Mimilou2004

Yippee, the View New Content is fixed!!!!!! I love it love it love it!!!! Thanks so much, LBT!!!!! Mimi

Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your wt loss while on a cruise. I am sorry for all your suffering and must say lapband removal is my biggest fear....I would not lose like you did. you have done well!!! Please stay on the board and keep this thread active as you heal and progress. Life after band removal is something we all need to know about, just in case!!! Best wishes, Mimi

I hope it is a localized infection and not the band, that would really suck. Keep posting your progress.. Good luck. Mimi

I wish you the very best.....I totally understand about the wt gain, been there done that, started over, too, but I GAINED 29 pounds!!!! It was horrible and I got it back off but because of having to be so careful with fills I am constantly worrying about gaining again. Let us know about your ongoing journey. Mimi

I imagine that your fears and concerns are shared by the majority of readers, even if you don't get a lot of responses. I am > than 2 years out and by anyones's standards a success, yet I worry all the time about failing.....it is a journey for sure. Best wishes, Mimi

I don't mean any harm but I haven't a clue as to your meaning...could you try to explain it another way? Mimi

I think you would feel better with a tiny tiny (0.1-0.25) ml un-fill. If it turns out to be the wrong decision you can get it back...from harsh experience I now believe that when in doubt, adjust a little and try it. By now more than liquids should be tolerated. The rapid wt loss is a great ego boost, but soon will wear you down...maybe. Good luck and let us know. Mimi

You will do well with that group...the Nurse Prac is wonderful, too. I use Riverside Surgical at Lex Med.Mimi

I am from Columbia....who is your surgeon?

Another factor is where the implant was placed...if it is under the muscle there will be less sag than if it is over the muscle. Mimi

That is a huge number of calories but at 315 you should still lose wt...eventually as your wt comes down so should your calorie consumption...I have read that each pound of scale wt needs 10-15 calories a day to sustain itself and maintain wt, It takes a 3500 calorie deficit to lose 1 pound.....that includes calories burned and calories omitted. Many ppl will argue that it isn't that simple, but in the long run I have found that it is that simple, barring fluid shifts from certain medication and salt intake. Best wishes on your journey and good for you for having a PT!!! Mimi

I use lactose free milk and it tastes the same as regular milk....I even make my own yogurt from scratch with it. Mimi

Very interesting and entertaining post!!!! Mimi

I feel for you and hope you haven't slipped. Let us know. Mimi

It sounds like you might need to be checked for a slip and also get a slight unfill. The swelling caused more vomiting and vomiting causes swelling..You will probably never know why your band tightened. Congratulations on your fantastic wt loss. Best wishes, Mimi

North South East or West, the requirements are the same for TRICARE and there is NO 6 month diet mandate. Mimi

Am I the only one who has read all of Erin's posts from day 1? This is just one more thing in her litany of complaints and nothing we say is going to make her change. She might need to get the band out so she can fixate on some other malady in her life. Mimi

I like Acadia's way but the flip side is hold on til you are ready to let go....I held on for 1.5 years then realized how much stronger I was and gradually started letting go at 2mph and now can do 6mph without holding on for quite a while. When I am tired I still hold on sometimes and if my trainer increases my speed too fast. Holding on is the least of it....your starting to walk is marvelous and I am proud of you. Also, don't be afraid to start slow speeds. The moving and getting used to a routine of moving is the most important part. Were it not for walking on the TM I couldn't keep my weight in the maintenance zone. Best wishes, Mimi

I like Acadia's advice the best....something isn't right and you need to get to the bottom of it. It might be you have a fixable situation going on. I can't imagine being so filled and not having any physical restriction...especially if you are not eating slider food and eating around your band. As Acadia said, if it not the band, you will have that proof and can attack the situation from another angle. Best wishes. Mimi

I think it is a bigger problem than doctors and patients know. Every time I read a post about diarrhea and gas I think...aha, it has happened to someone else, too. I am slowly regaining my ability to tolerate small amounts of dairy but try to stick to lactose free milk....I even make my own yourt with lactose free milk. Good luck, Mimi

I think you need a very small unfill....being too tight can lead to all sorts of complications and everyhing you describe is shouting, "TOO TIGHT"!! You can always get more put back after a while if you need to, Please reconsider. Mimi

The capsules should dissolve pretty fast...this might be a silly question but have you tried to take 1 cap every 3 or 4 minutes with a warm drink? I admire you for tolerating taking it the way you have. Your only other option is to ask for another med...may I ask what the med is? Mimi

It also happened to me and I ballooned up really fast, too. Those fat cells are just hanging out waiting to reinflate when we return to our old eating patterns. I think you need to check into revision surgery maybe the sleeve? I wish you all the best and keep exercising. Mimi

Very interesting, thanks for posting. Mimi

Go for it!!!!!! Mimi