for my knees) with a gulp of mint herbal tea (hot) and now I keep burping up (and puking up) what I think is motrin and tea. Feels like heartburn and i'm freaking out! Will it stop? Is the motrin stuck??? Am I too tight???

Anyone have some advice or information for me?

Thanks a bunch!!! ]]> Lap-Band Fills StrangeDz http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/aaack-help-im-freaking-out-105632/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fill-tufts-105607-new/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37:03 GMT I'm having my first fill this Wednesday. How painful is this procedure? Do they numb the area first?

Thanks,
Jody ]]> Lap-Band Fills joddav17 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fill-tufts-105607/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/amount-fill-keep-weight-maintained-105548-new/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:13:08 GMT I put on over a stone after maintaining for over 2 years, went and got a fill, Doctor said I had .7 and now he has put .8 intotal. Forgot to ask if fills evaporate. For long time banisters do you get re toped up yearly or when? I put on over a stone after maintaining for over 2 years, went and got a fill, Doctor said I had .7 and now he has put .8 intotal. Forgot to ask if fills evaporate. For long time banisters do you get re toped up yearly or when? ]]> Lap-Band Fills slimmy120 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/amount-fill-keep-weight-maintained-105548/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/waiting-3months-fill-105496-new/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:50:29 GMT I was banded on October 15th and went for my follow up appointment on November 5th . I was completely expecting to get my first fill, however, my doctor told me that I would have to wait until January before he would give me my first fill :cursing:. How common is this? Everyday is such a... I was banded on October 15th and went for my follow up appointment on November 5th . I was completely expecting to get my first fill, however, my doctor told me that I would have to wait until January before he would give me my first fill :cursing:. How common is this? Everyday is such a struggle I'am trying my hardest to eat as little as possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Lap-Band Fills healthyone http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/waiting-3months-fill-105496/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/able-eat-more-evening-105403-new/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:50:04 GMT I got my first fill 10-29 and it seems the last week I can only eat yogurt and protien in the morning and at lunch and in the evening I can eat a regular dinner. I have a full feeling in the morning and afternoon and lots of burping. It goes away but is it normal? :confused: I got my first fill 10-29 and it seems the last week I can only eat yogurt and protien in the morning and at lunch and in the evening I can eat a regular dinner. I have a full feeling in the morning and afternoon and lots of burping. It goes away but is it normal? :confused: ]]> Lap-Band Fills italia2020 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/able-eat-more-evening-105403/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/need-fill-dr-houston-area-105373-new/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:05:55 GMT Hi Everyone, A friend of mine needs to find a doctor here in houston that will give her an adjustment. My dr. will not do adjustments unless he does the surgery, and I really want to help her find one ASAP. Things are not working out with her doctor, and she has been totally unfilled for... Hi Everyone,

A friend of mine needs to find a doctor here in houston that will give her an adjustment. My dr. will not do adjustments unless he does the surgery, and I really want to help her find one ASAP. Things are not working out with her doctor, and she has been totally unfilled for about two months. Please help if you can, she's ready to get back on track. Thanks!!! ]]> Lap-Band Fills momof4monkeys http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/need-fill-dr-houston-area-105373/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/how-long-does-take-settle-down-105289-new/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:56:14 GMT Heya, I just had another fill yesterday. I'm now at a total of 5.5mls and I'm feeling rather tight. I was able to do the "water test" and drank the little cup of water with no problems, but have to drink my coffee slowly and I have managed to eat some yoghurt and soup yesterday but it took over an hour as i could only sip it.

My mum has recently had her band taken out as she was filled up to much and started regularly vomiting which cause her band to become infected, so I really am worried that this could happen to me.

Has anyone else felt tight after having a fill put in but it loosened up after a couple of days???

I'm hoping it's feeling a little tighter this time because he had to jab me twice (first time with a smaller needle) second time with a larger, longer needle because my port has sunk in further and was slightly flipped (which he said wasn't a problem, just means he will use the longer needle from now on).

