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Lulu - I think you need a little unfill. Life is to short to be miserable like that. Your body may go into starvation mode and you will not loose any weight. It could also cause other issues down the line. Just ask for just .25 or so out as it sounds like you are close to your sweet spot.

I was banded 4/22. Doing ok on the weight loss so far. Slow and steady. Had a few small issues along the way. Just yesterday I had an issue where (I think stress caused-not TOM) my band to become very tight and I wasn't able to eat/drink for a day. Things have settled down since then. I think my band just has an attitude problem. Good luck to everyone. I love my band and wouldn't trade it for anything! :mad:

I usually walk. If I walk around for a little bit it usually helps. Not always but... Especially when we are in a restaurant.

Because the lapband is always there and you can't turn it off. It is always a constant reminder of changing my habits. It is not an easy process but the lapband sure helps!

Maybe you should postpone your fill. I was banded on the same day as you were. I had one too many fills this last time (last Wednesday) and had to go back for a tiny un-fill. I too feel like I am just figuring this thing out. One day at a time...

I am having the same issues. I don't really know why this happens but glad to hear it wasn't just me. Mine were light before but not so much now.:biggrin:

Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ----- Current weight --- Target Weight Sept. 7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 193.5 ------ 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs -------------- 261.5 ------------ 252--------- 236.5 hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 ------ 233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs -------------- 218 ---------------209---------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs -------------- 221 --------------- 203 ----------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs -------------- 282 --------------- 282 ----------267 WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ------------- 230.6 ------------- 212.8 ------- 210.6 Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs -------------- 231 --------------- 230 ---------216 MrsMitch ------------------ 20lbs -------------- 232 ---------------- 228 ---------212 doodlebug11-------------- 15lbs -------------- 192.5 ------------ 187.5 ------- 177.5 size6----------------------- 11lbs -------------(-)11lbs ---------- (-)4.6lbs -(-)11lbs TerriLynne----------------- 15lbs -------------- 282.2 ------------- 276.8 ------267.2 txdj ------------------------ 18lbs -------------- 183 -------------- 178 ----------165 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202 --------------- 190-----------187 ALuv82 -------------------- 30lbs -------------- 265 --------------- 260 ---------235 tbryant1216--------------- 15lbs -------------- 260 --------------- 260 --------- 245 I reached my mini Labor Day goal! Yay!! :w00t:

I do usually have issues for a day or so after a fill. Everything gets swollen and then it should get better. Good Luck

Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ----- Current weight --- Target Weight Sept. 7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 194.5 ---------- 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs -------------- 261.5 ------------ 254 -----------236.5 hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 --------233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs -------------- 218 --------------- 212 -------------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs -------------- 221 --------------- 210 -------------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs -------------- 282 --------------- 282 -------------267 WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ------------- 230.6 ------------- 217.2 --------210.6 Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs -------------- 231 --------------- 230 ------------216 MrsMitch ------------------ 20lbs -------------- 232 ---------------- 228 ------------212 doodlebug11-------------- 15lbs ------------- 192.5 ------------- 189 ---------- 177.5 size6----------------------- 11lbs -------------(-)11lbs ---------- (-)3.4lbs ----(-)11lbs TerriLynne----------------- 15lbs -------------- 282.2 ------------- 279.2 -------267.2 txdj ------------------------ 18lbs -------------- 183 -------------- 178 -------------165 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202 --------------- 193------------187 ALuv82 -------------------- 30lbs -------------- 265 --------------- 260 ------------235 tbryant1216--------------- 15lbs -------------- 260 --------------- 260 ------------245

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I'm not going to say that I understand what you are going through because I think everyone is different. I think I have an idea though! Once you get through the liquid portion, things should start to get better. Keep your head up and make sure you are drinking enough water. I was banded 4/22/09. I mentally fell like I should still eat a lot more than I actually do. Especially when eating out. I still order a large meal. Of course, after a few bites I am done. Then I feel like I cannot waste food that is left on my plate. This has been difficult for me. I have found that if I take the food home it makes me feel a little bit better. Everyone has their issues and this board helps a lot.

I don't think they can just drop you for such a thing. They won't pay for the surgery. Also know that they may not pay for any potential complications resulting from getting the surgery. I don't think you have to tell them either, but I would still submit all bills to them in hopes that they would pay for something. I wouldn't necessarily make it a secret.

Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters

I was wondering what size band you guys have and how much fill made you have problems.

Failure. Keeping my head up and eye on the prize! :thumbup:

I think a tatoo would be funny. It could say "port here" with an arrow to your port. Do you think they will know what that means thought? Or it could say Banster or something...:smile:

Does anyone know if their doctor puts the band in empty then goes in later to fill? Is this normal or does it depend on the doctor?

I am so excited for you! I am being banded on the 22nd as well!