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Started the process at 254lbs. Surgery day weighed in at 238lbs..... Today 212lbs. Goal is 80 lbs so a bit way to go but I am feeling good. Last 3 weeks have been really slow so need a booster!

Seem to be stuck on a plateau. Is this common for a lot of you? When did you notice your plateaus? Tell us what you experienced with this.

It's been nearly a year since my last fill. And I switched to a new doctor for fills. Anyway my band was missing .4 cc. It was supposed to have 3.1cc in it and only 2.7 came out. So that's kind of odd. I've never had that happen in my 6 years with the band. It could be why I felt like I needed a fill and was loose. Also- the new Dr. does fills so differently. He connects a longer needle to my port, then a long hard plastic tube then a syringe with the saline. And he fine tunes the fill from there, leaving me connected while I swallowed Water to see if it went down. My previous Dr would just give me a shot in my port. So what's the norm these days for fills…

I just attended my third weight loss class at McGee and am scheduling a consultation with a Dr? Does anyone have any suggestions?

I was told I could drink right up to my mealtime but then had to wait an hr after. I read somewhere, where it's necessary to have an empty pouch, no liquid in it, why?

good morning..just a question for all the banders out there. I either swallowed something too fast or something too big because now I can feel discomfort . it does not hurt when swallow ...it hurts as the food goes further down. I can also feel it when I stretch and open my arms wide. I feel like something is irritated and I can feel it when I take a deep breath. Any advice?

Hello fellow bandsters! Went in for fourth fill yesterday, was able to drink water afterwards but once I got home I couldn't drink anything without feeling pain. Today, things became worse! They even sent me home from work. I cannot drink anything. Called the doctor, and I'm going in for an unfill early tomorrow morning. The nurse told me to try ice chips. This is the worst feeling ever.

Am I supposed to have any restrictions at 3 cc? I'm still at Mushys and not feeling any

96/63 do any one sufer from this and what do u do the surgen said to drink gatorade.

Banded 11/2012. Last fill 5/2013 and no problems until abt two wks ago. Always feels like there is mucus in my throat and seem to slime a lot. Now I have thrown up in my sleep as well as throwing up hard after I eat anything solid. Cannot even do more than sip water. Takes hours to drink a bottled protein shake and most times I spit it up a little at a Time until it is all back up. Any ideas on the problem. I do have an apptmt with dr but I am pretty worried right now. Hope haven't. Messed up my band or esophagus.

I'm excited because tomorrow I will be getting my first fill. My doctors PA uses fluoroscope to do the fills. I'm a little nervous but mostly looking forward to hopefully getting some restriction. I'm happy that I've lost even after the carb filled mushy phase. I hope everyone else is doing well!

Hi, I was feeling great with the restriction and amount I would eat and stay not hungry. I then started having some reflux issues when I laid down and dr found it was too tight. He removed .5cc and fixed reflux overnight but I feel like can eat too much and more importantly hate the hungry feeling. Anyhow those that are in green I wondered if it's literally like a .1 or .2cc difference to be there? It seems like .5cc isn't that much out but it seems like making big difference. I forget how much I have in my band (realize) but it's within a few cc of capacity. I had no restriction until it got pretty high. I'm going to ask for a fill for sure but appt isn't for 8…

Hi Guys- I am looking for some suggestions to slow down while eating and taking smaller bites.... I know it sound so simple, but I find myself oblivious to this rule when eating. I think about it before I eat to remind myself, and after when I feel miserable. I have had episodes of regurgitation recently, and it scares me. Just wondering how some of you have made this a habit during this journey? Thanks for your suggestions!

I had surgery on 10/02/13 and my dr told me today that I could start soft foods but to stay away from carbs. I'm just looking for of ideas what to eat other than eggs??!!

This is good feeling to be over 8 years post and feel like a "newbie" again, I have not had "great restriction in over 5 years, I had to "wing it" and "diet" with my old band because I would get reflux every time I would try to fill it optimally. I only experienced the "sweet spot" with my old 4cc band briefly in my 1st and 2nd year, and then got too tight, dilated my pouch (which was very easy to do with the old 4cc bands), and plus I had a hiatal hernia that made it tough for me to stay in the green zone "without reflux" so I kept my band on the loose side, I was still successful with my old band but -- I had to constantly be on acid reducers. I got rebanded last No…

I have gained four# since my surgery on Aug. 27th. I got my first fill of 2 CCs today. I am so mad at myself for gaining this weight!!!!!

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Liquid diet starts on Tuesday! Tonight I purchased a nutri bullet, BSN Syntha 6 protein powder and PB2. I already have some premade premier protein shakes! I'm ready!