Any thoughts are welcome!!!! :) Thanks :) ]]> Lap-Band Fills TeganRheana http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/how-long-does-take-settle-down-105289/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/i-am-fairly-restricted-now-sort-like-way-however-105226-new/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:44:28 GMT I can't seem to eat or drink anything without having to spit a bunch of times. A "normal", 1/2 cup meal will result in almost 1/4 cup of saliva. Given, I drink a lot of water throughout the day but should I have it loosened? I have lost close to 85 pounds and was banded last Dec1 but still need to lose 15 more. ]]> Lap-Band Fills kplant http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/i-am-fairly-restricted-now-sort-like-way-however-105226/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/first-attempted-fill-105192-new/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:24:34 GMT I was so excited to finally get my first fill. It was scheduled for 5 weeks after my surgery and I haven't felt any kind of restriction for the last two weeks. Preop went so well, approval was super fast, surgery and recovery were amazingly easy. I get to the surgeon's office and am not feeling well (allergies gone amok) so I'm a bit cranky in addition to being nervous. He asks his normal questions about how much I can eat and tells me that he's going to start with the standard 4cc fill and we can go from there.

Here's where it gets not so fun. He inserts the needle (no issues there) and hits the side part of the port. Moving the needle around gently he tries again, and again, and again. I have no idea how long he did this b/c I was a bit upset that this wasn't going well. Finally he gives up saying that one of the scheduling girls will have to call me when she gets back into the office (she was off that day and the next) with an appointment for the hospital's xray dept to do it under fluro.

I cannot tell you how hard it was for me not to drive straight to the pizza buffet and go back to my old ways. I didn't do it. It was hard but I didn't. I compromized by picking up a shake and mixing it at home with a scoop of protein powder.

This was thursday and I'm supposed to get a call from the scheduling lady tomorrow. He's concerned that the port flipped completely and he's going to have to go back in and fix it. I'm already 61 sick leave hours in the hole from having the surgery. I'm not sure what I'm going to do if they have to go back in to fix this. I'm hoping that it's the other possibility that he said... just some extra tough scar tissue shifting it in a funny angle that he can't account for. Yeah, I'm really hoping for that.

Sorry this is so long. Just needed to vent to the people who really know how this all feels. DH does a good job trying but really doesn't know. ]]> Lap-Band Fills shrinkingV http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/first-attempted-fill-105192/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/first-fill-5ml-no-real-change-105134-new/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:23:05 GMT I just need some reassurance! I am not feeling any difference! I had my first fill 9 days ago and I am still feeling very little restriction. I have not had any pain or discomfort but I haven't really tested it either.

Will I have more restriction after my next fill on Dec 2? I am worried that I am not going to lose weight!

Lou x ]]> Lap-Band Fills LouLouBell http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/first-fill-5ml-no-real-change-105134/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/not-much-restriction-did-i-stretch-my-pouch-105043-new/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:19 GMT I got the lap-band on 9/16 and am down 20 pounds so far - YAY!

But, after three fills of 1cc each (so I'm at 3cc's of fill) I'm still not feeling hardly any restriction. I was able to eat whatever I wanted for the first two fills and only feeling very minimal restriction with this last one.

My question - is this normal? If not normal could I have stretched my pouch :frown:? If I did stretch my pouch what can I do to shrink it back?

Please help, I do not want to fail!

Thanks ]]> Lap-Band Fills kyleegirl01 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/not-much-restriction-did-i-stretch-my-pouch-105043/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/worst-fill-experience-104980-new/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:17:31 GMT >>>REAL BAD!:scared2: My doc and I decided it was time for another fill so he had the nurse prep everything for 1 more...]]> I had my 4th fill about 2 weeks ago....OMG....it was horrible! Let me start by saying that the previous fills were easy and I had no pain associated with it, but this one was BAD>>>>REAL BAD!:scared2: My doc and I decided it was time for another fill so he had the nurse prep everything for 1 more cc. He felt around for the port and inserted the needle. You know when your doc finds the port you hear and feel it "POP" when the needle goes in. Well, he kept jabbing me without hitting the port. Finally he said he had it and drew the saline out. He then proceeded to tell me that the fluid was somewhat discolored but it should be okay and went ahead and put it back in with the 1 more cc.
Now 2 weeks later my stomach feels like I have been in a boxing match! :boxing_smiley:For the last 2 days I have been hurting at the port site mostly after I eat. Has this happened to anyone else?
My doc has me coming back on the 20th to do an x-ray to make sure everything is okay but I can't understand why he has me waiting so dag-on long?!?!?:cursing: ]]> Lap-Band Fills Sandyjean http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/worst-fill-experience-104980/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/last-fill-more-than-band-can-hold-104975-new/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:03:25 GMT My last fill put the total fluid in my band more than the capacity? She said they do stretch. BUT, I am feeling NO restriction. I am about to schedule another fill but will it do any good? My insurance does NOT cover fills anymore so this is out of pocket. HELP?!? My last fill put the total fluid in my band more than the capacity? She said they do stretch. BUT, I am feeling NO restriction. I am about to schedule another fill but will it do any good? My insurance does NOT cover fills anymore so this is out of pocket.
HELP?!? ]]> Lap-Band Fills fade94 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/last-fill-more-than-band-can-hold-104975/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fill-under-fluoro-failed-104926-new/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:47:19 GMT I had an awful fill experience today and am wondering if this has happened to others.

