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So I went in for a fill under floro and they took a pic and measured the pouch. The Doc said everything was OK and as it should be, but I am curious. Does anyone know the range of size of a healthy pouch in MM's? Sometimes I worry about dialiation because I have never had great restriction. What are the guidelines that the Doc's use? Thanks!

I was banded in Aug 07. I am only about 30lbs down, now I did have a complete unfil for almost a year. I am going back in tomorrow do do a fill under floro. I feel that I have never gotten to my sweet spot. I have some restriction now but not always. Every time I got close to good restriction I had horrible reflux at night and had to get an unfil. I own the fact that a lot of it is me not exercising enough or making poor food choices, but I was hoping to get a little more help from the band with regard to portion control I am very frustrated, but not quitting yet. I know If I can get down 40 pounds, I will be off and running! Literally. I have about 100 to go to goal. I am a little frustrated. I was wondering if there are any success stories out there? I need a little motivation right about now.

I like unjury. Chocolate with whole milk tastes just like a melted Wendy's frosty to me. The chicken soup wasn't bad either. I wouldn't do it every day but for a change I liked it.

Gents, I was banded Aug 07. I have lost only about 40 from surgery, but I haven't gained any back which is good. I also had a year with almost no restriction. I have climbed aboard the fitness wagon yet again and I am making progress. My challenge with my AP-L band is that every time I got clost to good restriction (circa 9.7cc) I would develop BAD reflux and need to have an unfill. I tried meds, lifestyle modifications everything. No joy. So now I am wondering, if any of you have experienced the same thing. My hope is that If I can drop another 20 lbs or so, the reflux issue may not be as bad. Or am I just dreaming? I don't want to lose any of this great progress that I am making due to the hard work I have been doing in the gym. Also, when I do get closer to my goal weight I would like to have the band there to back me up and help me maintain. I welcome any thoughts and experiences. Today is the 11th. NEVER FORGET

UPDATE: I went in for an unfil today. Immediate relief. The PA told me that the symptoms that I was experiencing would not be relieved much by diet and medicine, but it was a "mechanical" reflux. I imagine responding to the band being too tight. The sad part is that with the inflamation I finally had close to ideal restriction at 9.2cc (AP-L). I hope that I can creep back up there a little slower once the inflamation goes down. Anyone else able to increase restriction after experiencing and recovering from reflux issues?

Ok. I have had my band for a while and never had optimum restriction. I have an AP-L and currently have 9.4 cc fill. I have minor reflux now, but it is manageable with prolosec and better food choices. I want to get to my sweet spot so I can start losing some decent weight. I just started working out again and need that first 20-30 lbs off so I can ride that wave of momentum. My questionn is the following: If I have minor reflux problems now, will it get worse with more fills? I think I need .5-1cc more of fill to get to my sweet spot? I am doing OTC now 150mg prilosec 2 times a day. I don't mind enduring the reflux for 3-4 months to get my weightloss rolling and my exercise routine engrained in my daily routine. I just need that jump start. Thoughts? Experiences? Thanks

My goal for the year is to get my body to do what I want it to do, not what it wants to do. I am determined to lose 100lbs over the next 10 months and run the Marine Corps Marathon in DC on 31 Oct 10. I have just completed 2 consecutive days of walking/jogging (a lot more walking) for 1 hr 10 min. I think tomorrow I will try to time myself on a mile just to see what my time is like. I am determined to run/walk at least an 1 hr 15 min 6 days a week to start the weight loss on a good solid roll. I weigh 268 (BMI 41.4) now, and if I can get under 220 relatively quickly, I think I will be able to get the running thing really going. One day at a time. The only easy day was yesterday!

OK so I am not following the program exactly but I have done 2 consecutive days of 1hr 10 min alternating jogging and walking. My goal is to lose 100lbs in the next 10 months and run the Marine Corps Marathon on Halloween in DC. One day at a time, but at least I started!

Thanks for the words. I have been looking into some single parents activity groups and think I'll give that a try to be social. I have never really had a problem with confidence, I am pretty secure in who I am. I am a very open and supportive person and get along with everyone. The really tough thing about getting back into the dating scene after so many years is that for the past 15 years I have lived for my wife and family. It's hard to say what I like to do as a single guy because my job is so demanding and I travel overseas a lot when I was with the family I just dedicated to them. I guess before I got married, I used to love to play golf, go skiing, shooting, movies, and I am getting into digital photagraphy. Restaurants of course. and I love travelling. I'll keep you all posted. If anyone is near the Northern Virginia area let me know if there are any fun events that you will be attending. Take care

Ok Not sure if this is the right place. I found out in April that my wife of 15 years hasn't been in love with me for the past 5 years. I was deployed to Pakistan at the time. I am returning to the US (N. VA) to take custody of my 2 wonderful boys. I was banded in Aug 07 but have only lost 40lbs. My fault I accept it. I am back on the wagon and trying to start a new me by getting to my goal weight by next Feb. Any of you all have any experience with becoming social again after long relationships? Self esteem is in the toilet, I was a supportive and faithful husband and got blindsided. I admit I had my faults like any man, but never saw this coming. Got all the bad stuff out of my system and am interested in meeting new people and hearing experiences of those who have been banded and got back into the single seen. What is the Water like in that end of the pool?

Ok Guys, any one experience serious mood changes when losing the weight. I was banded in aug 07 and I have only lost about 40 lbs. MY Fault, I OWN IT. I am getting back into the swing by exercising and eating right now. On the rightous path again. I have suffered from pretty severe anxieties for a while now. Almost to the level I should seek professional help. I notice now that I am tracking my food intake with fitday and started P90x, albeit modified that my attitued and anxieties are much better. I found some reports on the interenet linking obesity and anxiety disorder, but wanted to get some first hand experience from you all to see if you have experienced any changes with the weight coming off. thanks

Anyone know if there are any Doctors in Guatemala City that are LapBand certified? I will be going there soon for an extended period and was thinking about waiting for my next fill. I also wanted to make sure I could get medical care if i get sick. Thanks :rolleyes2:

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