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I have been banded for 2 1/2 years. I have been an addict/alcoholic for 33 years. Last summer I lost my mind and got deep into drugs and alcohol again.:smile: I all but stopped eating lost a lot of weight this way, but do not reccomend it. Went to rehab again and finally started working the steps. I now have almost 7 months clean and sober. I have gained 10 pounds but know I can get it back off. My goal is 150 was at 155 at my sickest point. This time I plan to do it with exercise and diet oh and my higher power.:thumbup:

Wise choice :thumbup: I can not drink alcohol at all it does not agree with me in many ways. I envy you but be careful I got a buzz real fast after the band. Have a glass of port for me good luck on all you do.

I have always loved to drink, however took it a step too far. I discovered if I drank vodka and cranberry it went down real good and I was not hungry. I did this for a couple months eating as little food as possible. I lost 8 lbs but wound up in hospital. To make a long story short be very careful with alcohol it is cunning, baffeling and powerful.:wink2:

Got my band Aug. 2007. I would not change a thing. I need to work very hard to loose my last 13 lbs. the band has saved my life.

I have battled the pain off and on for 2 1/2 years. My Dr. told me when I over the diaphragm swells pushing on nerves. It is quite painful and lasts several hours. I try not to over eat to avoid this torture, but being a food addict sometimes fail. Hope this helps. :smile2:

There is nothing easy about this process. It makes me so angry when people say that. I still have good and bad days was down to 155 and started cheating, now 163. I will start walking again now the snow is gone. Most people do not understand we have tried everything and can not keep the weight off. I try to blow it off now that I have 2 1/2 years in, but still get my panties in a bunch when some skinny girl says something dumb like you took the easy way out. Now I pray for them lol.:smile2:

Not sure how it works but it does. Get the strip that melt on your tongue,

I know how frustrated you are, but it will happen. I have 2.6 in a 4cc band. I am now having problems with a dialated esophagus. I do not know why because my last fill was 11/07/08. Any way hang in there good things come to those who wait.

This is a great thread. I can not eat bread unless it is toasted then only a few bites. However, I can eat crackers and crutons. I can't eat pizza crust or cake either and am kind of glad. I will always be a stress eater and without my band would be right back where I started.

Thank you so much, I am excited and scared.

Thanks I did not know that.

I am glad to hear you are feeling better. Like Cheryl 1952 I also am concerned why your Dr would over fill your band. My Dr. said he would never take mine all the way to 4cc let alone over. I hope you are doing well take care of yourself. Remember this is a long haul not a sprint.

So sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. When the vomiting happened to me, I waited three weeks before I told my Dr. He was very upset and removed most of the fluid in my band. He explained how I could lose the band due to slipping and or damage my throat. I hope you get better soon you are probably very swollen and will have to take it very easy for a week or so. Good luck.