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Ughhhhh...Happens to me almost every time too!!! At times it really is horrific! It completely bums me out. And then I get the constant questions from friends and family wondering if I'm okay. And guess what?! I can't answer you at the moment!!! Lol But they don't get it, and I know they're only concerned cuz they think I'm in pain or may be on the verge of throwing up. I thought something may be wrong but I'm glad to see that it actually is pretty normal. I definitely think the air thing may be my culprit. I'm going to try to sip on something before to see if that realizes that. Thanks for that tip! And good luck everyone. I know it's no fun when it happens.

That is spectacular!!!!!! Any helpful tips?! I was banded on 4/23 and have lost 40 lbs. Definitely need some more momentum and tips. Wish I were losing a bit more, faster. Although, my last fill, that occurred last Monday, has significantly tightened me. 6ccs in 10 now.

The process was pretty smooth for me as well. Went to the seminar and my appt was about two weeks later. Dr. Schwack was ready whenever I was to book my surgery. Unfortunately I had to wait b/c my ins (UHC) had an annoying 6 months diet supervision I had to submit myself thru first. And then I figured I'd just wait till after the holidays. I ended up switching to Oxford ins b/c it had no patient out of pocket responsibilities. Unlike UHC which had a 20% responsibilities. However, having become eff. 1/1/12 the Oxford required 60 days on the policy b4 they'd approve it...Which led me into March. But believe me the time flew anyway. N it was way worth it to wait a few months and have it fully covered. Surgery was a success. Was the first patient and was good to leave around 6pm the same day. The staff is really nice at NYU. My nutrionist is also Despina and I too haven't taken full advantage of her services. I was getting my fills done with Nurse Frank but now that I'm no longer post-op I've have to have them done by Dr. Schwack or Laura (which I haven't met) also. So far everything has been great and I really trust and am happy with NYU. Good luck!!!

Hello girls! I haven't heard from any of you in a while. I hope all is well. I have to admit I've been slacking a bit. Haven't weighed myself since I went for my last fill. Eventhough, I did tell myself I would only weigh myself at the doctor's office visits anyway. But right now its more out of fear. Lol I'm afraid I probably haven't lost any weight since my last visit. I haven't been monitoring my eating too much. Not that I've been eating too poorly, but I know it could be healthier as it was in the beginning. And I've been partying. I know not good. Too much unnecessary calories wasted on alcohol. I've tried to have the less caloric drinks, but I know its still a bit foolish. I also went to Jamaica last weekend for 4 days. All-inclusive. I think that says it all. Lol. I do have to commend myself on my eaiting, however. For all-inclusive I definitely ate A LOT less than I used to on my previous trips. I wasn't choosing fatty foods. And even my boyfriend was proud that I wasn't over doing it. I was supposed to go in on Monday for another fill but my doc won't be in the office. So I have to go in on the 16th. I'm going to try my hardest to work my ass of till then. DEFINITELY don't want to embarrass myself in front of my doctor but not haven't lost anything, and worst of all, by gaining some back. Well, sorry for rambling. Hope every one had a great holiday and is keeping up a lot better than I have. LOL

I had my band done at NYU with Dr. Schwack on March 23rd. What are your questions??? Hopefully, I can answer some of them for you. I'm still a newbie myself.

Wow! 13 lbs!!! Congrats! That is really great!!! I'm so happy for u! I'm hoping being at 5 ccs will make the difference. I'm on the 2 day liquids bit, but tomorrow I start on the 2 days of mushy. I guess tomorrow will help see how restricted I really am now. Yeah, coffee is something I really haven't been able to give up. Not that I want to! Lol N about new clothes! I feel ya! It's frustrating cuz I don't want to spend a lot on 'transition' clothing, but I definitely don't feel at my most attractive now that my clothes are getting so loose. Definitely feel completely slipping in the way a lot of my pants are fitting. With the tops at least one can accessorize to make it look prettier, but the pants are getting a bit out of control. Luckily I have some clothes from when I was smaller that I never thru away. I'm trying to rummage thru those b4 going too crazy shopping for new. Anywho, glad everything is going so great!! Keep up the fabulous work! WE GOT THIS!!!