AND IT WAS 1/2 of A F*ing TABLE WATER CRACKER! And it happened at work, which was more embarrassing because I was in the middle of talking to one of the new agents in my office who thought he would have to call 911 because he thought I was choking to death. in the 10 1/2 months I've been banded this has never happened to me quite like this, to the point when I was trying to get it out I practically had my fist down my throat. 2 hours later, I can still feel it...... I know we all like to talk the positives of the band, and believe me I have nothing more to do then rave about it, but seriously? a cracker? which I have had no problem eating until today (I sub cra…

I purchase a few cases of it, it's only 100 calories per little cup, and it's just SOOO good -- I get the orange flavor. I've replaced this with my past addiction to chocolate and it's seems to be a better addiction since now I am seeing the scale move consistently and I include it with my daily calorie count which is already pretty low.... I eat one every night after my small dinner before bed ... That's all I wanted to say.

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I am looking for a LapBand Buddy. Doesn't necessarily have to be someone in SoCal but someone willing to share their success and defeats via e-mail and text. Someone who can swap photos of food and recepies. Encouraging each other and being a positive influence. We all slip up at some point and that's ok, I'm not perfect and not looking for a drill instructor. Man or woman, younger or older, doesn't matter, we already have a connection and something in common with the Band. Let me tell you about myself: 26 year old wife and mother of a 16 month old baby girl I do have encouragement in my life for the band but feel I could use someone in a similar situation on this j…

I'd like to prepare for my August surgery by trying to make it on two Protein shakes and 1 meal per day which is pretty much what my pre-op diet will look like. I'm getting my lap band through True Results Houston and they gave me samples of their branded powders which are pretty tasty if I doctor them up which I won't be able to do post-op. Anyone have any Protein Powders that they recommend?? Your imput is greatly appreciated. Happy Sunday!

I've had a difficult time posting a profile picture of myself on Facebook. I used to have pics of "things" but never me. Yesterday I did it! I received many positive reviews!! I didn't have the courage before. Since summer, I've been taking pictures of myself. I finally decided to do it. And you know what, it felt good!!

today was my first taste of bison aka buffalo i have always wanted to try it and my ole man went and found us some at the new harris teeter grocery store near our house. it was 8.99 per pound the meat was alittle darker and it was really good we cooked it on the grill (like i would a beef patty) i say it is something i would enjoy again and cant wait to make baby meat loaves with it and chili and beef (bison) stew anyhow, thought i'd share http://carolinabison.com/ Benefits of Eating Bison Bison meat has almost half the calories of beef and contains higher levels of digestible Protein. In appearance, bison…

I started this journey ONE year ago and while I am still down, the last 8 months have been a serious struggle. Within 3 months following my surgery, I rocked it and lost 50 lbs. I was on top of the world, feeling great, looking awesome. In January, I suffered the loss of my business due to a fire and since then, it's been nothing but downhill. The stress of the fire, the community rallying to support me through it, being in the public eye and ultimately rebuilding in a location that tripled my sales, has been the most stressful thing I've ever dealt with. Yes, tripling sales is awesome but with that comes tripling bills, and more headaches. In that process, my eatin…

Could I just say the "starting over" seems to be improving! I would have posted in my blog area but those are closed for the time being. I am excited I am losing some weight. I expect it will be slow as I am older and my metabolism is lower than many young people. However, I am equally excited by new things I am learning and practicing: One thing is that I am truly learning to listen to my stomach and not be as confused about when to stop eating. I am also learning to measure food, eat the amount you are supposed to even if you don't seem to feel any response by your band. I know these are two important lessons to learn but I didn't quite get them the first time a…

Long story short, I met with a new nutritionist at my surgical practice today and I was told that what my old nutritionist there taught me was wrong. I am to only eat Protein, veggies, and fruit. If I have dairy it has to be low fat, and I can't have nuts. I am a little mind-boggled at this point. I had previously been told to stay away from carbs as much as possible, but that nuts were a good snack and that when I have a meal I can have 4 oz. of meat, then a cup of veggies, then a 1/2 cup of carbs if I'm still hungry after that. I'm curious if anyone out there is following this way of eating at all. ETA: I was already doing what I considered to be an appropri…

Re-op was today... Fears are gone and excitement has returned!! Seven days and counting!!

I had my surgery about 10 months ago. I have been having a knot pain in my upper left shoulder blade for about 4 months off and on. More frequent then not. This past week it has been a lot more severe and painful. I have also had lower back pain a few times. It even put me down on the ground once. The last 24 hours I had the shoulder knot pain, middle back pain and lower. It is very uncomfortable. I never even thought it could be my lapband until recently. Could it? Has anyone else had this issue? I have been in more pain the last two days. Yes, I know. Got to doctor. I am planning on it. I moved from California to NE Houston about a month ago, s…

I don't know if it is just me...but has anyone ever felt a burning sensation on the inside of your stomach around the band area...just wondering? I am 11 months post op and have had no other complications.

