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Julie, I truly love your post and can identify. Thank you for taking the time to write it. Julie

Wasabubble, that is quite a story. Thanks for the share. It makes me feel really good that I didn't let myself get that big and that I took steps to help myself. Julie

I hit 308 2 years ago. I decided to give up alcohol and most carbs. I dropped to 282 before becoming banded. At 282 I was really struggling to lose any more weight. I was reading a book about God grace. In this book it said that if there is an area of your life you need help with you should reach out and seek help. From that point on I did that. I can truthfully say I don't even remember how I found my surgeon. Everything just fell into place. I went out of Network but because there wasn't a Bariatric Surgeon in my area they approved it. Julie

Once you feel up to it. Just watch out to protect our port side and stiches.

I agree with the above. You will get restriction and feel it after a fill or 2. Right now your band is empty. It is still there!

Berry, it definitely sounds like restriction kicking in. Just make sure you eat small bites and really slow so your stomach sensors can go off before you get too full. Julie

I PB when I eat too fast or too much. It is exactly like vomitting to me. I usually vomit up when is stuck in the stoma. Its not too much though. I PB about every other day or so. I think it is quite common. Once you reach proper fill restriction you will have to be more careful about the way you eat. You can definitely protect yourself again PBing if you don't over due it. Good luck. Julie

Congrats on your band date. You will love being banded. Julie

Your relationship with food will definitely change. Meal times are a bit of a chore for me because I am afraid of eating too much food now. I am always concerned I am not getting in enough protein and enough calorie intake as well. It just takes some balance. You will be okay. Its worth it.

I met a girl who was banded at 16 too. I haven't seen her in a while so I don't know how she is doing. You are doing great. Julie

Once I was approved it took a couple days to get scheduled 1-2 weeks later. Typically the surgeon has a list of psych eval doctors. It wasn't madatory to go to a seminar. I use GNC's Protein shake. It has 25 grams of protein in it. Julie

Congrats on the birth of your daughter. I hope you can get banded after you finish nursing. You will love it. Julie

Congrats. You will love being banded. Julie

Welcome to lapband talk forum. Congrats on getting banded. Julie

Janine, I can drink caffeine and wine without a problem. I reserve 100-200 calories a day to drink and I still lose weight. Julie

Felicia, I remember how exciting it was. Congrats on your decision. Julie

Shell, that is great that you are going in for a fill. You should be losing agin in no time. If you count your calories you might be surprised that you may be consuming too much. That is what helps me. Julie

Emily, I would call and ask them at your next appointment if you can get a fill just to make sure. If you are eating that much food you definitely need a fill or 2. Julie

Ginger, how many calories a day are you taking in?

That is great news. Glad you are back in action.

My scars are very small incisions on my abdomen. The biggest one is probasbly 3/4 to 1" long where the port was placed. I cannot feel my port unless I lay down and try. I cannot feel the band at all. It just sound like you need to educate your family. Have you thought about taking them to the weight loss support group? Julie

Hi Stephanee, congrats on your weight loss to date. Way to go!

Yes, I tried liquid for a couple days and it worked. How many calories a day are you consuming. Try 800-1k a day and you should be able to lose. Julie

I am in the same boat you are but my story is slightly different. In November 05 I went into alcohol treatment for 30 days. I stayed sober for 16 months. Right before I was banded I started to drink again. I drink daily too. I know we are not suppose to drink carbonation but I can't get away from 1-2 beers a day. I try to just stick to 2 100 calorie beers so I can still lose weight. I don't eat much during the day but I make sure I can have 2 at night. If I had wine in the house I would drink the entire bottle and want more so that is a bad thing for me. The only advise I can give you is either cut down or go into rehab or AA. It really helped me when I was sober. I wish you the best. You can PM me if you want more information or support. Julie

Rocko, congrats on your weight loss to date. I am glad to hear from you again. I am sorry about the loss of your hearing. I really hope it gets sorted out for you. Keep up the good work. Julie