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Yes, very common..I had it for about 1 week, then slowing it started to straighten out. Good luck.

Hi everyone, Got a fill yesterday...one of the things they always ask is do I cough, which as always been no. So yesterday she was a little more a agressive with my fill putting in a whole 1 cc...since in 1 month I had only lost 1.9 pounds (finally 199.2 - yah). Will alway got home was on liquids, did have some oatmeal, everything fine. Last night I was up all night coughing so bad I was gaging. Do you think to tight, or have I just come down with something? Thanks,

Hi Jenny, I was banded April 2009, and just got back from doctors....put in a whole 1cc, but any way have lost 46 pounds told me I was right on schedule....the average weight loss a year is 1 pound per week. Looks like you are pretty much on schedule. I only lost 1 pound in 6 week, but I was away for two weeks (cruise one of them) so I do not feel to bad. I try to excercise at least 4 times a week for even 1/2 hr....even dancing around the house will help! Good luck..

Ok Here goes. Before banded I had IBS really bad, would go maybe 10 times in morning mostly and when I went out to eat, but it was a little at a time, and it would last for a couple of hours (pain and going). Ok about 2 months ago I started going about 3 times a day (sometime just once which I had not experience in years), but no pain and lots I mean lots (don't want to be to graphic). I don't know if this is normal since now I eat alot less. Had anyone else experience this? What banded in April 2009. Thanks

So Sorry...but a month is not to long....I had to be completely unfilled for 6 weeks (like not having a band) and still managed to lose 5 pounds. Keep your chin up!

Hi, I just dance around the house...do weights 10 minutes a day......and stairmaster 3 times a week for 30 minutes...also been shoveling snow everyday. lol How in the world do you virtual picture just love that...

I agree completely! Also do you guys stick to 1 cup of food at a meal...I do not I eat regular meals and lose about 1 pound per week....Slow but steady.

Hi, I eat Pasta all the time..It goes down very easy for me, much more than meat (protien). Just got back from being away 10 days (cruise), ate pasta everyday and lost 1 pound. Also 1 cup of food is less than what is in a lean cuisine. Just saying.

First off thanks everyone loved hearing all the good news! We are sailing on the Royal Caribbean line (Voyager of the seas)! This is my 10th cruise I also love them, but up until 4 years ago I weighed 130 to 140, so never had a problem with the weight thing. (yes, gained over hundred pounds in 4 years long story). Would not go on cruise when I gained the weight. This is my reward for losing over 40 pounds...but I do like the tattoo idea:lol: Thanks again everyone, leaving tomorrow morning coming back 2/1.....will let everyone know how its goes. Keeping my fingers crossed. Sandi

Thanks, I will follow you advice. Sandi

Hi Everyone! Just need a little pray for the next 10 days..........leaving for a cruise....... believe it or not that is bad news.... Weighed in this morning drum roll please now the good news I am now under 200, not by much but I am there!!!! WOOHOO!!! I know I will enjoy the cruise I just have to make good choices! Take care and Bon Voyage!

Congrats!!! I am at my 8th month....like you slow and steady. Good luck in the New Year!

Merry christmas to you and yours! Sandi

So glad to hear you are ok! That is what is most important! Cars can always be fixed. Merry Christmas!

Joining today......

Will 2 more pounds down( I will not make the 20 pounds, but hopefully 10 this way I will be at 199 for Christmas)!..........I am at 201 now.....Everyone keep your fingers crossed! Darn I wish everyone would quit giving me HOMEMADE COOKIES! They are my downfall.. Happy Holidays everyone......and may all you wishes come true. Sandi

Hi, All I can say is that it is great............I am feeling so much better about myself, which has a affect on people treat you (strangers and friends). When you are happy it seems to make most people the same! My husband is my biggest supporter. When we got married I weighted 120 pounds, so it was a big change for him in the last 10 years that I had gained the weight, but he is very happy for me, and it shows! Just about everyone has been so positive!!! Life is good.. Happy Holiday!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Loved your Card!

So sorry to hear. This happen to me after my 1st baby.....believe it or not the nun said drink a beer..she said it works for just about everyone. I did and about 1 hour later I went. Now with the lapband do not know it they will let you drink beer, but it is worth asking if you can not go. good luck.

Hi Jen, No weight loss.....happy I did not gain. 3 parties. Don't think I will make 20, but still going to try for 2 pounds next week. (6 pounds total lost, maybe I can do total 10) Sandi

How about Special K...Myself I eat the low sugar oatmeal. If you like oatmeal it is not bad.

Elfie, We have all done it, It seems when we are stressed, food is are life line. I do believe that is why most of us our over weight. I know I have been thur a mess of stuff, and yep you guessed it I eat! But like everyone saids tomorrow is a new day! Good luck! I love your posts..... Sandi

No Problem here! I love to read everyones opinion, and that is exactly what they are opinions! Sandi

I had surgery On April 22, 2009 and have lost 44 pounds. Of course I wish it was more, but just think how much you are down from a year ago. I had a fill on Friday up to 4.2cc's, the doctor said I was right on schedule. (average wieght loss on band in a year is 52 pounds, so just think what you have done)! About a pound a week. Everyday is a challenge, but I knew that going in. I never did eat just a cup of food.........I try to cut my portions down, I figure when the weight lost is complete, I want to know how to eat like a normal person. I excercise 1/2 hour a day, weather it be walking lifting weights, stairmaster.......I do something. Good luck on your journey! Sandi

Hi Every one, 2 more pounds!! WOOHOO!! 6 pounds down 14 to go... I am going to bust butt this week, have had company and been letting my exercising go........not this week! I might not make 20, but I am hoping to get close. Thanks Jen again. Sandi