I'm 6 weeks postop, and went for my first fill today. After several unsuccessful attempts my Dr. decided to do the fill under fluoro (with an x-ray machine.) From what I've read on here fluoro fills are suppose to be great;quick and accurate. This was not the case at all. My Dr. still had trouble, and tried with that awful needled for another 30 minutes. I was actually bleeding from all of the poking and prodding. At one point I had 4 Dr.'s in the room trying to figure it out. My port has shifted and the angle is weird, but I still figured they'd be able to do it.

So they sent me home and told me to come back in a month so we could try again. I'm just really disappointed because I was so looking forward to getting this weight loss going. Most people get their first fill 4-6 weeks postop, I'll have to wait until 10 weeks out. Has anyone else has such an issue with this? I hope I don't come across as whiny, I'm just very frustrated. ]]> Lap-Band Fills milwif http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fill-under-fluoro-failed-104926/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/less-restriction-after-fill-104854-new/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:16:46 GMT I know this sounds kinda crazy but i had a fill two weeks ago because i was finding my self looking for food between meals i had pretty good rectriction before this fill i had to be very carefull to eat slowly or i would get pain. I had a .25 fill two weeks ago and now it seems like i have hardly... I know this sounds kinda crazy but i had a fill two weeks ago because i was finding my self looking for food between meals i had pretty good rectriction before this fill i had to be very carefull to eat slowly or i would get pain. I had a .25 fill two weeks ago and now it seems like i have hardly any restriction. Is this possiable? Or maybe i just didn't get enough and it didn't make a difference. Is it possiable that when me gave me my fill when he took all the fluid out of my band and then put it back in plus the fill that band isn't as tight. Has anyone had this happen? I have a appointment in two weeks i am going to ask him and get another fill. ]]> Lap-Band Fills reneek http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/less-restriction-after-fill-104854/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/pressure-fill-104817-new/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:45:40 GMT I just had my third fill a few weeks ago as a 'boost' and my surgeon chose to do a pressure fill that is done using a computer to gauge the pressure in the band instead of just using the fluoroscope visual. I am WAY too tight ... just wondering if anyone else has had same/similar experiences with the pressure fill?

And yes, once I am over H1N1, I am going back in to have it adjusted. ]]> Lap-Band Fills 40ismyyear http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/pressure-fill-104817/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/restriction-same-even-when-fill-reduced-104749-new/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:05:37 GMT Well, I came down with reflux and had to have most of my fill taken out to relieve it. The week before I had the fill removed, I went into total depression because I thought I was going to start overeating again or just eating too much and gaining.

Well, here's the thing, even if the fill has become reduced, my restriction didn't change a bit. I was at 1.6cc, got reflux, defilled to 1.2cc, still had reflux. Then it was reduced to .8cc.

The reason I got filled to 1.6 in the first place was because when I was at .6cc, I was eating too much and gaining. I was eating like 8 to 9 ounces of food at every meal. Now at .8cc today, I'm eating under 4 ounces, sometimes 3. .2cc can't make that much of a difference, can it?

I wonder if something is wrong with my band. My throat still doesn't feel right. I wonder if the reflux is entirely gone or just greatly reduced. I feel like there is goo building up in the back of my throat. I'm going to try to take some mucinex for that since I think it doesn't have to do with reflux, but something else.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy I didn't lose restriction. But this doesn't make any sense? >>;; ]]> Lap-Band Fills Fae http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/restriction-same-even-when-fill-reduced-104749/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/first-fill-freaking-104642-new/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:35:05 GMT hello. So I went for my first fill today and after about 10-12 attempts at finding the port, they were unable to locate it. I am so discouraged right now and in a bit of pain from all the poking. Is it normal to have any discomfort with your fill? I feel like I got stepped on by an elephant. I... hello.

