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OMG! OMG! OMG!!!!! I am jumping up and down for joy to find someone like me!!! I was filled to 3cc's on Jan. 11 and after a week I can't feel much restriction anymore. I had a swallow and everything looked fine when they did the fill under flouro. Shellyj, thank you so much for sharing your experience and Chris S., thanks for posting the question. I am printing this out to show my dr.

Pat, I haven't PB'd yet either, but I have definitely had that golf ball and slime, can't breathe thing a few times. Scares my dh silly, LOL!!! Unfortunately, my fill seems to be leaving me this week...

Seems it took 4-6 weeks for my approval. I have UHC POS Choice Plus.

Happy Birthday to all!!!

If you gained weight, I think you definitely should schedule a fill. Especially since you can eat more than you should.

Paula, sounds like we're in the same boat. I am not as restricted as I was last week either. I figure I am going to hold off a couple of weeks just to see what happens during PMS and then maybe request another fill. I'm almost afraid to ask for another one since the last time I saw my dr I was really in his face about my frustrations with this band. He probably thinks I'm a nutcase!!!

Mmmmmmm...... I can't think of anything I'd rather eat in the summer!

You could always try a nasal spray. I use Nasacort(sp) AQ and it usually works pretty well.

Pat, I'm so glad it went better for you this time. I hope this fill is all you will need for a while! Paula, are you hungry today?

Bobby, I'm right there with you!!! I struggle with types of food and portion size every time I eat. I have only had restriction for one week and had to fight like hell to finally get it. I feel like I could have just a tad more fill and would be at my sweet spot, but like you, I am going to give it a little time to see if I can learn how to work with what I have.

Welcome and congrats on your decision to be banded!!!

Welcome and congratulations!

Welcome, Lori and Holly!!!! Glad you found us!

OMG!!! Don't ever try southern cooking up north. It just doesn't work!!! On Sunday, I made Beans and cornbread with pickled okra on the side. YUM!!!

Congratulations and welcome to bandland! It really does get better every day.

Congratulations, Rachel!!!! I'm excited for you!

Paula, I have had restriction for one week. It sounds much like you described, trouble is, the scale isn't moving for me either. However, I did get into a pair of jeans I haven't worn in ages...

Wow! That's great! You know things have really changed when your own sister doesn't recognize you, LOL!!

WooHoo!!! Congratulations and Happy Belated Birthday!

Emmy, I get those very same hiccup(s)! Mine happen several times a day, and not while I am eating, so I know it is not my stop sign. I have notice, though, that it seems to usually be 30 minutes to an hour after I have eaten. I am not worried about it. My band is in perfect position according to my last flouro. I just think of it as my band talking to me, sorta letting me know it's there, LOL!

Melissa, Sorry to hear about your Grandmother. You've been given some great advice, so I really don't have anything to add except that bbq brisket has been a problem for me, too. I can only eat it chopped and with lots of bbq sauce, and even then I have to take it easy...

Oh, SHOOT!! Here we are planning a weiner roast out on our property! Guess I'll have to just eat the marshmallows instead!

Hi, Bobby! Glad to hear things are working out at home. Hey!!! You lost 45 lbs! WTG!!!

LOL!!! (Did you know you can't post LOL all by itself???)

Well, as usual, I am late to this thread! Lisa, I am so sorry the news was not better. I hope you get to prove Lopez's theory of rejection wrong. If anybody can do it, you can!!! I am really curious as to why your body has decided to reject it, though... Get well soon!