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This probably isn't a GOOD thing... but, I was banded Dec. 22, 2009... have had 3 fills up to 5cc in a 10cc band... and had my first sliming today... and it wasn't what I had originally thought it was!! Trust me... anyone who has any question, you will certainly know what it is when it hits you. However, shortly after that I also vomited for the first time. Not fun. Now, sharing this with your 20 year old son, his girlfriend and your husband is not something I suggest. It's just advisable to share it with people who understand... my description to them was a little graphic. hehe However, I am feeling successful nonetheless. I have dropped 70 lbs since banding as of yesterday. 10 lbs just since my last fill on Monday. Only 118 more to go. :thumbup: Keep it real, fellow bandsters. It's not all roses and chocolate... but it's all part of the process.

Thanks, Linette! This is my 3rd fill and even tho I have had restriction before, usually for a few days just after a fill... this one seemed a little different. Lost 10 lbs in just a few days... and I finally started eating solids again last nite. I still don't really feel hungry. I know it's "head hunger" and boredom. I am crossing my fingers for the "sweet spot". For you too! :thumbup:

Good luck everyone! I had a lot of stuff going on at the time my surgery took place... but I didn't let anything stop me. Banded Dec. 22, 2009 and down 70 lbs already. I'll be watching for your success stories!!:thumbup: Godspeed!

WAY - TO - GO!!! :thumbup:

Good luck John!:thumbup:

Whoops... 116 more to go!

I guess I'm so brazen that I would just tell them the latter... because opinions ARE like @$$holes... everyone does have them... hehe! And say it sweet as pie.

I was banded in December and have been 'stuck' a lot. Always been able to get it to go down, tho... But Monday nite was the worst!! After fighting to get some food to go down, I was very sore. Still today my stomach is swelled and I can't swallow more than liquid... which is what my doctor recommended anyway. I guess some of us have to learn the hard way? And they tell me it won't be the last time?! =(

I voted for you Dawn! Good luck!

I have been 'stuck' soooo many times. Is this normal?? Especially after fills... but I have yet to throw up. I drink and drink til it goes on down, no matter how painful. If the saliva in the back of your throat is what you mean by 'sliming'... I have always done that whenever I felt like tossing my cookies. I had my 3rd fill on Monday and today I got a pill stuck... one that is time released and cannot be cut up. Didn't have any problem with it yesterday? On top of that, the mushy I ate today got stuck on top of the pill, I think? Almost couldn't get it down! Still, I wouldn't change a thing. I have lost 58 lbs since Dec. 22. =D And most the time I love the feeling of restriction. I am up to 5cc now in a 10cc band. Gee... only 120 lbs to go til goal. Better than 180? hehe