Mimilou2004

I agree that empty is the way to go. If you have anything in your pouch or stomach you won't get an accurate reaction to the adjustment. Best wishes, you will do fine. Mimi

TN, I am so glad you are feeling better!!! Mimi

Sweetbean, how is it doing now? Mimi

I am very tight like you and keep thinking I need a little unfill but I am also afraid they will take out too much. Play it by ear and if you start barfing or losing wt faster than you want to then call for a small unfill. Good luck, Mimi

Kind of strange, eh? Are you trying to feel it while you are standing? If so it could be a lot lower than you expect. 20 pounds is significant, congratulations!!!! Mimi

Cocoabean and Windus both said what I was going to say. You are losing the targetted amount while still having good meals. Best wishes, Mimi

I am very happy for you!!! I am a bit short of 5' and feel great at 129/130. I lost a bit more for wiggle room during maintenance but decided if I regain to 129 ish than I would be OK with that. Best wishes, Mimi

What are the scales saying? If you are losing 1-2 pounds a week I would hold off on a fill until you have mastered eating at this fill. Just an opinion. Good luck, Mimi

I love my trainer, she is supportive and encouraging and I know I can eat more calories after she has worked me out, LOL!!! If my wt changes by 2 or 3 pounds we discuss my diet and exercise and expectations and work out a plan. I wish you the best, Mimi

I am so happy for your success. And BTrieger's picture of the HB is incredible!!!! Mimi

Mary, there is no reason for you to regain your wt if you maintain your exercise and calories. Not to put down your trainer but that is old school thinking. That being said, I hve been working maintenance for a few months and have to say it is easy to get complacent and backslide.....but continuing to journal my calories and keep up my exercise has helped me grow through this phase of the lapband journey. Best wishes, Mimi

Thank you for your story, Ellisa. I hope your VSG serves you well. Mimi

They should not make you wait 3 weeks. Do what another poster did and call back and say 3 wks is unacceptable and you needed a fill at your July 1st appt and want to be worked in immediately. Be proactive and stop taking it out on yourself because it is NOT your fault!!!! Mimi

JennaVictoria, I am a little concerned about how tight you are.....are you considering a little unfill? Mimi

Laura, in your thread starter post you said the pain was under your RIGHT breast. Mimi

LOL!!!!! Mimi

I was going to suggest Gallbladder dysfunction as a possibility but my dear friend Suzanne beat me to it, LOL!!! Mimi

I say if the opportunity presents itself GO FOR IT!!!!!!! Mimi

To me the Chocolate Truffle was odd and the Cappucino tasted fake. I like the cookies n cream best. Everybody has different tastes and you might end up pitching some before this is all done!!!! I was lucky and only ended up pitching about $75 worth. Good luck, Mimi

Good suggestion. It is shocking how much sodium is in many of the premade soups and food. That is one of the reasons I like to make my own. Mimi

I eat soup quite often, both home made and store bought. Like other bandsters I make sure it is really thick and chunky and has lots of protein. To me it is no different than enjoying a nice cup or bowl of chili which is nice and thick, also, and recommended by most nutritionists, etc. Mimi

Best wishes for a great outcome. Mimi

BRAVO!!!!!! I am proud of you for sticking up for yourself. Best wishes, Mimi

Congratulations on such a great start to your journey. I am confident you will continue. Mimi

Why wait so long for a fill? Don't put it off thinking to lose wt BRFORE the fill. You need what the band can offer and when you get some decent restriction you will start losing again and feel better. You have done well so far and just took a break. The beauty of the band is that it is there waiting for you. Best wishes, Mimi