Sunshyne068

Joy your free period was 6 months???? SHEESH mine is only 3 months .... and im about 3 weeks until my "free period" is up. got on the scale and im up about a pound .... so Im gonna demand the full 1cc fill on Thursday. You said the journey includes acid reflux? do you get that from being too tight, or from eating past your full point? Im asking because when I told my doc about my acid reflux he said that meant i was too full in my band .... I didnt agree, but I would love to hear some other experiences. Now that I stop eating past my "full" point I dont get severe acid reflux like I was getting before. Anywho, Joy please keep us updated on your progress on the road back down 60 lbs. This is my 1st trip down this road and I'm learning so much. Thanks for all of your help everyone

I was banded march 9. I have a total of 3.75cc in an 11cc band. I only feel "restriction" in the morning due to natural tightness of the band when we wake up. I have an appt for this Thursday .... and I'll get on the scale. If its still moving down then I'll take .5cc fill. If the scale isnt moving, I want at least 1 full cc.

He's sure the band doesnt have a leak? or that your port tube doesnt have a leak? And yes Ive heard that once you lose a lot of weight, the fat around your stomach is gone so your band will feel looser

Neosporin did the same to me ... my scars are bright pink now ... SMH

the sleeve has more accelerated weight loss than the band also.

dont eat anything at elast 2 hrs before your fill so that your stomach is emtpy. do liquids for 2 days after your fill, but check with your doctor to make sure.

Nope I didnt get stuck, after I landed I waited about 3 hours and then went to macaroni grill. I had the chicken and shrimp penne pasta and had about 10% of my plate. The next day I only had liquids up until dinner time (protein shake for breakfast, and soup for lunch)and I was fine.

Just an FYI for new bandsters ... So .... im 8 weeks post op and I had to take a flight yesterday. I flew from Baltimore to ATL, then from ATL to Memphis .... I swear as soon as we took off and my ears popped .... I felt the band kinda tighten. Not in a painful or uncomfortable way .... but in a way where I could tell the difference because it seemed harder for me to swallow, and I felt a slight tightness in my chest. I can't really tell if its still tight, as I haven't really eaten today, but I know that I didn't feel that change in tightness on the 2nd flight .... I'll keep you posted

I also didnt have any problems going through security. ShuckyBucky, I like my band tight actually .... I only have 3.75 in a 11cc band, so anything that gives me more "restriction" is welcomed! I don't drink warm liquids to loosen anything.

I felt discouraged ... Im 8 wks post op and I complained to my doctor about my fills (3.75cc in a 11cc band). My doc said the band is working and I needed to let it do its job. I realized that I was ignoring the signs that I was full while I was eating .... once I started listening to the band, I started to slowly lose weight. It will happen for you

I saw some videos about "twist outs" too and do them sometimes ... but I just wear a very thin headband around the hairline to keep stray hairs off my face .... I am relaxed some sometimes my roots get "thick" from the heat and sweat hahaha. But I just flatiron the roots back straight until It's time for a wash and style again

Erosion is when the band basically enters (or melds) with the throat or stomach right???? I would think that it would need to be removed at that point so that you can fully heal .....

Congrats Mis!!!! That is very commendable! The steering wheel NSV is outstanding! My 1st NSV (Im only 2 months post op) is that my rings fit loose now. they rotate around my fingers with ease and room now! Im looking forward to looser clothes ... but 1 step at a time

Defintely try not to lay down after eating too. Give yourself 3 hrs

So I can stil eat ground meat down the line???? YESSSSSS

CONGRATS!!!! 100 lbs with NO FILL?!!! That is AMAZING! You are on the road to a healthier life, for life! Stick with it and we're so proud of you!!! :wub:

I can eat a burger, but I've only got 3.75 cc in my band. I think it varies based on your band adjustments

I wouldnt go by the amount of food youre eating. You should factor in your weight loss, and how long it takes you to get hungry after a meal. If youre hungry in 2 hours, get a fill. If youre hungry in 4 hours and youre still losing weight, you should be just fine.

I heard less than 120g of carbs a day.

My doc told me I didnt need another fill (I dont agree). I dont have any sliming, PB, or stuck episodes .... Im just REALLY hungry at night. Just to update, the Spanx DO actually make me feel like I have greater restriction all day, and night. So on average I eat about 200-300 calories less in a day when I have the spanx on!!!! I wear them to work but tend not to wear them on weekends unless Im partying or something ... but Im going to try and be more proactive and wear them all the time now.

did you only have gastric banding? or did you have plication too?

I bought an organic throat spray of aloe vera extract and some other natural ingredients .... it was $10 at the all natural store. Its supposed to stop sore throat pain from acid reflux and other issues .... i swear by that stuff.

Calorie deficits to lose weight usually go on a weekly system ... SOOOOOOO .... if you ate too much yesterday you could workout extra today or tomorrow and really get yourself back on track. Try it out, I'm sure you will do just fine!

add me! sunnyhoney11

I got the basic chocolate bc I dont like coffee. I hope they're good too!