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That's what Im hoping the deal is. Thanks for the response.

Hi bunnies, I have been struggling for a couple of weeks. My brother passed away two weeks ago tomorrow. I immediately dropped all the rules and ate whatever I wanted. I felt fine until last night. My stomach was full and then I made the mistake of drinking water less than 30 min. after. I felt miserable until I fell asleep. I had just determined I would go back on liquids today and tomorrow, mushies Wednesday and Thursday, and back to solids Friday. I have an appt. for a fill next Friday. I was really needing that fill. Well I got on the scale yesterday and I was 218, not a lb. lost or gained, needless to say I was shocked. This morning I was 216! I ate really badly yesterday, although it wasn’t much it was all bad. This morning I drank a bottle of water on my way to work, nothing out of the ordinary. I noticed how full I was, like when I have a fresh fill. Then I drank a half muscle milk at breakfast time. It took me a half hour when I could normally (when needing a fill) can finish a whole on in that time. Now, Im sitting here w/my tuna (lunch) and Ive had 3 bites and Im full. Ive heard of stress making your band tighter (I certainly fit that bill - stressed). Im wondering though, if my band has slipped or Ive irritated my stomach with all the bad food. What do you think?

Originally Posted by size6 Labor Day Challenge for Bunny Bandsters! WEEK ONE WEIGHT 7/20/09 Bunny's name --------Target loss lbs. --- Start weight 7/13 --- Current weight --- Target Weight 9/7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 203 ----------------- 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 -------------- 233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs ----------------- 218--------------- 216----------------198 trobison------------------- 15lbs ----------------221 --------------- 219 ---------------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs ----------------- ? ---------------- 279 --------------- ? WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs ---------------231 ---------------- ? ---------------- 216 MrsMitch --------------- 20lbs -------------- 232lbs ------------- 232lbs ------------- 212lbs doodlebug11---------------15lbs -----------------? ------------------?--------------------? TerriLynne--------------------?---------------------?-------------------?--------------------? txdj----------------------16lbs------------------?-------------------?-------------------? size6------------------------11lbs-----------------(-)19lbs--------(-)21.4bs--------(-)30lbs 1want2bthin -------------- 15lbs -------------- 202lbs ------------ 202lbs -------------187lbs

Bunny's name --------Target loss lbs. --- Start weight 7/13 --- Current weight --- Target Weight 9/7 Band_Groupie ------------ 15lbs -------------- 203 --------------- 203 ----------------- 188 soon2befit ---------------- 25lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? hopeful41411 ------------ 20lbs -------------- 253.8 ------------- 253.8 -------------- 233.8 smilan--------------------- 20lbs ----------------- 222--------------- 222----------------? trobison------------------- 15lbs ----------------221 --------------- 221 ---------------206 myturn2bhappy ---------- 15lbs ----------------- ? ---------------- 279 --------------- ? WannaBe1/2TheWoman - 20lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? Butterfly64 ---------------- 15lbs ---------------231 ---------------- ? ---------------- 216 MrsMitch ------------------- 20lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? doodlebug11---------------15lbs -----------------? ------------------?--------------------? TerriLynne--------------------?---------------------?-------------------?--------------------? txdj------------ -------------16lbs------------------?-------------------?-------------------? size6------------------------11lbs-----------------(-)19lbs--------(-)19lbs--------(-)30lbs 1want2bthin_____________15lbs_____________202lbs____________202lbs____ ______187lbs

Bunny's name -----------Target loss ------ Start weight ------ Current weight ----- Target Weight 9/7 Band_Groupie ------------- 15lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? soon2befit ----------------- 25lbs ---------------- ? ----------------- ? ----------------- ? hopeful41411 ------------- 20lbs ---------------- ? --------------- 253.4 -------------- ? smilan----------------------20lbs------------------?----------------218------------------?

I've noticed that on days when I don’t eat something until afternoon I get a stomach ache. I mean like my stomach hurts bad until I put something in it. Ive gotten into a pretty normal routine of starting my day w/a bottle of water and then about an hour later I eat something. On weekends sometimes I'm up and running and don’t eat until I notice that pain approaching. Anyone else having this issue? I guess it's kinda good b/c it works like a reminder to eat, but I wonder what exactly is causing the pain?

I cleaned out my skinny drawer. Everything in it has moved into the closet! YAY. :thumbup:

Ok Bunnies, it will be three months soon, how's everyone doing? It will be 3 months for me on the 2nd. Ive lost 45 lbs. I love that! I dont love my level of fitness it is seriously low. I swim once a week and other than that I havent been doing anything. So, Im now recommitting to working out somehow at least 2 more days per week. How about everyone else?

