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I was banded in 2013 and have lost 150 lbs. During this journey I've had a few gains. The highest at one point was near 15 pounds. I hate losing the weight over again so that keeps me motivated even if I'm not losing I work hard not to gain. I'm working on this last 20 pounds I want to lose. It's hard work Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are all the March 18th bandsters doing? I'm down 80 pounds, feeling pretty good!

How are you doing? I had those kind of episodes before and I was definitely too tight. Had an unfill and all symptoms stopped! I know we all want to be as tight as possible, I lost 13 pound in 5 days when I was too tight. However, to wake up choking with reflux, and water coming out of your nose is not worth it. It also can damage your band. I hope you are doing better Soybean.

Good news is I'm down 70 pounds! Weird NSV is that now sometimes when I sit on the toilet I feel like I'm going to fall in! I don't have as much rump to cover the toilet seat anymore. :-)

Hi everyone, Just wanted to update you that I got my unfill today. I'm so glad I listened to you guys I feel so much better. I could tell right away, even from just drinking Water. The crazy thing is I lost 12 pounds since Monday. The weight loss is great but not at the expense of how I was feeling. Not eating, no nutrients, was barely drinking. So again, thanks! It made me stop waiting and act sooner than I would have. You guys are the best. He had only given me .50cc, and he took out half of what he gave me. It made such a big difference.

No I've the slime before when I have gotten stuck. This is just like if I lay down foam will start coming up and I am spitting a lot

Thanks ladies for the hard words, I guess I was waiting because I thought I was too tight when I got my fourth fill. I was scared and scheduled an unfill, but before I could get in to see my surgeon later that week I began to eat more and could keep things down. I was thinking that would happen again but I have a headache this time and the foam thing.

I had my 5th fill this week and I tell you, I'm not hungry but I also can't keep much down. What is this white foam I keep spitting up too? I definitely can't eat or drink much. I'm eating ice because its easier to keep down. I have been trying to finish 8 oz of tea for 2 days. I keep reheating it :-). One friend just said give it a few more days. What do you guys think? I like what the scale says though. I'm down 8 lbs since my fill Monday. My fear is dehydration.

My process went pretty fast, I had my first appointment consult Jan 4th, I was banded March 18th. I agree it may depend on your insurance. I have PPO, my friend with H.M.O. Took about 8 months to get through all the appointments and referrals and all those types of things to qualify.

Hang in there, the way they describe it is so true. It took me 4 fills but I'm definitely green now. It takes some getting use to as well. I can't eat much at all, before this fill I could gulp Water down but those days are over. I don't see myself needing another fill for quite some time. It does make eating easier because as long as you make good choices you definitely don't have to worry about quantity.

I'm enjoying being able to sit on the floor with my legs folded and easily get up I'm enjoying all the "hey skinny" comments even though I still have a long way to go before I'm truly skinny Can't wait to cross my legs comfortably I'm loving trying on clothes I couldn't fit before I can see my collar bone! My husbands glances The proud looks from my parents The inspiration I have been to others The envy I've experienced from some Giving my larger sized clothes to others I'm beginning to enjoy running! In addition to the numbers going down on the scale, I'm enjoying this journey, and all of the NSVs that come along with it! :-)

Have you tried nuts, Peanut Butter? I like tilapia and tuna