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Hey guys I've had my band for around 6 years now and at first I lost weight so fast hitting my goal weight was a piece of cake around 4 years ago I had all my fluid removed because I was losing to much weight time went on and on I completely forgot that I didn't have any filling in my band now I've gained 60 pounds I was wondering if this happened to anyone and if getting a fill help with losing the weight all over again because I just dont wanna be so tight I cant eat but I need some restriction I'm like hungry all the time now and this year I wanna back track and get healthy again.

I don't but eat slowly and eat maybe 1/4 cup and see how well you tolerate it. Good Luck and Happy Eating

I love this idea thank you

Your doing fine! It take time but with every pound I lose I still wonder is it enough being banded in January myself I still have questions and wonders but I guess its normal my doctor waited four weeks before my first fill, and I cannot wait to get another on April 1 I feel like i am waiting on a xmas gift lol

Congrats!

Congrats! I know you feel good mentally even though you are in pain physically good luck and much success

I would try to stick to doctors orders as much as possible but since i am hard headed I ate all the way up to the last 24 hours and have been doing good so far I'm knocking on wood lol

It's crazy we all want the liquid diet phase to be over pre-op then end up right back on the liquid diet post-op I have one more week before I move on to mushes! I have took little bites of some food like eggs, 1 chip, 1 bite of bacon and had no problems swallowing or anything so my surgeon should be on board for me to move right along to the next stage! Good luck everyone

Good luck everyone! six days later 14 pounds down I am so excited

Hey Congrats yes today was my real first hunger day! hearing my stomach rumble was so strange to hear I did not even eat for hours just listening telling myself I could wait just a while longer. If feels like I can eat anything I have been eating applesauce and yogurt all week but I really want to eat so scrambled eggs just waiting until the 18th dr. visit to see if its ok ! What kind of things are you eating???

Cheers! And Good Luck On Your Journey!

The optifast shakes are pretty good

Hello everyone best of luck! I was banded January 2, 3013 and so far so good! Just learning how to eat again at this point. mild pain but able to get up move shop and eat so Im happy as of yet

Thanks a lot today I am 2 days post op feeling really good mild too moderate pain a little tired no real issues with the band yet currently working on trying to eat at least 3 to four times a day only been really tasting things like broth yogurt and apple sauce not that I cant eat just haven't been hungry at all working on drinking water not thirsty at all already lost about three to four pounds surgery went really well almost no bleeding I was up and walking and eating right after I got up to the recovery room had my first fart today lol haven't been gassy or anything I hope my good streak continues!

Getting banded tomorrow Jan 2, 2013!

Congrats hope all is well! My surgery date is set for Jan 2 and I am so nervous hopefully its going to work out well for me as well!

:wub: Hello everyone! So i'm finally at the medical clearence point! Thank goodness all these doctor's appointments got me and my husband going crazy! So what happens at the medical clearance appointment? Mines is set for September 13,2012 should I call to set up my surgeon appointment now or wait til after the medical clearence first? How long after the medical clearance does it take to actully get thre surgery? Im starting to antsy! im nervous, and scared Does the lapband surgery hurt? does it take a long time? How is recovery? I have a million and one question and i am drawing a blink Any advise or knowledge about the lapband will be greatly appreciated

Thanks for the tips! I will try some of these things to see if they could help me I'm trying to lose 15 to 20 lbs by september 13

Thanks for responding I am going to start a new regimen where I eat at scheduled times and add exercise into my daily routines. I am taking all of the recommended vitamins and supplements required after surgey too get use to them, and I use the unjury protein shakes three times a week my nutritionist told me not to do them eeryday so I dont burn out on them before surgery. I also just got a new food log so hopefully I will start making changes for the better. Unjuy protein shake mix is really good with V8 fusion drinks with ice added perfect for the summer time.

For over the last past six months, I have been trying new things to enhance weight loss to no avail,the the only thing I have accomplished is gaining weight. its so hard to find someone that will say hey eat this food, this amount this time, this is what I tried and it works etc!.......Can anyone help all of us pre-surgery people trying to prepare for surgery please.

congrats!