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Well, after losing almost 60 pounds, I've decided to try for my Scuba Certification. I'm curious to any side effects or precautions that any bandsters have experienced due to diving. Just a precaution before I take the plunge!

Well, guess its been quite a while since I've popped in here. Just thought I'd let you all know that everything is well and the weight is still dropping. I'm down over 50 pounds in less than 10 months, about 15 pounds from where I'd like to be.........of course more would be fine! lol For any newbies that are still contemplating.........go for it! Its amazing how food doesn't control my every thought, how small amounts can satisfy me, my life has changed, but for the better..........the best part, I know I'm never going back down that path again, its the 4th time in my life that I've had to lose 50 pounds and I'm never going to yo-yo again!

I was banded Sept 28th, my first fill was the middle of Nov. and could still eat what ever I wanted. My second fill was middle of this month, I have restriction now, am at 6 cc. Have been P.Bing anything not chewed properly and can't eat chicken, rice is not staying down either. Wonder if turkey will be different, Christmas being tomorrow? Happy Holidays

I just posted a question yesterday in regards to pressure in the throat. I had my second fill last week and now have restriction, I am noticing a little pressure in my throat glands and sometimes have minor sinus or headache pain. I don't believe I am coming down with a cold. It makes sence to me that these areas are all connected, eyes, ears, nose, throat but I am not a doctor. I have read on other threads that sinus colds can be problemsome to the band. I remember when I wore heavy glasses even, my sinus would give me problems. Hope to read more on this topic, feedback always appreciated and interesting.

This is so funny, thought you were asking if we take our shoes off when we have our fill. Well, I think it definately has something to do with being Canadian, maybe the climate and messy weather, we just know better and what comes off our shoes after being outside. I've had relatives from Tennesee stay at my place in Northern Ontario, none of them took off their shoes, their grandson played outside and came in the front door(livingroom) with crap all over them. Of course I said something. I would never go further than the door without taking my shoes off. Although often I will tell elderly people to leave them on, it's easier for them and often safer walking on tile etc.

Well its been a while since I've checked in here. I received my second fill last week and finally am feeling some restriction. 6cc to date. I haven't seen anyone post a similar question, so I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing these symptoms. Since my last fill, I feel a slight pressure in my throat glands (tonsils?) some sinus pressure, sometimes minor headaches. I don't believe I'm coming down with a cold. This is not a feeling which is painful or worrisome, just curious if maybe the restriction on the upper stomach will cause some pressure to these other areas. These say the eyes, ears and throat are all connected. I am now three months post op. Have not lost any more weight since my initial Optifast diet, however now that I am eating so much less I'm sure that this will change, I hope anyway. I know I am not following the rules though, need to get to the gym and quit with the Xmas baking.

I am a newbie, but would think that the same rules apply to banded people. Input verses output. Exercise more, move, burn more calories than you consume. You may have plateau's but eventually you'll loose! Good luck to you!

I don't have any restriction yet but am able to to pretty much drink whatever I want. I don't know what will happen when I have my first fill, right now a beer goes down fine. Wine is great. I'm sticking with low cal juices with spirits. If I fail on journey the reason is obvious. Straight to Hell! lol