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How are you doing Mel? Let me know how the meeting goes. I have not been too motivated to go since the merge. Tova

I am taking prilosec and have taken liquid antacids. I am really trying to be very careful - its been tough going - had esophagal enlargement a year ago. I know that when I am focused and plan out my eating I dont have any problems - again it is all up to me!!!!! Tova

RIght now I feel like I am dong really well. It must be the good weather. This past month I have been walk/running 5 times a week and am back at the gym 2 times a week. My weight is finally going slowly down. Still get a little reflux and tightness - especially in the morning, but I am working hard on my food intake and not eating after 6pm which helps I am trying to stay positive and definitely realize that it is all up to me and my attitude. thanks for thinking about me - I am going to try to come this Monday. I will not be able to make it in June, my daughter graduates that night. Tova

Glad to hear that you are on this side of the surgery already - its been a long wait!!! I am sure that you will start feeling better soon. You are so driven and dedicated that I am sure you will start seeing the scale moving in the right direction!!! Tova

call the office they can tell you - I think its the second Monday of the month, but I could be wrong Tova

Dont push off having a small unfill - since the longer a problem persists it can cause you to have a full unfill with complications. That is what I went through last year and am still working hard on loosing the weight I gained because of it and getting back to a proper eating pattern. Tova

I really feel bad that you are going through such hardships. I wonder if you could get a clearer answer if you would just speak to the person who coordinates the surgery date - I remember by me it was Jennifer, but I dont know who does it now. You have come so far - dont let his forgetfulness break you!!!! Missed you yesterday at the meeting - only 4 of us were there. Tova

I went to the support meeting tonight at the Faulkners. I twas a very small group - two other people besides me. I didnt know this before, but Phyllis is not here anymore, there was another nutritionist. She seemed every nice. Tova

Sorry you had to go through all that - I hope you heal well and are able to get back on track, you have been a great inspiration to me. Every time I feel a little uncomfortable or have slight pain I get nervous that something is happening to my band. Since my full unfill in Feb I have been trying to get on track again. I gained too much weight!!! I now have 7cc and finally have restriction again!! I am trying to be very careful since I dont want to get severe reflux and enlarge my esophagus again. Feel better - I am looking forward to seeing you at the meeting on Monday Tova

HI everyone - Guess I am really out of the loop, work, family and life have really been keeping me busier than ever. I am sorry you are having a hard time with gaining and loosing weight and I guess we are all in good company. I went in this past Monday and Dr R put in .5cc. I feel slightly tighter than before but I know it can take a week or more to really feel it. I also need to get back to the gym on a regular schedule - things have been out of control. I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting this month Tova:thumbup:

Sorry Paige that you had to go through all that. hope you are feeling better and will soon be back to yourself. Since my full unfill I have had two fills and am up to 6cc. I was wondering - is it harder to loose the weight the second time around. The scale is not budging, I have almost no restricition and am beginning to frustrate!!!!! Tova

really enjoying my summer vacation - yet very busy ( as usual) had a great visit with Dr R yesterday - he wasnt so pleased that I had gained so much weight since my full unfill - well guess what - now I know why I have the band!!! I need it!!!! anyhow he filled me to 5cc and told me I can come back in two weeks if I feel like I need more - so I made an appointment for 2 weeks and for 4 weeks, I will decide which one to use. In the meantime I am on liquids and feeling great and motivated!!!! I will keep you all posted Tova

Good Luck Carol - I am sure everything will go well and that you will have an easy recuperation. I really enjoyed tonights meeting - it leaves me strengthened and committed that I can do this!!

Good luck to you - I hope everything goes as planned. I too am waiting anxiously for a refill which is dependent on the upper GI that I take next Monday.

I agree that you should go to the doctor right away I didnt and now I have a full unfill - which is causing me to gain weight - since I can eat so much more and am starving - zero restriction The reason for the unfill is that my esophagus became enlarged