So I went for my first fill today and after about 10-12 attempts at finding the port, they were unable to locate it. I am so discouraged right now and in a bit of pain from all the poking. Is it normal to have any discomfort with your fill? I feel like I got stepped on by an elephant. I am scheduled on next Friday to have it done by Xray, but man I sure hope there is no problem ]]> Lap-Band Fills Pro Nutrition http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/first-fill-freaking-104642/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fill-centers-usa-new-locations-upcoming-training-reduced-fees-104641-new/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:32:35 GMT hello. Forwarding a note from Fill Centers USA Fill Centers USA - Lap Band Fill - Lap Band Support - Lap Band Post Surgery - Weight Loss Surgery - Fill Center USA - LapBand Adjustments - Bariatric Surgery - LapBand Fill (http://www.fillcentersusa.com) - pass it along Image:... hello.

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Training Updates!

We have recently had our Cincinnati OH, and Abbeville AL locations open up after successful trainings. Please let your patients know that those locations are past training stages and are accepting regular appointments for gastric band aftercare.

For initial consultations we have reduced the fee for a savings of $150 off our regular Initial consultation fee. For our Follow-up Visit with Band Adjustment we reduce the fee for a savings of $30 off our regular Follow-up with fill fee.

During these tough economic times it may be necessary for your patients to save as much cash as possible, and this could help them receive their much needed post-op care without damaging the pocketbook.

Below you will find the most up to date list of upcoming trainings. Please note that we are in danger of cancelling two trainings due to low patient interest, so if you have patients in these areas, please make sure they are aware of the potential locations and direct them to our toll free number. 866-345-5872.

October

· 10-17-09 Niagara Falls, NY – In jeopardy of being cancelled unless more appointments are made – NEED YOUR HELP

· 10-17-09 Clinton, IA - Could In jeopardy of being cancelled unless more appointments are made – NEED YOUR HELP

November

· 11-07-09 Phoenix, AZ

· 11-21-09 Indianapolis, IN



Thank you for your assistance in helping us grow our network. Please remember that our success is your success.

Respectfully,



Fill Centers USA: Improving the future of health, One fill at a time... ]]> Lap-Band Fills Pro Nutrition http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fill-centers-usa-new-locations-upcoming-training-reduced-fees-104641/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/how-take-bus-trolley-walk-across-border-get-occ-104640-new/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:29:28 GMT HELLO

I'm posting this topic again by request,,, These are step by step instructions to do the trip from the airport to the Obesity Control Center on your own. I would say the number one rule is to make sure you have your US PASSPORT or photo ID with a raised seal Birth Certificate! Go to the US State Deprtments web site and read currant rules for travel. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative The second rule is to travel very light, limit yourself to a small duffle bag or gym bag or nothing at all. If you’re carrying a small bag make sure it has a shoulder strap. If you’re staying over night somewhere, still carry a small bag with shoulder strap. Only bring the bare essentials and remember the TSA rule of 3-1-1. When arriving at the San Diego airport, go out the front exit on the street level and walk to the right, go to the #992 bus stop sign. Buses run every 12 minutes or less. Get on the #992 bus and ask the driver for a $5 day pass, this pass will be good all day long and good for both bus and trolley. Tell the bus driver you’re not from here and if he could, call out the American Plaza/Broadway stop, this is where you want to get off the bus and get on the Blueline Trolley. You’ll see the trolley, walk across the street and get on the Blueline Trolley marked San Ysidro/Tijuana. If you have any questions, make sure you ask the bus driver or any Transit policeman/Transit information personal. Ride the Trolley to the border, it will stop several times on the way to the border, but it will end at the border. Get off the Trolley and kind of follow the flow of people and watch where they go, they’ll head for a walkway/ramp type structure. This is the first of two foot bridges that will lead you across the border. After crossing the first foot bridge you’ll come to gate that leads to the Mexican Taxi area, Have $5 in hand and the address of the OCC on a piece of paper,, which is #1510 LEONA VICARIO, ZONA RIO, TIJUANA. The OCC clinic is about 6 blocks away from here. NOTE: make sure you have only $5 in your hand and before you get in the taxi tell them you’re only going to pay $5, otherwise their going to try to get more money out of you. This is the fastest way to do the bus/trolley/Mexican taxi route, figure in about a 2 hour time frame or less from airport to the OCC. So, here’s an example, if your plane arrives in San Diego at 8:00am, you have no checked luggage, just a carry on, come out of the airport, get on bus, switch to trolley, cross the border, take a Taxi to the clinic, you should get there by 10:00am or less. So make your appointment for the fill accordingly. If your spending the night at the Lucerna, you can walk south from the clinic to the Lucerna, it’s about an 8 block walk south along the Ave of the Hero’s. Now, if you don’t want to take the $5 Taxi ride and feel really adventurous, you can walk to the clinic all the way from the second foot bridge. After getting off the first foot bridge, do not go thru the gate that takes you to the taxi stand, instead, go to the right, you can just watch where the people go and follow the flow and go to the second foot bridge. After crossing the second foot bridge you’ll end up at the beginning of Revolution Ave by the big Arch. Go straight thru the beginning of the shops and walk a couple blocks to a main street and then turn left, walk about 4 or 6 blocks till you come to a new Costco. Then turn right and head South about 4 or 6 blocks till you come to LEONA VICARIO Street, turn left and the clinics in the middle of that block. Note: If you’re a woman or by yourself, I wouldn’t recommend this way. The easiest/safest way is to take a taxi after the first foot bridge. When leaving and going back to the USA, just reverse these directions. Note: It depends on which day of the week and time of the day you’re leaving to how congested customs gets. The OCC will call you a taxi or if you’re staying at the Lucerna there’s a Taxi stand there. The Taxi will take you back to the border Taxi stand. You will still have to walk across a foot bridge which takes you over the 10 lanes of cars in line to leave Mexico. From there you will have to get in line with everyone else and go with the flow to the US customs building. You will need your US PASSPORT or photo ID with Birth Certificate to go thru customs. Once thru customs walk out of the building and the Trolley will be right in front of you. Go back to the airport from here, reversing the instructions which brought you to the OCC. Count on a worst case scenario of taking at least 2 hours of standing in line getting thru customs. Note: If your doing your fill trip all in one day, make sure you test your fill before you leave TJ. You never know, you may need to hit the clinic again for an unfill. Also, make sure you leave with plenty of time to make it back to the airport in time for your flight. ]]> Lap-Band Fills Pro Nutrition http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/how-take-bus-trolley-walk-across-border-get-occ-104640/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fills-104635-new/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:11:58 GMT hello