Let me start by saying I have a realize band, so my fill amounts will probably be higher than those with a lap band. That being said, here goes: 1. WEIGHT- started 262/ current 225 2. FILLS - 1st. 5.5cc/ 2nd- 3 cc = 8.5 cc 3. RESTRICTION- Great. Might even be my sweet spot, we'll see as the weeks go on. 4. RULES- I'm doing very well on all fronts. I could use a tad more water though. 5. ANYTHING ELSE- I'm loving this journey!!

Didnt see the confessions of diet infractions. I should of posted there.

I had my first fill on May 15th. I was less restricted after that then I was before the fill. I go back for a second fill on June 12th. I hope this one works at least a little better.

I have a few, but I'll just share this one. I put my bras on the first prongs instead of the last ones! AND... I no longer have side boobage trying to pop out of the bras. Soon I'll have to get smaller bras.

I hate to say it, but I must confess...I ate Cookies today. I had not cheated at all before this. I ate two regular sized cookies from Mrs. Field's. A super chocolatey one and a chewy pecan one. I feel so bad for it. Boo me!:crying: However I did have an NSV today, I bought a 1x cardigan from Macy's instead of my old 3x. Yay me! :tongue2:Thanks for listening guys.

OMG I have been dealing with the same thing. I have only lost roughly 30 pounds and still have 102 to go!! My tiny co-worker and my teeny friend have both on more than one occasion cautioned me "dont get too small". Are you serious?? I dont see them trying to bulk up to my size, so why hate on me for trying to get down to their size?? Then one of them has the nerve to say, "everyone's not meant to be the same size." I'm like I know, I wasnt meant to be the same size as the other 230 lb. people. Why does it matter to them so much? I think like someone else said, in some strange way it makes them feel threatened.

Wow, I had no idea that woud happen. It's great to know it's normal though. This is why we need LBT; for simple answers to things that might have caused us to worry. Thanks guys.

Hello, I am a little over 3 weeks out and Ive noticed a strange sensation in my port area. The best way I can describe it is numb. I have feeling there, but it is significantly less than everywhere else on my stomach. Previously, it was burning and I understood that to be the port settling in. Now though is this strange feeling. Did anyone else experience this, and does it go away or is this permanent? I will be speaking to my doc about it when I see him in two weeks I was just wondering for now. Thanks.

Omg! They come from so deep within and they are looong. Fortunately, Im one of those that knows when it's coming. Be honest though, how good do they feel? I feel so much better after a good long one, lol. :rolleyes2:

Im doing much better today. Ive already had a protein shake a bottle of water and soup. So, Im back to normal. Not pre-band normal, but post band normal. Thanks for all your responses.

I was banded two weeks ago. There was no saline put in when I got it. I've been able to eat enough Soup and Protein drinks, etc. up until yesterday. So yesterday I noticed I couldnt drink as much of my smoothie as normal. I finally decided I was still full from my soup a couple hours earlier and left it. Well today Ive had about 4 oz of strawberry banana smoothie. I got another smoothie and was attempting to drink that, but only got down about 3 oz. I havent had any Water in between- nothing, but I cant take in any more. It's strange that after two weeks this would happen. Has anyone else experienced this? By the way - Im officially sick of liquids.

Good Idea - I have my first fill May 15th.

Today so far I've had: A blueberry goodness smoothie mixed w/tropical fruit Special K Protein Water. a bowl of Quizno's broccoli n cheese thinned out w/2% milk. Ummmm so good. I've been working on a bottle of the protein water. That's it. Im planning on a chocolate

Ive had the slim fast low carb in vanilla bean (I think), some type of vanilla. Also like you I really like the Unjury in chocolate - hated it in strawberry.

Im four days post-op and still having a little trouble sleeping. I am scared to sleep on my stomach (which I normally do) b/c I dont want to put too much pressure on my incisions. Also when I'm on my side I feel a pain on the lower right portion of my stomach. It's an area below my port incision. I wonder if this is normal, I'll be asking the doc at my 1 week appt.

I am burping quite a bit also. I think this is normal. I just came back from a tiny walk outside.

well im home and on day three. Im struggling to get enough in. How much did you all consume on the first couple days? i can barely drink 5 sips before becoming full. also i have been spitting quit often. is this normal? Im still in ait of pain also. Last night - finding a way to sleep was a nightmare.:scared2: