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It happy at all. 5 years out and I gained my weight back. I'm at capacity on my band even a little over. How are you all doing? Any suggestions? My doctor even seemed surprised that I haven't had any complications and surprised I can drink water do fast at the new fill.

Hello Bandsters! I would like to know if anyone out there is at capacity on their band or close to it? I have a 9cc band and my last fill was at 8.2cc's. I still have another 50 pounds to go and wanted to know if anyone is at or almost at full capacity on their band. Is it working? how do you feel knowing that this is it and there are no more fills available?

So my Master Cleanse Lemonade Diet was successful for the 1st 6 days then I had to get off of it. The thought of drinking that again makes me want to gag. I did however lose 11 pounds and only gained 4 pounds back due to water weight. All in all it was successful. I only have 2 cc's left in my band to be a capacity and have only lost 45 pounds in 2 years. I havent really gained or lost in almost a year so I needed a real jumpstart. Do you know anyone who is at capacity in their band?

Hey September Samurais!! Well it has been over a year for us and I have to tell you that I am not as happy where I am in my weight loss as I should be. I am already at 8cc on a 9cc Realize Band. I have to make this work...so I was thinking of doing the Liquid Protein Diet for 2 weeks like we did for Pre-op. Just to jump start my metabolism and lose an easy 15 pounds to get me motivated. Would any of you like to join me? We can check in every day or every other day. Start with a week then see if we can do more? Let me know!:tt1:

Hey Terri! How the heck are you doing. What a bumpy year for us in the lap band world. Glad to hear that you are doing well and up and running again. I haven't been online in ages. I am not losing as much as I wanted to but 45 pounds down not too shabby. Hoping to lose more soon.

Its been 10 months since my surgery and I have only lost 33 pounds in that time. I just got a fill this morning and am at 7.8 in a 9 cc band. YIKES!!! I asked the doctor if she thought doing the pre-operative liquid diet again would give me a head start and she said, Yes. So, I would like to know if anyone out there is stuck like me and would like to do this with me? today is my Day 1 but I will be there to support you too. Let me know. I am hoping to be at least 10 pounds dropped after the 2 weeks. :smile:

Terilyn, So good to see you here again. I have been gone for so long. That is excellent news and so proud of you. I know we had some hurdles and learning curves but looks like its really working for us. Keep me up to date.

Okay, so I went out for brunch and had some pasta. Not crazy or anything out of the ordinary. About 20 minutes after eating I was walking in Target and felt a little discomfort at my port site. I would take a deep breath and I felt a little pressure at the site. I was imagining a large amount of food trying to push through the stoma but couldn't wait to leave just to sit down. Once in line to purchase items it just diappeared and no discomfort. Have any of you experienced this? what was it? I was freaking out that my band slipped or something and it was pulling at the port. ARGH!! once I let my imagination go there is no going back. I tried searching the threads here to no avail. Any advice or experiences welcomed.

May I ask, is it safe to do crunches and sit-ups with the band? I am concerned that I am going to slip my band by these exercises. Please advise.

I was hoping to be double the amount of weight loss that I am now. I am 35 pounds down since September but since then had to have a second surgery and a car accident. Still not able to exercise yet so hopefully once I get that started I will really start to lose. Hope you all are doing great and good to know i am not alone.

Hi pttcarol, I hear you have to be patient. I had surgery on 9/10 and I lost 30 pounds and had 5cc's 3 weeks ago and I am still the same. It will take more time until we find our sweet spot. I have not exercised yet because I got in a car accident but will hopefully soon. You did a good thing to take control of your weight give it time and be patient.

Jodi, Thank you for the advice. I really needed to hear that. I need a fill so bad. Only 2 more days left. Glad to hear that you understood and I will take your advice.

Hi Speck, Wow! 48 pounds off! that is awesome. I need to lose the same amount you do and I also had surgery on the same day. I had to have a port replacement so that put me back a few weeks. I have 2cc's in my 9cc band and just gained 5 pounds of my 30 pounds I lost. WAHH!! I see the doctor on Monday and decided not to go on the liquid diet until after the fill. You are doing great! It might be water gain but go ahead and do the 5 day pouch test just to get the head start.

Okay, I thought I was doing great! I was due for my 2nd fill at the end of December but because of the holidays all the appts. at my doctors were filled up. So, I go in next Monday, Feb. 2nd. I went on the scale this morning and thinking I might've lost an additional 6-10 pounds I gained 5. OMG! is this normal? My first fill was 2cc and obviously I might be on track if it wasn't for the holidays. Should I worry? go on a liquid diet for myself before the 2nd fill? or just make sure I do not wait too long for a fill. Please advise.

Phentermine! I love that stuff! I was on it for a few weeks in my late 20's and lost 40 pounds. Back in that day it was Phen/Fen. I have tried it about a year ago and it makes me depressed and gives me nightmares now. Weird how it does an opposite effect now. I wish you luck and remember to eat. You should have tons of energy now.