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I think it is getting better. I really think it was the timing. But I actually love this restriction, it is not so tight that I PB and hurt, I just get full quick. I don't take anything for reflux, I don't think its reflux, I used to have that something awful, I believe it must be if I have any fluids left in my pouch and when I lay down, they must cannot get through. So I now just try not to drink at least 1 hour before I lay down. Which makes me wake up wayyy thirsty! :blushing: Way to go Raz! You are rockin right along! April you are doing great too! Yall keep it up! I am ready for support group this weekend. That is one thing that I do for myself that I feel really helps me on the inside! Hope to see you all there! Hope everyone's week goes smooth!! =) Shawna

Can you say restriction???? OMG! I thought I had restriction before, but WOW! I could only eat about half my bowl of soup for lunch! I made spaghetti for dinner (I usually just eat the sauce) and I could eat maybe 1/2 cup (I really think it was less than that). It usually takes a week or so for my fills to kick in - and boy 7 days later and BOOM! If it gets any tighter, I will have to get an unfill. I am having a hard time with any liquids at bedtime. I try not to drink anything after 7 (I go to bed around 9). I am still choking in the middle of the night. Any suggestions? That is the only rotten part about this. Hope everyone is having a good week! =) Shawna

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"Shawna...I say she needs to finish this book!! What I read was just as good as the others I couldnt stop reading it...lol" I know, right! I thought it was really good, even though you are reading through the same events. You understand it better since you understand more about his world. Hopefully she will finish it. If you like these, you will really like the Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris (The Sookie Stackhouse Books). They are the books that the show "True Blood" is based on. They are a little more descriptive in the love scenes, but they are very good and just as addictive. So far this fill is working really good for me, except I have to be really careful not to eat/drink close to bed time. Hope everyone is doing well! Happy Valentine's Day!!:ohmy:

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:thumbup: I think mine has a brother :smile: I am sorry about your appointment snow. I have heard that Dr. Miles is awful at fills. Lisa is the only one who has done mine. I hope your next visit goes better.

Its only the first 15 chapters. I really liked it and found it funny. You can read on here why she released it. The only sucky part is that its only a partial and she doesn't know if or when she will finish it. Go here StephenieMeyer.com | Twilight Series | Midnight Sun and she tells about it and lets you upload it. Enjoy. =) Shawna

Tiana, I flew to Detroit in October and had no issues at all. You should be fine. We will miss you at support group. I thought the books where great. I read the 15 chapters that she released from the 5th one (it is from Edward's point of view) last week. Now I am looking for a new series to read! So far this fill is okay. I have read soo many horror stories about being too tight. I am really takin it slow.

I had my appointment and talked about how I felt with Lisa. I told her that I felt like I was eating too much and that I wasn't staying satisfied. I then asked her if it was really possible for the band to get loser with a significant weight loss. She said that it was. She said that I had done well and that I was probably due for an adjustment. So she gave me 1/2 a cc which was more than I had anticipated (now I have 6.5cc). So far so good. I have been steadily sipping fluids making sure its going down. My husband is great and cooked dinner for the kids. My youngest asked why wasn't I eating supper and my husband told him that I went to the dr and they filled my stomach (trying to put it in an 8 year old's terms) and he said "they let you go to the cafeteria and eat everything???" From the mouths of babes. Looks like everyone is doing great!! I am ready for Support Group!! =) Shawna

Well I drank one in place of breakfast (which I normally eat a banana), I know that I teeter on getting enough protein. I was surprised, it wasn't too bad. I will update on what happens after my appt. this afternoon. =) Shawna

I soo look forward to support group meetings. It gives me that extra boost I need every month. I have an appt tomorrow. I am gonna see if she will give me a little bit of a fill. I just feel like I am eating too much. I am not feeling satisfied. Even though I am not gaining - I am not losing either. The crappy part is I know she will look and see that I have lost 10 lbs since my last visit, but that was like 3 months ago. I did find the protein shots that I have been reading about on here. When do you take them? Do you do just 1 a day? Just wondering how ya'll use them. I also got some of that protein mix to go in my water. I am hoping that will help too. Hope everyone is doing well!! =) Shawna

