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I hope everything went well for you

You need to be willing to confront the deamons inside you. The band is a tool, nothing more. It is functioning as it should. You need a mental health professional to assist you and I encourage you to seek one out. Until you do get help the band is just a waste of time for you.

I'm still working towards getting off of my meds but that is exactly how I felt. I'm taking all of these meds and they're NOT controling my diabetes. It will get better, you will feel much better.

Its almost like getting a new band, at least the first fill was for me. The eating restriction was way more pronounced and I was happy that it was.

I did not have one either. I was able to keep ice and water down immedietly and was able to use the bathroom on my own. If there was any sort of difficulty I'm sure my doctor would have followed through with testing but if there are no problems then I'm not sure it's a test really worth having.

I would just try and focus on other good foods that you know are okay. I don't think you need an intervention but just maybe toss those sweets in the trash.

I would post this in the forums, You'll probably get a much bigger response.

Do you at least feel better regarding the gas?

It kind of P.O.'s me that he didn't tell you that he was going to put saline in your band. He's just your doctor, no more, no less. He doesn't have the right to hide things from you. I'm glad you are feeling better .

What is your BMI?

If your body is just rejecting the food because you are swollen probably not. However if you are actually nauseas then yes your doctor can prescribe medicine for that.

I like that you have a plan. Writing things down and execution of what you've written down makes you feel like a million bucks.

lol! You're doing great! Last year I got sick and it was soooo bad when I threw up it was like a freight train coming out of my mouth, sound and all! It was like I was outside of my body hearing it. It was just na- na na - nasty!

I agree. Doubt is normal. If you had been successful at keeping the weight off you wouldn't even be on this forum. Also, people make results look however they want them to look. You are responsible for your own well being.

Can you freeze the sugar free pudding?

Your Dr. seemed kind of like a jerk at your appt. I think you're doing great. I've also heard that if you have a meat "stuckkage" to dilute a little bit of meat terderizer in some water and sip it. The enzymes will break down the meat and allow it to pass through.

My doctor was quick to tell me that if I drank my calories he could not help me. It is not kind of like an addiction, It is an addition and you are an addict. You need to determine if you want to be a recovering one or not. Perhaps use sugar free popscicles or a low fat frozen yougurt in moderation.

No you are not alone. If you hear me whining just remind me I'm an addict. No one said it was going to be easy, they just said they had a way to help me help myself and I am very greatful. I can't say we won't have days where we get down, or make a bad food choice but we will push through and pick ourselves up and be positive.

I totally agree. There is a lot of kid gloving on this site especially with the way people don't want to do what they are suppose to but want something "magical" to happen and the weight to just fall off. It is an addiction. I am an addict. Food tastes fan damn tastic and this will be hard work. I accept the challenge and I am glad to see someone else has as well.

People use the patch to quit smoking and funny, you never hear anyone say anything about but "good for you".

I have a sitiation where I am stuck living with my in laws for a few months, You know usually your parents help you out but they've managed to squander everything they've ever had so it's our job to make sure they're not homeless for now. I'm sure they are just wonderful people, really, really really? Except what I see is people who are lazy, unambitious slobs who will constantly mooch off of other people. While I would not tolerate ANY of my family speaking to me the way your mom does, I can certainly relate to the being too close.

Your story is inspirational. Keep up the good work!

I agree with the protein and biotin. People on here like to poo poo it but it has definitely helped me. It's not a miracle drug, but it does help quite a bit.

You can do it. Stick with it and work at it every day. You're down 80lbs and that is really something!. Every day is a day to try again .

Uhm you can always buy new clothes. You bought the ones you have now right? I say toss them.