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So I've lost 117lbs and now I have a slip. My surgeon removed all the fluid to see if it gets better. I don't need to lose anymore weight but I'm nervous that I'll start gaining. I moved out of the state so I don't even have my surgeon anymore. I was traveling in town and got him him to see me. I also lost my job and insurance recently so my options are very limited. So worried about this...

I was banded March 19th 08'. I have lost 79lbs so far! I am 27 to goal :wink:

I too am defanitely happier. I have lost 57lbs to date. I have also had episodes of PB's but only due to eating inappropriately. If I stick to the guidelines given I have no problems. I wouldn't change it for the world. I would defanitely discuss your situation in detail with your doctor. I wonder if your getting the type of support you should be from the medical staff. Yes there are alot of people who have had issues but I think most of them would say it is probably because they didn't follow the guidelines and the ones who did are the exception. Good luck to you and hopefully you will find what will make you happy!!!!

I have lost 57lbs to date

Banded March 19. I am down 47 pounds. Would love to see it a little faster but am happy with the progress.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Did you have any symptoms prior to the fever and pain? Any difficulty swallowing or anything at all? How devastating for you. I had my band in March of this year and would be truly traumatized to lose it at this point. Again I am so sorry

I'm interested. Fridays and Saturdays work best for me!!!

So much for friendly support from other bandsters. Ouch! Let's all take a breath and relax. We all have a common goal. Can't we all just get along :thumbup:

Yup sounds very normal. Most docs will say not to really count weight loss until you are off the liquids and onto regular food. My doctor said to count that as bonus weight. And the longer post op you will probably find yourself hungrier. It's the hardest part for most as you havent had a fill yet. As for the BM, your not eating anything solid so you will probably have much less in the way of BM's. I will sometimes, even six months out, go two weeks withough a BM and will have to do something to help things along :thumbup: The sodium in soups can defanitely be an explenation for weight gain. I will carry up to three pounds just in water retention if I have too much sodium. Up to five pounds during my period. Try some mom to move the bowels and lower your sodium and drink lots of water and see what happens.

Thank you all for your support. It is good to know that their are others who do know how I feel. It has been a tough year all around a actually a tough couple of years. I lost my dad two years ago and my only sister a month after that. it's strange to have so many around you but still feel very alone. I understand that is a very normal part of the grieving process (I'm an expert at it by now). Again, thanks for the kind words and thoughts. I'm so glad I found this site so I have others to go through this journey with me :thumbup:

I know it probably sounds silly but I'm really quite sad lately. I'm down 43 pounds now and I should be really happy about that. But a part of me won't let me truly celebrate this as I can't share it with my mom. She passed away unexpectedly in December. Three months before having my surgery. It's strange to not be able to share the important things in my world with her. This in particular she would have been so happy about. I still find myself wanting to pick up the phone and call her and it's like a slap in the face when I realize I can't do that. Anyway, thanks for letting me express my little pitty party with everyone.

Sounds like a call to your surgeon is in order. Even if it turns out to be nothing better safe than sorry!!!!

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Thanks all for the replies. Perhaps I will go back to liquids for a couple days and see what happens. I do wish I knew how much my doc put in. He won't tell as he doesn't want patients comparing amounts. He did tell me that I needed to be careful now as I am tighter than I have ever been. So we shall see!!!!! Thanks again.

I had my third fill this week and am having trouble eating much of anything. It seems like everything I eat is sticking. I can usually keep it down but it is very painful for a good half hour after I eat and I have a lot of sliming (yuck). Anyone know if this should get better or should I go in and get an unfill? Don't really want to do that as I have not lost anything in the last month before this fill. Thoughts????