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I'm back. The doctor said I was too tight and took out .5 cc which took me down to 4.5. He said I'd lost 12 lbs since my last visit on 12/2 and was happy that I'd lost an overall 35 lbs since my surgery date in July. He said that was a good rate of loss for me. I told him of the 12 lbs lost, that the majority of that was by Christmas and I've only lost about 1 or 2 lbs since Christmas. He raised his eyebrows at that and said I need to be keeping a food diary because I shouldn't have had a stall for that long.

He said my band probably tightened up since I've been under stress. He told me wait until the stress goes down and I feel back to normal and we'll recheck to see if I need another adjustment. He said the pouch looked fine and there was no dilation or slippage. He gave me the picture to take home with me.

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That's good news! :-) Stress (or the stomach virus last week) has tightened me, too, but in my case I think it may have brought me to my sweet spot. <fingers crossed>

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I'm back. The doctor said I was too tight and took out .5 cc which took me down to 4.5. He said I'd lost 12 lbs since my last visit on 12/2 and was happy that I'd lost an overall 35 lbs since my surgery date in July. He said that was a good rate of loss for me. I told him of the 12 lbs lost, that the majority of that was by Christmas and I've only lost about 1 or 2 lbs since Christmas. He raised his eyebrows at that and said I need to be keeping a food diary because I shouldn't have had a stall for that long.

He said my band probably tightened up since I've been under stress. He told me wait until the stress goes down and I feel back to normal and we'll recheck to see if I need another adjustment. He said the pouch looked fine and there was no dilation or slippage. He gave me the picture to take home with me.

Donna thats great news!! I am glad everything is ok.. :bananalama:

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Hey guys.. for those of you who pray.. I really need some prayer..

I have been having this mild pain in my ovary area as I shared earlier.. well today it was getting a little more constant.. and have heard that sometimes people get this kind of pain when they are pregnant.. plus I had that wonkie 6lb weight gain in one week with no explaination.. well its like 5-6 days before I would start my cycle.. and I thought what the heck i will take a PG test.. well... it was positive!! the 2nd line was really faint.. but the test said it doesnt matter and because its like 6 days early that could be why it was faint. (baby number 2 possibly!! whoo hoo)

well the reason I want prayer is.. because I am having this pain.. it could also be a sign of a tubial/ectopic pregnancy.. or something else being wrong.. it might not be.. but it could be..

so I am going to the doctor today at 415p to see what they can find out.. so if you think of it please pray for me. ( I am only telling you guys and my hubby at this point :bananalama:)

thanks and I will let you know as soon as I find out anything.

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shrinknme - Congratulations (I think?) and I'll be sending up prayers for you to any God or Godess listening.

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Donna, I am so glad you are okay and the problem could be fixed. I know when I lift groceries or my grandbaby I get tight. I do get tight under stress too. I am going next week to the doctor for a fill, but I really think I don't need it. I haven't canceled because things could change in a week. Take care!

Shrinknme, I got you on my prayer list. I hope it all turns out good for you.

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Shrinknme, Prayers and good wishes are being sent your way.

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Donna, really great news. At least now you know nothing is wrong with your band. I'm going for my 3rd fill Tuesday, I'm a little nervous because the last one was way to tight and I had to have a unfil the next morning(sick all night) I've been putting it off, plus I just had other things going on. But I think it's time because I get hungry about every 3hrs, And I could eat more then what I do. My last one was Oct. 2nd so we shall see how it turns out.

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Hey All I went to the docs and it is confirmed that I am pregnant with #2!! :thumbup: We are excited.. its super early though.. I havent even missed my period yet.. its due weds of this next week.. the pain was most likely hormonal

so I guess the band is on hold. I got really sick with my first so I am going to get the band opened until I know how I will react with this one.. I will probably keep it opened though.

anyways.. I will be around.. to keep encouraging you all!!

funny thing is I got back down to lowest weight today.. funny how things work :biggrin:

thanks for your prayers.

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Hey All I went to the docs and it is confirmed that I am pregnant with #2!! :thumbup: We are excited.. its super early though.. I havent even missed my period yet.. its due weds of this next week.. the pain was most likely hormonal

so I guess the band is on hold. I got really sick with my first so I am going to get the band opened until I know how I will react with this one.. I will probably keep it opened though.

anyways.. I will be around.. to keep encouraging you all!!

funny thing is I got back down to lowest weight today.. funny how things work :biggrin:

thanks for your prayers.

WHOOHOO! CONGRATS! Stay in touch with us. You will still need support......and we need it too.

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Congratulations!!!

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Congratulations shrinknme!

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Congratulations Shrinknme! THAT explains the Water retention.

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