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Hi everyone-- Sorry I've been gone for a long time--- I'm with you Maurdan-- I was having difficulty a few weeks ago as well- I wasn't able to eat anything and I knew I was becoming dehydrated- I went back to the Doctor's and SURPRISE! the 1/2 cc that was LOST from my fill on Sept. 13th was in fact in there and I was so restricted that they actually took out 2.2 cc's and won't do another fill for 1 month. I WAS MISERABLE-- I've gained the 6lbs back but i know that it was from dehydration and not true weight loss-- I feel better now and will go back down at the end of the month. Keep your head high to those that are slow-loosers-- I'm actually walking with my daughter now and I feel good about that. keep smiling I am!!!! Ninny - Gail

Hi everyone-- oh boy I think i need help-- Went for a fill last Thursday-- that night I tried to eat meatloaf and mashed potatoes-- I didn't feel any different after the P.A. did the fill and the food was very soft---- since then I've hardly been able to eat and with alot of gass trying to come out in a burp-- sometimes it works sometimes not Food since fill-- protien shakes X3 Cup of soup-- and coffee I'm awake at night and takes a while for my stomach to settle down-- My question and I still swlooen or is it possible that the missing cc of fluid at the time of my fill came back-- was at 7 cc's before fill- P.A. said i had 6.5 cc's at the time and he increased me to 7.5 I'm not hungry but I'm not taking in fluids either! any thoughts If I go back to have fluid taken out -- I swear I'm gonna have the band removed and go for the Bypass Gail:huytsao:angry:mad:

I've not beeb told that- I've been told 3 meals a day and only 1 snack

KD It sounds lik you are not eating enough-- your body is trying to conserve--- I know that you don't wnt to hear it but you are prouably too tight and need some out- check with your Dr. and Nutrionist. G

Ladies, I have a friend that was banded 1 month ahead of me and she is at 10cc's and only occasionally had restriction- she has lost about 50+ lbs. she keeps plugging along- she is faithful walker to loose weight she is more dedicated than I am! HOW DO I ADD MY TICKER FACTORY TO MY PAGE????

Claramae-- Sounds like you are ion the right track now-- keep your head up and thank goodness that you were still in the hospital when they diescovered it- could have been worse if you were at home!! Good luck!

Linda- I too have had setbacks- I had alot of pain around my port site and heartburn all the time- some foods stuck othertimes they didn't--- I went for the barium swallow as well- I had an inflamation of the stomach lining and the intestines as well- they took 4 cc's out and left it out for over 2 weeks- i gained 8 lbs back-- I took nexium for 6 weeks- I feel better but discouraged because i havn't lost all the weight yet- and they haven't filled my band back to what it was. Keep smiling and search the net for any kind of assistance to pay- I was fortunate my insurance covers me_ Hugs to you Gail

Lets see my list looks like most of yours-- I don't eat bread-- pizza or scrambled eggs either-- They will come right back up-- Some times pasta is okay other times it's not-- same with rice-- Steak gives extreme trouble-- I can eat some chicken breast- but like you all --too dry not good.

Sweety-- First of all what size band do you have-- mine takes 10ccs to fill it all up-- I'm at 7 ccs and have better restriction on some days and not any on others. Remember this is a slow process- My friend had her band placed 1 month ahead of me-- her band is all ready at 10 and she can still eat a berger with a bun--- not me- but she has gotton into a good walking routine and is doing better than me- I'm really trying to put my best effort forward and walk too Talk to your Dr. and see what he recommends. keep your chin up I am!!!!

Ivarose- thanks so much for your honesty-- I love it- I do some defeating of myself-- I eat cookies at lunch and I will have ice cream too- but I'm working on finding an avenue for that- I've been very stressed at work therefore I choose comfort foods--- either i live thru meds or I choose food--- Last night I walked 6/10 of a mile- I've clocked it with my car-- I know that if I can master this then I can turn around and go the other direction and get the 1.5 mile route down pat--- there is no reason why i haven't been walking all along-- i just haven't---I'm so happy i found this group and I will tell others about this site too! thanks for all of your comments and encouragement.

Hi Linda-- What makes you think your band has slipped? Are you having pain or is it just becaause you have not lost weight? Let me know

Hello, I'm new to this site but not new to the band-- I was banded in Grand Rapids Mi on 3/3/06-- my storie is not great I've only lost 30 lbs. since and I've had 1 set back where they have had to open my band up-- gained 8 lbs from that trip. :help: --- I'm looking for help in what to eat and how others are doing-- I'm not sedintary but I'm not a faithfull exerciser either. I'm open for all suggestions and criticisms. :faint:Ninny

Ladies how do i add the tickerfactory to my signature--- I copies the html file and tried sending it -- message was invalid file-- what am i doing wrong?

Wow Thanks For The Support--- I'm Starting With A Calorie And Protiene Count Tomorrow Boo- It's Been 30lbs In 17 Mths Not 5 Months -- I Know What You Mean If Junk Is In The House I Go For It As Well- lunch At Work Is A Problem-- There Are Cookies Around And It Seems My Table Mates Are Always Eating Them--- Gail

Okay - I think i fit this categorie as well- let me tell you my troubled tale as well- Banded 3/3/06- initital weight at 1st visit 276 toadys weight- 247----29 lbs. My band is a 10 cc band- filled 7cc's now Had a set back with gastritis and duodenitis- took out 4ccs of fluid-- gained 8lbs. back Can't eat most foods like bread- chicken breasts on certain days- I was told not to drink protein shakes or eat soups- I don't make the best food choices either- cuz all the not so good food melts and goes down easier--- severe restriction on some days not on others- not a dedicated exerciser either-- but on a good note i still feel better and am looking for suggestions-- Do i fit the criteria for this group????? Ninny

Hi, I'm new to the group as well- I know what you mean I have restriction on one day and then not on another--- my band is at 7 cc's and I can't eat bread very well or at all---- but yet my Dr's or PA's seem to think I should be able to-- I was told that I'm not suppose to eat soup but that satisfies me and it doens't get stuck-- and I've had alot of vomiting trying to do the "correct thing" What are some of the foods you can eat???