jms462001

Excessive vomiting is thought to be the main cause of band slippage, but I see that person's account was suspended and probably wouldn't care to hear it anyway!

I have an ice cream cone at least once a week (small!!). At least it's made with milk or cream right? LOL

Apparently she has never been stuck!!!!!!!!

Everyone finds out quick enough what they shouldn't eat due to it not going down well for them, and I'm sure most never try it a second time unless they enjoy pain. Ice cream, Cookies, and other junk that shouldn't be eaten, but does go down easy, should be a deterrent enough when one steps on the scale!!

Some will tell you to wait it out. I would say go back and have just a little bit removed. You are probably really close to where you need to be. It's not good for you or your band to stay too tight.

You spent a whole lot of money like I did. If I were you, I would get evaluated by another band Dr. so that if your Dr. did mess up, you will have some recourse. Best wishes.

My trip to Africa was fine. I ate and drank. The first flight was close to 4 hours and the 2nd was 12 1/2 hours. I felt no different, ate carefully and had no problems going or coming back.

I feel for you!!! I lost 3 lbs. in 1 day!!! It's not fun at all when it's too tight. And it's not supposed to be that way and can cause problems. Even if it does loosen up, it probably won't be to the extent it should be!! This weight loss procedure should not be torture!! Good luck to you. I know you will feel a huge relief with just a bit out.

Why would you want to lose your hair, bruise and chance ruining your health when you could get a tiny amt removed and eat the way the band was intended to let you eat, find your real sweet spot and lose weight in a more healthy way.

Sounds exactly like my last (2nd) fill. I went right away and got just .5 cc removed and it made a big difference and was a huge relief. I continued to lose, but was able to eat like we are supposed to. I do not wish to be too tight and have constant problems and fear of eating. I'd rather take it a bit slower!!

You definitely need to have an unfill as soon as possible and should have done it a long time ago. It is not normal. You may only need a small amount removed to be able to eat the way you should be, but you need to get checked out because vomiting too much can be harmful.

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for not making me feel like a lone loony for going against the no water rule!! It works so well if done properly! But, again, I prefer not to have to do it so I am very careful to avoid incidents!!

Let us know what your surgeon says. I'm glad you had it done. I just hope it's easily remedied.

You can update me to 196! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

You have had great weight loss! You will be there very soon!!

Let me explain. I am not so fearful of having it done. My Dr. is aggressive too. 3.5 first fill, 2 I think in 2nd, .5 had to be removed the next day. I have only had 2 fills. My fear is of being too restricted. I am very careful eating, but still occasionally get stuck and when I do it all has to come up and I hate it. I like being a bit loose I guess is what I am saying and have a fear of restriction!!

Me too, size 11 juniors in the jeans I like. Problem is, I need to find a new brand as it seems juniors are all low rise which I do not like!!!!!!!!! I was shocked though. My daughter said, order an 11, I said no and ordered a 13 and ended up having to return them. Isn't it wonderful???? You must be tall like me???

I think I need to get past my fill fears!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

Hmmmmm, you are still able to eat more than I usually can and I think I only have about 5cc. I am only losing about 1 1/2 pounds a week now though. But, I can't exercise much. I am a bit scared to get another fill!! Have a great trip! Sounds like you'll do just fine eating.

Ouch is right with a big O!! I meant did you have a lot of skin cut when you had the breast reduction 7 yrs ago or mostly lipo?? I know you are relieved the worst is behind you and the best is to come!!!!!

Congrats!!!!! And, weren't you on vacation too????? We are staying neck to neck!!! I'm hanging at 197 198

Looking good!!!!! It must feel good to be rid of the excess!! It will keep shaping up too over the coming months which you will notice most of course!!

Thanks for the honesty! Did you have lots of cutting (skin) done with the reduction or was it more like lipo??

I had a breast lift 8 yrs ago during which a lot of skin was removed. I still have not forgotten the pain and did not even go back for the free revision he was going to do that he assured me would be a piece of cake after what I'd already had done!!!!!! I would really like to have the TT and underarms done, but I'm not sure if I will get up the courage. Did you have lots more done? What do you think caused the most discomfort?? I hope you feel good soon and you will look great really soon!!

Check with your Dr. I was quite hungry day 4 and they ok'd me for cream soups which helped a lot. Just do as they say, but tell them you are too hungry!!