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I too am having the problems at night with fluid backing up into my throat. I had a fill last Thursday and I am now at 2 cc in a 4cc band. I have never had this type of restriction ever since being banded (5/07). I have been on liquids for the past three days and I am willing to stick it out as I have not lost any weight to speak of because I was too loose, but I am afraid that the fluid content may injure my throat. I literally start choking and am awaken several times throughout the night. Does this pass or do I remove some fluid. My concern, like most is that I will lose the restriction that took this long to get and be back at not losing...any thoughts out there?

IndioGirl55 Thank you. I will make the radiologist appt this week. I downloaded your sample menu and yes, I need to stop playing with my own head......I participated in a walkathon Sunday (3 mi) and worked out tonight while watching Gladiator....something about that movie motivates a person to be physical (smile) As for going through my cupboards, that is going to be hard, throwing away food.....that was considered sinful when I was younger, hence my problem now. But, the journey begins with the first step......When you return, please alert the boards and I will let you know how the week went.

Hi Indiogirl55 I had the band implanted om May 07. I have had three fills and the last one caused quite a bit of slimming, but thins appeared to have settled down. To date I hover at a 30 lb lost and need to jump start my program. I have difficulty with proteins (meat, fish) and veggies and gravitate towards softer foods with higher caloric intake. My doctor suggested loosening the band so that I could eat the right foods. But I admit I am afraid as my "thinking" has not change, that could be a disaster. I would appreciate working with you to assist in getting my "tool" to be all that it can be...please let me know if you are available and ow to proceed.:ohmy:

Thanks so much. I have been banded for 14 months and am at a complete standstill. Hopefully these shakes will jumpstart me into eating better.

Well Fellow May Bandsters....so many of you are doing so well. Personally, I am having some difficulty. Since being banded I have lost approx. 30 lbs and cannot break the 220 mark. I admit that since my last banding, I was quite tight, but did not want to release the restriction. However, that choice may have hurt me more as I ate more soft carbs than protein. Proteins would not go down at all. Reading how well all of you are doing is a needed "kick in the pants". I will check out the food link to see how the successful "losers" are eating and try to become a "loser" too. Thanks again....I see I have work to do.

Thanks for the response Mindy. You are doing great. I was afraid to get the unfill, thinking I would eat too much. But I think my metabolism has slowed down so much, it is having the same effect. I go back to the doctor on December 8, 2007 and I will ask for some to be taken out. I thought I would adjust to it, but the last fill was about two months ago and has not improved. Because of the pbing, I shy away from eating. Well Thanksgiving will be different this year......have a happy holiday.

I have also lost desire to eat solids mainly because it will get stuck and that pbing is not cool. So I often make bad choices because there is some hunger. I got this thing for cheese now...where did that come from!? I know it is empty calories, but many days it is what I eat to fulfill the desire for texture and flavor. However, I still have not loss weight in over two weeks. For those eating much smaller than expected, what are you choosing and how are you keeping your metabolism going so you continue to lose?:hungry:

Banded in NY at North Shore Manhasset - surgeon Dr Gadaletta. Great doctor, he listens to you, and his office is operated efficiently as it relates to appointments. He even does his own fills.:clap2:

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I too have reached that "great" restriction and I am not complaining as many of us know, eating was never a problem. My concern is, if you do not eat enough does that slow down the weight loss? I was told the body goes into a "fasting" phase, when it stores fat thinking that it is saving me from starvation? I drink coffee( 8:30 a.m.) and that usually holds me until noon. lunch usually consist of Soup or some other soft food because of the restriction and dinner may be a few bites of something. I find myself craving pepper Jack cheese for the spice. I psyche myself into thinking I am having a spicy savory meal (pepper jack on a couple of triscuts). Before the band I craved spicy, crispy food and I still do, but I cannot get them down. However, I digressed.......back to the original question, does not eating enough calories slow down weight loss?

I am at 2cc in a 4 cc band for the past month and I still cannot tolerate much in the way of solids, but I can't imagine going back to have it unfilled. I waited too long for restriction. I have read where the band will loosen as you lose weight, I guess I will wait until that day comes because I know how out of control I can be w/o restriction. Anyway, while I am waiting, I will get creative with protien shakes....:clap2:

thanks Sheila...it is a real strange feeling because my mind has not caught up with my stomach yet. Hopefully if you go to 2ccs you will feel it, let me know. I took a large jump from 1.25 ccs to 2ccs, but the fill doctor was on board as he agreed that I was not losing fast enough 17lbs since surgery, so he was aggressive with the fill - God Bless him.

Hello May bandsters. I finally feel restriction. I have had such a struggle and did not believe this was going to work. It took three fills to finally understand the "..Oh ...Oh!" when you eat too fast, take a what was once normal bite size and swallow or eat the wrong things. I believe I am at 2.ccs now and although I am not fond of the heartbeat in the chest or the need to excuse myself from a table...I am lovin' it!!!!!!!! I know you all understand. My surgery was 5/23/07 and I could not lose more than 17 lbs. I don't know what I am now, but something is happening because I am able to wear clothes from the back of the closet. This is cool in a weird way:clap2: