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Gurgling is very common when you feel restriction. That is why most doctors (I hope most)have you swallow water while you are in their office for the fill. Hopefully you are not too tight. I would see how things go in the next week or so then get 1cc removed if you are still too tight. Good luck to you. Your weight loss should really kick in now.

I had acid reflux for the first month. The products on the market seem to take care of it. I started with Pepcid AC. Good luck.

I had that happen too. Warm liquids seem to help. Hope you feel better.

You'll be fine once you get on solids. Right now you are healing. I remember I cried when I was banded. I knew I was giving up something. I still have problems with not being able to eat big portions and I get bummed out. I would say to you that you will be able to eat almost everything you enjoy just in smaller portions. Hang in there. It does get better.

I can have coffee. It doesn't have any problem with the band.

Good for you. Keep up the good work.

It is your body. I would be direct and very candid with the surgeon. You don't want to fail. Get 1.8cc back in there. Its up to you.

Lauren, great news. You totally deserve this. Way to go!

You'll be fine after a fill or 2. Hang in there.

You'll be okay. Technically your band isn't working yet so hang in there.

I do the same thing. I also look at fat people a lot differently and feel its too bad they too can't be banded like me.

Good for you. I can't wait to have the same NSV.

MellyBelle, I am not you so I can only speak for myself. If I were you I would buckle up and go see the surgeon as soon as you can. You don't want to gain all your weight back. You should have optimal restriction. If you don't then you need a fill. It took me 5 fills in my 10cc band (I'm at 3ccs) to feel optimal restriction. I now eat like a bandster. The weight loss is still slow but it is moving in a positive direction. Good luck.

Hi Paladin, I'll pray for him as well. As an update, my brother entered rehab this a.m. He will go through detox for 3-4 days then he will remain there from 30-45 days. He is near deaths door so I really hope and pray it works out for him. Thanks for your compliment on being banded. I am really happy with my results and I'm looking forward to hitting my year in June. I'm hoping to be down another 15-20 lbs from where I currently am. Thanks again.

It may be from milk based products. Try moving to soy.

I am getting treated for biopolar and depression. I had no issue getting approved by insurance. It only came up in my psych eval and he had no issue with it. Good luck.

Sorry to hear this. You were very generous in your theory.

Stacey, congrats to you. Keep up the good work.

I eat the 100 calorie bags. My doctor said they go down like sand. I have no problem consuming the entire bag at once! Enjoy.

I eat the 100 c

You'll be okay. Just drink as much as you can. Your body is working off of his stored fat right now. As the swelling goes down you will be able to consume more and more. Good luck to you.

You can use protein powder. I would get the chocolate. That is a clear liquid. Good luck to you.

Lauren, hang in there and go to the classes as soon as you can. Before you know it it will be time for your surgery.

Is this a nutritionist that was referred by the surgeon? It sounds like you need to find someone who is lapband friendly.

You are dead on. When I initially met with my surgeon he pointed out that obesity was a disease. Just like being diabetic. You can help it through diet and exercise naturally but for those of us who have failed lapband is a great tool to help us. I am glad you made your point known. You sound like you are doing very well.