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sledge That is exactly how I was, tight for about a week then nothing. The last fill I had did nothing. That is when the doc said lets check it out. I still am not sure if I want to pay the bucks and have the pain all over again! I know I am the only one who can make the decision, but I am at a loss--If your band is leaking what will you do? Terri

My leak is actually in the band. It looks like surgery or not. It is a difficult dicision as I have lost 80pounds and have not gained any back. I am off all blood pressure meds and feel really good. i guess the question is " do I want the band replaced????? Terri

I lost most of my weight the first 6 months. It has been a slow since. i long for the good old days when I could lose fast! Terri

Jill I have not changed mine out, but I do have a question----my band needs replaced due to the fact it leaks and I can not hold fill. Was just the band replacement as painful as the first surgery? I had a lot of pain post op. I guess I am scared to get it done. I hope your new band does great for you! Terri

Julie Did your doctor have any problems with using it?? I am so wanting to try it. I really don't want it replaced if I can help it. Thanks a bunch Terry

Hi there, I have not visited the site or posted in a long time. I have lost 80 lbs since my band in Nov. 2005. Well today I was told that I have a leak in my band and it needs to be replaced! What else can be done if anything. I have read about a "fix a flat" solution-what is this and is it safe? I am worried that I will gain wgt. back or not lose any more. I am so depressed I could not concentrate at work after findng out. HELP!! :help:

I can relate to being stuck and frustrated. I did so well at first, now the scale rarely moves. I have not gained, but then again no loss for several weeks. The funny thing is I feel I strill have a good restriction, and I eat small amounts and still do not loose any weight! My doctor says it will slow down now and I have to try harder and exercise more. I really did not want to hear that, but I guess it is true.

I felt that I could eat everything also, so this past Tuesday, I went for my second fill. Now I feel the restriction again. I have not been able to eat much of anything but soft foods, but i know this is only temporary.

I remeber the first day when the krispie shop opened. I waited in the drive through line with about 60 other cars. I got my dozen and left to go home. When I got there only 2 donuts left in this big box. My husband was gone and I ate the other 2 after heating them up in the microwave. I was in love with this greasy, airy, and tasteful wonder!!! Now when I look back at my eating habits, it is no wonder why I weighed 270!!!

I agree this hair loss thing is very tramatic. My hair was always one thing I had going for me. Every morning in have a ton in the shower and then when I use the blow dryer, even more!!! I have been tearful several times before going to work about how awful my hair looked. My doctor has no suggestions. I am getting protein, take vitamins, etc., but it still keeps falling out. It sounds like some folks have had it grow back. That gives me something to look forward to.

Before surgery I would hide the ben and jerrys behind the frozen dinners thinking my husband would not find it! I was eating a pint at least 3 - 4 times per week. I still am addicted to ice cream , but I no longer buy it. I just plain leave it in the store. I buy the "skinney cows" (mint flavor) and have one a few times per week. I miss my dear friends "Ben and Jerry", but I am better off without them!!

I celebrated 6 months yesterday. I have lost 65 pounds! I can notice the difference. The last month has been very hard. I think I need a fill. I have only had one.

I have not noticed any changes in cravings. I still like (crave) good wine and chocolate!! The change I see is that I cant have as much as I used to have! When we go out to clubs or dinner my husband tells everyone now I am a "cheap date".

I always have to laugh when people say "that was the easy way". We all know this is not easy. It is only a tool. You have to learn to use it to be successful. Anyone can sabatage their weight loss due to the fear of getting thin, lossing their identity, comfort level in life etc. It is very easy to say "well I have lost some now I can take it easy". It is so easy to slip back into that pattern of unhealthy eating. Last week it was 82 degrees here and the first thing I thought about was to go to the DQ for a malt!!! I am in this for the long haul.