Mimilou2004

Until you get to some restriction you will probably have to do the old fashioned dieting. Hang in there it will get better. Best wishes. Mimi

I hope you feel better by now. I have been too tight since June and I reflux all night.......I really hate the way Tums taste!!! Good luck, Mimi

I had my first and I hope last attack of gout a few months ago when I was making and eating chili with Turkey and beans 2-3 times a day. I have not had either since that episode.......owie!!!! Good luck! Mimi

You are blessed to have a doc that would help you on Saturday. You did the right thing!!!! Mimi

Carol, I am proud of you for hanging in there and not getting discouraged, not reverting to your pre-band ways. That is a huge NSV!!!! Mimi

Shopping in regular stores is just about the ultimate NSV. You are doing wonderful, keep it up!!! Mimi

Sorry to say it sounds like you need a temporary unfill, probably a small one will help and after a couple of weeks you can get your fill back. Good luck, Mimi

I think you are a strong independent and resilient woman!!!!! Best wishes!!!! Mimi

All of the above listed are reasons for port pain!!!!!!Good luck, Mimi

I don't think you need to spend $$ on calcium supplements with a good bone density test and 3 servings of Vit D fortified dairy every day. Mimi

Best wishes, KAS and keep posting your progress. Mimi

I feel so badly for you.....what I fear most is happening to you and it isn't fair. Mimi

I hope you are honest with your doctor about all your symptoms, I do not think you need a fill....you might be having an intermittent slip. Good luck, Mimi

Call your practice and ask for an upper GI to evaluate for a slip....pain is a symptom that shouldn't be ignored or treated lightly. Good luck. Mimi

WOW, hot yoga is a workout...I have read about it!!! Congratulations on your loss and maintenance of that loss, especially after your injury!!! Mimi

I call my golf ball size lump my "Alien" because it looks like it is ready to burst out. I have an appt Sept 3 to discuss switching to a low profile port....I am having trouble deciding where to put it, though. Mimi

You have done so well, Julie.Ann. Thanks for posting!!!! And congratulations on being in such great shape to run so far!!!! Mimi

All I can say is good luck. I think maybe you are a stress eater. The band doesn't help much with that, I am sorry to say. Mimi

Tamana, I am so happy you have no erosion. I wonder if by chance he aspirated (sucked back) an old hematoma/bruise? That would be wonderful and mean nothing was wrong. Mimi

Congratulations, Amanda, on the Non scale Victory!!!!! I bet you are walking with a new spring in your step!!! Mimi

YAY, Tracy....enjoy your bracelet!!!!! Mimi

Ajames, my doc isn't against unfills, he just doesn't do SMALL unfills.......I don't think their syringes are marked smaller than.25cc/ml and I only want .1 or .15 taken out. Mimi

Mary, this really sucks. I hope everything works out OK. Best wishes, Mimi

Yes, Elcee, I remember RM posting about that....I wonder why she quit posting, she used to post a lot? Mimi

Alice, I am sorry to say this but your post reads kind of strangely. While I agree nutrition comes first, the occasional dessert or alcohol drink is not going to make ANYONE a failure. Working out a new lifestyle of balance is part of what the journey is all about. Mimi