Aussie Bansters Chat Thread Part 2

[insubordination 0]

Sexy back!

[Coo 1]

You look fabulous Jacqui! When were you banded? I am sure you have worked hard at it - I've never worn a bikini in my entire life!

[sewenup1 0]

Woo Hoo Jacqui,

Great weight loss - now you have to post your real age - 29 isn't it??

[Jachut 487]

Oh, I wish! Wouldnt you love to have your 30's back again slim, fit and healthy. I really feel like I didnt get the most out of life for most of my 30's.

Thanks for the compliments guys! I know its cliche, but honestly, if I can do it anyone can. I just get out there night after night, putting one foot in front of the other. Running has made all the difference I think.

[bronnie70 0]

Hi Everyone...

I havernt visited this site for a while so just thought id pop in to say hi.

All is going well and getting banded was the best thing i ever did... i have only one regret..... that i didnt do it years ago.

[Jachut 487]

Wow Bronnie, you're doing GREAT! You're almost there.

I bet you're feeling fantastic!

[bronnie70 0]

Hi...

i am nearly there and cant wait until i reach my gaol. Its been a struggle at times but worth it. Im a much happier and energetic person. Even scored a job today in a jewellery shop. Bet they wouldnt have taken a second look at me if i was still obese....

[Chickie 15]

Congratulations Bronnie!!

[bronnie70 0]

Hi Everyone...

Having a bad day today... cant eat anything without bringing it up and only can manage a few sips of Fluid. I had a fill nearly 2 weeks ago and i felt more restriction but now i feel heaps... too much.

Im not sure why and im really worried something has gone wrong. Is it possible for restriction to kick in to this degree 2 weeks after a fill???

I was really busy yesterday and didnt eat a great deal... could this have contributed to my band tightness today.

Any advise will be appreciated.

[sewenup1 0]

Please feel free to totally ignore me as I am not yet banded, but having been busy yesterday, could you perhaps be eating to fast and so not chewing properly. It seems odd that your fill was ok for 2 weeks.

As I said, feel free to ignore me if I'm off track here.

Danna

[Chickie 15]

A fill can take a couple of weeks to kick in. It isn't unheard of.

It is possible that somehow your stomach was irritated, and some swelling has come up as a result of that irritation.

I would keep sipping as much as I could, and avoid anything even remotely solid for at least 24 hours, and see if it all settles down. Otherwise, I would head off to the doc for advice and maybe a tiny unfill.

I hope you feel better soon!

[insubordination 0]

Some people report tightness when they are menstruating. The band is very mysterious, isn't it?

[She Smiles 2]

Bronnie I had the same kind of day today. I had my last fill on Wednesday after an partial unfill a month ago because of a similar episode. I've just had liquids for the rest of the day (I found tea and a hot choccie worked, as well as going the Water route). I'm a bit sore, I don't know if thats from the vomiting or if its possibly something more permanent (hope not!). But I planned on doing exactly what Chickie suggested - wait it out until around lunch time tomorrow and if I still have the same results when trying to eat, I'm off for an unfill. I've had my band almost a year now and I find that stress, heat (like drastic changes in weather - I was down the coast today it was HOT) my period, and the time of day I wake up all affect my band tightness. I have also definitely experienced delayed fill effectiveness as my band has been filled more.

[bronnie70 0]

Hi Everyone...

Thanks for all the advise.

Now thinking about it... ive been working more hours which caused me stress and tiredness and plus it was that time of the month... that may = the band being a little tighter than i would have liked.

Anyway.. i stuck to fluids for about 36 hours and now im doing well again.

bron

[She Smiles 2]

I'm glad you're feeling better Bronnie. My symptoms passed too!! Onwards we go!!