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Thanks for the feedback, SJ, and goodluck with getting your refill scheduled soon. I was too tight to enjoy the holiday food, so I am glad you were unfilled at the right time to enjoy it, LOL. Mimi

Great post, Allie!!!! I am thrilled that you are doing so well and haven't needed pain meds in 2 days......AND cleaned house!!!!! You are a marvel. Mimi

I, too, wonder every time I get full if I am really stuck. But being stuck to me, escalates into extreme discomfort while full eases off and gets comfortable. Mimi

Wow, Kelin, you are incredible!! Mimi

WOW, that much protein is awesome. I just wish they weren't so heavy on the onions! Wendy's chili is great until I start burping it for hours!!!!! That is why I love to make that other recipe at home, I can skip the onions and enjoy myself. Mimi

I don't have any words of wisdom, I just wanted to wish you luck in getting to the bottom of this and getting back to maybe enjoying your band life again. Mimi

Bashful, when I got down to 140 a few weeks ago I was both happy and something else. I found myself on a 3 day chocolate (Dove) binge where I ate FOUR BAGS of the candy all by myself. I told anybody (friends I mean) who would listen and the concensus that was reached was that I was torn about my success. I was happy and scared and not sure I deserved it. I finally realized I did deserve to lose wt, even after all these years of being very heavy. My binge ended on its own and I still have a few pieces left that are not yet screaming my name. Talking about it out loud to non judgemental supportive ppl was invaluable. I got back on my food plan and continued to exercise. I hope you find your sticking point and work this out, because the band doesn't help with slider and comfort food eating. Best wishes, Mimi

Skinny, I hope you do well at work, I am sorry you are going back to a heavy workload. Thanks for the movie review, I had been wanting to see Old Dogs, I hope it stays around a while. I am very worried about the pre-op unfill, every time I have had an unfill I gain 12 pounds in 2 weeks!!!! I am sure that didn't happen to you. Mimi

Minimeme, it sounds wonderful. Barley is not a typical breakfast food but with this recipe it could be!!!! Mimi

Thanks, Teacher, and I hope you continue to improve. If I can get a 0.1ml/cc unfill I am going to if I am not better soon. Mimi

I agree with Elcee and Humming Bird. Practice the smaller bites and quantities, it will serve you well in the future. And get a fill. You didn't mention exercise, are you exercising like walking? Mimi

First thing is to calm down, if possible. You haven't given a lot of info. How long have you been in distress? Are you still urinating? Have you tried something like Pepcid Complete which is chewable and will settle right through. By all means go to the ER if you feel that is best. Good luck, Mimi

Keep reading and posting and you will learn lots. It is an exciting time for you, congratulations. Mimi

Teacher, see what you are missing by getting better, LOL? Mimi

Please take your keyboard off of caps, it is rude in computer etiquette...the equivalent of shouting. I have been banded 14 months. No slip or erosion but overfilled/swollen a couple of times resulting in some barfing episodes. Mimi

Hi, Elcee, thanks for asking. It was both urp and PB. It happened again tonight. I just can't eat other than home, yet. I don't seem to know how to pick my dinner and amounts. Tomorrow is soup and tummy rest!!!! Mimi

Teacher, I haven't any cycle experience except what I have read here, and I have read it many times, so give yourself a little time as long as you can keep a variety of fluids down. The swelling might go down and your comfort will go up. If not, talk to your care provider about a tiny (.2ml) unfill. At the stage we are at even that small amount can make a difference between good nutrition and sinking into the slider food trap. Mimi

Pam92, welcome to the site. The biggest chalenge will be to rev up your aging (LOL) metabolism to keep losing. Keep walking, watching your calorie intake, and exercising with hand held wts. Best wishes. Mimi

PS: The above link and recipe is courtesy of Btrieger!!!!! I was a fan of Hormel Chili before this link got posted. I have made the recipe with ground beef, chunk chicken and ground turkey. It comes out great no matter what changes are made. Thanks again, Btrieger, and my hair thanks you too!!!! Mimi

Sahney, I will post the link but I don't know the breakdown, I keep tweaking the recipe by adding and subtracting ingredients!!!! Tasty Turkey Chili Recipe

I am glad you are getting your strength back. You are doing so well. Good luck finding that underwireless bra!!!! And your husband is a keeper!!!! Mimi

I am glad you are doing better and can keep food down now. Mimi

Home made simple ground turkey chili. After I got hooked on making and eating this simple dish (with a variety of beans) my hair stopped falling out as much. Apparently I was protein deficient and didn't realize it. Mimi

Teacher, this has happened to me twice. Once I went in right away and got a small unfill and the second time I waited a week and they did a complete unfill. You may need a very small unfill for daily life anyway. Sadly, I may be in your position again. I ate spicy and too much last night and vomited 4 times. That usually causes my stomach to swell and mine doesn't go down without an unfill. My thoughts and best wishes are with you. We hold on to those fills for dear life, don't we? Mimi

Patchelton, your way sounds good, too. Mimi