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Life Happens. i developed Fibromyalgia & another arthritis condition. My exercise routine is shot and I've gained 25 ## (. Am in pain daily ( Of course the meds make me gain weight !!!) and can only do stuff early in the day - Bummer! But am taking 2 beautiful weeks off and going on a cruise to Alaska!! at least my attitude will do better !! DD moved to apt w/ 2 roommates last August, has a job and may start back at the University soon. Life has been worse but it 's getting better!!

Been there too. GO TO THE DOCTOR !!! I had health issues, and meds that incerease wt. gain. after 18 months out. Gained 40 # -lost 25 of it. Am on a diet plan,, if i stick:rolleyes: to it. i did go to the Doctors. Got the meds changed, found i had stretched the esophagus ( duh) . so went to liquids and more measured portions . Am seeing the Surgeon in 2 weeks hope to be down more..

BUMMER:crying: But it's bgetting better!

Hi All, When/ where is the fnish Line? Feel like they moved mne !

Never Again, you are NOT a Failure. 1st, Brain injury will tend to emphasize some of your traits you had before the TBI. If you have not been through rehabilitatin for a brain injsury, look in to it NOW. there is more to rehab than getting the muscles to work.. there are methods and techniques which can help you with cognitive skills. As for medicine., seems to me you already have an personal in those with a brain injury - I knew of a PHD psychologist who had a brain injury and worked testing individuals with similar injuries to determine the best methods, techniques to use in relearning & acquiring skills. Not everyone in medicine is a doctor or a nurse. This far post injury, feeling low ( depressed) is not unusual. Do talk with your doctor. Please compare you with the you you are ( not pre injury nor your sister) . You 2 did not have the same skills prior to the injury. Being emotional doesn't help control eating either. You may have dificulty eating - do write down what you eat, when you eat it - if you don't already. BTW, I am not a nurse, but a former teacher who worked with many children & adults, some of whom had a brain inury. ALso, I cannot do what I used to do either (& it has messed up my wt. loss) -arthritis. But I keep measuring progress from where I was when I started treatment. Do talk with your fiance- if you were overly emotional, perhaps she did not know what to do or say . Good luck.

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Poma, one thing few mention, perhaps I am one of the few with the problem but do you have post nasal drip, allergies, or non-allergiv rhinitis? I do. Found the nasal drainage increased during times of stress, and contributed to the vomitting, band tightness, etc. Beside my regular antihistamines and allergy meds, i take Mucinex. For me, it makes a difference in keeping anything down. This is something My doctor and I found that worked. If you have no allergy/ sinus issues, it won't help.

WAnt to join, canot find the link!!!

Agree, been there. DO NOT WAIT-GET A DEFLATE!! The tightened band is itself a stessor, which you do not need. Get a small deflate, and come back in a few weeks. I did it, It is not a forever thing. It helped a grat deal in coping with other stress.

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Aradia, It is still 31 # you won't see again. And I don't know about you but I couldn't lose a # before, let alone keep it off. We all hit stumbling blocks- my health is complicating exercise so am just working it through- Most importantly, Keep on trying !!

well, i did more that 90 miles in April but in May developed cellulitis- the doctor they took me off the walking routine & exercise bit for 2 weeks !!! still got in 70 miles. but am gaining weight just sitting here . :cursing:

Hi, I finished the April Challenge( was 70 miles- did 90) but had helth problems sofor a few weeks. Want to aim for 90 in May. Have 37 miles so far

Mishay, I see Hung- he is great. His nurse is uber -helpful and is super with thei nsurance Co's Just a Husker in Lincoln Land

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i had my Gall bladder out in Dec. In Feb-March, my band was too tight- PB'd a lot. they took out most of the previous fill but no more vomtting!!! Bad news is i gained weight.

count me in. My goal is 70 miles for April, walking. Have 11 miles in so far. I really need to add different exercises to my routine , so may change this later.

Serenity, do ask your doctor. I found exercise helps. It hurts, but it helps. I started at 1.8 miles a day - for all walking and am doing 4.5 miles now. Speed isn't my forte but i 'gitr done'.

Daily, After years of edema in my legs and high blood pressure, old habits die hard. Plus I still retain fluids sometimes. I do use it as a reminder. But cannot beat myself up over the # .

Hi, I hit 100 # about 15 months after being banded. I am now 17 months since surgery. Loss is slow and sporadic but health issues have slowed down my progress. My NSVs keep me going; my measurements (and clothing sizes) shrink in between weight losss):smile2:

Kyota, Good Luck, I ,too, had been subsisting on any liquid i could tolerate, after a sinus infectin left me vomiting in my sleep (sinus drainage) I ended up barely able to swallow; had a deflate on my band.Your weight will stablize ( just a bit higher than before) I hope you are all right. I recently had my gall bladder out (found, that made me PB and vomit a lot.) Other than the sinuses, really have not had as many problems since recovering from the gall bladder surgery. I feel SSOO much better. I no longer measure success by the length of time between vomitting.

I did it - My goal was 60 miles walking for March . I was ill at 1st but had 69 miles by the 31st !! :eek:Ended up at 4 1/2 miles a day !! :smile2: this is only the 2nd of the last 4 months I'v met my goal

AnnJones, i understand. Life is not easy. I am sorry to hear of your losses. Tthis has to be so overwhelming at times. (I , too lost my mother , when I was losing weight w/o the band and I did a 360 on weight loss and gained it all back). You only gained 20 #, which is remarkable.You know what the changeds are and you can make further changes for your health. Many thingse ,i am learning , affect one's band, esp emotions, coughing, crying- sinus problems. I''ve been on liquids only after a sinus infection which was 'gone' (but the sinus draining continued to point I woke up vomitting at night). yes i drank stuff I shouldn't simply to get something down. Ann, do see your doctor if your band is that tight, still. Do talk with someone, even us; about losing your son and BIL This would to knock anyone for a loop; You deserve to be nice to yourself and not beat yourself up about the weight gain. If there is a local WLS group or some other group you might like, do join them. Do let us know how you are doing. Remember, Your sone and BIL would not want you to be unhappy.

well, I'm back hit 37 miles, 27 to go -