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Oh thanks. I have been taking another brand that used to and is supposed to last 12 hours. Lately i am lucky if it last 8. I will try it. Thanks again :-)

Oh thanks. I have been taking another brand that used to and is supposed to last 12 hours. Lately i am lucky if it last 8. I will try it. Thanks again :-)

Hey guys, im new to TN and need fill adjustment super bad. Refux and heartburn like crazy. Any suggestions on a local doc? Im in Hendersonville. Banded May 2007 in So Cal. Last adjustment was about a year and a half ago

Hey guys, im new to TN and need fill adjustment super bad. Refux and heartburn like crazy. Any suggestions on a local doc? Im in Hendersonville

Hey guys, im new to TN and need fill adjustment super bad. Refux and heartburn like crazy. Any suggestions on a local doc? Im in Hendersonville

Im in Hendersonville, Just moved here from So Cal. :-)

I still have my original band and it still seems to work. Im not losing but am maintaining for the most part. Although my heartburn & relux is crazy out of control. I need to find a new Dr and address it but have not had any luck :-(

I just moved to Nashville from CA... I am also looking for a doctor in the area for fill/unfill. Cash patient- no longer covered by the insurance I had when banded. Have been suffering from constant heartburn for far too long... HELP~

I just moved to Nashville from CA... I am also looking for a doctor in the area for fill/unfill. Cash patient- no longer covered by the insurance I had when banded. Have been suffering from constant heartburn for far too long... HELP~

I just moved to Nashville from CA... I am also looking for a doctor in the area for fill/infill. Cash patient- no longer covered by the insurance I had when banded. Have been suffering from constant heartburn for far too long... HELP~

you're gonna be so excited you are going to want to post the pics. You will not care what your before pic looked like because you will be so excited that isn't how you look anymore. Believe me, I felt the same way. I was super excited about my results and couldn't wait for my after pics. Good luck, speedy recovery and congratulations. Tami

Congratulations! After all you've been through, you are a brave woman. I don't think I will ever remarry.

You are not talking to yourself. I have become out of touch with mine as well. I have been gaining weight, have restriction on and off, throw up on and off and have heartburn constantly`taking medication daily for that.Not sure if I need a fill or unfill at this point.

My doctor had told me that scar tissue builds up over time and that in itself will add to the restriction.tami

Obviously I meant the ACM's . lol. Last night. They were great! I had a blast. Sat 9th row back center stage on the right aisle. FANTASTIC show. Even got air time after the Brad Paisley performance. I was on TV. Totally cool. Thanks for asking. :-) Tami

just got back from the doctor- still having heartburn, regurgitation and weight gain. Doc removed all of my fill and wants me to be on a "band-vacation" for a month. YIKES! I'm afraid. I am really going to have to recommit to the rules and exercise to keep form going out of control. I really hope that I can do this. My confidence is not very high that I can. I am going to the CMA Awards in April and want to be able to fit into last years dress. :-) Wish me luck.

Hi everyone- Looking for an ear- I am pretty sure I may need to get a slight un-fill, but I am looking for some guidance. My band may be too tight. I know last time I talked with my doctor- last November- he mentioned that scar tissue tends to build up around the 2nd year, I am now into year 3. I have not had any weight loss since November, and have actually gained 10 lbs over the past few months. I have been walking for exercise, at least a mile (if not 2) 5 times a week. I also have had really bad heartburn to the point that I have been taking Maalox tabs pretty much daily. I have also had more frequent bouts of regurgitation at night. Waking up with a cough and choking on it. Not only is it gross, but it worries me. And it's not that I'm eating late, If I even have water, it eventually comes up. Even if I sit up for a half-hour or so before laying down. Any advice??? HELP! Tami

I am coughing at night and even during the day. It's hard for me to track my calories, considering I have also been pb-ing more and more. I guess I will also hit the treadmill to bring the cardio up, but I will call the doctor and see when he can get me in. Thanks.

Hi everyone- is anyone still out there? Looking for an ear- I am pretty sure I may need to get a slight un-fill, but I am looking for some guidance. My band may be too tight. I know last time I talked with my doctor- last November- he mentioned that scar tissue tends to build up around the 2nd year, we are now into year 3. I have not had any weight loss since November, and have actually gained 10 lbs over the past few months. I have been walking for exercise, at least a mile (if not 2) 5 times a week. I also have had really bad heartburn to the point that I have been taking Maalox tabs pretty much daily. I have also had more frequent bouts of regurgitation at night. Waking up with a cough and choking on it. Not only is it gross, but it worries me. And it's not that I'm eating late, If I even have water, it eventually comes up. Even if I sit up for a half-hour or so before laying down. Any advice??? HELP! Tami

I too, have fallen off the wagon. Exercise is scarce to say the least and my eating habits have gone to crap. I have gained back 6 lbs and still wanted to lose some. Now I think I wanna lose about 26. More hope to get down a couple pants sizes more than the # on the scale. I am confused because sometimes I feel like I eat too much and need a fill, other times I can't keep anything down. I still have not "mastered" the band. I am going to also recommit myself to walking a mile daily and getting in some treadmill time. I will also try to log in daily and stay away from Starbucks, ice-cream and hot cheese puffs. Those have been my weaknesses lately. Ughh. Bad habits coming back!!

hey there Tina, I just wanted you to know that you inspired me so much that I am nearly 4-weeks away from my divorce being final. Your story helped me to take a long look at my own situation and to realize that it wasn't going to change unless I made a change. I feel like I have taken back control of my life and I really do owe it to you. You were so brave to take the step and your inner strength is amazing. I'm so glad that things are going well for you. :thumbup: Tami

Laura, Congratulations. 12 lbs at this point is a huge accomplishment. Metalband, I was the same way. And I hadn't told anyone except my immediate family too. Now I am to the point that I don't care. I just open my mouth and the fact that I have the band just comes out. I'm not ashamed anymore. I think I know now that it saved my life and yes, I needed the help of the band to do it. But, I did take the step to get the band & I am so glad I did. Hang in there girls...and the few guys- we will get to our goals in time, I know we will. :-)

LauraP- That sounds like a plan.....I'm gonna try to check in daily as well. I need to get motivated again and I hope this will do it. I have my 20 year reunion in July and I wanna be AT LEAST another size down. I'm not so much looking at the number on the scale, just the number on the tag. I'm in a 10 now, but I'd like to get into the single digits. Lets motivate eachother to get back on track!

Tina, You look fabulous already and so HAPPY! I'm glad that you are doing ok. Take care of youself and congratulations!