KarenG.

Sounds like you almost need an unfill. I would go on liquids for few days and then if you cannot still eat and solid foods have saline taken out. If you arent letting your stomach rest after a stuck episode you may be making the problem worse ( I learned this the hard way). After you rest for a few days try to eat really slowly and carefully and if that fails def. go for un-fill b/c then you are too tight. If you are too tight you will probably start eating soft foods and eventually gain weight so an unfill doesnt neccessarily mean you will be gaining. Good luck!

I would always opt for restriction over no restriction. It is so hard to find a spot where you are losing consistantly. I actually got a fill this year 2 days before my birthday knowing I would not be able to eat sushi (my favorite) since I would still be on liquids! Also I didn't have cake. I know the choice is personal but since you asked ....I would say that you worked so hard to get to this level of restriction - surgery, special diets etc. that you should not thihnk about taking out saline so that you can eat until you get reach your goals. You would be so bummed if it took you months to start losing again!

Jmcambra - you will get there in no time I am sure of it! good luck with the spinning!

Have you stayed on liquids for a few days following the last stuck episode. Each time you get stuck you get a little swollen so I would try that but if that fails go get an unfill.

I had high cholesterol before the surgery and was really hoping I wouldn't need the meds anymore for it when I lost weight but so far the weight loss hasn't helped my high cholesterol. It has helped me in EVERY other way though!

Spinning is so fun. Very addicted to it. Also another benefit is that now that the weather is better I take my bike outside and can do most hills no problem.

Kind of nervous. I signed up for this almost 2 months ago. It is the 5 boro bike tour in NY. I should be ok since i spin 4-5 times a week but at this point I am mostly nervous about the rain and the crowd! Also, any ideas on what I can take along for a band friendly super quick high carb snack? I am going to treat myself to some super thin crusted pizza tonight since they recommend a high carb dinner! Also, since my friend backed out I am basically going myself. Wish me luck!

It shouldn't hurt to drink at all but that feeling and gurgling has been normal for me. In fact when that feeling goes away I know that I may need to think about another fill. Also, you are probably swollen now from the fill so it may get better in a few days. I would stay on liquids and see how you feel when time has passed. BUT if you can't get the liquids down go your doc asap.

I love sushi. When I am restricted I can't eat the rice but love the sashimi and tartar. Also I ask them to do the rolls without rice sometimes.

