LadyMaggie

I consider myself a "protein snob" because I could not tolerate most brands / flavors. I swear by the Unjury UNflavored. I like it because you can add it to about anything and it has a high Protein content. I purchased the Bariatric Advantage (eeww!) and you had to use TWICE as much to get the SAME amount of protein that UNjury has . . . just my two cents

I consider myself a "protein snob" because I could not tolerate most brands / flavors. I swear by the Unjury UNflavored. I like it because you can add it to about anything and it has a high Protein content. I purchased the Bariatric Advantage (eeww!) and you had to use TWICE as much to get the SAME amount of protein that UNjury has . . . just my two cents

Reducing your restriction to go on vacation is not a decision based on sound judgement, IMO.
Reflux at night and coughing indicate you may be putting yourself at risk to develop aspiration pneumonia. It is also a sign as others have posted that your band may be too tight.
Definitely consult with your medical team to determine what is happening. These potential complications should never be ignored.
It reads to me that there is still some inaccurate thinking going on with you and your relationship with food. We still need to make healthy choices when it comes to meals regardless how much we enjoy eating.

I'm very against taking out Fluid and putting it back just for vacations just for this reason. I'm not knocking you but this should be a tail of caution to others. If you're in a good place with your band, DO NOT MESS WITH IT! Lol. When you take fluid out and add it back in it can shift and sit differently than it did before. You actually sound either too tight or like you may even have a dilated pouch. I would definitely talk to your doc's office about it.

I am going to say ask your nutritionist. When I asked mine, she told me that there was a not a 1 cup because lettuce/salad was so much Water ... she considered it a slider (strange to me!)
Not sure why this is so different.

I am usually eating on the "go" because I am a teacher
For morning, I use the (fruit) Dole Shakers / smoothies and add unjury (UNflavored)
I keep Greek Yogurt in my mini-fridge at school *usually has 12 or more grams of Protein)
A LOT of cottage cheese (also good Protein source)

I was banded in sept 2012 and have lost three stone so far another three to go. I am a 11.5 cc of a 14cc band. It's been a really slow journey for me. This is a good thing as I'm not dieting I'm living , I rarely think of food and when I eat I'm slow and methodical, I put this down to me being a 'normal' eater now instead f the addict that I was. I've stopped seeing the goal as the massive weight loss and prefer the choice f life that I feel I now have.

I'm in the same boat with SoccerBlueJ. I was banded May 21, 2012, am about half way to goal and I've been filled and unfilled and still hunting for the green zone. I go tomorrow for an appointment and I think I need a little more put in because I'm not losing and am hungry after a fairly short time, not even 2 hours at best. I'm still struggling with head hunger and still eating stuff even when there's no physical hunger. I seem to have lost my motivation and have to get it back - any suggestions?Thank you all for keeping this forum going - I get a lot of inspiration from your posts.

It took me 18 fills to fill up my 14cc band. I started out getting 3cc then 2cc and 1cc fills after that. The tighter I got the lower the amount of fills. I was pretty loose at first so getting .25cc would have taken forever!

How many fills did it take before you got to 10cc? I knew my recent fill wasn't enough, but my provider pretty much only does 0.25cc. I think to maximize profit.

I understand; we all have highs and lows with the band; it is NOT failure until you quit trying. . . you can do it!

chasingadream thank you very much for your advice...SoccerBlueJ thank you also I feel a lot better since I got this off my chest thanks again...

I understand; we all have highs and lows with the band; it is NOT failure until you quit trying. . . you can do it!

I understand; we all have highs and lows with the band; it is NOT failure until you quit trying. . . you can do it!

It's esophagus spasms! I have the same thing. I gained back my weight because I had to have no fill. It had to heal. My surgeon told me that its not due to the band but my gi dr said he has had quite a bit of patients with this. Ugh!!! If it keeps happening I will have it removed. It's so painful. It's a little over a year now and all I've lost in total is 20lbs. feel better

Ask your surgeon about referred left shoulder pain that occurs when gastric bands interfere with the Phrenic/ Vagus nerve function.

