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I had NO idea about straws!!! That is usually the best way for me to get fluids...eek!! Guess, I will be breaking that habit!!!

Yay for you both! Congrats!!!

My last fill was done by a PA

Has anyone else experienced this? I am nice and open and am able to eat "normally" as well as get my fluids in, about half the time. I can do this with zero problems. The other part, I am tight and PB'ing and lots of things get stuck, eventually, everything goes down. Obviously, except if I PB. Although, at night, nothing is coming up and I am not refluxing. Do you think that I am a tad to tight? I like that I am full for so long, but don't want to be risking any damage to the band...I have also heard that once your to tight, you have a difficult time finding the sweet spot. I am just wondering if this is common or not. :laugh: Thanks! Brandy

Lap~ Get well soon!!! You have about as much on your plate right now as I do!!! My DD (4) just had her 28th surgery on Wed and I did something major with my ankle...I get to go see a surgeon on Friday!!! I am thinking of you!

Remember - Red Robin Thursday, 3/6 at 7pm (please copy and paste) Dynamo (michelle) Woofay (anita) Mal (maalani) Tied2Bfit (dee) Anyone else?????? Brandy *As long as DD is doing ok...* Things here are going as weill as can be expected...the stress has caused my weight loss to come on strong. I am down 42 pounds (185.6) as of this morning, I am excited about that. Has anyone else experienced this? I am nice and open and am able to eat "normally" as well as get my fluids in. The other part, I am tight and PB'ing and lots of things get stuck. Although, at night, nothing is coming up and I am not refluxing. Do you think that I am a tad to tight? I like that I am full for so long, but don't want to be risking any damage to the band...I have also heard that once your to tight, you have a difficult time finding the sweet spot. Thanks guys!! Everyone sounds like they are doing so great!!!

Thanks for sharing liteweight!! I am all on board for the RR thing too. LA: Sounds like your doing wonderful...if you don't feel like you need a fill yet, post-pone it. Keep up the great work!

I lost the most when I was doing liquids. Have you tried that? Just make sure it has all the vitamins and protein that you need.

Dee~ Your doing so amazing!! I am proud of you!! I agree 100% with you regarding the fills. I have had 3, and my thought is that I paid all this $$ for my band, the least it can do is work for me! Michelle~ Your so strong, I admire your positive attitude so much!! The way you take things in stride is awesome!! Your doing/looking so great as well!

GC~ I know what you mean, I have not shared my surgery with my in-laws for the same reason, they are judgemental and always worried about our $$. It is really hard to be excited and know your changing only to have them make it difficult.

Yay Anita!! That is so great!

Great job!!! I am almost overweight!! It will be a big goal!!

Hi~ Just curious who else is having dry skin? I am getting at least 65g Protein per day as well as staying hydrated but I am still alot dryer than normal. I have tried various lotions and potions, but it is not working!!! Any other advice?

82 pounds is nothing to sneeze at! You have done very well, and welcome back! I hope you get the answers your looking for!

I've lost a 5-gallon bottle of Water or human leg....now if I could she more off my "OWN" legs.... Same for me...I would love to lose a leg...fat wise that is!<!-- google_ad_section_end -->

Hi Everyone~ Sorry I have not posted and it has taken me a little while to catch up!! My fill is great, I was a little tight and thought I may need a slight unfill, but I think that it is getting looser. I am almost (.6) away from the 180's! I am thrilled, I was 180 when I delivered my daughter, so that would be a huge feat! On the exercize side, won't be happening for a while...On Friday, my bum knee gave out on the stairs and my ankle went sideways for 4 stairs. We all thought that it was broken and the ER said "it is a sprain from hell". Needless to say, I am in a half cast and all wrapped up for a week or so until the swelling is down. I am also on crutches. This couldn't have happened at a more terrible time, my daughter, Hannah, is going in for surgery #28 on Wed. So hopefully, I will be decent by then. I hope everyone starts feeling better soon and good luck to amerilu. Welcome Cara, you will fit right in! Brandy

Yikes...thanks, I will remember that! My husband is constantly clearing his throat, I will have to ask him about that!

I am so sorry!!! I have had stones twice. I would rather give birth again! I agree, have it tested so that you know what type it is and drink, drink, drink...

I had to get to a point where I just had to ignore it. ALL of it, it didn't matter where it was coming from. Only you know what you need to do and if lap band is it, well then, you go for it. In the end, it matters if your happy, not what others are thinking!

I have BCBS of Alabama, and after the 6 months, I was denied. I hope it is better for you in Michigan! Good luck!!!

I am back!! I really liked Tom alot, he explained alot to me and was very friendly and patient. He spent almost 40 minutes with me! I am up to 5.4 now, and am feeling it. I hope that I am not to tight. He said not to worry about the whole throw up thing. I am in far enough that I should be fine. I do have another appt. tomorrow with the chiro. again, so I am really going to watch and see what is going on. Mal~ Your so sweet, my heart breaks for you. My sons friend was recently injured pretty bad, and I about lost it. I am praying and rooting for you and your son. It always makes me wonder why these kids think life is so hard, that it is just not worth it. Especially over a boy. Absolutely heart breaking.

I was banded 12/12, Today was my 3rd fill. I have 5.4 in my 10cc band. I am just now feeling restriction! Lets hope it lasts!

I do a chewable from GNC, it has been fine and I have no complaints. Some docs get a percentage of certain things they sell, so he may just want the money!

Welcome Tiny and Cara!! You will love it here! I am going in for fill #3 at 2:00 today, and am really hoping for some good restriction. I did have something scary happen yesterday, I have been having a headache for a week now. I went to the chiro. (never been) and he adjusted me. As soon as he was done, I knew something was up. I RAN to the bathroom and threw up. Heaving and all. I couldn't stop it. Do you think the band is OK? I will die if something goes wrong with it!!! I will ask today as well... Also, what form or receipt do I need to ask for for my taxes? That was something else that I need to get today, but not sure what I ask for. I am praying for you girls on the untimely deaths. It is such an ugly thing! With my son going into HS next year, it really, truly scares me. Brandy

I use my highest, because that is where I was when I began this journey!