August Rush in bandland!

[juliek1968 1]

Hello everybody! Things are going ok here. Im at 64 lbs lost but I havent lost anything in a few weeks. I know its my fault- I am so addicted to sweets right now its not even funny. I HAVE to stop eating that stuff and get back to my low carb eating again. But I do have an appt on the 7th for another fill since I am able to eat more than I should. I think I only need a small fill so Im looking forward to getting back to things. I am having some acid reflux issues though. Are any of you dealing with it and if so what meds do you take for it?

On a positive note I have had several NSV's! Im fitting into clothes that I havent worn in 6+ years! AND I saw a friend this past weekend who I havent seen since last December or January and she told me that she didnt recognize me because I had lost so much weight. That was an AWESOME feeling! Motivates me so much more now!

Anyways...hope all is well with everybody!

Hi, I have the acid reflux too. So bad that at night I can't sleep, because I am either coughing, or it feels like I am breathing fire, or I vomit. The doctor put me on omeprazole. I take 4 pillls which is a lot. Talk to your doctor about it when you go for a fill. I am sure he will give you something. I was told that acid reflux and coughing at night is a sign of being to tight. I go on Nov 9th and I am going to ask for a unfill. As much as I hate to. I need my sleep at night!! Good luck with the fill

[AmberK 5]

Man....last night was HORRIBLE. I have never had a night like that before. I could hear and feel all of the acid coming up and i couldnt sleep for about 3 hours becuase I felt like I was drowning in acid reflux. Of course we had no meds here at the house. Once I finally got more pillows and propped myself up I was able to get some sleep but I dont ever want to go through that again. The thing is- I havent been too tight. My last fill was June 14th and things had been really good. Was losing at a good rate but the past month or so Ive been at a stand still. So I made an appt for a fill because I know ive been able to eat too much. But just the past couple of days Ive been having the reflux. And last night I had a big stuck episode and threw up and then had the really bad reflux last night. I went to the store and got some Zantac and Tums so hopefully that will allow me to get some sleep tonight.

[juliek1968 1]

Man....last night was HORRIBLE. I have never had a night like that before. I could hear and feel all of the acid coming up and i couldnt sleep for about 3 hours becuase I felt like I was drowning in acid reflux. Of course we had no meds here at the house. Once I finally got more pillows and propped myself up I was able to get some sleep but I dont ever want to go through that again. The thing is- I havent been too tight. My last fill was June 14th and things had been really good. Was losing at a good rate but the past month or so Ive been at a stand still. So I made an appt for a fill because I know ive been able to eat too much. But just the past couple of days Ive been having the reflux. And last night I had a big stuck episode and threw up and then had the really bad reflux last night. I went to the store and got some Zantac and Tums so hopefully that will allow me to get some sleep tonight.

[juliek1968 1]

Amanda sorry you had such a bad night. It could of been because you got stuck. Make sure you tell you doc though. The things that have helped me is sleeping on 3 pillows, making sure I don't eat after supper, no caffiene. some nights it works and others I am up with the acid reflux. Also you might want to try taking a teaspoon of honey. That helps me sometimes too. It coats the throat. I hope tonight is better for you.

[AmberK 5]

Thanks for the honey suggestion. Will try that tonight. I also realized today that Im probably tight because of allergy/mucus issues. So add that on top of the stuck episode and that made for a miserable night.

[spoiltmom 44]

It's been a while since I've checked in but, my birthday was last week so I got a small shopping spree. I found SO MANY cute things that actually fit and look good. I bought some jeans in a size 6 that fit perfectly. I also got a skirt and a dress in a size 4! I can't believe it! I'm so happy with my results.

I still feel like the fat girl though I see myself in the mirror and think yeah I look goodbut I'm not all that small. When will I get used to thenew me and accept it?

[AmberK 5]

Happy belated birthday and congrats on the size 6 jeans! Thats so awesome!

I went to the dr today hoping to get another fill because Ive been able to eat way to much lately but I've still been having reflux issues. He saw on the xray that my band has stretched some so I didn't get a fill today. He didnt take any out which Im grateful for but he wants me to go on mushies for 2 weeks and get on allergy medication to help with the mucous issue which is most likely causing the acid reflux issue. I will go back in 2 weeks and hopefully everything will be back to normal. Now I have to go back and remember what in the world to eat while on mushies.

It's been a while since I've checked in but, my birthday was last week so I got a small shopping spree. I found SO MANY cute things that actually fit and look good. I bought some jeans in a size 6 that fit perfectly. I also got a skirt and a dress in a size 4! I can't believe it! I'm so happy with my results.

I still feel like the fat girl though I see myself in the mirror and think yeah I look goodbut I'm not all that small. When will I get used to thenew me and accept it?

[zeniada 9]

i have been struggling to lose any weight at all for the past 2 mos but ppl keep saying i'm losing but the scale isnt moving so frustrated.... i feel like i need a fill but still get stuck at least 2 times a day so even tho i can eat alot i may not need one...

i should probably do the 5 day pouch test..

[AmberK 5]

Whats the 5 day pouch test?

i have been struggling to lose any weight at all for the past 2 mos but ppl keep saying i'm losing but the scale isnt moving so frustrated.... i feel like i need a fill but still get stuck at least 2 times a day so even tho i can eat alot i may not need one...

i should probably do the 5 day pouch test..

[spoiltmom 44]

Amber, I have sinus issues a lot lately. I've been taking the Children's liquid Mucinex. It gets expensive but it really helps!

[zeniada 9]

http://5daypouchtest.com/

enjoy... some people have had really good results with this i havent really lost weight with it per say but it does get my pouch back on track...

Whats the 5 day pouch test?

[AmberK 5]

I've been dreading the mucinex because we have the smallest pills they make which are still big. My drs office said I can cut them in half because you are right the liquid mucinex gets so expensive.

Amber, I have sinus issues a lot lately. I've been taking the Children's liquid Mucinex. It gets expensive but it really helps!

[AmberK 5]

Hmmm....had I not seen my dr today and was told to do 2 weeks of mushies I might have given this a try. You should do it Zenaida and see if it helps. I *KNOW* I've been eating too many slider foods too which is why my weight is not coming off like it should. Ice cream is my weakness.

http://5daypouchtest.com/

enjoy... some people have had really good results with this i havent really lost weight with it per say but it does get my pouch back on track...

[zeniada 9]

you know i have no problem taking large pills... does that mean i need another fill?

[AmberK 5]

I have no idea on that one but I have ALWAYS had issues with large pills even before the band. I have a horrible gag reflex and just cant get em down.

you know i have no problem taking large pills... does that mean i need another fill?