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I was banded on March 9th (2012) and was doing awesome until October. I went into the red zone' date=' had unfill due to not getting liquids down.. Beginning of Nov. I get another fill and do well until 2 days before Thanksgiving. I got stuck on turkey, spent 5 hours in the ER in extreme pain and ended up vomiting the food up. My Dr is 3 hours away so I thought the ER was quicker to get to since I was having very bad chest pain. Anyways, I went to see my surgeon and he was livid that I even went to the ER not to mention that I vomited. He gave me a very stern lecture and took out another full cc.. I was going on vacation at Christmas so I couldn't get another fill.. So I am far from the green zone but since my unfill, I have gained almost 15 pounds!! I am still watching what I eat (carbs under 80g a day), mainly Protein and drinking Water. I know when I go back to the Dr on the 21st of Jan, he is going to be upset about the weight gain. What's going on? Any good ideas on getting back on track? I am currently doing jazzercise several times a week so I am active.[/quote']

Sorry to hear. Something similar happen to me. You will be ok. I gain 20lbs, i went on a seven day cruise. When i got back i had an appointment fill and weight in.

To my surprise i had lost six lbs. I ate every day just a few bites of everything. You will get back on track. Good luck.

I follow the rules and still end up being hungry every 2 hrs so sick of this...had 1cc put in a few wks ago' date=' then .5 taken back out...i dont get it

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How many cc does you're band hold?

I have been banded for almost two year s. I have had UPS and downs. Please hang in. My band holds 14cc. I have 9.5cc.

Question? Are you staying away from food s that start with a letter C?

Remember take a bite and wait one minute in between meals.

Its the thought that counts. You tried. Most people wouldnt bother taking the extra time to even try to donate. I dont understand why they make you sign it over... once its removed its bio waste anyway. I guess to screen for disease

Can i please ask how long was your surgery?

Here are some before pics I'll will post pics after a week of recovery ... Keep me in prayers ... Thanks ... And by the way this very hard to show ..

... This is after loosing a 100 plus pounds ... Thanks

You look great already. In my prayers. Keep up the great job.

Hello' date='

I'm new to the site. I had my lap band march 2011. I was a diabetic on meds. I exercised and ate correctly. I could not shed the pounds.[/quote']

Almost two years, it was the best decision i have ever made.

Good luck. I'm sure you will love it.

Hello all

Just wanted a quick Hi howdy dos.

I have not had the surgery but have an appointment on Monday the 7th.

I was basically told to do this because my medical condition.

I have type 2 diabetes and was put on insulin in June after I had pancreatitis.

While I was doing real well with my oral meds' date=' lost 46 lbs and was very active, insulin has screwed everything up.

I've regained all the weight even though I'm still eating the same way but I guess with insulin you'd have eat a lot less.

So both my endocrinologist and primary care doc want me to have this done.

I'm not sure but I'm going to see the doc on Monday.

I've struggled with my weight all my life and a part of me is real excited about this but another part is going, "wait a minute what if ...."

I guess you can say I'm excited and scared at the same time.

Thanks for listening. [/quote']

Hello,

I'm new to the site. I had my lap band march 2011. I was a diabetic on meds. I exercised and ate correctly. I could not shed the pounds.

I'm down 125lbs in two years and had a Tummy Tuck heres my before and after pictures.

You look great