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Give it a try. Go slow, chew well.

You look so good now. We actually weigh the same now but you look much better. You must be taller than me. I'm proud of you Holly.

I think that depends on the person (everyones stomach walls are different) The band..different bands give different amts of restriction without a fill and wether or not the Dr put any fill in during surgery. For me, I could eat just as I did before surgery until I had my 3rd fill. To get an honest answer to your question you would have to ask people who's stomachs were just like yours, had the same surgeon and got the same band. There are also other variables that can cause temporary tightness such as stress, flying, TOM, salt intake, dehydration etc. So, there is really no right answer to your question. Sorry

Hunger pills....that's a great way to think of them. I have to remember that!

Can you tell if stomach acid is included? Does it taste and smell like vomit? That's the difference between throwing up and having a PB. It seems wierd that a PB would happen long after eating unless you were stuck and miserable all that time.

Welcome Karen, Tell us more about yourself. So glad you came here.

Yes, go on liquids for a day to reduce irritation. There is a lot of info on this board about what to do so read, read, read.

Lynn, .You did so well. I think It's cool that your waiter had LB and took your "meal" off the bill.

Not a dumb question at all. I wonder myself. I never get growls or rumbles that I can hear. I do get a gnawing uncomfortable feeling and tha't what I call hunger.

I'm so sorry you lost the baby. From a nurses point of view, I would have the D&C. The sooner the better. A lot of times you would need it anyway because what they call "the products of conception" don't completely pass and to prevent further problems a D&C is done. I really don't know why the Dr put you in the position of making that decision. After you recover, you can try again. So I would take care of it ASAP

Well this is the right place. Check out the various special interest groups. There is a group for people in their 50s

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CarbWire - The Worst Sugar Alternative Known To Man: Maltitol! Have you had any sweetners with this? Have you suddenly increased your fiber?

Try "new whey protien bullets". You can make them into jello or just drink them down fast. There is 52 gms of protien in one and I think they are 3 oz.

Pam, Welcome to the site. We have a great bunch here and always happy to have another person join us.

Hi Karen, Is it possible you aren't getting enough calories. I have read about some people that were stuck at a weight until they added a couple hundred more cals. Also have read that you should not routinally eat the same things at the same times.. Maybe have breakfast at night, dinner in the AM once in awhile. Something about your body adjusting to routine and maintaing status quo. Good luck to you. I'm sure those pounds will eventually come off.

Fills are included in the surgical "package" where I go. It's all paid for by medicare and AARP

Thanks so much for stopping by and inspiring me! I needed that. I hope I can get to a proper restriction level soon and do as well as you. Where are you from? I have a 4cc band too. Didn't know it would hold 6! Please drop in as often as you can.!!

Can I please join you gals. I don't WANT to be a slow loser but I am anyway. Lost 28# total and was banded almost 6 mos ago. I just can't get restriction regulated. Had very little restriction, go a 1cc fill and was so tight I couldn't get any solids down, had .6 removed and now have no restriction. On the positive side, I feel better and went from size 26 pants to 22. But darn I want to lose some real weight. If you don't mind, I'll be checking in here often.

Hi Karen, I don't know you and am wondering why you had the revision.

I'm sorry Magdalene, Don't give up hope. My Mom had 8 kids and 4 miscarriages. I have heard that a lot of people miscarry before they even know they are pregnant. If it weren't for the preg tests that would probably happen even more. I'll say a prayer for a baby for you.

Welcome gals. If you go to the home page and scroll down there is a place that tells you what everything means...Yes DH is dear or damm or deadbeat or drunk husband :scared2:

I haven't had any hair loss and I'm 6 mos out...but you will probably notice that I haven't lost much weight either. I do take extra vitamins and calcium and get lots of protien.

Maybe you are coming down with a bug. I have never had a problem remotely close to this so I'm not a good one to answer. I would forget the slimfast for now and substitute something with the same amt of cal, fat and carbs.so you get some nourishment. Trouble is , after surg you will no doubt be on liq. for awhile and you will need to find some kind of a shake you can drink. Good luck.

Brandi, This is off subject, but I see you got you puppies pic up. He is adorable!