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productive burp is like vomitting. Sometimes it is foamy or watery, other times it is what is in your pouch.

Update: I started the day with a protein shake. I was starving within 30 minutes. I can eat bread and I wanted something light on my stomach so I had a piece of toast with butter. It went down fine until about 10 minutes later then I PBd a little of it. I was able to consume the rest of my cup of milk. Now I am on applesauce. Heaven only knows how I'm going to get through Christmas dinner! Peace to all! Thanks for the posts. Glad I am not alone!

Interesting indeed. I am sticking to protein shakes today and maybe some mushies later in the day. Glad I am not alone! Thanks guys. I always freak out when things like this happen. Fickle band!

Yesterday my girlfriend Angie gave me some before and after pictures. I believe the first picture was when I was at 308 prior to my preop diet . I was banded at 282. Anyway, long story short. What amazed me most is what a 90 lbs difference makes. I was huge in the pictures . A size 24 I believe. I am now a size 18 at 5'8" tall. I can't believe the difference!

Totally inappropriate. I would mention something to the surgeon. Good luck.

Did they find her yet? I saw that on Nancy Grace.

Enchanted is a good pick. Hope you have fun! Merry Christmas.

Dr. Robert McKeen at Good Sam in San Jose is excellent. He is available 24x7 for his patients. He is well trained and has performed thousands of bands. He is wonderful!

Hi CharleyBoy. My surgery took about 6 weeks after my initial consult. I had to the the psych eval, the nutrionist and lab work. They originally denied me because he was out of network. Dealing with them covering me in network was probably a 2-3 week delay. So if you get covered fast you may have surgery fairly quickly.

Hi Sheila, gulping will get you into trouble. I can actually PB water if I'm not careful. Early on you don't really have restriction so the tendancy is to gulp. You have to retrain yourself to sip because when you do get restriction it will be a must. Good luck.

Katherine, it is quite simple really. Go back in for a fill. If that doesn't work, get another. Don't be shy. Try and eat really healthy protein so it will keep you fuller longer and you will not binge. You can do this. Start today by calling your doctor for another fill. Good luck.

Donna, that is fantastic. Good for you girl!

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Sue, our stats are identical. My high was 320 and my surgery was at 282. Sure feels good to be down 100 lbs!

I would go in for another fill. You should be losing 1-2 lbs per week. Good luck.

I would post this under lapband complications or postop. You will get more response there.

Congrats on your surgery this week. YOu will do great!

To me it sure sounds like it will not be covered. Especially since you had Bariatric Surgery.

Sorry to hear about your complications. You should be okay once you start getting fills again. Good luck.

Are you doing any better?

Just an update. I am down to like 1-2 cigarettes a day now. I'm really close to 0! Not to shabby.

Dave, you are doing great. Keep up the good work and have a nice Holiday. Julie

Mine is to lose 30 lbs and hit my goal this year. I also am going to slow down on alcohol.

Good for you! What a great NSV.

Sue, good for you. Keep up the good work!