Hmmmmm, so hard to tell! If you haven't got a temp and you feel ok other than your sliming, then possibly it is band related and not a virus.
Would it be reflux? Try sleeping up on a few pillows tonight. Also put the heat pack between your breats, maybe sip a nice warm drink like a hot choclate or something smooth. Maybe your insides are a bit red, sore and sorry and this will calm them a little. I find Nurofen is good to help with inflamation.
Stick to mushies, nice wet ones, maybe even homemade soup to keep your strength up.
If it doesn't pass in 2 days go to the doctor for sure, and of course go to the doctor now if you are really concerned.
Take a swig of Mylanta too, that will help settle things hopefully. ]]> Lap-Band Fills Pro Nutrition http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/fills-104635/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/getting-another-fill-week-should-i-do-5-day-pouch-test-before-hand-104611-new/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:51:19 GMT On Nov. 4th I am getting another fill. I can eat to much at each meal and haven't lost any weight in a month. I do try to stick to 4 oz a meal but sometimes eat 5,6, or even 7 oz. Its all healthy food protein and vegetables or fruit. I was thinking it might be a good idea to do the 5 day pouch test before my next fill to get me back on track and make sure I haven't stretched my pouch. ]]> Lap-Band Fills Cindy1955 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/getting-another-fill-week-should-i-do-5-day-pouch-test-before-hand-104611/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/realizeband-patients-104530-new/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:28:58 GMT I had my first fill...He put 4cc in my band and I get my second fill on 11-19...How much did they put in on the 2nd fill?? My band is 11cc and with the 4cc in it, I still feel no restriction. I had my first fill...He put 4cc in my band and I get my second fill on 11-19...How much did they put in on the 2nd fill??

My band is 11cc and with the 4cc in it, I still feel no restriction. ]]> Lap-Band Fills kibby1975 http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/realizeband-patients-104530/ http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/anyoen-had-fill-their-port-diff-spot-104506-new/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:49:42 GMT Okay so today I had my 3rd fill and it took my doctor 25 minutes to find my port. He look puzzled and finally finally found it, it has definately moved about a pinkie to the right and a pinkie up. I asked him if I should be concerned and he said no. I am though very concerned. Any thoughts or has... Okay so today I had my 3rd fill and it took my doctor 25 minutes to find my port. He look puzzled and finally finally found it, it has definately moved about a pinkie to the right and a pinkie up. I asked him if I should be concerned and he said no. I am though very concerned. Any thoughts or has this happened to anyone? Thank you for your help ]]> Lap-Band Fills itsalmosttime http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f13/anyoen-had-fill-their-port-diff-spot-104506/