Hey ladies! Just wanted to let you know...I had another fill today. Now I am at 5ccs! Pretty exciting b/c I still havent felt much restriction. Hate depending on willpower so much. I lost 5 lbs since my last fill, which was three weeks ago. Wish it had been more, but honestly I'm surprised it was actually that much. So I was still pretty happy. Now I will be going every 4 weeks. Was a lil sad to see I'm not going to be seeing my nurse for my fills anymore, now that ou'm officially out of the post-op stage. Ironically, now the one that will be doing my fills will be my actual doctor (which I haven't seen since my surgery), Go figure, Lol Well, can't wait to hear from the two of you!!! Hope all is well!!! WE GOT THIS!!!

Awwww...Twin I hope u're in better spirits now! I totally understand the need of companionship every once in a while. I am in a relationship n I must admit it can be very rewarded when those moments strike, but as we all know nothing is without its price. N as great as it is when things are going awesome it also sucks to deal with the stress and anxiety that arguing or disagreements may bring. So don't u worry, just try and surround urself with great friends and ur beautiful baby and it'll be plenty to hold u over. Cuz trust as much as I love my man, it can be pretty darn irritating when he is trying to be 'helpful' and u just want to figure this out on ur on it with people that are ACTUALLY going thru this. Lol I'm glad to hear of the continued weight loss success, Twin! Keep it up!!!

Hey Tray! I'm glad u mentioned the Foreman grill! I actually have been thinking of being one. Cuz I prefer my veggies roasted/broiled over steamed. I wasn't sure if the meat would work on the Foreman if it would be too dry and get stuck. Definitely want it now that u've said that! Lol N heck yes! That is definitely some motivation! How great n just a couple more sizes u'll be able to shop EVERYWHERE ur heart desires! How fab!!!

Ahhhh!!! 80 lbs!!! Beyond happy for you, Tray! I can't even imagine! I just hope to God, I can be as successful! You must be a completely different person now! How amazing!!! N yes!!!! U take all that attention! N ur friends can just go ahead and get used to it! Lol What are ur meals looking like? I feel like I haven't been at my best lately. =\

Hmmm...Wonder why it hurt??? =\ Yeah, I definitely try to use that 'ol ''go to sleep early'' trick to avoid the hunger pains. Lol Im glad the Zumba has been entertaining? Have u been seeing any results from it? I'm glad the incision has healed! Great news. I'm doing alright. I feel like my eating habits haven't been too good lately. =\ I'm eating a bit more than I had since I got banded. Which is scary! Definitely need more tightening. I also haven't gotten a chance to hit the gym since Saturday and probably won't be going again till Saturday again. But not trying to dwell and the negativity. Just gotta keep trying to stay on track n definitely have to hit the gym hard next week. Well, keep me posted, Twin!

This post may be a lil TMI...Be warned... I was banded on March 23rd and started working out a month after. Mostly elliptical n treadmill. The other day I tried this elliptical type 'climber/stepper', it did feel very intense but I pushed through. All of a sudden I had shooting stomach pains! I got so freaking cuz I've read about people's ports flipping n stuff on here. Anywho, I could hardly continue my work out as I tried to progress to a light jog on the treadmill after. I had to SPEEDRACE home b/c I thought I wouldn't make it on time. Tonight since the weather was nice in NY, my bf n I decided to go play basketball in the park. All was going well till about 45 mins in. Again I pushed through and lasted an hour. N then I thought I would go (sorry) in my pants. =\\\ Luckily, that was not the case. I had my second fill on Monday, so I know my port is in tact, in and place for that matter. Is this due to the band. Is our metabolism or something sudden revved up???? Anyone go thru anything like this??? It's highly annoying!

Mwest, u're absolutely right!! U have to find out for urself! That is just NOT right!!! I was going to suggest finding another doctor but I wasn't sure if that was a possibility for you, and didn't want to bum u out more if it isn't. Well, good luck!