Update: still having issues even though i have an unfill. A lot of gurgling/air movement at times that gets painful until it moves. Ive also had a few spasms in my throat. Wednesday is the upper GI & Fri is appt with surgeon to go over results & find out whats going on.

I understand; we all have highs and lows with the band; it is NOT failure until you quit trying. . . you can do it!

I am fairly new to the forum, I have posted a few threads, but this one I am writing with tears in my eyes, im not writing to be kicked any lower, my husband and I have been going through a storm in our relationship, before the surgery I was an emotional eater I noticed yesterday I didn't wont to work out, I went to the gym and got on the treadmill for 15 minutes, but as I was walking I started thinking about the issues at home so I stopped and went home, I should have pushed pass the sadness and continued to work out but I didn't I was to down I wasn't motivated at all, today I noticed I have been snacking all day, and as I sat on the couch I cried and told myself this is how you use to handle your stressful situations, that's not you any more, I begin to encourage my self to stop snacking get up out of the dump and realize how far I have come, I have never done this in almost 6 months, but I do realize if you allow your self you can go back to old habits, I found out today the band is only a tool, that no it will not stop me from eating, I told myself I will not fail that I went through to much to get the surgery, im kinda glad this happen to me in a way because now I see that if I choose not to stay focused that I can go back to where I started, I just wanted to share this maybe it will help somebody else,

I am a benge eater and have been for years. I have done this four times since I had my surgery on June 20. I posted about it once before... and I understand that my mind hasnt changed yet but I really need someone to tell me they have been there before and still made it throught it. I think it has something to do with weighing myself too much I was following guidelines to a "T" the past ten days before yesterday and was like going up 2 down 2 up 2 down2... I dont understnad why I wasnt losing so I get down on myself and binge just like I always did before... I have had one fill but obviously not feeling any restriction. I almost wish I would get stuck and throw it up during these episodes where I would never want to do it again. I am so embarassed and sick about this. I just hope I am not the only one... i am going to call my dr and see if I can go in for an x-ray to make sure everything is still ok. anyway... feels better just writing about it, if nothing else.

I have this awful feeling as though I should not have gotten the LapBand, like I couldve done it on my own, or it was too big of a step at my age (17). Yes, I know the band is just a tool, and I totally understand the concept, and I promise I have tried everything under the sun before this I mean you name it Ive def. tried it. So besides weight loss and the emotions and confidence that come with any weight loss what does the LapBand help with. Please don't be rude, or I will get pissed and be rude back
Chloe

How long does banister hell last?
I'm about three months in. Other than getting chicken stuck, I don't feel like I have a band. I'm exercising 5 days a week...a lot...but I know I'm eating too much. If I could dirt successfully without help, I wouldn't have gotten the band.
Is this feeling of hopelessness normal? Does the green zone really change things that dramatically?
Help!!

I got band 6/19/12, but I have only lost 40 lbs with band and 12 lbs before band. I keep going up and down the scale. I'm wondering this is normal? Maybe I'm over filled? I lost count how my CC's I have... I have a friend at work and she has less CC's and doing great. I keep slimming every now and then. What do you recommend? I exercise 4 days a week and eat 1/6 of what I used to eat. Which is not much. I keep thinking this was a mistake. I was 100% sure when I was band and new this was not going to be easy, but brother.... I need guidance!!" PLEASE!

If Im not successful with weight watchers, lost and gained with Medifast, what's makes me think I can be successful with the lapband? Convince me! I want to not be hungry, not be a grazer, I want to eat, feel full, and lose weight. I am not afraid to work for something I want, but I need help to achieve it.

Your doctor may have primed your band at surgery, so it may not be empty. Some people don't ever need a fill so you need to call them right away. If you are following the rules of 2-3 ounces of Protein in very small bites you should not be getting stuck with no fill. Please call them.