As my first fill today. Wasn't to bad. I have a 14 band and had 5cc in. So they added 2cc more. Was pretty easy. Weird part of appointment is that when they were looking for port with needed they found a seroma, fluid pocket that can happen when you have surgery like I did. They pulled about 10ccs of fluid out of my abdomen. What I thought was the port this whole time was the hard ball of fluid. Glad it didn't get infected. Overall a good appointment though.

I am SO Excited. I went shopping for jeans today for the first time since wls and I am down 4 sizes!!! I cannot believe it!! I don't normally toot my own horn, but today I can't blow it loud enough!! Toot, toot, beep, beep

Anyone have some easy quinoa recipes for me . found out I love the stuff just need some easy ideas

Just curious how long you all go back on liquids for after a stuck episode? I had a terrible stuck episode last night (bread is the devil) so I was on liquids for breakfast and lunch today and pureed for dinner....am I rushing it? I'm scared I will get stuck again.

Do you count thinks like coffee, tea, crystal light, etc towards your daily water intake or does it have to be just water??? I've really got to get more water in each day, but I wasn't sure if these counted too. Thanks in advance!

I am approaching the one year mark and have lost 62 lbs? Where r u all at with your loss at the 1 year mark?

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I have had my lap band for 12 years and at first lost 30 kilos. Gained 20 kilos back. Had fluid put in and taken out. Now after several years, the last 6 years have bowel leakage. Has anyone else had this problem. I have to be careful what I eat. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank You Mary Meyer

I am 4 months post op. I have been doing well with my diet and band although on my last fill my dr didn't find my port right away like the last two fills he had to jam around then found it, ever since then I have had soreness around the area and it has been 4 weeks since that happened. I also have pain lower than my port but every once on awhile. My port is on my left side about 2-3 inches from my belly button and just above. Any suggestions or has this happened to anyone else?

Sunday is my day in front of the tv watching my team "seahawks" play. i had something to eat and it didn't sit well. since walking is usually my answer to everything wrong with me and the band but I didn't want to miss any action i got on my treadmill. i walked, screamed and cheered my team on and before i knew it 30 min's had passed. i have a date with my treadmill every sunday now. easiest 30 min's ever!!!!

I was banded Aug 17 2011 since being banded I had great results a couple of months ago i had gotten a fill and the next thing i knew i couldn't even keep water down everything was coming up went to the dr and to my surprise a slipped band i have a 10cc band and currently have 7cc's and i have lost so far 97lbs in all but in two months i have gained 40lbs i a beyond stressed with this whole situation i feel like i'm starting all over i cry everyday trying to figure this out i am really thinking this band is not for me maybe VS will be better ??? so confused

I'm ready to restrict carbs, as I sleep so much better when I do and also I want to lose a little faster and not rely so much on the cc in my band. Today, just for the heck of it I used a ketostix I had from my last Atkins fail (my fault, not the diet) and I was FLOORED when the stick showed moderate KETOSIS!!!! I wasn't expecting that, since just yesterday I had a 1/3 of a chicken roll for an early dinner. I guess because of the caloric restriction in general, the body uses fat as a primary source of fuel. Soooooo, I'm actually/not-really already on "day 4" of Atkins, according to the stick. WONDERFUL!!

I had a fill about two weeks ago, which has put me at pretty good restriction yay! But, since this last fill, every time I eat something, the minute the first 2-4 bites that I take hit either the band or my stomach I start to feel this odd funny feeling in my stomach. It's not a burning sensation, I don't feel sick, it's just a weird yucky feeling... Anyone else experience that?? Should I be concerned?? Sorry I can't really explain the feeling!

Hi all, For the last 4 days, my band has been mysteriously tight. I first noticed it Friday. Since then, I've eaten very little - nowhere near the recommended 1 cup of food per meal. I find I have no appetite and when I do eat a little Protein, I feel significant discomfort around what I imagine is where my band is & in my left shoulder. I have also been experiencing acid reflux beginning today. I've had my band nearly 2 years now & there have been occasions when it's been tight but none lasting this long or being this severe. Typically it's been tight if I've been really stressed out or sick. I may be experiencing a little stress but nothing anymore signific…

Can anybody recommend a Lap Band doctor in Bergen or Passaic County in New Jersey.

I had my first fill yesterday in two months. Afterwards i started burping, I have not really burped in 9 months since i had my surgery. Has anyone else experienced this?

I don't know the answer ! When I see aquaintances that are gaining large amounts continuously, I am torn whether to casually mention WLS as an option. I am not suggesting any put downs. Just an autobiographical. "This worked for me". Does this sound right to other seasoned bandsters? Sign me Unsure

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I'm going for another fill this afternoon and I'm praying that it gets me to the green zone! I'm ready for this band to be my partner again in this adventure! We've done it before let's do it again!