jerseygirl518

I was banded 4 years ago today. I've lost 137 pounds, needless to say it's the best thing I've ever done for myself.

I'm doing the happy dance. Went to the Dr. this am. After 2 weeks of liquids, my band is back where it belongs and my pouch is not expanded. I can eat!!!!! During the two weeks, I didn't have reflux and no vomiting. I'm going to be really really careful from here on it. Although I am suffering with the reflux cough. I didn't have it before the liquids.

I've been having reflux & throwing up. They did a fluroscope (sp) today and could see the band had slipped.

My Turn. Went to the Dr. this am. My band has slipped. I have to go on liquid for two weeks. Then who knows.

Hi, I'm Judy. I buy Body Fortress Advanced whey Protein at Walmart. Don't mind it at all. Please remember to take your measurements. I didn't and would love to know how many inches I've lost. Good luck & Good Health.

Happy Bandaversary. It's been a God send for me. Have a great New Year.

JT, I'm so sorry you had to go through this. But I think I'm right with you. I've had problems for the past year. I'm down to 2cc in the band and have waited for 6 weeks to see the dr. I'll know more on the 13th. Best wishes for a heathlier New Year.

I had it done two years ago and have done well. I needed to lose weight to have a very large hernia repaired. It's on the horizon. I will keep you in my prayers.

Confused too. I've lost 137 lbs and I'm in a 14 loose. Years ago (35) I did WW and lost 62lbs weighed 141 and was in a 12. Hats off to you = great job.

Thinking of you JT. Hope all goes well Monday.

JayTee, sorry you've been having a problem. I haven't been on here in forever. I've had the same problem. I'm down to 2.5 in my band. Have to be really careful what I eat. Take Care Kiddo

Hey Everyone, It's the JerseyGirl. Happy Bandaversary. Sorry I haven't been around in a looooong time. I've been doing pretty well. Been experiencing band problems too. Last summer while in Jersey my band all but closed. When I got home to KS in Sept the Dr. removed 2 ccs. After Christmas I started with the same crap. Vomiting, reflux and coughing. Back to Dr. removed .5. Just went on Thursday. We're heading to Jersey for the summr and I didn't want to have a problem. Low and behold it was tight again. they took out .25. I've gained about 5 lbs so my total is really 132 lbs down. Hope everyone is well.

Hello Everyone. Sorry I've been missing in action. Congrats JT. Way to go. I weighed in at 171 this am. I've been doing well since my unfil. No reflux and no getting sick. Also been maintaining. Had been floating between 174 -172 for the past month, so I though I was where I should be. Hope to lose that last dang lb before Christmas. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hello Everyone, Haven't been on in forever. Spent the summer in NJ and returned to Kansas in Sept. Had an un-fill of 2 cc when I came home as I had a problem with reflux & keeping stuff down. Much better now. I'm 1 lb from my goal, but I think I'm where I should be. As I've maintained this weight for a month.

Weighed in at 174 this am. Down 1.5. Went to the Dr. yesterday am good news is that the band didn't slip. It was too tight. Nothing was getting through it. That's why I was throwing up all the time and had reflux. They took out 2 cc and I feel wonderful. I can actually eat and keep it down. No reflux last night. Just have to be careful not to get carried away. I don't understand the logic of how the band got too tight because I got too thin.

Weighed 177 this AM. 2 lbs this week. I leave for home on Wed and hope to see the Dr next week. I have terrible reflux and seem to be up-chucking daily. Not good.

Luckily I have a great head of hair. It's happened once before and I got back on the protein wagon and it corrected itself. I've been away for the summer so I've not seen the dr since May. I go the end of Sept.

Christa0 - Glad you found us. kll724 - Sorry to hear about your possible slip. Hope all goes well. phyl - I'm having your same problems. Reflux and not tolerating hard protein. My hair is thinning, so I'm pushing shakes. Hope everyone else is well

Good Job BG. FYI - I gained .5 lbs this week. jeeez

Welcome Prairie Dawn. I live in Gardner.

[ do I eat a normal breakfast that morning or is it better to have something light or nothing at all?? Thanks for the info! I've only had two fills, but I took a protein shake with me for after.

Well, I evidently forgot to post last week. 8/13/10 - 182 lbs loss of 2.5 8/20/10 - 181 lbs loss of 1 I'll take it.