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I think I may have to have some Fluid taken out. I'm gonna give it until over the weekend. Maybe I just need to teach myself to take smaller bites and chew longer. I thought I had it down! I was doing so good! I think if I can get used to doing that, I'll be ok. I don't want to get stuck or semi stuck (semi happened today) every day. Even thinking about it makes me feel yucky.

I've been really good with sticking to 'drs orders' on fill day. I think because I haven't had much resistance, I got complacent. My husband had Lapband surgery 4 yrs ago, and he got stuck constantly. I think I've done pretty good so far, just over 100 days post-op, no issues! In my defense, I was starving (hadn't eaten solids since the day before) and I know I went too fast, didn't chew enough. But it was completely my fault. A day later I ate part of a sub, (with all that bread!) and had no problem. Small bites and LOTS of chewing!!! Thanx!

For the first time, about 100 days post-op, I got stuck. I felt like my head was going to explode. What a horrible feeling! I went on a Monday for my monthly check up. Not much weight loss, but I haven't been able to get much exercise in, due to working more hours, lack of sleep, all the culprits. So my surgeon gave me another cc. At my count, that would make me at 6 cc's total, in a 10 cc band. He told me if it felt too tight to call him asap. I had no issues the rest of the day, overnight at work, or the next morning. Then we stopped for pizza. The breadsticks got me! Darn the bread! I've not had any issues with ANY food, post-op. None at all. Let me tell you..... For those who have never been stuck, you don't want to have to go thru it! It's very scary when you can't even swallow your own saliva. And to force myself to vomit? OMG. Lesson learned! I'm swearing off breadsticks, and any other bread if it's just that. If there's sauce for dipping, I may (hesitantly) give it another go, but I'm not sure. I'm gonna give it another week and see how I do. If it happens again, I'm gonna call my surgeon to see if maybe he can take half a cc out. I *never EVER* want to feel that again..... It. Was. Awful. Sorry, I'm not trying to scare anyone, but reality is reality. Small bites, limit very dry/sticky foods, and chew chew chew!!!!!!!!!

Only lost a few ounces. I had another fill, another cc added. We'll see if that helps!

No change for me this week, even wth a fill

I take gummy Multivitamins daily. It has some Biotin in it, but I bought a separate biotin supplement today. I also bought shampoo and conditioner with biotin in it. Thanx!

09/01/2014: 209 09/08/2014: 205.9

Thanx, everyone! Yes, taking a Multivitamin, and between food and shakes, usually around 60g+ Protein per day. I will drink an extra shake, use better shampoo, and take any additions Vitamins, if it'll help.......

Name, real or screen: Kristen Goal Weight for Sept 30th: 200 Weight on Sept 1st: 209 Age: 39 City/State: MI Dietary goal for Sept: 60g Protein intake, Vitamins Exercise goal for Sept: Walk 4+ miles 4-5 days/week Personal goal for Sept: Drop a pant size Date banded: 06.12.2014 Total weight loss since pre-op diet/banding: 33 lbs Favorite Fall Activity: Relaxing outdoors, smelling the fallen leaves, wearing a hoodie, sipping hot apple cider.

Zero at surgery. 3 cc's 6 weeks post-op. 10 weeks post-op, another cc added. At 14 weeks (in a couple more weeks) possibly another cc.

I usually hiccup at the end of a meal. Same as with 2muchfun.... Only a couple, then it goes away.

I was banded in June of this year, and lately my hair seems to be falling out a lot more than the normal, every day hair loss. I had a handful of hair today after my shower, and it's never that much. Am I deficient somewhere? Should I bring it up to my surgeon? Are there other Vitamins I should be taking? I have lots of hair, and the thought of it falling out is scary!!!

I also have the 10cc band. My husband has a 15, and he's comfortable filled with 6.5cc. I wouldn't be surprised if I go up to 5cc. I guess we'll see!

I got my first fill last week (3cc's) and I don't feel much resistance. My surgeon said I may not, either, and we'll adjust it the next month. As for food, I was told to do a liquid diet for the first day after each fill.

I *hope* your family is doing it out of love and concern. Seems like they aren't very supportive. Maybe they WERE, but to say you've lost too much? That is YOUR DECISION and your SURGEON's DECISION. You sound like you are doing AMAZING!!! Let that, and that alone, keep you where you want to be headed. Negativity will only bounce you to a place you don't want to be. Keep your mind on your goal, and leave it at that. I'm sorry coin not trying to be rude. I hate it when other people try to act like they know what's best for you. You're a grown woman, your body is YOURS, and yours to do with what you please! I'm not trying to be harsh, but they should ALWAYS support you. Keep up the GREAT work!!!