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I have gone through this as well, best thing is that it gets better. You should definitely talk with your husband and make sure who knows you are feeling a little on edge and you should also work on it yourself as well. I realized that I was being too hard on my husband and child, which wasn't fair to them, and worked to chill out by taking a little time and space when necessary.

I took a class at the gym. It was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it a lot. However, it was only a moderate workout, not high intensity. I work out a lot and this was great for "off days" when I am just getting aerobics in.

Most companies dont provide insurance for part time employees, but you never know. Good luck in finding one that will cover you.

Congratulations . . . what perfect timing!!!!

Congratulations and happy melting!!!

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That looks really cool . . . and it is great that you were able to post a picture as well :0).

Self-pay, total with travel and fills around $8,500.

Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and homemade macaroni and cheese . . . they are much missed but I can't even take a bite or I will be horribly sick (I know because I have tried, lol).

This is all excellent advice, thank you so much for posting. I need to be ready for the tips and tricks in case I start feeling a little queasy. :0)

You could have a slip or you could be just irritated. The key is to stop eating anything . . . only take in liquids for a few days to start. Call your doctor immediately for advice. You probably should get a partial/full unfill as soon as possible. Just so you know, I had this happen recently where I kept throwing up at each meal, it kept getting worse until my stomach closed and I could get nothing down. I then had to go for an emergency unfill. It was like a snowball effect, I would eat, throw up, try again a few hours later, throw up again and it continued on and on. Even by going on liquids, it did not help me because my stomach was just too irritated. This happened out of nowhere . . . but was not caused by overeating and throwing up at every meal. I just got stuck really bad and had a problem from there. It only took 4 days from being stuck to not being able to ingest liquids. When I went to my last fill, the nurse said that if this ever starts again, definitely go on Clear Liquids for a couple of days and take some liquid ibuprofen (motrin) which you can get for children. She said that it is not good to take ibuprofen on a regular basis for a bandster but in an emergency situation, it will reduce the inflammation and help your stomach adjust. If you want to try this, I would ask your doctor first because most doctors say no ibuprofen. Throwing up every meal is not healthy and if you continue this binge & purge behavior, there is a really good chance you will lose your band. Please take care of yourself and if you need help, don't be afraid to seek it. We all have addictions or we wouldn't be here, we all have to face them and the first step is admitting it and seeking help from a professional and/or developing a support network. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Don't do it . . . best to try samples. There is nothing worse than spending a lot of money on something that makes you gag whenever you taste it. Get some cheap samples and then make a decision.

I am sorry to hear that . . . however, this should be just a small bump in the road. What is a month or two compared to the rest of your life post banding??? Can you go ahead and get the surgery rescheduled now?

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I definitely eat a little differently around friends. Also when I am out I find that mushies are a little safer so I am careful. I ate a little pizza once with a friend and got terribly stuck. As long as I am making good decisions 90% of the time and exercising some reasonable caution the other 10% it seems that I am still able to lose steadily.

Sometimes people have different goals for the future . . . and that is OK. It happens, but you should never give up finding personal satisfaction and reaching your own goals. It sounds like you are making the right decisions to me. In the end, you will probably be a lot happier than you ever could be if you are constantly wondering what life would have been like if you would have chosen a different route.

I take viactiv occasionally. I have really tight restriction but they don't get stuck. They are only 20 calories for their Multivitamins and if I feel like the need for something sweet during the day, I will take them instead of my regular Vitamins. I have also used them for calcium as well. If you have to get your vitamins and calcium in during the day, might as well enjoy them.

I would just get right back on your postop diet as soon as possible. You need your band to heal properly and not risk the health of the band over the long term. So you made a couple of mistakes . . . just get back on track. Harm can be minimal if you start following your post op diet again . . . but you can cause a lot of damage if you just keep eating whatever before you are ready. It is your band and your health, you deserve to do the right thing for yourself.

No reason not to enjoy it. I would definitely go . . . only use a little moderation on your intake. You can still have a great time.

That is a very interesting phenomenon and I am looking forward to hearing more responses on the topic.

That was very cool, thanks for sharing.

Just show her how this can work for you.

Hollie, that is awesome news, and you are so close to goal now. I feel like I know you after so many posts, 100 pounds down and single and free. What are your tips for newbies just starting the journey???

I wouldn't rush to get it off. It is not harming you by being there and if you try too hard to remove it you can irritate your skin. However, I have read a lot of threads on this topic and have found that people report that baby oil seems to be the most effective for removal.

She is absolutely gorgeous, congratulations!!!