QuasiTova

I, too, could have written this post :confused: I actually just posted a very similar post... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f255/does-weight-gain-make-your-band-tighter-106228/#post1369941

Two year blues... and possible problem here. I was banded in Nov 2007, and lost 82 lbs by July 2008. With only 30 lbs left to lose, I decided to move to California (from Texas). My LB doctor decided to remove my restriction during my relocation (I had issues with stress causing me to tighten too much)... and he was concerned that I might not be able to find a doctor in my new town if I had a complication. Good thing he chose to do this because I have still not been able to find a Dr in my vicinity that will treat "other" Drs patients (stupid, huh?). So, basically, I have had "no fill" for over a year now because I no longer have insurance, and cannot afford to fly back to Texas just for a fill. Up until a few months ago, I had managed to maintain the weight loss I had already achieved, but was not able to lose that last 30lbs :confused: Then, a few weeks ago... I noticed that I was feeling tight every time I eat anything. That got me to thinking about how my old bad habits have resurfaced (eating WAY past full... eating too fast... not chewing enough... making bad food choices... drinking too much liquid while eating... etc). This past week, I have been VERY conscience of my eating habits, and I am still getting "stuck" and sliming after only a few bites. I have gained back about 7lbs, and am wondering if that weight gain has made me feel tight? Or if I have a slipped band, or if I have stretched my pouch and it is now prolapsed. I know I need to get back on track, and get serious about losing these last "now" 37 lbs. I have not been on this site in a long time, I only decided to log on to see if anyone else has experienced what I have been feeling. Several people have suggested going on liquids for a few days (so I am starting that tomorrow). Any other ideas?

how far is Truckee from Chico? I do not really know the area very well yet. Also, how much does he charge for fills? I would love to have his info Thanks! I never really attended meetings either, I just thought it might be a good way to make new friends in a new town/state... friends that I already know I have something in common with

Hi, I am new to Chico... I was banded in Ft Worth Texas by Dr Adam Smith, but had all of my restriction removed when I moved to California... we were afraid I would be stuck without a doctor here. Boy, am I glad we did... because I have not been able to find a doctor in the area to maintain fills with. Everyone only wants to work with their OWN patients. Does anyone know of a doctor in the Chico area who does fills? I will be paying cash since I do not have insurance in California yet. Also, I would be interested in coming to the support group. When does it meet?

Does anyone know of a Dr who will do fills in the Chico area? I have recently moved here from Dallas, Texas, and cannot find ANYONE who will give me a fill

Dr Adam Smith in Ft Worth is AMAZING! He does every fill under flouro... and even has Saturday appointments.

I called my doctor this morning, and they are going to do a slight unfill. I guess I am just one of those people who feels the restriction 24 hours later, and not at the moment. Next time, when he tells me I am at a perfect level, I will ask him to back it out .25cc to "hopefully" prevent this from happening again. I am sure I will feel better when I return... TTFN

And, I thought it was only TEENAGERS that caused this... When my teenage daughter causes stress for me at dinner with her "smart mouth", I simply pick up my plate and finish my dinner in the BATH TUB. Yes, sounds strange, but it is actually very relaxing... and little by little she is starting to realize that she is hurting ME with her mouth... and listens to my warnings.

Where can I get lemon grass? Is it a liquid? I have never heard of it. I am sorry, I should have been more clear... I cannot breathe because my nose is all stopped up. I really do not think it is at an emergency level, just a nasty cold.

It is now 9pm, and I have not been able to keep anything down. I was able to swallow the sorbet okay, but about 30 minutes later, it came back up... along with a TON of slime. Anyone know of a way to cut down the mucus production while you have a cold? Cold meds are coming back up too

I am hoping I will feel better after this nasty cold goes away. I just hope the panic attacks don't make it worse... I would rather not FEEL the restriction,and just have it silently work.

The monster inside of me has been awakened again!!! Let the gurgling, growling, rumbling, burping and slimeballs begin... oh, and let's not forget the panic attacks! Two months ago I went through total hell with my third fill... Water before leaving, to assure that I was not too tight (last time, I drank a few sips and left). Well, the water went down fine... not little sips mind you, but regular size drinks. So, I walked out of there thinking, "okay, this is going to be easy... maybe he didn't tighten me much", I even wondered if I would not have enough restriction until my next appointment, because I was still HUNGRY. I forgot to mention that I had a "slight" scratchy throat and minor sniffles before getting filled... well, this stupid head cold escalated after the fill... to the point where I cannot breathe or swallow. I think this has angered the "monster" who lives inside me... Today, I could not even keep down the liquid Tylenol Multi-Cold Symptom medication :thumbup: I am going to TRY to rest today, and eat nothing but sorbet (which actually soothed the monster a little the last time). Hopefully, this is just due to the nasty cold I have and not being too tight again. I REALLY need to make "friends" with this creature who now lives inside me.

Tomorrow I go for my appointment... I think I need another fill now, but boy am I scared after that last one. I think I will just ask him to go light with the fill. I just hope I do not have a panic attack tonight and decide not to get one... because I have been starting to get hungry this past week... whereas I was not for over a month.

Heh, now THAT would be gaudy... lol

I love hummus!!!!! I have never tried using lettuce as my "dipper"... I try not to use chips or anything like that, but I do dip with pepperoni, celery, and cucumbers.