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I'm sorry, I know how tempting that warm bread or rolls are. Last time I was out, since my son has celiac, we just asked them to remove them from the table! I haven't had an attack in awhile when at a restaurant. Happy New year, and great reminder B-52. Karen...aka.kll724

Don't be nervous about a fill. Follow your surgeon's diet restrictions after it. My own surgeon says 2 days clear and 2 days full liquids before starting a normal food plan. Best wishes for your New year, you sound as if you are doing great! Karen...aka..kll724

I, almost, always start my morning with a cup of hot coffee. Later I will have a Protein smoothie with fruit. I seldom have a"real" Breakfast anymore. Karen...aka...kll724

Looks yummy!

I think carolinagirl has an plication and band. You can send her an message she is a host, too! Karen...aka.kll724

Congrats Michpell39, you will make your goal in 2014! Happy New year! Karen..aka..kll724

Bandster hell! Look up the topics for it. Best wishes for a New Year!

As the commercial and other sites say,"Never, ever give up." Sometimes the road a hea dis bumpy, but you can get there if you keep trudging ahead! Happy New year and new you, too! Karen..aka.kll724

Thanks for the updates, everyone, especially Alex! Your research is vitally invaluable to us on this site. Happy New year, Karen..aka..kll724

No comment except, best wishes, and here's hoping that they find an answer for a better new year for you! Karen..aka..kll724

My port is tilted due to my weightloss. But, I like others have never heard of a tilted band. My surgeon was able to take out fill when he discovered it. He suggested that a t some point I may want it replaced with a smaller port. Possibly this is your problem, too! Best wishes, and I agree have the tests done. if you are not having a problem, i would not think you have to worry! Karen..aka..kll724

I was extremely lazy and did not get a new drivers license until mine expired, but enjoyed the looks I got from people seeing the old one! My passport I never had until I had lost my 100 lbs, so never had that trouble! Time to get the new one B-52, I guess that means to fork over another big bucks to the govt.! Happy New year, Karen..aka..kll724

No advice, just wanted to wish you happy New Year and happy baby! Congrats!Many ladies ahve goen thru this so hopefully some can give you their advice on the subject! Karen..aka..kll724

I agree Terry, that is a really drastic fill. Yes, you might need to talk with a nutritionist,too. I am currently at 5 cc in a 10 cc band. That is all I can or ever have been able to tolerate and still eat. Reread what Terry has said, it is very thoughtfully written. I hope that you take her advice. There does seem to be something wrong with your band if you can tolerate it that tight and still eat "everything"! Best wishes, Karen..aka..kll724

I don't enjoy steak, pork chops or most red meat anylonger. I eat a lot of fish, and some chicken. I,agree, that you can eat healthy and get your Protein in other ways. Happy New Year, Karen..aka..kll724

I do not eat steak! I, also, trie dit once thinking that I could chew it okay. I ended up in the rest room. Steak is NOT my friend! Glad that you are feeling better, next time try some coke. It works like Roto-rooter, also, pineapple juice, helps to keep both around, just akes an ounce or two for the problem to clear. Happy New year, Karen..aka..kll724

Probably gas! Take it easy, it has only been two days. By the way, my shoulder pain from gas did not start for about 5 days after surgery. You could be experiencing a multitude of things right now. Take your pain meds if you have them, or if not try some Tylenol liquid available at most drug stores. Best wishes for a Happy 2014 and new you, too! Karen..aka..kll724

Right on, as usual, B-52!

Well Happy New year, Nikki-Anne! I hope that you can get your fill and now recommit to losing your weight in the new year. It sounds like you are starting on the right path. Best wishes, for a new you in the New year. Karen..aka.kll724

Just try not to overdo. Stretching will also cause pain. Best wishes, Karen..aka..kll724

The main thing, if you go to the mall, or walking, make your walk slow. Right now, you are not in the race, you are just trying to heal. I, also, went shopping. Hubby on one side and pushing a grocery cart, once it got too heavy, gave it to hubby. My point is, you might nee a support system if you go shopping. Normal is relative, one persons normal is not the same as others normal. I never felt "normal" for a long time. Normal for me, was to eat a huge 3 course meal, most of the time you won't be able to do so once you are adjusted properly. Normal was to sit around, once I got my lapnad, and was feeling better, I did not sit around, I, like B-52, was at the gym daily. So, going for your normal is not always where you want to be. Best wishes and happy New Year and new you. Karen..aka..kll724

Normally, it is not how much clear liquids you can drink. Just sip them, don't guzzle anything, either now or ever with the band! If you are constantly sipping, it is not a big deal. You might never reach the enough to eat on full liquids. Just sip what you can. Once you move from clear to full, then you can start worrying if you have had too much! Best wishes for the new you in the New Year. Karen..aka..kll724

Wow! you ladies are looking good!Happy New year!