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The youngest patient my surgeon has done was 16. You are not too young. Good luck.

I would lean on your friends at this stage. It will be really healthy for you.

My only feedback is that I had to go down to 20 points a day to lose.

If you can eat all that you need a fill.

Mint and ginger help nauseau.

You should go for a fill when a. you are hungry b. you aren't losing or c. you are eating too much. Typically 1/2 cup is good. Good luck.

You can have anything that fits through a straw per my surgeon. That being said, watered down with milk you should be fine.

You may want to go to your Doctor and ask for Chantix. Its a 3 month plan to help you quit. It really works and the nicotine sensors work so you dont like the taste, etc. anymore. Good luck.

No, they don't test for marijuana. They typically test for liver count and things like that.

Paulax, that is fabulous! I am 35 lbs away from goal and its really difficult. I go back in on Wednesday for a fill. I too am going to ask for 3.2. Good job reaching your goal!

No, not unless I am too tight.

I hear ya. You are well on your way. Good luck!

I went through the exact same feelings and broke down crying the day before my surgery. What you are experiencing is quite common. Forgive yourself and just know that you have tried everything in your power to lose weight and keep it off. Good luck on your journey.

Mandjo, I'm confused. Did you just get the heartburn after your last fill? If so it may mean that you are too tight. I would try some prilosec (spelling) better yet Zantac is much better. If that doesn't work you will need a slight unfill. Good luck.

I watched part of that yesterday . I felt really bad for the huge guy he put on a supervised diet of delivered foods. Doesn't Dr. Phil understand the probability of him regaining the weight without surgical intervention is highly possible!

I feel for you dear. Hang in there. I am sending my positive vibes your way!

Go back and get another fill until you can only eat 1/2 cup of food.

I have 2.9 in my 10cm band and I am eating an orange right now!

That is about right. You may be surprised and your hunger may not return for a few weeks. I would just make sure that you drink a lot of fluid and protein shakes to keep up your blood sugars.

Does your doctor uses a numbing agent? Mine are never painful.

P.S. There shouldn't be any pain at all. My doctor always uses a numbing agent. I am sorry you were put through this.

Girlfriend, girlfriend. This is bull shit. My doctor will treat you down in San Jose for $200 a fill. He does them blind with ease. He may have to do fluoro if that doesn't work but he is awesome. His name is Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics. I would call him and make the drive down. Good luck.

Shannon, this can be quite common. I lost part of my fills a few times. The first thing you should do is ask for omnipaque. Not sure how to spell it. Its a thicker solution they can fill you with that fixes small leaks. It is like fixing a flat tire. If you still lose your fills then you may have to have tubing replaced. Good luck.

Sharon, it will be very important to constantly drink throughout the day. Protein shakes don't do it for me and typically I am starving within 2 hours. How much time are you taking off of work?

2 suggestions. An anti acid and don't eat later than around 5pm. Try that first. If that doesn't work you will need a slight unfill. This happened to a friend of mine and I believe .2 or .3 ccs helped.