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When I've had a fill in the office, and not under fluoro they do the same thing with water, and I have always had trouble really feeling whether it was going down or not. However, this las fill, when the NP put in 0.6 cc, I could feel the water all the way up to my throat. She pulled 0.2 cc out, and it went down (I already have 8 cc). She said that I would have been back the next day for an unfill had I left with the water up in my throat like that. You really don't have very much saline in your band now, and although it could be all you need, there's a good chance you'll not have a lot of restriction. Everyone is different when it comes to the amount of fill that gets them to good restriction.

q. What do you call kiz when she posts on this thread? a. THE WINNER!! I would like to thank all the little people who made all of this possible.

That's what has struck me, Plain. Regardless of the mother's needs, the children have to be put first. It's evident that these children are in a chaotic environment without the adult supervision necessary for this size family (and I just don't mean warm bodies). Adding eight newborn preemies with potential medical issues, is a disaster waiting to happen. I don't hate the mother. I pity her situation because I truly believe she has emotional/physiological issues, but I completely hold the doctor to blame for this sad situation. That man has no ethical standards to speak of.

If I had a missing child, I probably would be hyperventilating, but I would also pull myself together enough to give basic information to the 911 operator. She hadn't even seen the kids for an hour while they were playing in the front yard. She has six kids, some with LDs, and she is clearly overwhelmed. And the part where she's saying over and over she's going to kill herself in front of her children is unbelievable. No wonder her daughter said in a recent interview that her mom was going to be under a lot of stress when the babies come home. It was odd that the child, in the second 911 call, said his mom and dad were at a party. It makes me wonder if they call the grandparents mom and dad or if he was just confused because the operator asked for his mom or dad. The 911 call came when Nayda was in the hospital, and I'm sure she wasn't feeling like any parties.

Here's another way to get to it, Beth. It's the second story now. http://www.tmz.com/?flv=1

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Here are some indicators you might need a fill: 1. Able to eat large amount of food in one sitting (the amount seems to somewhat vary from doctor to doctor). 2. Getting hungry within a couple of hours after eating a good solid meal. 3. Not losing weight while eating healthy foods. Since you know you're getting stuck when you eat too fast and you're not chewing enough, I wouldn't use that as an indication that you do or don't need a fill. Eating properly with the band is just something that you'll have to be mindful of.

I haven't noticed if my port has shifted or not, but my doctor said that it might shift up as I lose weight. Have fun bowling, and welcome to LBT.

Congrats..LilMissDiva - NOT!!! lol kiz is retaking the medal as the rightful winner!!!

knock knock. who's there? THE WINNER!!

I also don't think you should wait until next week to get this resolved, or at the minimum stick to foods that you can tolerate without throwing up until next week (if you can identify them, and this isn't totally random). Hopefully, mushy foods are going down okay.

She clearly does not have control of her life or her children. I was on the fence about what to do with the babies, but after hearing her speak candidly, and seeing the behavior of her children, she has no earthly idea of how to handle kids under the circumstances she's facing. I know someone with two kids that act that way, and it's a nightmare to be around them. In fact, a waitress in a restaurant told her sister (this was a stranger) that it's okay to spank children. OMG..the sister (aunt) would have loved to have swatted their bottoms. The kids were running around the restaurant, making a racket, disturbing others, but the mom was completely oblivious. These kids also hit their mom, just like octo's kid was doing in the video. Two kids like that is khaos, 14 kids without proper parenting is a disaster waiting to happen, and what I mean is those children will be in physical danger. At this point, I feel like the best thing for the preemies is to put them in good loving homes where they'll get the attention and care they'll need, especially given their too early start in life. The other six kids' homelife will be monitored, I hope, and octo is going to need counseling for her delusional behavior. The doctor...I would hope he loses his license to practice "medicine". Bad enough to do this humongous implant for an infertile couple, but for a single mom with six kids that she cannot provide for in the first place is criminal.

Kayla, that sounds very normal. My first few fills only held me a couple of weeks, and as I lost weight, the restriction went away. When you go in for your next fill, ask your doctor about the percentage of slips and erosion issues (s)he that he has in his practice, if that would make you feel better. Also ask him what you can do to help minimize those problems happening to you. My doctor's rate is less than 1%. These things do happen, but you can help reduce the risk by adhering to the rules. (underlined, because I know that sometimes things are out of our control)

I'm very sorry for your loss, Ladeday. As far as the fills, it often takes a few to start getting good restriction. It depends on how much fill your doctor gives you, and how your body responds to the band. Please don't get discouraged.

