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its not that it can evaporate.. there can be air bubbles as well.. and when you get a fill it seems like there is say "2.0cc" but really there is only 1.5cc because of the air... Maybe Im full of air... but I know that there is a chance of air bubbles..... Thats just my idea of things...

Opps, Yeah BTW I am having the surgery done in Pueblo... I will be there the 22nd or 21st.. not sure.. I will be at Health South Surgery Center.. off 101 I think... I will be there 8:00am on the 22nd and maybe until 23rd ... you are more then welcome to stop by Carrie.. I would love to see you! Take Care!

Pat, it could happen from surgery... I was one of the lucky ones... I have something called Tubbler Tubbicle... somthing like that Hernia so its not like your normal lifting something heavy type... Carrie, Yeah.. Dr. Smith is the best Dr. I have had... he is the sweetest and most understanding.. but Him and I have had problems.. like I have been the biggest he did the surgery on.. and now this... it had been non stop with Dr. Smith and me... I will say he is the only Dr. I will give a hug too on my way out!!! and I love his smile!!! hehehe (you know what i mean) hehe

Maureen, Thanks for the info. Im not to scared anymore... I know its small I can feel only a tiny bump so hopefully it isnt to bad. Kelly, I know a few days before Christmas seems harsh but it was really my idea to have it then.. with this semester of school ending and next semester of school starting on the 9th of Jan... and my Dr. only getting every other 2 weeks at that hospital it was the only time... I hope my recovery wont interfear with my Christmas.

I drink coffee.. with Splenda and reg. creamer

Im a happy Bandster.. Leaky and all... but easily fixed!! I still couldnt be happier.. 50lbs loss with a leak.. wow!

I have a leak... I have NO restriction. And the last time I went in for a fill I was sure I had 2.2ccs but he only took out 1.4cc then he poked and poked I could hear it grind on the port.. anyway... he put in a full 3ccs nothing... he put another 3ccs nothing... he pulled out .5ccs opps.... a leak... thats how i knew

It wonderful to hear from you, and that you are doing okay... Thanks for checking in

Well I think... I hope I will be in Pueblo on Dec. 22 getting my port replaced.. I will hear back from Carla this week to make sure. I will be at Health South Surgery Center.. I hope it will only be a day surgery. But if Dr. Smith goes in to fix my Herina then I will be there over night. I cant wait to get this fixed..

Thank you, your such a sweetheart!

No never! Even with my leak I dont know what I would do without my band! I even get mad at her somedays... but in the end... my band is my best friend!

WOW Miracles do happen.. God was watching over you!!! This is such wonderful news!!! Im so happy for you ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) woohoo

I was there at 3:30... thats normally when I make my visits, since I have to travel. what caused my leak was him poking a hole in the side of my port... and now Im just waiting for a hospital that will take me.. ugh!!! Yeah next time im there I will let you know. I normally stay at the Hampton Inn there next to Cracker Barrel... its a pretty nice place.

It could be your diaphragm.. You might try to take smaller bites and eat much slower. Just my guess...

It all scarey... Im worried about everyone.. erosion, slips, leaks... Oh My!!! Maybe thats why I feel down today, more then normal anyway...

How is everyone doing out there???? Debbie... Im so sorry to hear about you losing your band! I even told Dr. Smith how sad I was... You were my bandster sister! I still remember that cold snowy Colorado day! Well I hope everyone else is doing good... Im close to a 50lb loss and even hit it once or twice.. but it never sticks... Many of you know I have a leak and thats probably a big reason why I have been losing so slow.. but I am hanging in there... Check in April Bandsters!!!!!!!!!!

I tried to carry a 50lb bag of dog food the the house and omg it was so hard for me.. and to think just 7 months ago thats what I was carrying...

Welcome to LBT! This is a wonderful group to be around!

Sorry to hear about your slip... You have done really good and will probably continue to do good with your new band. You will be in my thoughts and prayers

You are right.. the mind is very powerful and it can take over. I am really trying to stay positive, even with my Leak. I know it could be worse and its nothing compaired to what others are having to deal with.. So I just have to thank God that its just a Leak.

Hi flygirl, I see you got a fill on the 18th I was at Dr. Smiths on the 18th as well.... of course thats when I found out I have a leak and now I have to have my port replaced.. I will let you all know when I will be out in Pueblo to get that done.

I have both a Medical card that I keep in my wallet.. and I have a Restaurant card that I never use.. When hubby and I go out to eat I just have a few bites off his plate.

Christy, my port is also right on my left rib cage.. well more like under it sometimes it feel like it hides under my ribcage..it doesnt bother me much just when Im driving or sitting in a werid way for a while then I have to stretch out. Im having my port replaced due to a leak and I have requested that my Dr. move my port lower so it wont hurt anymore.

Oh I am so happy for you!!!!!!! Isnt the best feeling in all the world!!!! Congratulations!!!

I think I was able to add mushies 3 weeks out.. and My first fill was 2 months after my surgery. It hard for me to get out there sometimes because of traveling.. I will be out there again the middle of December to have my port replaced. I have had 5 fills and I have a leak so thats why Dr. Smith is replacing it. You can also call Carla and ask her if you can start mushies.. it never hurts to ask.