NAME ... Start Weight ... Goal ... Current Weight ... To Go 4jin............225.......199...........219.5.........20.5 Abby1...........172.......140...........172...........32 Allaboutme .....211 ......165 ......... 205 ..........40 Allison925 .....175 ......145 ......... 175 ..........30 Ann.............287 ......180 ..........197...........17 Anyalee.........231.......199...........231...........32 Angie4b1g ......237.8 ....205...........222.4.........17.4 Ariel ..........199 ......169 ..........199 ..........30 babs0101 .......216 ......190 ..........200 ..........10 Bbgray .........260 ......220 ..........260 ..........40 Bigbaby ........207.......167...........193.5.........26.5 bobby_hamrick...233.......199...........233...........34 Chocolate_Snaps.292.......242 ..........274 ..........32 chickatee.......184.......145...........176...........31 Cookielover ....198 ......175 ..........198 ..........23<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /><O:P></O:P> cQQlgirl .......220.......195...........209...........14<O:P></O:P> Debihaines .....254.......200...........227.9.........27.9 eugeniam........200...... 185...........200...........15 Faithmd.........308 ......301.2 ........270...........31.2 FairyFacade.....333.......180...........246...........66 <O:P></O:P> Foofy ..........244 ......210 ..........239.5 ........29.5 Gayle...........246.......190...........214...........24 Georgia Girl ...275 ......237 ..........255 ..........18 <O:P></O:P> grammylew.......216 ......190 ..........216...........26 Hazeleyegrl1 ...233 ..... 200 ..........208...........8 HeatherA .......255.6 ....225 ..........250.9 ........25.9 HoppingToIt.....309.......240...........309 ..........69 Hungryforchange 225 ..... 190 ..........225...........35 Ivyrose325 .....261 ..... 215 ..........250...........35 Jeni 85 ........214.4.....184.........200.5...........16.5 Jennie1976......235.......205...........226...........21 Jfran ..........181 ......145 ..........181...........36 Jsprague .......240.......220...........233 ..........13 KarenG..........195.......165...........174...........9 Katrose.........268.......215...........234...........19 kristin1031.....256.......226...........199...........27 Legster ........216 ......190 ..........197 ..........7 Linda Lu:.......228.......195...........15.2.........20.2 liz_hager.......196.......170...........192...........22 Loftonall.......210 ......150...........210...........60<?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = U1 /><U1:P></U1:P> Lori_NC.........281.......250...........281...........31 Luluc ..........166 ......135 ..........142 ..........7 MamaJava .......283 ......233 ..........283 ..........50 Mamato3.........242.......199...........223.5.........24.5 Mandyjo.........188.......150...........175...........25 Mary-2b150 .....225 ......150 ..........193...........43 MissTrini.......218.......170...........218...........48 msdaneen........305.......145...........236...........91 Nadean .........204.6 ....160 ..........190.4.........30.4 Nhanson ........226 ......196 ..........220 ..........30 NOlanebryant....238.4.....198 ..........238.4.........40 Nykee...........325.......299...........325...........26 PigsRFlying.....230 ..... 150...........192...........42 Rainer .........256 ..... 216 ..........247...........31 Redtulips3 .....245 ......199 ..........217 ..........18<O:P></O:P> Sfeiner.........285.......271...........245...........40 Shadst83 .......233 ......199...........233...........34 Smithem1 .......240.6 ....190 ..........240.6 ........50.6 Soaf9...........265.......145...........220...........75 <O:P></O:P> Squale..........314.......285...........314...........29 Sta6160.........205.......140...........170...........30 Stacy73 ........226.4 ....194 ..........222 ..........28 Starryeyed .....237 ..... 199 ..........229...........30 Sunny112........215.......130...........143...........13 Suzzzie ........297 ......243 ..........275 ..........32 Syndy...........252.2.....212.2.........252.2.........40 TheCapn.........520.......399 ..........469...........70 Trish5713.......255.......230...........255...........25 TxArcher .......360 ......285 ..........346 ..........61<O:P></O:P> Wombat712 ......152.8 ....120 ..........132.2.........12.2 Wrestlersmom....266.......150...........260...........116

I am part of a lap band study so I get the Tanita scale print-out. It says that the desirable range for body fat is 22-33% for women. I am was at 37% about 15lbs ago. I think the reange is pretty big.

Name............Current............Goal..............Lost..........Sti ll to Loose... Jennifer..........188................183................0............. .5............ KarenG............174...............169.................0..............5.............

Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still toLose luvinke........................217.............190..........0......... ..27 Leslie2Lose..................233.............208.........0..........25 (by 7/4) KarenG........................174.............160.........0.............14 (by 7/4) kathystrick..................318..............288.........0........... 30 Sunshine2...................179..............160.........0...........1 9 (by 6/29/08) TexasFire67.................170..............145.........0...........2 5 Nettie.........................193..............170........42......... .65 nurse7263....................244..............150........0............ 24 (by 7/4)

I think it is because nerves are cut during surgery and they take a while to heal.

Name: Frangipani Weight loss from day of surgery: 91 lbs Total weight loss: 97 lbs Name: Candle Weight loss from day of surgery: 93 lbs Total weight loss: 107 lbs Name: Salsa Weight loss from day of surgery: 93.5 lbs Total weight loss: 93.5 lbs Name: Pammycakes Weight loss from day of surgery: 88 lbs Total weight loss: 90 lbs Name: Ceradad Weight loss from day of surgery: 85 Total weight loss: 105 Name: KarenG. Weight loss from day of surgery: 85 Total weight loss: 85 Name: NanaRenan Weight loss from day of surgery: 52 Total weight loss: 72 Name: TexasBecky Weight loss from day of surgery: 98 Total weight loss: 108 Name: SPEBSQSAlady Weight loss from day of surgery: 57.8 Total weight loss: 57.8 Name: Brandottie01 Weight loss from day of surgery: 23 lbs Total weight loss: Name: Bergdorfblonde Weight loss from day of surgery: 32 lbs Total weight loss: 32 lbs Name: Gometros Weight loss from day of surgery: 52.9 lbs Total weight loss: 74.9 Name: Pizzicato66 Weight loss from day of surgery: 66 Total weight loss: 78 Name: Valstar Weight loss from day of surgery: 52 lbs Total weight loss: 57 lbs Name:Gweniper weight loss from day of surgery: 50 total weight loss: 84 Name: purplegirl1818 weightloss from day of surgery: 73.5lbs total weight loss: 90.5lbs Name: LessNLess weightloss from day of surgery: 56lbs total weight loss: 62lbs Name: JudiM weightloss from day of surgery: 62lbs total weight loss: ?? Name: hf2havefun Weight loss from day of surgery: 35 lbs Total weight loss: 50 lbs Name: Nikki S Weight loss from day of surgery: 102 Total weight loss: 102

Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope...............198...........195...........12..................3 georgia girl....................251...........244...........3................. .7 darr5380.......................172...........160...........4.......... ........12 KarenG.........................174...........173...........7.......... ..........1 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.............. .....14 Wannabthin...................197.5........187.5.........2............. .......8 OH Juli..........................194...........190............7.......... ..........3 jfran.............................165...........160...........3....... .............5 Candle..........................187.5.........186..........5.5........ ........1.5 destiny79......................245...........235...........2.......... ..........8 Jennypoo......................194...........184...........3.5......... .. .......6.5 luvinke.........................220............210..........1.5....... .. .........8.5 Sunshine2.....................181.3.........176..........0............ .........5

KarenG................195......165......176.........................11

Name........................Current.......Goal....... Lost.......Still to Lose Renewed Hope...............199...........195...........11...................4 georgia girl....................251...........244...........3................. .7 darr5380.......................174...........160...........2.......... ........14 KarenG.........................176...........173...........0.......... ..........3 Chocolate_Snaps............274...........260...........0.............. .....14 Wannabthin...................197.5........187.5.........2............. .......8 OH Juli..........................194...........190............7.......... ..........3 jfran.............................165...........160...........3....... .............5 Candle..........................190.5.........186..........3.5........ ........4.5 destiny79......................245...........235...........2.......... ..........8 Jennypoo......................194...........184...........2.5......... .. .......7.5 luvinke.........................220............210..........1.5....... .. .........8.5 Sunshine2.....................181.3.........176..........0............ .........5.3

Try warm liquids and waiting a bit. I get that after a fill for few days sometimes if i drink too fast.

I haven't been telling many people but I am starting to tell more because I feel like if I don't then I try to eat "normall" to cover-up and then I eat too fast and/or too much and end up having a food problem. This is why you might want to tell some people you spend time with. Other than that it is nobody's business.

I really feel like I am possibly losing my mind here... can someone tell me objectively but kindly if I am :regular_smile: So I had pretty good restriction for three months but over the past month I had been getting hungry between meals so I went in for another fill on Wednesday. My doctor took one look at me and was like you don't need a fill - you look thin. I still have like 25lbs to lose. Anyway he was game to try and give more saline based on my hunger but he put 1cc in - barium would not go through, he took out 1/2 cc still would not go through, then he took out almost everything he had put in and the barium went through - he said it ended up being less than 1/4 cc more than when I had come in. SO, I go on liquids and mushies like usual but I am STARVING. So, this morning I am composing a long email and starting to keep a log for my nut. trying to figure out what is going on... also that I am now able to eat foods that have been problems for me for months. FOr example this morning at 9 am I ate bread and smoked salmon -- yesterday I was able to eat a spicy tuna roll and fish and spinach at dinner last night AND birthday cake (mine). SO I sit down and compose my long whiney email to the nut and then make myself some lunch because I am HUNGRY and about 1/2 way through a piece of toasted bread and ham sandwhich I feel a PB coming on?? Now, I feel like I can't eat anything but up until then for DAYS I felt zero restriction and was starving even after a meal. I am so confused... please help?

at least I am not going nuts! Thanks for your ideas... I guess I will just keep a food log and wait a bit and see what happens. Then whine to my nutritionist!

thanks! I will let you know what I ate... and how the date was... haha!

Great idea but it isn't eastern european jewish it is central asian jewish and dont think they will have the matzah balls! PLUS I don't want the guy that I am going on this date with to think I don't eat!

I will let you know how I deal with it!! I am going on a date tonight to a bukhran restaurant (uzbeki - jewish) and have no idea what I can eat!