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Brysgirl

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  1. I had lap band surgery on May 5, 2011. I lost 16 lbs. on the pre-op diet. The band had 2 cc of Fluid in it and was taken out 4 days after surgery because I was having such bad heartburn and throwing everything up. My dr. stated "oh, I didn't realize I had left that saline in there". First fill was performed under xray - 1.5cc of fluid put in. I ate liquied diet for first 24 hours. Not able to consume (and keep down) any meat or bread since surgery. Even very well chewed Tilapia! Went back to dr. 2 weeks after first fill to get another fill in office. (Since I wasn't losing weight and wasn't eating much I figured I needed another fill) 2.5 cc were injected and I automatically thought I would throw up. Dr. left 2.0 cc in and I went home. Within 30 minutes of leaving dr. office I realized I could not even swallow my own saliva without extreme pain and wanting to throw up. I called dr. they said to definitely come back in, 3 hours later. Dr. left 1.75cc in band so I was almost back to where I started. I was ok with that and made a new resolution to really try to get my Protein in first (cottage cheese) and be very careful about not snacking. Threw up everything for the next 3 days except broth. Went back to dr. and he took out .25 cc and I now have 1.5cc - exactly where I began. Dr. also thought I might be getting dehyrdated and that would cause my band to get tight so I am trying to stay really hydrated but still haven't been able to eat much that is solid. Now 4 days after my last adjustment I can eat only a few bites of chicken but more than a couple of bites and I want (and do) throw up. I know I've probably left out something in this mix but I really don't know what to do anymore. I have only lost 4 lbs. since surgery and I can not eat any meat, bread, and now after last weeks' debocale with fills I can't much of anything solid. I get in at least 10 minutes of exercise every day. WHY am I not losing anything???? Any ideas? Any suggestions? I know I am probably missing something really obvious. Thanks!

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