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How are you doing Mel? Let me know how the meeting goes. I have not been too motivated to go since the merge. Tova

I am taking prilosec and have taken liquid antacids. I am really trying to be very careful - its been tough going - had esophagal enlargement a year ago. I know that when I am focused and plan out my eating I dont have any problems - again it is all up to me!!!!! Tova

RIght now I feel like I am dong really well. It must be the good weather. This past month I have been walk/running 5 times a week and am back at the gym 2 times a week. My weight is finally going slowly down. Still get a little reflux and tightness - especially in the morning, but I am working hard on my food intake and not eating after 6pm which helps I am trying to stay positive and definitely realize that it is all up to me and my attitude. thanks for thinking about me - I am going to try to come this Monday. I will not be able to make it in June, my daughter graduates that night. Tova

Glad to hear that you are on this side of the surgery already - its been a long wait!!! I am sure that you will start feeling better soon. You are so driven and dedicated that I am sure you will start seeing the scale moving in the right direction!!! Tova

call the office they can tell you - I think its the second Monday of the month, but I could be wrong Tova

Dont push off having a small unfill - since the longer a problem persists it can cause you to have a full unfill with complications. That is what I went through last year and am still working hard on loosing the weight I gained because of it and getting back to a proper eating pattern. Tova

I really feel bad that you are going through such hardships. I wonder if you could get a clearer answer if you would just speak to the person who coordinates the surgery date - I remember by me it was Jennifer, but I dont know who does it now. You have come so far - dont let his forgetfulness break you!!!! Missed you yesterday at the meeting - only 4 of us were there. Tova

I went to the support meeting tonight at the Faulkners. I twas a very small group - two other people besides me. I didnt know this before, but Phyllis is not here anymore, there was another nutritionist. She seemed every nice. Tova

Sorry you had to go through all that - I hope you heal well and are able to get back on track, you have been a great inspiration to me. Every time I feel a little uncomfortable or have slight pain I get nervous that something is happening to my band. Since my full unfill in Feb I have been trying to get on track again. I gained too much weight!!! I now have 7cc and finally have restriction again!! I am trying to be very careful since I dont want to get severe reflux and enlarge my esophagus again. Feel better - I am looking forward to seeing you at the meeting on Monday Tova

HI everyone - Guess I am really out of the loop, work, family and life have really been keeping me busier than ever. I am sorry you are having a hard time with gaining and loosing weight and I guess we are all in good company. I went in this past Monday and Dr R put in .5cc. I feel slightly tighter than before but I know it can take a week or more to really feel it. I also need to get back to the gym on a regular schedule - things have been out of control. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting this month Tova:thumbup:

Sorry Paige that you had to go through all that. hope you are feeling better and will soon be back to yourself. Since my full unfill I have had two fills and am up to 6cc. I was wondering - is it harder to loose the weight the second time around. The scale is not budging, I have almost no restricition and am beginning to frustrate!!!!! Tova

really enjoying my summer vacation - yet very busy ( as usual) had a great visit with Dr R yesterday - he wasnt so pleased that I had gained so much weight since my full unfill - well guess what - now I know why I have the band!!! I need it!!!! anyhow he filled me to 5cc and told me I can come back in two weeks if I feel like I need more - so I made an appointment for 2 weeks and for 4 weeks, I will decide which one to use. In the meantime I am on liquids and feeling great and motivated!!!! I will keep you all posted Tova

Good Luck Carol - I am sure everything will go well and that you will have an easy recuperation. I really enjoyed tonights meeting - it leaves me strengthened and committed that I can do this!!

Good luck to you - I hope everything goes as planned. I too am waiting anxiously for a refill which is dependent on the upper GI that I take next Monday.

I agree that you should go to the doctor right away I didnt and now I have a full unfill - which is causing me to gain weight - since I can eat so much more and am starving - zero restriction The reason for the unfill is that my esophagus became enlarged

sorry to hear about your reflux and esophagus - but good to hear that I am not the only one going through this I never had reflux until 3 months ago as of now I have a full unfill because my esophagus was stretched I am trying to keep positive with all this weight gain since I hope this is only temporary

I gained 15 back now with an unfill of 1 1/2 cc. I am eagerly waiting for tomorrow to get a fill - havent had one since January - when I had the unfill. I am looking forward tohaving restriction again and getting rid of the extra weight - now that I feel better. I will still be taking the meds for reflux - so hopefully that will stay calm. I look at meds for reflux as a necessary evil - I too try not to be a meds junky

I think this is a million dollar question - I too never suffered from heartburn or reflux and then all of the sudden I couldn't sleep no matter what. I read somewhere that this is one of the possible side effects of banding ( still worth it!!!) Ask Dr R for some prilosec or something like that it works like a charm!!! Hope you feel better soon

Sorry about the heartburn - that is what I had before my unfill in January. I am finally going for a small fill on Monday. I have been on prilosec and it has really helped.

I think what we all have to remember is that we did not get into this situation overnight and by itself. Everyone of us has different reasons as to why we look the way we do now and what our struggles are. Also, we all deal differently with our struggle. As I can only speak for myself - I am a perfectionist!!! I am either perfect or not!!! I am counting the days to see Dr R in two weeks to finally get my refill. I am trying to keep my head above water and not get upset that since my unfill I am starving and actually eating ( which is more than I have been doing since I got the band). Lets not mention that fact that I have weight!!!! I feel that this unfill that I got is teaching me not to take my band for granted and to stay focused and use it properly. I personally believe that when I stay positive it helps me stay focused and on track, so as hard as it is I am really trying!!!:thumbup: I finally also made an appointment with Phyllis - seeing a nut keeps me again focused since I have to account for my weight to someone else. I am also committing myself to being more vigilant about the gym and walking during my lunch break. I am very proud of my success and how it has made me feel physically and emotionally. These are two main reasons why I am trying to stay positive and get back on track. I am sorry about peoples disappointment and wish everyone alot of success, but unfortunately there is no magic pill or procedure. This is our lot in life and we have to do the best with it. Tova:thumbup:

I agree, and am trying to stay positive!!! I know that this is for my good - and that the foods I eat are my choices and its up to me to watch my weight!!! thanks for the encouragement Tova

well, I had my second upper gi today and then met Dr. Robinson. Good news first - my esophagus is looking better. bad news - Dr Robinson wont give me a fill until it looks practically perfect!!! I am always hungry and have barely any restriction. I made a strong commitment to myself to stay focused and stop gaining weight. Another good thing - I finally made an appointment to see the nut. I am working on keeping my head up high - in the last two months I had too many "pity parties" and the results are not what I want. :scared2:

still waiting I have an appointment in 2 weeks i am actually counting the days - eating way too much and trying not to get depressed about it - thanks for thinking about me tova

there is a section for requesting appointments but I find it easier to call. I would really like it if they had more of my medical information there

Sorry I didnt write sooner I was away during vacation and had no internet access which was great. I dont get a fill until mid March. I am working hard on maintaining and not gaining I hope it works Tova