TklMeSkinny

Elyse, that happened to me a couple of mos back and they had to unfill me some. it was too tight, caused the night time reflux, a night cough, couldnt sleep, bile in my throat when i woke up... NOT good. i would definitely call and let your Dr. determine if a slight unfill is called for.

Good luck, Elyse! And outside work is good exercise. I hadn't thought of that! I've got some beds that need planting, and of course the lawn always needs mowing in the spring! I hope your soreness goes away soon, and burns off to muscle from it! :redface:

OK all. We're at nearly 18 months and i'm having difficulty. I cant seem to get motivated. My eathing is still very good, good restriction still (think i may need another fill but just for tweaking purposes). But I'm having a hard time getting my butt up to exercise!!!!! Any suggestions? Not asking for a butt-kicking, i've already done that the last week or two. But I seriously would like to know what you've all done to get yourself motivated. Thanks. Rhonda

I hear ya!!! Normally, I would only buy one sweater every winter, more because I liked the style than for warmth. And, I actually have a cardigan that I've owned for over 15 years that I like when I'd get chilly, or even as my 'coat' when I'd go outside in the winter. This winter, I think I bought every sweater I could find! And, I bought 3 prs of long underwear, warm socks, slippers, and 2 coats! I love being able to wear the sweaters, but I've also never been so cold in my life! I will never tease my husband about turning the heat up ever again! LOL

Princess, i'm so sorry that you're going through a tough time. Please know that you're not the first, and you're definitely not alone! You should look for a local support group, or maybe even look into starting one if there's not one out there. Check with your local church, community center, or even your Dr. office to see. I also think it's a great idea to get away for a while, but remember that you will have to face and handle the situations upon your return. There is also a self-help book you might be interested in. It's called "Mars & Venus: Starting Over" and it did help me through my divorce. I do know that flying is fine. I was also banded Nov of 08 and have taken numerous flights since then, from 45 minute shorties, up to flights to Europe last summer. No problem. However, let your Dr. know before you leave. My Dr. gave me special instructions that I could have on me at all times to let everyone know in an emergency about my surgery. Good luck to you! And remember, you have lost a lot of weight! So you know you can continue to do it. Rhonda

Well Done! That's Fabulous Kathy! I know that's a big goal!!! I started the C25K a while ago, but couldnt finish due to some problems. But i'm starting back up today with it. Hopefully i'll be ready to run a 5K this spring/summer!!!! My problem now is that I was too tight, getting sick after every meal, even just liquids sometime. My Dr. was out so saw his partner. Partner couldnt find port, dug for a while, 6 inch bruise and about 25 needle holes in my abdomen later he sent me to hospital to do a fill by xray. He found the port exactly where I was telling him all along it was. He kept saying he could 'feel' the lump of the port though, and kept trying about 2 inches from where my port actually is. So, now i'm on a plateau, have a sore abdomen, bruising, and he took out over 1cc, and I only had 5 in there. Now, i'm hungry all the time, and eating anything and everything, mostly because i'm upset over what happened! And my biggest fear, what lump was he digging in to that he found and thought was my port? Anyway, I go back to my Dr. on Friday, and will hopefully get a small fill to get me back on track. I also just joined our local health club here, so maybe that too will help jump start me back to losing. Thanks for letting me ramble.

Kathy, I'm so glad that you're off your plateau! I havent been on the posts for a while as i'm frustrated and can't get off mine! I've been stuck at 72 lbs now for almost 4 mos! What did you do to get off yours? Any help/suggestions are appreciated at this point. Rhonda

Mom, Good luck to you! I'm sorry that the band didnt work for you. Are you or they talking about possibly redoing it later? Tkl

I'M IN!!! My three things are: 1. Start my running/exercising again 2. Dont drink with meals 3. Make better food choices: more protein and veggies and less carbs!!! Woo Hoo! Lets do this! My starting weight is 198!

jessi - for me, the two foods that I CAN NOT eat are rice and fish. I can eat canned tuna, but not grilled or any other fish that is in a filet or what I call 'real fish' :tongue_smilie:. One bite and i'm so stuck that i PB! Rice I understand because it continues to swell even after chewing/swallowing. But fish i never have understood. You may find as time goes on that certain foods may stick, but you may not. Becky, you are so right! LOTS & LOTS of trial and error! I've received lots of guidance and warnings about not drinking while you eat. One experience I had explained why to me in a physical way: At a restaurant, had Water with my meal, and I love their bread... so I had 2 bites of bread and a bit of water. The water pushed the bread down, but not through. It made it stick more! So be careful if you drink while you eat: it may help you get food down, but it may make the sticking worse. I am on a plateau and cranky right now! Arghhh :thumbdown: But have Dr. appt this afternoon for another fill. Havent had one in 3 months and it's definitely time! Good luck all! Tkl

