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Angie if you are still trying to eat after a PB this could be the problem..you most likely have a ton of swelling from continuous PBIng, it becomes a vicious cycle. Take 2-3 days of liquids only give your esophagus and stoma a rest..you may see a huge difference. I know this first hand. I continued to eat after a horrific PB and got theworst case of esophagitis..

You all will be the first to know how it works It should arrive tomorrow. I do not liek to take anything that makes me feel like Iam on speed, I got enough energy...

I'm the opposite. I tell anyone and everyone who asks the truth about my band. I want the word out, I want as much publicity out abou the band as possible..it is such a great tool..I want ot help as many as I can and honestly I have sent several to MX for thesurgery and several who have been approved by their insurance. I have changed the lives of so many people with their new bands that I am seriously thinking of starting my own local support group at my restaurant for those who have been banded because of me God knows I need the support now that Iam bandless

Thanks for all of your input At this point I'm willing ot try anything to curb my appetite! I iwll let you know how it works for me

Francesca..Thaks you for posting this..I have been thinking about you alot lately as well as Penni and Lisa.. I have noticed a huge increase in my appetite this past 2 weeks ..it sucks! I just ordered some diet pills (hoodia is what it is called Here is some info on it if you are interested. I have heard great things about it, it has been showcased on both 60 minutes and the today show. I will let you know how they work If Iam not mistaken Dr. Ortiz told me that if I wanted to be rebanded all I had to pay for was the cost of the hospital..as much as I would love to be rebanded Iam scared oferoding again even tohuigh he says the chances are even smaller the 2nd time around due to the scar tissue from this first band. Just know Francesca you are not alone I think all 4 of us are dealing with the same emotions and hunger..I say we all get together in Vegas and have a huge bitch session Love you girl and I'm here for you call me when you are struggling we can help eachother. Call anytime

For me it does not matter what kinbd of sweetener or sugar it s...Carbs make me crave more carbs and sugar makes me crave more sugar..Plain and simple!

Very interesting..I eroded too my Dr. was a MX doc as well and my MX Dr. thinks it was from a stitch also. What he hell is this stitch they are using?? Anyway Tracy, I'm sorry to hear of your erosion..you are not alone here there are 3 or 4 Lopez erosion patients here on this board and 2 or 3 eroded Ortiz patients as well. And Lisa..I'm proud of you girl to be able to lose a few lbs without your band..baby steps my friend, baby steps..one pound at a time, its all we can do!

Get off the carbs and sugar, it will only make you crave more carbs and sugar..it is hard to stop once you have started , start journaling everything you put in your mouth, every single bite, it helps to see it on paper, it seems to help me make better choices with my food. Drink lots of water to purger the crap out of your system...come here nad post when you fel like eating the wrong things, call a friend..whatever you do do not give in. You can do this..we are here to help you

Turst me friend, these are gas pains..may not seem like it but they are. It takes 2-3 weeks for them to subside, you may even experience them after a fill..I did. Dont worry, what you are experiencing is normal...just keep walikng and some GAS X may help

There is a Dr. in Van Nuys..I beleive. His name is Billy Helmuth, you can send Penni60 a PM, she is a very happy Dr. Billy patient. I eroded but I lost more then 60% of my excess weight. I loved my band and would not change a thing other then still having it, but it did its job.. I'm happy and healthy

Too tight will definately slow down your weight loss..you will fall into the soft food syndrome and the liquid calories syndrome both offer no restriction to the band and therefore you will eat more calories & eat more often. Not many soft foods or liquids that have a whole lot of protein either..Being too tight can also cause other problems with your band as well..not worth it..this is a life time experience..no need to rush to have too tight restriction.

Teresa...Please give her my best...this saddens me deeply. This is happening too often here on LBT There are several of us who have eroded in recent months..both from Lopez and Ortiz. When was she banded? I'm curious to know if it was around the same time frame that Lisa, Penni, Francesca and myself were banded. I had no pain and felt fine too.

Erin..I'm so sorry ot hear your story. I too lost my band so I can relate to some of youre pain and frustration. There are several of us here who just lost their bands recently..together we all can succeed. Sending you hugs :cake:

Right on Margo..Great NSV:clap2:

Yes it can happen, I had it happen to me with my last fill I had in July and by October I was much tighter..had the best weight loss in October then I had had in 19 months but I also found out I was eroded in November:(..Other people here have said the same thing that their fills got tighter over time..others lose restirction over time..

Anyone hear from Teresa ( Hagerteresa)..I have not seen her online for a long time now.

Lins be careful of the Paxil, that was my demise to my weight gain, it slows down your metabolic rate to almost zero. I gained 65 lbswith it in a year and a half. Welbutrin will make you nauseaus so you wont want to eat which for us bandsters is a goodthing I guess. I have had many dwon days..more so lately not having my band any more. You are normal..dont beat yourself up over it though..tomorrow is a new day

I put on sexy bra and panties and I now wear high heals which are both things I never did pre band..I have a bra and panty fettish now that I have lost over 100 lbs.

Everytime you PB you will swell..this is why Dr.'s say to do 24 hrs of liquids after a PB..if you are not doing this and continuing to eat this could be your problem you have lots of swelling, give your stoma and esophgus a rest for a day or two.It becomes a vicious cycle if you PB then eat, PB then eat..I know this first hand..I did not do 24 hrs of liquids after a PB and continued to eat and I had a horrible case of esophagitis for 2 weeks.. As far as not losing weight..you are not eating enough to lose weight , plain and simple.. you are not getting in 60 grams of Protein either...you need to eat more as hard as it may be..but not until you give things a rest for a day or two even though you think the weight should be falling off cuz you are not eating, it would be my guess your body thinks it is in starvation mode and is conserving every calorie you put into it...up your caloric intake to atleast 1200 calories a day and the scale should move.

Damn Girl! What a GREAT NSV...WOOHOO 70 lbs gone and she's ridin the bull..lovin it!

Alex what a great story..I'm so happy for you...Be proud girlfriend

Jenna, Happy Birthday my friend. Hope your day is special.

Dayna, I am so sorry to hear of your erosion..just know I feel your emotions. I too eroded 2 months ago. I had great success with my band and do not regret it for a single second...best of luck to you andyes I do know of a woman whos band eroded and she waited the 6 months and just had a new one put back in in december.

Tell Chris I'm proud of him..my husband gave up smoking for the New Year and I' loving it..I love to kiss & hug him now, sex has never been better. I used to hate to have him close to me cuz he would reak of ciggarette smoke and I'm a smoker but not a 2 pk a day smoker like he was..I smoke a pack in 3 days I wash my hands after every cigarette and have a mint or something to make my breath smell good. It has been the toughest thing my husband has ever done but he has done it so far..it has only been 17 days though. He is like Chris, he sleeps better, feels better and seems to have become a better father from it spending more time with the boys. Way to go Chris, you too Lisa for this new found will power..I think I need to start calling you now for support..being bandless is tough. I'm working my head like never before..exercising more since the weight is not coming off and Iam able to eat larger portions. No weight gain so far though and I'm tickled pink about it!

Lisa, I give myself one bad day a week, so dont beat yourself up over lasts night fiascal..you'll be fine. It is usually Mondays for me since I weigh Monday mornings..my bad day is all day Mondays..it gives me all the rest of the week to do good. I love weighing in on Mondays it makes me accountable over the weekend and I make better food choices on Sat & Sun