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I always experience a 1-3 pound gain right before or during the early stages of my period. But I don't consider it a "real" gain because it immediately comes back off after. However, since I am currently pregnant, I suppose I might gain a little more than 1-3 pounds before my next period, lol.

It is one of those things that you should get checked out right away, never delay. It could be serious or benign as stated above. . . but always better to know for sure. A quick appointment with you regular doctor with a test or two should help.

I am still trying to wait a week before taking another test, but waiting is sooo hard. If tests were free, I am sure I would test myself 10 times a day and compare the lines, lol. My first barely positive test was Saturday night and second was Sunday morning, and it is barely Tuesday. I guess I am just being impatient. I keep thinking, do I feel pregnant? I feel a little bloated, but that isn't really earth shattering. I really don't have any signs or symptoms yet. My DH says he is not sure he will really believe it 100% until he sees physical changes. It is hard to wrap his mind around it (and this is his first). Then he was on the phone with his parents last night and he looked at me to ask if he should spill the Beans, I shook my head no . . . better to be sure and we will see them in person in mid-October. I think it will be more fun to share this kind of news in person, not in a phone call. My DH has also been acting a little funny the last couple of days, it has been interesting. He has been super touchy-feely, which he always has been, but not to this level. He probably kisses me 5-10 times a day normally but it has doubled or tripled since Saturday. This part has been fun and makes me happy. He is normally affectionate and responsive naturally, but now that has all been turned up a few notches. Did you find your husbands responding this way in early pregnancy?

I started off at a similar weight and have been doing great so far. I am almost at goal at 8 months out.

With tight restriction, I found that drinking on top of eating will cause me to pb. You may find you can do this once you get to a different point. It gets easier as time goes on and you get used to it. If I have something salty or spicy, I will sometimes have a sugar free mint or gum after eating (although some people are not allowed to have gum due to the risk of it getting stuck if swallowed).

The statistics will help to give you a good idea of what true risks are. Complications from banding are few and far between . . . although it is terrible if you end up in the small percentage who have a problem. I have had great results and I love my band. No one knows about it except for my husband, and that has worked great for me. Keeping it close keeps people from giving negative feedback or watching your every bite. Only you can determine what is best for you. Have confidence that you can make the best choice for your future.

We all go through this from time to time, sometimes we are the leaver and sometimes we are left behind. Peoples needs change . . . but you will always find those who are your "true" friends and stick by you no matter what. If a person leaves and is not willing to discuss reasons why, then it might be time to let go even if it is painful.

It starts out that way but comes back in force over the next few weeks. It then gets good again once you have good restriction where you are not really hungry the majority of the time. It is such a ride and interesting as well.

I have gone through this as well, best thing is that it gets better. You should definitely talk with your husband and make sure who knows you are feeling a little on edge and you should also work on it yourself as well. I realized that I was being too hard on my husband and child, which wasn't fair to them, and worked to chill out by taking a little time and space when necessary.

I took a class at the gym. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it a lot. However, it was only a moderate workout, not high intensity. I work out a lot and this was great for "off days" when I am just getting aerobics in.

Most companies dont provide insurance for part time employees, but you never know. Good luck in finding one that will cover you.

Congratulations . . . what perfect timing!!!!

Congratulations and happy melting!!!

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That looks really cool . . . and it is great that you were able to post a picture as well :0).

Self-pay, total with travel and fills around $8,500.

Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and homemade macaroni and cheese . . . they are much missed but I can't even take a bite or I will be horribly sick (I know because I have tried, lol).

This is all excellent advice, thank you so much for posting. I need to be ready for the tips and tricks in case I start feeling a little queasy. :0)

You could have a slip or you could be just irritated. The key is to stop eating anything . . . only take in liquids for a few days to start. Call your doctor immediately for advice. You probably should get a partial/full unfill as soon as possible. Just so you know, I had this happen recently where I kept throwing up at each meal, it kept getting worse until my stomach closed and I could get nothing down. I then had to go for an emergency unfill. It was like a snowball effect, I would eat, throw up, try again a few hours later, throw up again and it continued on and on. Even by going on liquids, it did not help me because my stomach was just too irritated. This happened out of nowhere . . . but was not caused by overeating and throwing up at every meal. I just got stuck really bad and had a problem from there. It only took 4 days from being stuck to not being able to ingest liquids. When I went to my last fill, the nurse said that if this ever starts again, definitely go on Clear Liquids for a couple of days and take some liquid ibuprofen (motrin) which you can get for children. She said that it is not good to take ibuprofen on a regular basis for a bandster but in an emergency situation, it will reduce the inflammation and help your stomach adjust. If you want to try this, I would ask your doctor first because most doctors say no ibuprofen. Throwing up every meal is not healthy and if you continue this binge & purge behavior, there is a really good chance you will lose your band. Please take care of yourself and if you need help, don't be afraid to seek it. We all have addictions or we wouldn't be here, we all have to face them and the first step is admitting it and seeking help from a professional and/or developing a support network. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Don't do it . . . best to try samples. There is nothing worse than spending a lot of money on something that makes you gag whenever you taste it. Get some cheap samples and then make a decision.

I am sorry to hear that . . . however, this should be just a small bump in the road. What is a month or two compared to the rest of your life post banding??? Can you go ahead and get the surgery rescheduled now?

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I definitely eat a little differently around friends. Also when I am out I find that mushies are a little safer so I am careful. I ate a little pizza once with a friend and got terribly stuck. As long as I am making good decisions 90% of the time and exercising some reasonable caution the other 10% it seems that I am still able to lose steadily.

Sometimes people have different goals for the future . . . and that is OK. It happens, but you should never give up finding personal satisfaction and reaching your own goals. It sounds like you are making the right decisions to me. In the end, you will probably be a lot happier than you ever could be if you are constantly wondering what life would have been like if you would have chosen a different route.

I take viactiv occasionally. I have really tight restriction but they don't get stuck. They are only 20 calories for their Multivitamins and if I feel like the need for something sweet during the day, I will take them instead of my regular Vitamins. I have also used them for calcium as well. If you have to get your vitamins and calcium in during the day, might as well enjoy them.