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What trophy? Oh, you mean the one I am holding?

I was told by a Dr at a support group that I attended( not my Dr) that the size of the band depends on the size of your insides. so this Dr decides which size to use when you are on the operating table. My Dr (the best in NYC) rarely uses the 4cc band but has said that if the 10cc band is too big for someone, he will use the 4cc band. They are constructed the same way, being that both are Allergen. It is the Realize band that has a different construction around it. My Dr and others have wrote articles about the Realize Bnad being more likely to cause problems. My Dr never uses them. He showed me both bands and explained it to me in my pre-banded days. I have learned so much!!

Wow, you waited the 3 hours and still happening so bad? I also had two horrible nights with it before I went. I had the coughing too so I guess it is part of it. I remember spitting up all over my husband's pillow. UGU!! LOL. Have you done that to your sweets yet? I would call right away if you have taken the meds and have waited the 3 hrs. Let me know what happens. Good Luck!

Great idea! I have been doing the same thing since my pre-band liquid diet! I have tried all different protein flavored powders. Well, the ones that sounded like they would be good with coffee. (not Pina-colada)LOL Powders are much cheaper than the premade. I save the premade for when I am really on the go. My favorite is Syntrax Nectar Cappuccino flavored. Talk about YUM!!! Best way to start off my morning and get 23gr protein in right away. You can get even more protein if you add skim milk too.

I had the same thing happen to me at night. I had not had a fill in 2 months and went for one. That night it started. It is called reflux and it is common to us bandsters. It is strange that you already had some taken out. Have you tried any solids yet or just liquids? How much more did you end up with after the fill and then unfill? Are you on any thing like prilosec or anti-reflux/anti heartburn meds at all? My Dr told me that it means that the area around the band is swollen and the only way to get it to heal is to get a good amount taken out. I had to have a whole 1cc removed for 6 weeks. What a hard time that was! The other thing he told me is that after I am healed besides taking my preventative meds everyday, do not eat or drink anything for 3 hrs before laying down. I would stay on liquids until Monday and see what happens and don't drink anything for 3 hours before laying down. I would probably call the Dr on call today and see what they recommend. Good Luck! Hope this helps! Feel free to PM me.

Barb grabs the trophy from Tapshoes and runs......

I know exactly what you mean! I last posted in Jan and had to have 1cc taken out because I was having some problems. Well, I made it through that time and after two small fills, I am doing well-back at sweet spot but not quiet as restricted as I have been and would like to be. I have lost 113lbs, am almost at goal and I feel as if I am forced to face all the "stuff" that caused me to become so morbidly obese in the first place. I read about this part of the journey and it is not easy! I would rate it up there with "banster Hell". I have started journaling and considered finding a therapist to talk to. Going on the different threads here helps alot.

he he.... I'm here!!!

LilMiss- You are so determined! But alas, the WINNER is finally here !!!!!!! I"M here.

Wait!!!! The winner -ME- is back!!!!

This one should be right but make sure to check just in caseit is still off. We are doing great!!!!:glare: Name.............. Start ..........Current.......... Goal ........ToGo 3ShotRoc..............345..............263................220......... ..43 alabubba..............464..............464................400......... ...64 annieemmm.........200..............198.................170......... ..28 ashleyrenee......240...........240...........199...........41 barb12590............173..............161................155.......... .6 Betelnut…………......95….……...…273 …....……..245………….28 Bklyn1984.............317..............256................230......... ..26 blaze21................200.8...........200.8..............170......... ..30.8 Chicky Abby..........314..............314................270............44 clcort...................236...............200...............200............36 countrygirlNY........253..............217................182.......... ..35 crzytchr2004.........237..............232................210.......... .22 Fab by 50.............215..............204................175............29 Fordgal88.............199..............175................199......... ..24 Htaylor1021.....210............210............185.........25 Jazma .............261..........261............235..........24 Jennyt71...............245..............207................170........ ...37 keepingfaith08...225..........225.............190.........35 LessJess...............228..............228................199........ ....29 Letsgetitstarted.....229..............229................199.......... ..30 libbyjane1976.......283...............283................250.......... .33 LilMissDiva...........251.6............247.6..............227......... ..20.6 liz_hager..............158..............158.................145....... ....13 Long2BThin...........192..............190.................169......... ..21 Mair.....................222..............220................199...... ......21 mamacj................316..............269................233......... ...36 MsNickelback....172...........167............149..........18 nicolerose........365...........288............260..........28 onehotmama.........272.............237.................210............27 pbpuniser.............212..............212................182......... ..30 peachwood......251...........251............230..........21 picklesix...........197..........187.............170.........17 sexylips................238..............238................199....... ....39 SillyGoose............258...............243................228........ ...15 simone................182...............176.............160...............16 ukcatsfan.............340...............340................300........ ...40 workingmom.....214...........214............175.........39 ZiggyLove........226...........202............180.........22

Last post was not the most recent so everyone should check their weights. I'm getting there!!!!! Soon I will be at my ultimate goal!!! I have to change my ticker,too. :glare: Name.............. Start ..........Current.......... Goal ........ToGo 3ShotRoc..............345..............263................220......... ..43 alabubba..............464..............464................400......... ....64 barb12590............173..............161................155............ 6 Betelnut…………......95….……...…273 …....……..245………….28 Bklyn1984.............317..............256................230......... ..26 blaze21................200.8...........200.8..............170......... ..30.8 Chicky Abby..........314..............314................270...........44 countrygirlNY........253..............217................182.......... ..35 crzytchr2004.........237..............233................210.......... .23 Fab by 50.............215..............215................175...........40 Fordgal88.............199..............175................199......... ..24 Htaylor1021.....210............210............185.........25 Jennyt71...............245..............207................170........ ...37 keepingfaith08...225..........225.............190.......35 LessJess...............228..............228................199........ ...29 Letsgetitstarted.....229..............229................199.......... .30 libbyjane1976.......283...............283................250.......... 33 LilMissDiva...........251.6............251.6..............227......... .24.6 liz_hager..............158..............158.................145....... ....13 lulu5040...............264..............248................210............38 Mair.....................222..............220................199...... .....21 mamacj................316..............269................233......... ...36 Minxz...................292..............292................260....... .. ...32 mrsezova..............200.............200.................170......... ..30 onehotmama.........272.............237.................210............ 27 pbpuniser.............212..............212................182......... ..30 picklesix...........197..........197.............170.........27 sexylips................238..............238................199....... ....39 SillyGoose............258...............251................228........ ...23 simone................182...............182................160........ ...22 ukcatsfan.............340...............340................300........ ...40

You must of thought I gave up-HAH?? Well guess what-- -I AM THE WINNER NOW!!!!!!!!

Lost two more lbs. I'm SO excited to be SO close to my goal!!:tongue_smilie: Name.............. Start ..........Current.......... Goal ........ToGo 3ShotRoc..............345..............263................220......... ..43 alabubba..............464..............464................400......... ....64 annieemmm.........200..............198.................170......... ..28 barb12590............173..............163................155..............8 Betelnut………….....295….……...…270 …....……..245………….25 Bklyn1984.............317..............256................230......... ..26 blaze21................200.8...........200.8..............170......... ..30.8 Chicky Abby..........314..............314................270...........44 countrygirlNY........253..............217................182.......... ..35 crzytchr2004.........237..............232................210.......... .22 Fab by 50.............215..............215................175...........40 Fordgal88.............199..............175................199......... ..24 Htaylor1021.....210............210............185.........25 Jennyt71...............245..............207................170........ ...37 keepingfaith08...225..........221.5.............190.......31.5 LessJess...............228..............228................199........ ...29 Letsgetitstarted.....229..............229................199.......... .30 libbyjane1976.......283...............283................250.......... 33 LilMissDiva...........251.6............247.6..............227......... .20.6 liz_hager..............158..............157.................145....... ....12 Long2BThin...........192..............191.................169......... ..22 Mair.....................222..............220................199...... .....21 mamacj................316..............269................233......... ...36 MsNickelback....172...........172............149..........23 nicolerose.......365..........288............260.........28 Nursemelly............245............213.................185.......... ...28 onehotmama.........272.............237.................210............ 27 pbpuniser.............212..............212................182......... ..30 peachwood......251...........251............230.........21 picklesix...........197..........197.............170.........27 sexylips................238..............238................199....... ....39 SillyGoose............258...............243................228........ ...15 simone................182...............182................160........ ...22 ukcatsfan.............340...............340................300........ ...40 workingmom.....214...........214............175.........39

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I did lose it quick but it was not always easy! I struggled with "banster hell" at the beginning but once I was restricted, the weight melted off. My whole mindset towards food seemed to change with restriction and I have never been so healthy and happy. You are doing great so far! Best of luck to everyone!

