It has been 11 weeks and I have lost 22 pounds. I got my first fill on 12/3/09. They filled it to 2.5cc and my band is 10ccs. All good. I can tell it is there but also can tell I need more in my band. My second fill is 1/14/2010. I just have to take it slow when I first start to eat but other than that, a-okay.

Until the Flu.... I got nervous and I hope 2 days of dry heaving and throwing up does not cause slippage. I took some prevacid and stuck to liquids for 3 days afterwards to allow my stomach to get better. I assume there was some swelling and irritation. No pain now and can eat again no problem. But still was concerned. I will mention it at my next appointment and see what they say. Has anyone experienced this and been okay?

I am glad I have the band and no issues other than the obvious: break the habit of eating fast and chew food good. Pretzel rods are definitely a no. I love them too. Soft breads are hard to get down- so not worth the hassle. I am making better choices!

Sometimes I do not get the difference between what it means by "band does not tolerate" and getting stuck. Both feel the same, like heart burn for a brief moment. So I don't think I know the difference between stuck and if I get heart burn from something that is not tolerated. I guess I need to ask more questions, I have never had heart burn before so this feeling is new to me.

My journey continues! If anyone has insight on the flu and if a couple days could really cause slippage that would be great. And better explanation of stuck and just not tolerated.

Happy New Year everyone!:thumbup: