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Thank you that was very encouraging!!! I needed to be reminded that it's not all about fills and unfills and this can be done!

I had to take deep breaths like that after my surgery I think it's the bodies way of shaking off the anesthesia...

Wow why are you on liquids so long??? I know every Doc is different but mine only had me on liquids the day of my fill and then mushies the next and regular food the following day, but that is my Doc. I know it's real hunger when my tummy "GROWLS" and "RUMBLES" and know it's head hunger when I have already eaten and just want more....

I was at costco today and bought a package of Muscle Milk lite....I have never tried it before and probably should have but I got it anyway and was wondering from others out there if it taste good... I have tried many different Protein drinks and have yet to find the one I really like... Please comment if you have tried it and liked/disliked it Thanks....

I just tried MM light and yes it is lactose free that's why i tried it...Isopure is ok my fav is the strawberries and cream, Cookies and cream was way to sweet and the chocolate was ok...the non flavored one is kinda nasty tho...

I don't like breakfast either but I make sure that I at least have a protein shake if not food. there was a time when i couldnt eat breakfast as I was too tight in the mornings but after a slight unfill I can eat now. I would advise you to try and eat or drink something in the morning to help jump start your metabolism...

I was banded on Aug 26th and have lost to date 23lbs...I know I need to exercise more and watch what I am eating that could be what you may need to do as well Good Luck...

Just tasted the MM light Chocolate and it's not too bad... kinda thick which surprised me and didnt taste like chocolate at all but over all not bad, not bad...

You sound like you need an unfill....I was that way for about a month and could not eat well and was getting stuck and throwing up at every meal....Please dont wait go see your doctor ASAP...Good Luck!

I can't make myself throw up only when I get stuck does my body reject the food....I make a habit of not over eating now cuz I dont want to stretch my pouch and do not want to throw up needlessly and cause a slipped band....

I have read that toxins get stored in fat cells and when you start burning off those cells the toxins get released into the body and that is what can cause illness...I dont know if it is true it sounds right on because every time I lose weight I get sick so there you go that could be the reason why we are getting sicker more often cuz we are losing weight.

So sorry to hear that your having so much trouble with the band...I know that it doesnt always work for everyone despite what people think. If you have your band filled to the max and can still eat what you want when you want and you still want to lose lbs then maybe you should consider another alternative like the sleeve. If you are still determined to make the band work for you I suggest: The 5 day pouch test at http://www.5daypouchtest.com/ Good luck and keep us posted.

Why is it that mac and cheese is soft and mushy and passes through the band easy but steamed carrots that are soft and mushy get stuck?! I even over cooked some broccoli last night and it got stuck but junk type slider foods dont....So irritating.

Suffer till it passes. but if it is very bad I will have to throw it up, otherwise yeah I suffer through it. I havent found anything that helps..

Getting frustrated!!! After being too tight for 1 month I got an unfill of .5 cc's now it seems like I have no restriction again! The scale is moving but in the wrong direction! I happen to be on my TOM so I know that, that has contributed to my gain but still it's discouraging to see a gain after all that I went through. I couldn't eat for 1 month lost 3 lbs but gained 4 back after getting an unfill/TOM!!!! Why is it that others seem to lose so fast? I know I know dont compare myself to others, but they have got to be doing something right if they have lost 20-30 more lbs then me and we got banded in the same month. I hate to say this but maybe I need a fill........I am scared to even go there after everything I went through. But I need something so anyone, everyone help a sista out send me your advise, meal plans and exercise routines anything that can help me lose and not gain.

Sounds like a stuck episode that worked it's way through the band...That happens to me and yes I can feel it Move Through as far as hearing it it was probably gas escaping when the obstruction passed...Good luck and just remember eat slow and chew well...

As most of you know that are reading this I will be getting an unfill tomorrow after about 3 weeks of suffering being to tight. I'm so so so so scared that hunger will come back and attack me. I know that we should feel some amount of hunger, or how else would we know when to eat to survive. But I'm scared of the ravenous hunger that I used to have pre-band. Is it just me? Am I being unreasonable??? Please anyone help put my mind at ease

Hello all!! It's been a while since I have posted an update (that is if anyone is interested he he). I got my unfill last Friday of .5 cc's and felt immediate relief!!! But the only problem is "I CAN EAT NOW!!!" I have supposedly gained 4lbs but I also started my TOM so It may not be real weight gain just TOM gain (lets hope it's TOM gain ) I didnt go to Disneyland cuz of the rain so I was spared any fast fatty food over the weekend but didnt get to walk either cuz of the rain ...on a brighter note we have 3 days till Christmas!! I'm so excited because I am getting a Gazelle Edge Trainer!!! Wish I could post a picture for those who don't know what it is but I don't know how I can't wait for it to come then I can start working my way to a smaller me! Happy Holidays to all my LBT family :iloveuall:

No your not crazy for walking in the rain just dedicated!!! hope you got a good deal on those shoes

Sorry..got caught up in the pre-holiday rush....I got a .5 unfill last friday and yes I am hungry but not so bad the problem is that I CAN EAT AGAIN.. and have started my TOM so I really cant say for sure if I have had a true gain or a TOM gain so I'm gonna wait 6-7 days and weigh myself again to tell for sure....

As long as you can swallow it it should be fine...You may need to cut it up if it is large though. But if your worried you should call your doctor and get their advise on the subject.

What did you do to lose so much? Was it just diet and exercise? Can you give us who are still new at this some advise on how to increase our loses...

I was told 6 mos after and ZERO carbonation EVER!!! but I didnt wait 6 mos to have a wine cooler and that is carbonated he he...

I'm not gonna worry about it cuz I know my new BFF will be there to help me out...I will just take it easy and eat what my body needs not what my brain wants....

Just think that those 22 lbs are never to be seen again pounds!!! I was banded in august and have lost 23lbs so I rejoice every ounce lost. Just remember this time of the year we usually gain instead of lose so count that as a blessing as well...Good luck and Happy Holidays!