Kiskis

You have done well. Don't beat yourself up! Go back to the basics. Alot of members have pointed great points. How many calories are you eating a day? Are you getting at least 60g+ of Protein in a day? I have hot many plateau's in this journey. What works for me is to mix it up food wise and in my exercise routine. This sometimes makes a difference. I keep a food journal and mix up my workout daily. I also keep in close contact with my nutrionist & nurse so that I can stay in the green zone - on average I have lost 1.5 lbs/week. Good luck with your continued success! Cheers, Kristi

US for sure not BC in Canada. Mexico no problem. But in BC the drs wouldnt give you a fill.

I feel you pain! I found out that my apena will never go away as i had braces and teeth pulled as a kid to change my bite. I hated the cpap machine. Got down to 8x an hour that allowed me to get a mouth guard at $2800. Much better but keeps me up. Dammed if i can sleep with the mouth guard! Keeps me up, makes me anxious & wakes me up. Meeting with my specialist to request another sleep test. I am 15 lbs from goal weight and my sleep apena is the last of my demons that i want to get undercontrol. I find i am just as tired with or without the mouthguard. I think maybe a bit more rested sleeping with nothing. Sleepless in Vancouver.

I am in British Columbia, Canada. If you want a lapband you have to have a BMI of 35 it is regulated by the College of Sugeons and we are all self pay too.

Costco also has chewable gummies for adults

Iced drinks like margaritas I get stuck on and are no for me.

Wow, everyone has done really well! I am still 15 lbs from a normal BMI. Keep up the great work all. We should keep this thread going! Cheers, Kristi

Update I went to Vitamin World today. I bought more Biotin and it was 5000 it is time released. So what your body doesnt need you just will pee it out.

I am back in the game. Feeling good all i had last week was acid reflux. Had a fill on Feb 29 .02cc's for a total of 6.7cc's. Tight but good! Back in the green zone down another pound. 15 lbs away from a normal BMI! Hope everyone else is doing well! Have a great weekend! K

I take Pantoprazole 40mg tablet first thing when I get up for my acid flux. When i have had really bad acid reflux i have taken another one at night. I have only done this 4x in 6 years. Hope your feeling better!

Dr gave me .2cc for a total of 6.7cc's and now i am super tight but in the green zone. Down 1 lb since my fill on wednesday. So very happy! Thx

I have had that same issue and it is my acid relux/heartburn. I take medication for my acid reflux. I can't eat to close to going to bed or I have problems as well as when I am swollen I have had issues too. I had this last week and my nurse recommended that I go on liquids and mushies for 2 days. This corrected the problem. I also had a fill on Wed of .2 cc's and am really tight. The first night was rough but again after 2 days of liquids and mushies I am good to go and in the green zone. One happy bander now! Good luck!

I take a 1000mg which is the recommended daily amount. 7500 I would check with your doctor or nurse. Good luck!

A lot of good posts. I drink less as I want to keep losing weight. I save it for night out with my hubby or friends. But not only I am a light weight I find that I get wicked heartburn. I can't drink red wine anymore unless I eat an 30-45 mins before. I tend to drink martini's - dangerous. I like them as I can make them low in sugar. I find when on vacation and I drink daily it tightens my band up so much I can't eat. And if I drink I need to eat and can eat to close to bed which creates brutal acid reflux. Becarefull and do not drive after having a drink. Be safe all!

I am a scale adict. But I am 15 lbs away to a normal BMI. Currently my BMI is 27.6. I have lost 100 lbs over the last year since being banded. I want to reach goal so bad. Therefore I weigh myself daily as soon as I get up naked. I eat about 1000-1400 cals/day. I also workout 4-6days/week. Good luck all .

My band has a mind of its own. Sometimes it will tighten and I challenges with food that I always eat. Sometimes I chew better or not or eat too fast. Good luck! K