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Andrea, unfortunately sometimes we need to be our best advocate. I would push the envelope with her. If this fill isn't enough in the next week I would call and get in asap. It is you who has to push your doctor. 1.5 is not a lot in 4cc band. I would think over 2 might be better. I take 3.2 in my 4cc band and lose 1 lb a week. Right now I am at 2.7 and have gained 5 lbs in a week. I needed my unfill for plastic surgery. So you see, at the wrong restriction level you will gain. Good luck. Julie

I don't exercise regularly and have still lost 75% of my weight. About 5 months ago I did have a personal trainer for about 12 weeks and did lose more weight. I am totally fine with just losing slowly given the fact that I don't exercise.

Thank you for the post. He has definitely gotten the message and is more motivated right now. I hope he finds something soon. Life is good. Julie

Thanks for the tip. I think Pleasanton is a little bit too far. We live down in Gilroy. As it stands right now, Mountain View is 60 miles from us. Not sure how far Pleasanton is, probably about the same. I am a bit worried about the hours he has to keep but we will have to work through it. We have 2 kids so this should be interesting. Thanks for the tip though. Julie

Hi Sweety, yes 6 days away tomorrow. I have gained about 7 lbs with my unfill, yikes. I can't wait to get my restriction back! I am getting really excited though.

mommi, I have gained 7 lbs since my unfill last week. I am hoping to maintain until Monday when my plastic surgery is. Good luck.

He should know more within the next 2 weeks. They do have 2 shifts that work. One starts at 6:30 and the other starts at 3pm. Hopefully he'll get hired and be able to work days. Julie

Hi Southern Missy, My husband went to a dealership 60 miles away. It was BMW.

Shannon, I am about 30 lbs from goal and having my TT next Monday. Good luck.

I am getting excited now! My surgery is 1 week from today!

Paul is really helpful around the house. He typically does the laundry, lawn and various chores. I actually took laundry away from him last week so it wouldn't be his excuse not to look. He is talking to more people every day and hopefully with that networking it will help. On another note Kat. I had my PS unfill and I'm doing terrible. I have probably gained 5 lbs in a week. Make sure you get yours really close to surgery. I had min 2 weeks before and that was a mistake.

The BMW dealerships are doing really well out here. He got a lead not too far from the house on Friday. He is going there on Monday to apply. They are Union as he is and they also have a bonus program. I really hope they hire him.

Restriction and hunger are completely different. For me restriction is the sense of fullnes. Hunger is just something that happens when you have good restriction. If that makes sense.

How is your restriction? How often are you hungry? Eating enough protein?

I think what you are saying is he filled you a bit tighter since he had trouble accessing your port? How is your restriction now? If you are back on solids and eating slowly are you PBing at all?

Rain, it is very important to slow down tremendously when you get really tight restriction. I can't really do a lot of vegies since it gets me full really fast. If the PB continues I would have .2 or .3 removed from the band. Were you losing at all with your last fill? What level were you at and where did he take you?

Girlfriends! I am starving. I am not use to have this hunger. I am trying to stay good by eating an apple. I had protein and carbs with lunch. Man do I miss my fill!

That is a great NSV. Good job! Can't wait for my TT.

Tons to charity and my mom brought them to Weight Watchers with her.

Dianne, what a whirlwind! I am so glad you finally were able to get your doctor to resolve for you. You would think by now there would be more experts around the band, especially in the ER. I am so glad you are okay!

With your mushies try and have something really high in protein like chili, tuna/chicken salad. That should help.

If he is assisted by another surgeon, yes. If not, no.

That is too funny. I would have never thought of that!

1-2 lbs per week. If you exercise like a mad dog you can lose a lot faster. I lose 1 lb per week and do not exercise. Julie

KT, I lost about 60 lbs my first year too. Just start to get some good restriction again and the weight will come off. Good luck.