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I thought I was at the perfect restriction and then I got a bad sinus infection and it has gotten so tight even Protein drinks are SLOW to go down! (only drinking fluids at this point...no food whatsoever!) Has anyone had this issue? Will it get better as the sinus infection clears up? Or should I go for an unfill? Thanks!!!!!!

Vegas.....you're right....enjoying seeing the scales off the old plateau!!!

Thanks y'all! I always come here for some comfort and I always get it! Bea....that's sounds exactly like me! I think I will call the dr....and try some Mucinex! Sue....thank you! Crossing my fingers I don't have to have an unfill! Brandy....yes I did try Prilosec and it did help! I was scared I thought maybe my pouch was enlarged or something!

To make an extremely long story story involving emergency appendectomy; virus complete with throwing up; peritonitis; acid reflux..... I was told I had a "slightly enlarged pouch"....which I'm pretty sure happened with my horrible virus I had. since it was only slightly enlarged they gave me the option of completely unfilling or just a slight unfill and go to liquids and a soft diet and come back in a month to monitor. My question is to anyone is....Have you had this "diagnosis" and did you have good luck getting the pouch back to "egg size"? thanks!

Thank you! I've already basically started that on my own! But I loved some of her answers.....and yes today I actually felt full again....so maybe just maybe my tool is back on duty!!!

"Standing ovation!" wow!!!!!

Bradley....if I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing.....protein first, veggies next.....I have no problem whatsoever staying full all day with only 3 meals and losing! The problem comes in if I drink caloric drinks; or if I get carbs and sweets or snack!

Hi all....so glad you introduced yourselves! I'm 47....banded in June'07....getting close to goal! I've been married 25 years and have a son and daughter 23 and 21 both off at college!

Yep! I was self-pay! Best money spent in a long time! Absolutely no regrets! Good luck. Let me know how it goes!

I'm about 5'9"....I started out at 214. I'm 172 now. I'm a size 8-10 now. I was at a 16 to begin with.

I found out that answer the other night when I had the "virus" bug going around! I fought it all night....and I finally did throw up.....twice.....yuck horrible feeling but it wasn't prolonged and nothing seems to be harmed. I will keep the Phenergan that you rub into your wrist from here on out on hand. I had the suppositories....but with the problem on both ends that doesn't help!

Count me in..... So ready to get back in the swing of things....luckily only 2 lbs to work back off!

I also worried before having it done....then I saw I poll where it asked "would you do it again"....something like 92% said yes....that was enough for me! Just do the research and make sure this is the right thing for you! No one but you knows that! Also.....you've probably heard it over and over but this is not the cure-all.....just an awesome tool that you can work with if you know its just a tool! Good luck!

amazing thread! Thanks to all of you for sharing. OMG! you look incredible!

I like my Weight Watcher's scale from Wal-Mart.....records in tenths of a lb and easy to read.

I will occasionally do it but only occasionally because it seems like such an extravagance to eat so little and pay so much!

02bthin.....I will have to admit it varies from day to day! I still have weak moments and eat or drink what I shouldn't. Exercising certainly helps but I haven't exercised since Thanksgiving! New Year's Resolution to start back! I just eat slow and eat less. And no snacking!

Well I couldn't find the pic of me the night before surgery but this one is plump enough!!!:omg: Thank y'all for your kind comments!

I love all your photos! What inspirations! You all must be so proud of yourselves! I lurk alot without posting but I can't begin to tell you what information and help everyone has been! Below is a pic of me before Christmas!

New blew.....I got good restriction by the third fill......second one was pretty tight as well but got looser as I continued to lose weight!

May I join in!?!? I'm getting close!!!

I agree with julie....port site very tender...ice pack on it helped! Deferred shoulder pain hurt but went again....all in all not bad!

I had an emergency appendectomy this month. I told EVERYONE I had the lap band especially the anesthesiologist! They put one of those motion sickness patches on me plus prescribed 2 anti-nausea meds for afterwards.....I was fine! But I always say do what your doctor says......he knows your whole story not us! Good luck!

Yep! Very normal! I remember being fearful.....kinda like a drug addict going to drug rehab....I suppose. I felt like I was going to give up my drug! LOL! Best decision I made! Good luck

I like the "running from the camera"....that was so me! For me here lately.... it's taking a pair of jeans to the dressing room and thinking OMG....I won't be able to pull these up to my knees.....and then they slide right up and FIT!!!!!