Hi Tiana, That is the way I was between my 1st and 2nd fill. I actually gained 1 pound between those fills. I think that I was testing my band and as long as I wasn't feeling full I kept eating. When your fills really start working, you will know. Loved the circus pics raz. We went on Wednesday night. I loved it! Hope everyone has a nice start to their February. =) Shawna

I am so glad you made it Tiana. This board is a great site for support between support group meetings. I am probably late - but don't worry about your fill. It's not that bad at all. More weird than anything. Glad to see you are still kickin Jason. Sounds like you have got some good restriction going. Kani I know I am way tighter at that time of the month (sorry guys). Do you think that is a possability? The tightness usually last about 3 days and then I am back to normal (whatever that is). Hope everyone is having a nice day! =) Shawna

The Sookie books are aka The Southern Vampire Mysteries - They are also what the HBO show "True Blood" is based off of. There are 8 books so far and another one due out in may. I read all of them in about 2 weeks. Here is a link where you can download them for free. I wish I would have seen this before I paid to download all of them...LOL! The Twilight books are on that site too just search for Stephanie Meyer. 4shared.com - file sharing network - free file search - charlaine harris Hope everyone has a great week!

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I am reading the second one now. I am hooked. I think I heard someone describe them as "crack on paper" LOL Have you read the sookie books by Charlaine Harris? Just as addictive!

We definately missed Jason. It was a very good meeting yesterday. Sooooo many people! Great start to the new year. I was moved several times by others yesterday. What motivation. BTW: Di we went to see Twilight and I have decided that I need a vampire boyfriend...LOL Hope everyone has a nice week!! =) Shawna

I haven't seen him on much lately... JASON!! WHERE ARE YOUUU???? :thumbup: This is my support group away from support group, I can't stay away for long. I may not be posting, but I am reading.... :thumbup:

Wow Kani! Just saw your ticker had moved!! Great JOB!!! You know I made a cool observation last night while watching "The Biggest Loser" - For the first time since that show came on - I weigh less than ALL of the contestants!! =) Hope everyone is doing well! Look forward to seeing ya'll on Saturday!

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Yeah Di!! It will be great to see you again! Yep the 3rd Saturday and at 10am. I believe those meetings really do help me stay focused, plus I love being around others like myself....LOL! =)

Definately not easy. The only easy part is sticking to it for me, cuz there is no going back...LOL! I can't help but think about what I eat every time I put a fork near my mouth. You know I have noticed that since Oprah has come out with her struggle again. More people are talking about weight issues. I think that is good. People are afraid to talk about it any more and that is good. I hate that about your house Kani, at least its still under warranty. Last year we had a new roof put on and I am sooo glad, cuz we had several leaks! And if it didn't leak this month then it was definately put through the test! I did see a glimpse of sunlight a few minutes ago (I might have to get my sunglasses). Hope everyone has a great day! Shawna

I try and wait at least 30 minutes, but I shoot for an hour. I do notice that if I do drink when I eat - I can eat more - so that is a big no-no! I was just talking with some ladies I work with and one was talking about doing slim-fast. Then of course I mentioned my lap bad and some of the things I have learned. Then she mentioned something about dieting the right way.... It's funny how people think that the lap band is taking the easy way out. Hope everyone is having a great start to their New Year (except for all of this freakin rain!).

Long before the band, I had comments all the time. The one I hated most was by an "EX" friend of my husband. He was telling us how he wanted to meet a girl and bla bla bla. I said I have some single friends. He looks at me and said "no offense" (You know when someone says that - you are gonna be offended) "but I don't like big girls." Like all my friends were big because I was big. Geez what a loser! I always love it when people would see a picture of my husband and say, "oh he's cute!" like they are totally surprised I could get an attractive man! Grrrr!