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Thanks Janet. My appointment is tomorrow at 11:30 and I'll post the results after the Dr. visit. It seems the general consensus on LBT is that I must be too tight, although I didn't have any problems eating/drinking. Now I do feel too tight, but I'm not sure if that's because I'm so stressed out about it. I'm sticking to liquids until I see my doc. I don't want to do anything to aggravate it any further.

No surprises tonight. I wonder how long Brown team will be able to hang in there? They've made it below the line twice in a row. How far along do they get before they split up the teams so that both members of the team aren't eliminated? I don't see the Dad making it in the long run, but it'd be a shame to send the son home.

I usually don't eat for at least 3 hours prior to going to bed and have even stopped drinking for at least 1 hour prior to bed the past couple of weeks. I had some dental work done a couple of weeks ago and have been on antibiotics (liquid) and the reflux timing is coincidental to that same timeframe. I will mention this to my doctor when I see him on Thursday. I don't think I'm too tight since I have absolutely no problem eating or drinking during the day. Who knows though? The doc's office said they'll have to check my pouch under fluero so that will give me some peace of mind -- just a very long wait until Thursday when you're scared.

I usually don't eat for at least 3 hours prior to going to bed and have even stopped drinking for at least 1 hour prior to bed the past couple of weeks. I had some dental work done a couple of weeks ago and have been antibiotics (liquid) and the reflux timing is coincidental to that same time frame. I will mention this to my doctor when I see him on Thursday but I don't think I'm too tight since I have absolutely no problem eating or drinking during the day.

I usually eat around 7 or 8 and go to bed around 11:00. I have been banded for 6 months and have maintained pretty much the same schedule. I have been extra cautious in the past 2 weeks to avoid even a bite of food or even drinking water for at least 1 hour prior to going to bed.

I'm scared I may be having some problems with my band. For the past couple of weeks, I've been woken up in the middle of the night with acid reflux. Not bad burning, just yucky back up in my throat. Once I sit up, I can hear and feel it gurgle back down within 1/2 hour or so and then I'm fine. I haven't experienced any problems during the day and I can eat or drink most anything without any issues. Last night, I woke up with the same yucky backup but it was so bad that I ended up throwing up (just bile) several times. I feel fine now but am sticking to liquids only until I see my doctor on Thursday. Has anyone else had something similar to this happen? BTW, I haven’t PB’d or thrown up prior to last night.

I'm scared I may be having some problems with my band. For the past couple of weeks, I've been woken up in the middle of the night with acid reflux. Not bad burning, just yucky back up in my throat. Once I sit up, I can hear and feel it gurgle back down within 1/2 hour or so and then I'm fine. I haven't experienced any problems during the day and I can eat or drink most anything without any issues. Last night, I woke up with the same yucky backup but it was so bad that I ended up throwing up (just bile) several times. I feel fine now but am sticking to liquids only until I see my doctor on Thursday. Has anyone else had something similar to this happen? BTW, I haven’t PB’d or thrown up prior to last night.

Hello ladies. I need some help/advice. I'm scared I may be having some problems with my band. For the past couple of weeks, I've been woken up in the middle of the night with acid reflux. Not bad burning, just yucky back up in my throat. Once I sit up, I can hear and feel it gurgle back down within 1/2 hour or so and then I'm fine. I haven't experienced any problems during the day and I can eat or drink most anything without any issues. Last night, I woke up with the same yucky backup but it was so bad that I ended up throwing up (just bile) several times. I feel fine now but am sticking to liquids only until I see my doctor on Thursday. Has anyone else had something similar to this happen? BTW, I haven’t PB’d or thrown up prior to last night.

Very beautiful baby. Yeah, what she said. Join my Mob. Sorry to hear that -- hope you heal quickly. It's just one of those months for you, but good things are surely on the horizon. I hope your daughter heals quick and am thankful it was only her foot that got broke! Right? Every state I've lived in had a Cobra program: DC, VA, MD, KY, AZ, CO, CT, NY and TX. If I remember correctly, you can even have a grace period (up to 90 days) for signing on and still be covered retroactively. Why don't you check for Cobra rules online? On a separate note - I'm scared I may be having some problems with my band. For the past couple of weeks, I've been woken up in the middle of the night with acid reflux. Not bad burning, just yucky back up in my throat. Once I sit up, I can hear and feel it gurgle back down within 1/2 hour or so and then I'm fine. I haven't experienced any problems during the day and I can eat or drink most anything without any issues. Last night, I woke up with the same yucky backup but it was so bad that I ended up throwing up (just bile) several times. I feel fine now but am sticking to liquids only until I see my doctor on Thursday. Has anyone else had something similar to this happen? BTW, I've never PB'd or thrown up prior to last night.

