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You look awsome! But u need to smile! u just lost 30 lbs! Smile I agree also how the mindset has changed. even when I was going thru bad two weeks, I didnt indulge in the white stuff that much. but now that I got my last fill, I cant even touch the stuff anyway congrats to you thee-o!

People ask me why I had this done all the time when they watch me eat because I am always making faces as it may or may not go down. Or I start to eat something, make a face and throw that away and get something else. I say hey, ive lost 34 lbs, if the silly thing wants to be difficult, let it, ive lost 34 lbs! it can do what ever the heck it wants as long as I keep losing:)

I went for a fill last week, which I think I really needed. But I dont know if I should get a little bit unfilled. I have lost 6.5 lbs since then, and I am having a little problem getting things down. I dont have problems with drinking at all and I can get stuff down if they are pretty mushy. I have to decide by tomorrow so I can get it as a free visit. I just dont know, I kinda tninking that I might wait as I can get some stuff down, its not like im gonna starve!

update: had some hanburger and some peas for dinner. Cut them up really small and it went down fine. I think I just need to do extra small cuts right now. I am staying full forever. If it gets any worse I will go in! thanks guys

ive had a couple of those. I just give up and do liquids for the day if it gets really bad. I dont know why it does it, but its sometimes best to give in.

Im pretty sure she put 1 in. I dont think its to bad. I just nibbled on a turkey cheese rollup and it didnt go down to bad. I thought I was going to get stuck but went thru. I think I will give it another week and see how it goes

woo hoo! way to go! I hope the next 10 come very easy for you! congrats

Way to go! keep up the great work!

im almost there with you! I was at 202.6 this morning! congrats to you! hope you get thete real soon!

when was your last fill, I havent lost in the last two weeks but got a fill on thursday and have already lost 3 lbs. Maybe u need a little one to get things going again! good luck!

I cant wait to lose a little bit off "the girls". I dont think dh is but they are so heavy, ill be glad to see them go

went in for my third fill today and I ratted myself out. Then she proceeded to chew me out. Its way to early for me to be going off the deel end and im gonna gain all the weight back that I lost. Omg, I should of kept my mouth shut and just had them beleive it was a platuea. I only gained like .75 lbs in the last two weeks. I didnt go totally if the deep end. I know I what I have been doing and I know what I need to do to fix it. Sha just had to ram it down my throat for good measure

I was already going in there knowing I was not doing what I was suppose to be doing, so I really didnt need to hear more of it. I know she was just trying to help me get on track, but I did feel about 5years old and getting scolded for eating my desert before my dinner She is the main nurse that does the fills, but it would be no good to tell on her because I know the surgeon and he would do the same thing to me. Tough love type thing! thanks for listening

I dont know what stage u are on food wise or whether you have had a fill, but I was the same way before my first fill. Now I cant drink anything during it or it hurts. I have to wait at least 15 minutes for everything to go down. Then I try to stretch it to 30. its hard, because I like to drink with my meals also. Hard habit to break. Just know it might not be possible depending on your fill.

I dont know what stage u are on food wise or whether you have had a fill, but I was the same way before my first fill. Now I cant drink anything during it or it hurts. I have to wait at least 15 minutes for everything to go down. Then I try to stretch it to 30. its hard, because I like to drink with my meals also. Hard habit to break. Just know it might not be possible depending on your fill.

I dont know what stage u are on food wise or whether you have had a fill, but I was the same way before my first fill. Now I cant drink anything during it or it hurts. I have to wait at least 15 minutes for everything to go down. Then I try to stretch it to 30. its hard, because I like to drink with my meals also. Hard habit to break. Just know it might not be possible depending on your fill.

congrats! yup everyday will get a little better. You still may get the gas in your shoulder. That happens about 5days out or so (did with me anyway). But the good news is that means its in its way out of your body good luck! and follow you doc orders on food stuff no matter what!

Got my third one today. I dont think it hurts at all. Slight poke and then you can feel it tugging on the inside of your belly. Kinda weird feeling. But mine is fairly close to the surface, so I think kinda easy to find. might have mire if a problem if they cant find it easily. good luck!

Luckly the band is still doing its job a little bit, I get pretty full with a little bit, but I wish it hated carbs. They need to add a carb blocker to the band.

I went to a scrapbook retreat two weeks ago and have been off every since. I havent gained anything, but I have not eaten right since then. I have been having way to many carbs (even popcorn). I dont eat alot at a time, so I dont think I have stretched my stomach. But I need to get better this week. I go in for a fill on Thursday, so I am hoping that will help. Until then, I am going to try and just back to what I need to be doing. I also have not been on this site, which I think also helps me stay in check. So I promise to check in everyday now. I am bummer because it seems like I have lost two weeks of losing portential Thanks for listening

I was told not to eat at least an hour before because if it is still in your pouch it could get stuck there when you get filled. I wonder if this could be it.

Got on the scale today and I was at 209.8! Yaayyy!!! I can see onderland in my sights now, which it has been so many years since that has happened. Without the band I would of given up on whatever diet I was on by now and been back on the upward side of getting heavier and heavier. Not now!!!!! Now if I can make thru today and my sons 7th birthday party. I really want to stay below 210 for mondays 4th of july challenge weigh in. Wish me luck!

So I went for my second fill today (i will be 10 weeks on thursday) 8and I was talking to the nurse practioner that was doing my fills and she scolded me for drinking Protein shakes in the morning. According to my doctors plan, I am suppose to be totally off Protein Shakes except for after fills. I like having my shake in the morning. Its quick and easy and I stay full until at least noon. So whats the big deal? If it wasnt keeping me full that would be another story, right? By the way, I got .30 in my band today, so im at little over 6cc now. She wanted to give me 1, but I didnt think I needed it. Just needed a little tweek.

Its funny what stupid questions you start thinking of So I started at at snug 18 at 236 weight. Right now I am in a snug 16 at 208. But I can button them and zip them up. So thats about 25 lbs for one size. I know that as you get smaller the sizes change at more of 10 lbs (right?). So I am thinking another 20 lbs, I might be at a size 14?!? Its been so long since I have been there I was kinda doing a personal goal and I would like to be at a 14 for my birthday in August. At my current rate, I might be at 185 or so by my birthday. Which if I remember correctly puts me in a size 14. I am about 5'7". Just wondering who out there is in a size 14 right now and how much you weigh.