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WasaBB- I have to ask where do you get your bushisms they're great!!! "I said I was looking for a book to read, Laura said you ought to try Camus. I also read three Shakespeares. ... I've got a eck-a-lec-tic reading list." --George W. Bush, interview with NBC's Brian Williams, New Orleans, La., Aug. 29, 2006

LOL MarySue! I do that any way! Thanks everyone for the feedback. I sure hope I don't ever need the meat tenderizer.........

:flame: I've heard of pineapple juice, papaya enzyme and even meat tenderizer to get something unstuck. I was also told to wave my arms above my head- which did not help. Any other suggestions to get something unstuck?? TIA

I hear what you are saying!! I have been having problems too and am going in tomorrow to be unfilled from 1.5 to what? I don;t know yet. But I am sick and tired of this! I read where someone suggested eating bites the size of a pecil eraser and chewing to nothing. I know at times I eat too big of bites and too fast. That usually happens when I get overly hungry. The last few evening I have been eating a lot of ice cream mostly bc I get soooo hungry and I know it will go down easily. Unfortunately despite the fact that I don't eat much 'food' I am not losing weight bc of the ice cream. Yeah I know I could be eating jello or yogurt........Anyhow- thanks for letting me vent- hang in there. And even though you;'re having problems congratualtions on your weight loss!

Wow sounds like youre going thru a lot! I was baned the same day you were and Ive barely lost 20 lbs! I have been having problems too, not to your extent, but I can relate to whats happening. My first fill was .2 of a .4 band- thats 50% restriction right off the bat!!! I was in hell and had to have an emergency unfill. Now Im at 1.5 and having problems barfing and sliming and I am getting really sick of it!! I'm tired of dreading eating and worrying about what will happen if I eat this or that. I'm obsessed with food because I have to figure what is 'safe' to eat. I go in tomorrow and want more fluid removed. I am willing to deal with some of the band problems, but not everyday or every meal! I'm so glad to hear that you are seeking other opinions! I would do the same if I was you. And despite all your troubles with the band, congratulations on your weight loss!

I was told it was a commitment for life- barring some unforseen situation....As far as sharon osborne goes, I "heard" that she has battle bulimia for years and therefore she has messed up her band and needs to have it removed.

Update! My misery continued so I called drs office. Long story short I went in and had fluid removed. I felt better immediately. I found out I was at 2ccs of 4cc band. Doesnt that seem like a lot for a first fill??? I hear what everyone is saying about my food choices but the only reason i was eating those things was bc i was having trouble with everything else! The bday cake was only bc it was my bday not an everyday thing! i could not eat anything-eggs or chicken- without trouble. I have been having problems ever since my fill- today was the final straw! I appreciate everyones support.

:help: I had my first fill last thursday. I have a 4cc band and usually my dr. does 1cc for first fill. But since I could eat everything under the sun he said he filled it "more than usual". He didn't give a number. Since my fill it seems like most things I eat cause problems. Today I tried to eat a lean cusine with chicken & rice for lunch and although I was eating it slow and chewing well I was only able to have a few bites and I am miserable. I have great pressure in my chest and I think I am what is referred to as sliming because my mouth keeps filling up with saliva.(no vomitting) I feel like I need to burp, but cant. The only things that I know don't bother me to eat are: popcorn, ice cream, certain crackers and cereal. I haven't eaten much for fruit or vegetables because I am terrified of what will happen! I tried to eat a small piece of my birthday cake thinking that it would be ok because it was soft, but it was a nightmare! Am I eating the wrong things or am I overfilled?? Any advice would be dearly welcomed at this point!!:cry

I am currently using Centrum chewables and they are a little sour for my taste. I use the Viactin for calcium supplement (yummy), but I would like to try their multi vitamin.

Hello friends! Just wondering if anyone uses a commercial weight loss program i.e. weight watchers, jenny craig etc. after surgery to keep them on track.....tia, Suzy:)

FYI- to help with protien intake - special k makes a protien water in different flavors. I tried the lemon twist and its a little tart, but okay. Just thought I would pass it along. Keep up the good work!

Hi there~ I still eat campbells select soups- very tastey. I also have a lot of smoothies from a local juice shop. Its like a jamba juice. Also stoffers makes a spinach souffle (in frozen section) that is terrific!

Hi Dawn! Welcome to the banded world! Dr. OBrein did my banding on 12-6 and so far so good. Glad to hear you're doing well. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me! Suzy:)