housecatgirl

Carol, Hang in there. The scale will move eventually. Stay on liquids, don't even try mushies until it's been at least 24 hours or more. If you have another PB you have to start this process all over again. Trust me you will loosen up if you give yourself some time to heal your esophogus. I also reccomend getting a 14-day supply of Prilosec OTC. That, along with the aloe, helps alot. Don't get it removed. If you need a complete unfill to get through this trying time you would be better off than removing it completely. Are you working out and drinking enough water? If you are not eating much you should be losing if you are doing those other two things. If not, I would get my blood and thyroid checked.

Hi carol, I feel your pain. I've been there. Just sip the aloe...a few sips every hour or so for the next 24 hours (except when you are sleeping...of course) Stay on liquids ONLY for a minimum of 24-48 hours!! Good luck and keep us posted.

Oops!! I totally missed this! Is it too late for me to sign up? If not, you have all my info from before and I want to participate.:bolt:

Yes, I am very fair skinned and I have learned (the hard way) that I will fry if I don't get a base tan before a vacation to a sunny destination. I do use a tanning bed regularly in moderation (once per week) just because I like having a constant base tan. I like tanning beds better than the sun since it is a controled enviroment. I have also read that having a light tan is like a natural sunscreen and really does actually protect your skin.

When I had a sore esophogus it felt like a sore throat and even water hurt going down. The doc checked my band and pouch and reported everything looked fine BUT my esophogus wasn't fine. I went on Prilosec OTC for 14 days and all is well now.

For those of you that hate to exercise or find it difficult....try CURVES!! I love it...so much I even recently got hired at my local one...so now I'm a CURVES trainer.

If you have time, Hit your local tanning salon a couple of times before you head off to paradise. The rays are much more controled in a salon and you are less likely to burn with a little bit of a base tan.

Well....it certainly hasn't been easy!!! But, I can't complain about my 40 lb weight loss.

Yup! I am the same way. I think we are all somewhat obsessive or we wouldn't be overweight in the first place. I started obsessing on exercise...which is probably a much healthier obsession to have. I even just started working at Curves! Join a gym...preferably Curves...you'll meet people and have fun. That's my suggestion...

Probably too tight. Sounds like me for the past 2-months. I've had three unfills and my doc said everything looked perfect...no pouch dilated, no band slippage, nothing...even my restriction looked fine. After my last unfill I went on clear liquids only for 48 hours. Today I could've eaten a cow but it was the first time I have not been restricted in 2-months...now I think I may be too lose again! This band is very fickle!

Anyone tried Prime Rib with alot of au jus? My husband, son and Mom are going out for Thanksgiving. I have alot of trouble with chicken so I imagine it will be the same with Turkey. I want to try the Prime Rib since it's pretty good at the restaurant we're going to. I want to be able to eat if front of my Mom w/o having problems. She is already not a very good band supporter.

I love cheese, too. With my restriction, I can't over do it and at times I can't eat is at all but I love it. My store has a horseradish chedder that you can get in thin slices. It's supposed to go with roast beef and I am sure it does but it would be pb city if I tried roast beef so I am just stickin to the cheese...uuuummmm...it's so good.

Hugs...don't let one insecure arrogant idiot get you down. He was probably drunk, it not he was just an idiot.

I am right there with you. I still see the same 'ol girl. I hear it's pretty common. I never know how I really look unless I see a photo of myself. Even when I was fat, my image was distorted to think I was thinner and now it's reversed. It's weird.

socalgal3, I am with you today girlfriend. I really wanted to go to Jack in the Box today and order anything but there is NOTHING there that would go down. At least I am admiting that now...I guess the old me would have tried and promptly pb'd. I am really trying to be good 'cuz I don't want to be swollen on Thanksgiving. I'd like to be able to enjoy a little food. Look at you go girl...looks like you are almost 1/2 way there!! When we're feeling this way we should put on something old and see how baggy it is and then we can pat ourselves on the back. I know.. it still doesn't take away the cravings but it helps a little.

HI Jess, Yes, every time I have an unfill I swallow the barium and they look at the xray (or fluro) and they tell me everything looks fine. That is why I think maybe it's psychological or maybe a swollen esophogus. Maybe my body got used to pb'ing and now whenever I eat it just happens. I don't know but I figure if I just have liquids/mushies for a few days maybe I can get my body used to not pb'ing.

Cindy, you look beautiful. Can't wait to see your pix Leila! My hubby took pix of me last weekend but like the "shoemakers wife" the photographers wife is last on the list to get them. So far I don't think I've lost any hair but my hair is so thick it's hard to tell...a little thining would actually be kinda nice.

Hi all, It's been a while since I posted. I am still having some issues with PB'ing even after 3 unfills.:peep: I am going to take it easy on liquid/mushies for awhile 'cuz I think it's related to a swollen esophogus. Anyway, I wanted to let you all know I got the job at Curves!!:clap2: I am excited I start on Friday. I would have never thought I'd go back into the exercise industry at my age (I used to be a personal trainer in my way younger, skinnier days). I also thought my weight was hopeless until I got this band. How my life has changed in 4 1/2 months!!:bananapowerslide:

Hi all, It's been a while since I posted. I am still having some issues with PB'ing even after 3 unfills.:peep: I am going to take it easy on liquid/mushies for awhile 'cuz I think it's related to a swollen esophogus. Anyway, I wanted to let you all know I got the job at Curves!!:clap2: I am excited I start on Friday. I would have never thought I'd go back into the exercise industry at my age (I used to be a personal trainer in my way younger, skinnier days). I also thought my weight was hopeless until I got this band. How my life has changed in 4 1/2 months!!:bananapowerslide:

I got into a size 4 today! I can't believe it. They were a bit tight so I think another 10 lbs and they will be comfy and then another 10 and I will be in a 2....god willing. I am only 5ft 0".

I understand completely!! My mom freaked when I told her I had weight loss surgery....then she double freaked when I told her I had it in MX. This may be one you gotta go alone but she'll get used to it once you're banded. Anyway, you are not alone...you have all of us on your side.

Oh, here's a really cool NSV in the midst of all this though....gotta find the bright side.:clap2: I got a pair of True Religion Jeans today in a size................4!!! Ok, and they actually fit good! I think it's just this brand 'cuz I am either a 6 or 8 in other brands.:rolleyes I did come home and try on a pair of levis I got about two weeks ago. Luckily I didn't take the tags off 'cuz I have to return them they were waaaayyy too loose. It's weird but last time I lost weight it took another good 10lbs before I was in this size but maybe I have more muscle this time. The other good news is I don't think I am going to need a tummy tuck. While I have a bit of loose skin it isn't sagging or anything so not enough to worry about.

Ok, well, my pcp wasn't a whole lotta help. She didn't really know if I had an infection or esophogitis. She is leaning toward esophogitis since she didn't see any sign of infection. She prescribed a liquid antibiotic for me and Prevacid. Now my stupid insurance wants pre-auth for the prevacid, so we will see how that goes. Meanwhile I guess I'll keep taking the prilosec OTC.

Thanks Kathy but I really feel like I have strep throat. I noticed when you had this it didn't hurt when you swallowed?? I thought I read that... maybe I should go back and check. Anyway, it hurts when I swallow...otherwise it isn't too bad. I know puking all weekend probably doesn't help but I think my immune system may be weakened. I hope the doc can figure out if it's strep or esophogitis. I'll let you all know after tomorrow.

I loosen with exercise.