JennyT- You will get there -I promise. You are only out two months! I struggled too and then you get to the right fill level,you learn to follow the bandster rules, your emotional eating subsides and the weight drops off! Good Luck to everyone! Happy Tuesday!!

I am so psyched!!!!! I Dropped another 5lbs in the past two weeks!! 10 more lbs to my ultimate goal!!!!! I LOVE MY BAND!:rolleyes2::smile::scared2::smile::scared2::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile::smile: Name.............. Start ..........Current.......... Goal ........ToGo 3ShotRoc..............345..............263................220......... ..43 alabubba..............464..............464................400......... ....64 annieemmm.........200..............198.................170......... ..28 barb12590............173..............165................155.......... .10 Betelnut…………......95….……...…273 …....……..245………….28 Bklyn1984.............317..............256................230......... ..26 blaze21................200.8...........200.8..............170......... ..30.8 Chicky Abby..........314..............314................270...........44 countrygirlNY........253..............217................182.......... ..35 crzytchr2004.........237..............232................210.......... .22 Fab by 50.............215..............215................175...........40 Fordgal88.............199..............175................199......... ..24 Htaylor1021.....210............210............185.........25 Jennyt71...............245..............207................170........ ...37 keepingfaith08...225..........225.............190.......35 LessJess...............228..............228................199........ ...29 Letsgetitstarted.....229..............229................199.......... .30 libbyjane1976.......283...............283................250.......... 33 LilMissDiva...........251.6............247.6..............227......... .20.6 liz_hager..............158..............158.................145....... ....13 Long2BThin...........192..............191.................169......... ..22 Mair.....................222..............220................199...... .....21 mamacj................316..............269................233......... ...36 MsNickelback....172...........172............149..........23 onehotmama.........272.............237.................210............ 27 pbpuniser.............212..............212................182......... ..30 peachwood......251...........251............230.........21 picklesix...........197..........197.............170.........27 sexylips................238..............238................199....... ....39 SillyGoose............258...............243................228........ ...15 simone................182...............182................160........ ...22 ukcatsfan.............340...............340................300........ ...40 workingmom.....214...........214............175.........39

I am not either. Hope the managers of the website get on it!

Thank you so much for that compliment! You made my day. Best of luck to you. You will get there. If I can, believe me, you can! Have a great weekend!

I have gone through just what you are several times throughout this journey and I just don't obsess with it. Try to not weigh yourself for a whole week and I bet you will see a pleasant surprise!

I, too, know exactly what you are going through. I have been too full 2x and I know there is a very fine point between being just right or overfull, at least for me. I, too, know I need a fill because I have the same exact things going on as you, not full, snacking, etc. It has been three months since my last fill which was very slight because of fear of being too full again. I have only lost 2lbs since my last fill but I am pretty much at goal(not really sure if I should lose more). I have an appt April 1 and I am a bit worried, too. I think, like me, you need to take it really easy and get only a slight fill. Do not let Dr. put in too much and try to hang out near the office for at least an hour after your fill. That is what I have to do. I have a 10cc band and will not get more than .3 put in at once. Good Luck! Let us know how you do.

Congradulations! I, too, have lost over 100 lbs. I was banded 8 months 14 days ago. Isn't it a great feeling, almost hard to believe. I never thought I could be in a size 12! Even in my teenage years, the smallest I ever was was a 14. I LOVE MY BAND!!!!!!

On this beautiful Sat, I am so happy to be the winner!

OH!!! All of you are so mistaken because...... THE WINNER--ME--HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just me- the WINNER_ checking in to say Good Day!