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Boy is this a difficult question to answer. No, you wouldn't absolutely without a doubt know if your band has slipped. Many people who really think their band has slipped came to find out it just suddenly got tight and needed an unfill to fix the problem. With MY slip came terrible nausea, acid reflux, inability to eat/drink and a lot of internal pain. Pain in the area of the band itself - sharp pain. Others experience a sudden LOSS of restriction and can eat everything. The only sure way to tell is to see your dr ASAP. The sooner it's diagnosed the better! What are your symptoms or are you just curious??? Good luck!

Congratulations! I hope you have a very wonderful, low weight gain pregnancy. You're in my prayers...

Wow, Penni & Kelly! PB's, huh! I wish I got PB's or ANY sort of restriction would be nice. I don't think I was banded long enough for my stomach to be molded into that position. I think my tummy went right on back to exactly where it was before they took off my band . No phantom restriction for me - gosh darn it!

If you would have asked me a week ago if I've learned to eat differently now that I have the band I would have said "yes". Things were great - losing weight. I thought that I would be able to continue to eat that way even without the band. Boy was I wrong...now that my band is gone, the answer is "no". Like GeezerSue's friend that had DS said "Not a damned thing. This surgery hasn't taught me a damned thing." At least her friend changed her mind about that, but not me...

I am so relieved for you and I'm very happy that you're feeling better!

I was an excellent bandster...and I slipped. I'm sure there are those who have slipped that ate too quickly, too much, whatever - but not me. I was always very careful. I don't blame myself or my doctor - it's just something that happened.

Go to the doctor - it doesn't look good to me, either. I hope you feel better soon!

I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad - I know exactly how you feel. My thoughts are with you today. Did you tell your lap doctor that you think it's an emergency - that you need to be seen right away? I can't believe they're going to make you wait that long. The ER may not know how to help you - some do, some don't. I would try your lap doc again and push them a bit. Good luck - let us know how you're doing.

I wanted to be a mom and a teacher - I became both! I believed snow was frozen milk...for years. I probably was 8 or 9 when I learned different. I didn't see snow as a kid - just on T.V.

Wow! I'm a day late - but congratulations! You gave me hope today when I thought it was gone. Thank you.

I second that notion!

I do NOT want to scare you, but those were my symptoms when I slipped. That probably is not the case for you, but you're going to want to see your fill doctor soon. In my case I was also throwing up and could not get ANY food and almost no liquid in so like I said, it's probably not slippage but you're going to want to get it checked. Also, you're right at about time to get an endoscopy. It's probably a good idea to get it done as soon as possible. I hope you feel better soon! Let us know how you're doing.

Small portions...what's that? And I have a terrible time with nibbling - a bite of daughter's cookie, a spoonful of son's cereal, a bite of hubby's cheese bread. But it's their food so it doesn't count, right???

I started in 18s. Now I'm in a size 12 - dreaming of sliding into 8s.

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!

My nephew's doing well in Texas. He and his wife and baby live with my niece (his sister). He's got a job and my sister (his mom) lives close to them so she's LOVING the baby being so close and keeps me connected as to how they're doing. Thanks for asking.

Hi, Kelly! I needed this new forum today! I've been in tears all morning. I think it's just starting to sink in. I am so excited about having you guys to talk to.

Awww Jessie, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. It sounds as if she was a wonderful lady. Her poor children and husband - how hard it's going to be without her. But it sounds like they have strong family support that will bring them through. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers,

I'm so happy for your good news, Alex. What a relief! I hope the rest of your journey is a piece of cake. Ooo, cake - that sounds good. (just kidding)

I'm so glad you're feeling better! You've had a tough go - here's to a new you! Wow - 17 lbs. That's terrific! You go girl!

I second Lisa's vote! Oh, alright, I really don't. But I'm not good with naming things. I actually quite suck at it. Let me know, though, 'cause I'm right there with ya.

Great Job! Keep up the good work - you'll be there before you know it!

Thanks, Mary. DH's contact with his birthfather has been a little weird. He likes to talk about himself a LOT. Maybe it's just nerves. He's coming to San Diego for a visit the week after Easter so we'll see. I'm definitely more nervous about meeting him. We'll see. I'll let ya know how it goes,

Welcome to LBT! You've come to a great place. If you have any specific questions your best bet is to do a search (it's at the top of your screen) and read, read, read. If you don't find what you're looking for just yell. You'll have a response in no time. You've just joined a wonderful family with very caring people and good luck on your weight loss journey. I have a Jordan, too. Except my Jordyn is yn and she's a 13 year old girs. I have an 11 year old boy, KJ, too. Nice to meet you,

Here is a picture of my DH (Ken) and his 2 1/2 brothers and birth mom. They look a lot a like. Especially Ken and Steve. Very weird!