I really have no idea if a regular doctor can do an unfill, but my guess is they can't. You need to take care of this ASAP, and I know you know that, but I'm afraid you're going to get very sick. I mean sick enough to require a hospital stay to get you hydrated. At this point, you may have to go to the local ER or get to Dallas. Does your local doctor understand that this is an emergency situation? If you haven't improved since your first post, you can't even hold down most liquids. I hope you're able to get help today.

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I very rarely use straws, but when I have, I don't have any problems.

Hi, and welcome to LBT. The best answer I can give you is to tell you what the band can do, if you work with it. Now, if it'll work for you is something only you and your doctor can determine. The band leaves a 4 oz (volume) pouch at the top of your stomach (think bottom heavy hour glass). The nerves that send the message to your brain that you've had enough to eat are located at the top part of your stomach. So, the band works by tricking your brain into believing that 1/2 cup or so of food you just ate is a-okay. Different doctors have different philosophies on just about everything, it seems, but my doctor wants me to eat three, Protein rich, 1/2 cup meals per day plus one low cal snack. The band has a dirty little secret though. While solid foods stick around on top in your pouch, foods like ice cream and Cookies can slide right through. You have to have a good bit of self control, but zapping hunger is a HUGE help with keeping the junk food cravings away. You also cannot eat big meals, if that's your vice. However, if you're eating very small healthy meals and not snacking on junk food, I'm not sure how the band can help.

I know what you mean, momster0. I definitely don't want to mislead you, because some people do have trouble with various foods, but for whatever reason, I haven't. The most important things to help me eat these foods is taking my time, eating smallish bites (not tiny, but maybe the width of a nickel), not having a super tight band, and chewing well (but not until my food is liquid, by any means), and probably a bit of luck. I've never pb'd or had acid reflux, so I'm very happy with the way I can eat. I got the tablets at Trader Joe's, but others have found them at Vitamin shops. I really recommend everyone have them on hand. They're very inexpensive, and I've never heard of anything negative about them. Once, I was close to pb'ing on Chinese chicken and broccoli (entirely my fault, because of getting over confident and complacent), and I took a pill and had almost instant relief. As I mentioned earlier, if I start to feel like I'm eating meat that's not going to go down well, I wait a few minutes before taking another bite, and chew one of the tabs. So far, so good...crossing fingers.

I was instructed that if I couldn't move from mushy to solid foods within two weeks, that I needed to call for a slight unfill.

Loving my band for almost six months.

I would estimate I chew about 30 times, depending on what I'm eating. My doctor warned me not to over chew and liquefy my food because that would make my food go right through my band and not stay in my pouch long enough to satisfy my hunger. You need to find the consistency that works for you, but 30 sounds about right for me.

momstorO, I've been banded six months, and I have very good restriction. I haven't had any problems with anything on your list. I might have to take small bites, chew well, and take my time, but I'm able to eat them and enjoy them. Besides, since I'm eating small portions, but taking my time, by taking longer to eat, I'm not sitting at the table twiddling my thumbs while others are still eating. The only thing on your list that I haven't tried more than a couple of small bites is grilled steak. I've ordered fish when we've gone to steak places, and I haven't cooked any at home. However, I have had roast beef, which can be more stringy, and I ate it just fine. I was careful and I took a papaya/pineapple extract chewable tablet, as I was eating, to help with digestion. Also, I've had lasagna with no problem, but I haven't eaten just plain spaghetti.

"Are lettuce/vegetable salads a no-no?" If you talking about liver shrinking pre-op diet, I was allowed, for the most part, unlimited green vegetables, but you have to go with your doctor's menu. Mine was very specific about shakes, Protein, etc. Stringy vegetables (ie. celery, asparagus) don't go well with the band. I haven't tried raw carrots because I've read about too many people having problems with them, but vegetables on a whole are great. I eat them every day. I know most doctors push solid protein first, but vegetables aren't off the diet. My doctor doesn't recommend lettuce the first three months because it's hard to measure and he really wants us to stick to solid Proteins and firm vegetables, especially at first (ie. cooked broccoli). I eat raw and cooked spinach every chance I get. Hopefully, your doctor or nutritionist will give you a diet list, because the food recommendations for bandsters vary greatly from doctor to doctor.

I have at least 8.4 cc in a 9 cc band, and I haven't had trouble with any foods. Occasionally I get a tight knot like feeling in my chest with meat, so I know I need to stop eating for a few minutes to let things settle. If I feel like the meat I'm eating is going to be hard to digest, I take a papaya/pineapple extract chewable tablet that I bought at Trader Joe's, and it makes a huge difference. It takes the discomfort away.