YEAH EBONY!!!! Congrats!! I've been on that dratted plateau for weeks now!!! But at least not gaining! I'm going to workout and run my butt off this weekend and try to get off it for good! Luck and Hugs to all! Tkl

I agree with what Ilene said. I would also suggest that you find the fill center before the surgery, so that you can provide the fill Dr's name to your surgeon. They may be able to provide all the records directly to the fill office. Additionally, your local fill Dr may be able to provide you with the name of a surgeon he/she is familiar with in Mexico. As this seems to be commonplace now, it would be logical for a surgeon in Mexico to work with a fill Dr or office here. Good luck on your journey! Tkl

Mom, I'm sorry its been so difficult for you. Good luck with your removal. Hopefully they can do something can help. Tkl

I'm not really sure if they have different costs, etc, as I havent really looked at it much. I know that my Dad says it's worth it, but i'm like you, it'd have to REALLY be worth it for me to be able to afford that each month!

Slinky & Suzanne, Have you heard of Supple? It's a liquid dose of the glucosamine & chondroitin. My father takes it daily, and he has for months now, and swears by it. I had a sample last time i visited and it wasnt bad. I also don't remember it being carbonated, as I dont drink anything carbonated, either. Here's the link to it if you wanted to check it out. SUPPLE Great work to all the runners!

WOO HOO! I DID IT! I made 10,000 steps yesterday!!!!!! And i'm going to do the same today!!!!! :thumbup: I wanna be like you when i grow up in my 'exercise life'!!!!! Way to Go!!!! :thumbup: Hail to the Chief and Chief-ette!!!!! Hugs to all! I leave on a 2 week vacation to Italy next week and know i'll be walking my butt off, so i'm just saying here that until June 2nd, my plan is to 'walk walk walk walk walk', and then, when i get to the hotel, walk some more!!!!! :thumbup:

I'm 5' 7", so pretty tall, yes. And i absolutely love being in the 12s!!! I still wear my 14 suits to work, but the jeans are now all 12's!!!! I still have too much belly to get into an 11, though. And with my trip next week, i'm not going to buy anything else for a while, except in Germany and Italy! Prada here I come! LOL Woo Hoo!!!! You go girl! You'll be there before you know it! And it really is worth it!

Hi JMS! Thanks! and we actually leave a week from tomorrow! I can't wait! AND a NSV i just had on Saturday was GETTING INTO A SIZE 12!!!!!! It's a bit snug, but definitely wearable!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!! Thanks Ebony!! I'm so glad of the support from you and everyone on here! I was not on for a while as I hurt myself, but i'm back in the game and loving it!!!! Alls' well! mlj - Thats Fantastic! Woo Hoo!!! Congrats Congrats!!!!!! The posts here are always so encouraging!

Thanks! And I didnt make it the full 10,000, but I did make it further than any other day, so i'm happy. And it sounds like maybe you may be the one pushing him to his limits on Thursday! I'm really impressed by what you've accomplished, and i'm hoping to be able to do well, too! Thank you for the support!

Hi All, just found this thread - today I want to get in 10,000 steps - I've been close before but today would be the first time - and will try to at least make 10,000 each day, or at least beat the previous day, from now on. I cant upload my BodyBugg at work, so won't see til tonight what i've done.

Woo Hoo!!!! I've hit One-derland!!!! Current: 199 and losing!!!!!

OK everyone, i need support from you all! I hurt myself about 2 weeks ago (advice: NEVER do 150 deep squats when you havent done them in 20 yrs! :thumbup:) so i havent run since. I'm going to start my C25K over with week 1 starting this weekend. I see Dr tomorrow morning to get cleared. So, i need a swift kick of tough love to get me back on track! Everyone's doing great by the way!!!! And I want to catch up! Tkl

Wow! I hadnt heard of that one yet. But she did tell me that's why they dont give them out until right before people leave, so they dont have the 'urge' to self adjust their bands! I had a hard enough time with the shots after the sursgery!!!!! I do NOT want to do this, but, it's going to make me feel a bit more secure when i'm traveling. I'll be in Germany and Italy, and along with my 'emergency needle' i'll have a letter of explanation about my surgery. Short and to the point, just saying what i have. I also have the card that came with my lap band stating that i've had the surgery. They are just in case. I'd rather have and not need, than to need and not have. Tkl

It's a needle like the one they use for the fills that they give you so that you can un-fill yourself in an emergency if you are on travel or in a place where you can't get to a Dr. if you need to. You unfill, and stay empty, until you get home and go back. I've never known anyone to actually have to do it yet, but it's 'just in case'. Hope that helps! Tkl