Congratulations LJM. Joshua, welcome to this strange, lovely, wonderful planet called Earth.

I did it! I did it! I broke 180 this morning. I'm 179! Doing the happy dance! :thumbup:

I did it! I did it! I broke 180 this morning. I'm 179! Doing the happy dance! :thumbup:

Yay! I broke 180! Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight___Goal______ToGo AmethystJade.......303.8..........214.8.......150.......64.8 Babe...............308............300.2.......199.......101.2 Bellaperdente......196............193.........150.......43 Brandy.............198............194.........166.......26 Cappy..............240............239.........130.......109 Chocolate_Snaps....244............224.........175.......49 Clarebear08........192............185.........160.......25 Donna113...........183............179.........126.......53 Ebonie.............307............307.........200.......107 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............402.........300.......102 GratefulHeart......226............217.........135.......82 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 janesays...........225............224.6.......160.......64.6 kimaly.............194............191.........160.......31 Lindar172..........246............235.4.......150.......85.4 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............205.........169.......36 lotzasunshine......270............265.5.......180.......85.5 Loveislovely.......216............210.........175.......35 ltgordon...........284.8..........262.8.......185.......77.2 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............225.........140.......85 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............168.........125.......43

I'm not Lotza, but no, we don't have a certain date, we just report when we have something to report, whether that be 1/2 lb or 10 lbs. Good luck all!

Sorry you had such a rough night Steph. I've had nights like that when I just couldn't shut down my mind. It makes it really rough. I've found that hot cup of herbal tea and mindless activity helps sometimes. Other times, it's just going to be a bad night.

I haven't had a drop of alcohol or a puff of smoke since New Year's Eve. Once I feel more comfortable with the smoking cessation, then wine and martinis are coming back as a regular part of my diet.

I agree Kimaly. I feel so much better than I did 30 lbs ago. My immediate goal is to break 180. I think that's one of my resting points so it'll be a major breakthrough.

Beth, how many bottles are you indulging in? Are you one of those that once you start, you don't stop until you see the bottom of the bottle?

I second that! The motion has passed and now we need to be served! He He

I've been on a 3 week plateau and when it finally broke, it's only by 1/2 lb! Oh well, every little bit counts! Name___________StartWeight___CurrentWeight___Goal______ToGo Babe...............308............300.2.......199.......101.2 Brandy.............198............194.........166.......26 Cappy..............240............239.........130.......109 Chocolate_Snaps....244............224.........175.......49 Clarebear08........192............185.........160.......25 Donna113...........183............180.........126.......54 Ebonie.............307............307.........200.......107 FalloutGirl........282............278.........165.......112 FeliciaLevy75......200............194.........140.......54 FlordiaPete........413............408.........300.......108 GratefulHeart......226............217.........135.......82 health4life........279............239.........150.......89 janesays...........225............224.6.......160.......64.6 kimaly.............194............191.........160.......31 Lindar172..........246............235.4.......150.......85.4 Linksmom...........234............234.........145.......89 LocomotiveEngineer.311............311.........220.......91 Long2BThin.........216............205.........169.......36 lotzasunshine......270............265.5.......180.......85.5 Loveislovely.......216............210.........175.......35 ltgordon...........284.8..........262.8.......185.......77.2 lucyavery..........205............205.........140.......65 Mair...............231............225.........140.......85 Mamanmidwife.......264............260.........200.......60 mdgarcia31665......220............220.........165.......55 MissNilsa..........180............180.........132.......48 Tabithan...........240............240.........200.......40 Under200...........242............199.........155.......44 vzghj3.............202............202.........150.......52 Wendy_Wo...........242............218.........142.......76 WOWOX7.............173............168.........125.......43

Don't you just love karma?

That study was probably the same study that claims fat people have infectious fat cooties.

LJM - how exciting! I hope it's the easiest delivery in the history of deliveries. Brandy - so sorry; I hope you get something even better once you return from your honeymoon. Fanny - WOW! Mother Nature is simply awesome. Lulu - how sweet is that? It's going to be great to see the looks on the people's faces when they see you as trim as ever. I think it was brave of your DH to buy you an outfit all on his own (bless his heart).

Beth, that tongue smile makes it look like you're waiting to be served something to eat. It's been a crazy day at work so my brain is going in strange directions. :thumbup:

Yikes -- I did the math and realized I have to lose 9 lbs a month to reach my goal by bandiversary. So far I've been averaging 5 lbs per month. It looks like the only way I'll make the goal is to start exercising like a fiend. *sigh* Not my strong point.