So close I can nearly taste it

[Sokoyoko 6]

Heres the 411 on my 22 f college graduate starting medical school in aug 2011. Banded 11/17/09 highest weight 250 started program at 242 down to 165 still 30 lbs to goal. I've been having a hard time with my last fill, but it has also only been 2 week. I have been losing weight on it which is a plus. I am more worried about the fact of going to another country, how will my band be handle.. do I have to stock up on emergency needles just incase I need an unfill myself ( good thing I am okay with needles). My nurse ensured me that they will find me a band center and I hope so, also my frutrastion is all this loose skin, it is not that much but still enough not to feel skinny at all. I have come to realize I can not get plastic surgery until after mediacl school .. 10 years later I will be a bag of sags thats for sure. As for now I think I am okay with where I am at my mind and body constantly struggle because I do not feel as thin as I am I still see the same me at 250 lbs.

[vlp1968 83]

By having a hard time since your fill I guess you mean you are not tolerating foods well. Sounds like you may be too tight. I would talk to your doctor for sure. It's been 2 weeks. any swelling should have subsided by now. I have put of fills and been miserable longer than neccessary. As far as doing an unfill yourself, I think that's a terrible idea. I know your headed into the medical proffession- but your not a doctor yet. Don't use yourself as a guinne pig! Also, how will you know how much to take out? In short, I would highly reccomend seeing your doctor and probably getting a small unfill. You'll be amazed at what a difference even a very small unfill can make. If they tell you you can't get in before your trip, explain that it is an emergency. That's always worked with my doc. Best wishes!