Mwest I'm so upset he said that to u!!! Again, that's the point of the surgery! Otherwise, what's the point! We need the band to help keep us in ck. It may be sad, but it's definitely the reality of the matter. I know u've been having such a difficult time with this n I'm sure this has made it even harder. U doctor should be understanding n is supposed to cater to ur particular needs regarding the band. Particularly when it comes to the fills. Voice ur opinion n demand a fill. Good luck!

Hey Twin. He put 1 more cc in. So now I'm at 4. Wants me to go back in three weeks for another fill n then he thinks I should be good going only once a month. Oh my God, Nicole!!! I can't believe it got infected again! =\\\ I'm so sorry! Does it hurt around it??? Why could this be happening?! I really help it goes well tomorrow n the doctor can finally put an end to it. Yes!!! I LOVE that soreness!!! Makes u feel like its actually working! Lol But I'm glad it works that well. I may look into being it for myself since I have been wanting to go to the classes anyway. So today was my second day of liquids. I only lost 5 lbs in the 3 weeks since my first fill. Not HORRIBLE. But i know i could've done better. Hopefully, now i'll start feeling more restriction so i dont have to depend on willpower as much. Well, good luck tomorrow!!! WE GOT THIS!!!

Congrats on the success with the liquid diet! Definitely a great thing!!! Sorry that u weren't able to get ur fill. I think u're actually right. I might try to change my fill days. I also was dizzy with my first fill. In the waiting room now to have my 2nd. Hopefully, I won't feel as much dizziness this time. If I do, I will also try to see if I can have them done on Fridays instead. I cannot BELIEVE that b***h said that to you!!!!! What a hater!!! She should be ashamed of herself. N I truly believe Karma is a b***h one day someone will make HER feel like crap. But I am so SO glad that's how u responded to her!!! That was great!!! Lol!!! I'm glad u know how to take the negativity n change it into a positive! Oh! I'm glad u got it!! Let me know how it works!!! Hope u like it! Hope ur mother's day was great as well!!! <3 WE GOT THIS!!!

I'm glad things are looking up, Twin!!! N to purposefully put urself on a liquid diet, that's great! I don't think I can do it. Lol I need to be instructed to, as sad as that is. Thanks for the support Tray!!! It always means a lot! Going in on Monday for my next fill. Looking forward to it cuz I need more restriction. In a way I'm glad it gradually happens tho. I feel like I'm still able to be social n am living my life, which I dreaded I wouldn't be able to do anymore. WE GOT THIS!!!!

Awww...I'm sorry to hear u've been feeling low, Twin. Hope things look up soon! N yes, I'm sure the stress has lots to do with how things have been going lately. Ppl have said that stress alters their feelings of restriction. N I'm sure in this sense u're like everyone else, n just want to grab and eat what you 'want' n not what u should in those moments. N of course with the band we really just CAN'T use that defense mechanism anymore, which I know for me can be REALLY REALLY frustrating! But just hang in there. This is just a rough patch. Once u go for ur next fill I'm sure you'll be feeling much better. <3 WE GOT THIS!!!

Twin!!! Absolutely no discouragement!!! Tray is right, at the end of the day we have to relax, do the correct necessary steps, and take it one day at a time. I know we just want to be magically transformed but unfortunately we all know we're in the for the long haul. Don't get upset if the weight has stalled. Honestly I haven't weighed myself since I did at the doctor's office when I had my fill b/c I dread the same. But I still continue to get compliments on my weight loss, my clothes are still very loose, if not looser, so I know it's working. We just have to face that it may not be as sudden n quickly as we hope. I also feel less restriction. I felt like I could eat more than I should last night n it was a plate of RICE, not a crazy portion but still able to finish it without much issue. So yeah, we DEFINITELY need another full. Just hang in there till then, I trust things will be a thousand times better once we do. I mean, from what I've read here it takes about 4 fills for ppl to find their green zone. So we really can't despair! WE GOT THIS!!!

Haven't heard from anyone in a while. Hope everyone is doing great!!!