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My friend had her band loosened for the trip, and then refilled when she returned. Good Luck!!

Boy am I on the right thread! Cant sleep- Do not want to become addicted to meds + hit a plateau. AHHHH!!!

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I am sooo happy about not sharing this outside of my supportive family and friends. This was my decision because I am not interested in any negative opinions. Others are continually asking how I am doing it and I reply " I eat less and exercise more". Thats it - end of story. I may decide to tell others as I approach my goal, but I do not feel the need to right now. It is a personal choice and I am sure you will make the one. Good Luck

Hey Spunkywoman,

How have you been? I met you in the office a few months ago. I am down 65 lbs!!! and am very happy with that! When is the boat trip?

Hi I have read your article, and it states "whey peptides provide the highest quality source of Protein known. Higher than soy. Soy offers a much lower score in biological value than whey protein isolate." they suggest a combo to reap benefits of both. I am guessing that you so want to maintain your greener lifestyle that you are not focusing on that. I can relate and have. Then I lost a lot of hair and energy. Hope you do better than I. Wishing you wellness and weight loss.:smile2:

Whey Protein isolate is the only protein fully assimilated in our bodies. I have wasted time and money on others, and have lost hair. There were also days that I had no energy. Also, there are different types of whey protein. The label must say 100% whey protein isolate. I am putting my plant based lifestyle on the back burner for a while until I am closer to my goal. Be Well

Night coughing while sleeping is a sign of being overfilled.Take care

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Hey Maria!!!! Soooo happy for you!!! Its great to see you become proactive about your health and happiness. The liquid diet and breathing in cleaner air will pay off shortly!! This time next year--- YAHOO!!!!

Love you!

I had my 1st fill of 1/2cc today. My surgeon wants to take it slow with me because of all of my complications. So far, so good.

How is everyone else doing?

Hi Candle,

I just bought some Mederma. I have seen it suggested on this site a few times. There is a support group in East Northport on Oct 4 at 7PM I like the fact that there are only fellow Bandsters there. We get our answers from those who have first hand knowledge. Let me know if you are interested.

Hi Shelli,

One more week to go on mushies. I had a meatball and some Pasta 2 nights ago. I just made sure that I chewed it real well until it liquified before I swallowed. Hope this doesnt mess my band up. Anyone else cheat??:embarassed::nervous:girl_hug:

Hi ,

I live on the Island. Dr. Ren from NYU did my surgery Aug 27. I have been attending a support group here for the past 3 months. Very informative, with some very nice people. Check out the Local Support Group thread and go to N.Y.

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The doc told me my reaction was from the band, and he removed the 1cc to allow my stomach to relax. Thanks for your concern!

Strange thing is that I have been experiencing shoulder pain only in the last week. Anyone else?

Hi Everyone,

I had a very bad reaction to the band and was admitted to the hospital following a 9 hour ordeal in the ER last weekend. I was sliming, couldnt breath deep and felt as if my stomach was being wrung out like a dishrag. I also had to sleep propped up on the couch or my nausea would intensify. They administered pain med and antinausea meds for 2 nights, and I was released on Mon.

I saw my Doc on fri and was told this was a very unusual circumstance. He removed the 1cc of Fluid that they fill everyone getting the AP Band with.

I am now feeling terrific,thank God, because my mind was going in every horrible direction it could.

Hoping everyone else is feeling well also!!!!

hi everyone,

i think i have an AP band, is that the new type? my dr keeps telling me the new improved? although i did not get to see him for my post follow up today he had emergency surgery, i wont see him till my fill sept 27. lighternyc glad to hear your doing better, sounded like a tough start.

claramae i'm sorry for your troubles, my 25 y/o son moved back in right before surgery! he can drive me crazy too! but we must take care of ourselves!!! i'm down 17 lbs!!!

Hi Arie,

Yes, the AP Band is the newer one. Although, I really need to research it to compare. How did your post op visit go today? Was your esophagram okay? Hope you are feeling well:)

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for your concern! I am feeling better today, and am counting on progressing each day. I was fitted with the newer AP Band, and was told it is more restrictive, right off the bat. I am wondering if my pain was so bad because of this. Any one else fitted with AP Band?

What a weekend! My nausea and stomach pain was so awful,that I went to ER . I was told that we all heal differently, and that its not unheard of for people to experience this 2 weeks post op. Just got home and need to relax. Wishing everyone a speedy recovery!!!

Thanks Sooverit, I would love it!!!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

Debi-Thanks, the liquid diet is just fine. I am really not hungry at all. Glad to have this opportunity to shed a few pounds! Hoping your dog is okay.

I am kind of disappointed that I am not feeling better yet. I wake up in the middle of the night with my mouth watering, very nauseous still. I called the nurse and she told me that I may have to come in to have Fluid removed from my band. I was under the impression that there was no Fluid in the band until the 1st fill. Anyone else experience this or know anything about this?:help:

I have been waking up with my mouth watering, and nauseous-really bad.Last night was better. I slept propped upright on my couch and felt some relief from previous nights. Late at night and early mornings are the worst for me.I called the nurse and she told me I may have to come in and have Fluid removed from band. I was under the impression there is no fluid until 1st fill. Anybody else feeling like this or know anything about this? I am also upset that I still need pain meds.:help: