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I am going to do liquids today and tomorrow and try solids Friday. I talked to my dr and he advised me to do so after I called him this morning. He thinks that that the swelling may have not gone done completely from the fill. I did not have any fill at surgery. My first fill (1.25) was June 3. Three months after surgery. And I got the other fill (.25) just a few weeks ago.

:clap2: Michelle - Thanks for the feedback. You wouldn't believe that my doc never told me that. I mean, they tell me that vomiting or pbing is bad, but never quite explained it that way! So Thanks. Since I got my last fill, I had been PBing / vomiting alot. But never went on liquids for a few days. Actually, I did last night (ate too much soup) so I think I'll do liquids today and tomorrow and see if that helps. Also, I love your signature -- all of your 16's button! Go 'head girl. I feel the same way. :clap2: I still weigh more than I want but I was as The Avenue the other day. My latest size 18 in these great jeans were unavailable, so I had to chose between a 20 and a 16...tried on a 16 and guess what --- they fit!!!!! Also, I had a pair of Baby Phat 20's that I wore to party last week,too big in the waist now. Still fit the butt a bit, but definitely need a belt. Isn't it those little successes that help us make it through?

Vomiting can make your band tighter? I thought it made it looser?

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I have a 10cc band and before now only had 1.25cc fill. My loss slowed so I went back to the Dr. and asked him to fill it more. He really didn't want to because it said it was not lose - and I was losing weight even though it was at slow rate. But, he filled it just .25cc. So now I have 1.5cc AND I AM REALLY REALLY TIGHT. I can not even eat 3 tablespoons of Soup. solid food? One or two bites tops!!!!! It's strange because sometimes I regret getting it this tight after I over eat (mind you over eating is 4 tablespoons of soup and not 3) and I'm miserable from the tightness and pain, but at the same time - I got what I asked for. Since my fill 2 weeks ago, I've lost 6lbs. Its like a two-edged sword. Best wishes to you and your mom!

Good job! Awesome!

Hello all - :help: For more than a week, I have been experiencing VERY painful gas and not really able to have a bowel movement (very constipated) My lower abdomen is sooooo sore, I can't lay on my stomach. When I try to pass gas, it is very painful in my rectum area and sends a shooting pain all through me. I've also been more sick / nauseated than usual. I had the PBs over the weekend and vomited (got too excited with the holiday and my family reunion) and over ate. I wonder if this is just a result of that or if you guys think it might be gallstones from the somewhat rapid weightloss. I don't want to be running to the dr for bad gas when I could buy some OTC stuff - but at the same time, I don't want to make the problem worse. Have any of you had gallstones? If so, what were you symptoms? :help:

So perhaps it isn't gallstones. Perhaps its just bad constipation. I'm going to call the Dr. anyway. Thanks for your feedback.

Hi Sherri - I am sending you my BIGGEST hug. I know you are nervous, scared and feeling really lonely. We are all here for you. Things will be fine. :rant: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug: :girl_hug:

Just wondering if anyone out there has extreme sugar cravings after fills. I'm guessing that my body knows that I've cut back on everything and sends a signal for something, anything..sugary! Generally, I'm not a sweets person (a more of a meat, potatoe, pasta girl) but for the last 2 weeks since I got my fill I am dying for any kind of sugar. Ideas?

I was banded on 4/3 and got my first fill on 6/1. I have pbed about 5 times this month! Mostly, I eat too fast (being too hungry) don't chew enough and eat too much. I have had to leave the table 2-3 times and then pb or vomit in the bathroom or parking lot at a restaurant. I am having a hard time getting used to my fill (obviously)

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as being allergic to Barium? Everytime I have to drink it (pre-surgery, post surgery and 1st fill) I get the serious Bubble Guts and extreme stomach cramps. Does this happen to anybody else? I just dread going in for the fills and drinking that stuff - even though it only last for a day or so.

My doctor wanted me to wait a full 8 weeks before my first fill, which I did. So I guess it depends on the Dr. I love my surgeon - he is Dr. Agos at Swedish Covenant in Chicago.

My first fill was on 6/1 and I got 1.25

Hi there - I completely understand where you are coming from! I haven't told my family either. I have 3 sisters, 8 aunts and a zillion cousins. The only folks who know are my husband, my 1 trusted aunt and through much pressure: my mom. My mom would sit and watch me all through meal time. And say: "Why didn't you eat.?" "Aren't you hungry?" "Since when don't you eat bread?" She actually started questioning my sisters and asking if I had an eating disorder. So finally, I told her, just to get her off my back. She was very supportive and happy that I was able to find a tool to help me with my weight problem. But I swore her to secrecy because I don't want anyone else to know. My family (including my father) can be VERY judgemental. They all believe that weight loss is mind over matter. We all know that is much more than that. Anyway, when I'm in the company of family and under watchful eyes, I make up excuses like: I just ate before you guys got here. I'm on a WW diet and counting points / I'm on a low carb diet. My stomach is a little upset. I'm really trying to lose weight and am praying for help from God and want to act in harmony with my prayers by not filling up my plate with a whole lot of food. (Really make the point by saying a long silent prayer before you eat) :>) Hope this helps...

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Hello - I was banded on 4/3. Can you add me to your list: original weight at first visit: 300 weight day of surgery: 290 current weight: 278 goal weight: 165 Thanks and everybody keep up the good work!

Yes, that's true. My dr. told me not to even expect weight loss until the first fill, which isn't scheduled until 6/1 (he wanted to wait 8 weeks) I lost 20-24 lbs right away but the scale has been remaining the same for me too. I haven't started exercising because I can still fell my port -- like I have a stitch in my side, which the Dr said was also normal and will be for a while. Do any one of you still have the stitch feeling 1 month out of surgery?

Hello - I had my band on 4/3/06. And have been having a VERY dry mouth. It seems that even though I am constantly sipping on Water, my mouth and tongue are very dry - almost to the point of burning. Has anybody else had this problem 1 month out of surgery? Any tips on how to cope?

Hello - I was banded on 4/3/06 and am still having alot of pain at the port site. It feels like a 2nd degree burn. I saw my Dr today and he gave me some antibiotics. Has anyone else had this problem? What did you do for the pain? How long does this pain at the port site last?

Hi there - I felt the same way after surgery. Not hungry at all. Great job on the 37lbs. I think thats great. Keep up the good work and keep your head up.

Hi there - How did your surgery go? I was also banded on 4/3. I am down about 21 lbs total since I started this whole process. 10 or so since 4/3. I am still feeling swollen and my port incision is killing me. I have PBed 2wce so far. Today was one of the time, I was down, tired, depressed and have my period. So, I went and got a filet fish and fries from McDonalds. Of course after 2 bits of the sandwich and a few fries (all of which were not chewed well and eaten too fast) I had the PBs. Even though I didn't vomit, i had to get up and walk around and take small sips of Water... I guess thats what I get for eating stuff I'm not supposed to be! How is it going w/ you? I'm interested in your weight loss, goals, etc.

My Dr gave me antibiotics cause he believes it is a bit infected. The incision is swollen, red and has some puss coming out of it. I can deal with all of that BUT it is soooo painful. I didn't get any sleep last night...I couldn't move or barely breath without if feeling worse and like I was on fire.

I am also an April 2006 Bandster. Congrats to all who have had the procedure and those who have been "blessed" with a surgery date!

I had a few doubts after my surgery. But I can understand why you are having them prior to your surgery. It's normal to be afraid of taking such a big step and changing so many things about the way you eat. But you can do it, if you went as far as going through all of the hoops they make you jump through to get a surgery date, you must really want it. So, go for it.