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Yes, an interesting observation. I, also, am just over 2 years. I am maintaining, but had a slippage and a repositioning operation. I was completely empty, which I found tough. I was able to eat salad and raw fruit, which I hadn't had in 2 years. I, now, have 3 1/2 cc and do get a full feeling. Probably I will not get another fill unless I find a weight gain when I have an apt in 2 months. Karen

I had my gallbladder removed back in 2001. Since having my lapband, I have lost 100 lbs. So, I guess, my answer is no. Goodluck with you, tho'.Karen

Call your surgeon's office, ASAP. You sound as if you have gotten an infection of some sort. 102 fever in an adult is bad, especially after surgery. Good Luck, Karen

I think that, maybe, you are a slight over filled. I would ask your surgeon's office to take off 1/2 a cc. I will bet that will do the trick and put you in the green zone for sure. You should be able to drink normally and, by now, eat a meal. Good luck, Karen

Wow! Good for you! That is an amazing weight loss, keep up the good work! Karen

I have found popcorn is okay for me, but need to stay away from kernals that have not completely popped. I stick to the white part of the popcorn, only. Good luck if you like, Karen

I just thought of one! Being able to get into and out of the restroom stall without straddling the commode! That to me was major victory at some of the smaller stalls!

Yes, I did make a living will, I found a template, and tweaked it some. I did not make a new one when I had my latest surgery for a revision, but the hospital asked if I had one. You do what makes you feel comfortable, but remember, this is major surgery, and they put you all the way under with life support. Good luck, Karen

Congrats! Keep up the good work, your goal will be just around the corner! Karen

Congrats to all the NSV's. The main thing I noticed lately, is not such a NSV as a oh goodness. But I had to be unfilled recently, and gained a few lbs. But, what I noticed is when you are fat, the few lbs don't show quickly on your clothes. When you are in a small top and size 8's, a few lbs make a BIG difference! I noticed it, and so did my daughter. Haha! I now know that I will have to watch my eating in order to stay in the small sizes. It makes a big difference, quickly!!! Karen

I don't see a problem with this, it sounds like you are doing well. Good going and good luck. Karen

Mine new addiction is clothes shopping! My closet shows it! I guess its better than food. I try to keep away from the stores as much as possible. I think that anyone, and myself included, that has an addictive personality should seek help. Good luck! Karen

Some days I get exta thirsty. But I agree with the other people, I, too, do not seem to be as thirsty as I used to be before lapband. I try to drink my 64 oz, but it seems that here is not enough hours in a day! Good luck on your weight loss. And Kiskis, you have done an amazing job! Karen

Mine was drained for slippage reasons. I had surgery for a "fix" Oct. 14. I just now had a 3 1/2 c fill, yesterday. I did not have any restriction, like Jachut said. But, it was kind of nice to be able to eat, apples, salad etc, again for a short time. I do envy people who with their lapband can still eat salad and fresh fruit. My only fruit comes from what I put into the blender. Good luck with your unfill, just be careful what you put into your mouth! Karen

It seems to be your choice of foods that cause you to get stuck. My surgeon suggests no roast beef, or pork. My very 1st stuck was roast beef, also. And it was NASTY! The worse part was I was at church party, and it just came with a burp. It wouldn't stop and I had to leave with my son. No, it isn't normal, but most folks have iti! Goodluck, Karen

My surgeon likes to use the floro, too! He, also, put the needle in and had me drink barium to watch it go through. He reduced me from 4 cc to 3 1/2 after he saw the slow drip at 4. I just had revision surgery and had an empty port, so I had no restriction. It will be nice to have restriction when I eat. I told him that I knew I had no restriction, as couldn't eat salad for 2 years, and all of a sudden I could eat lettuce without a problem! Gained a little weight while I was empty, too! Karen

Congrats, and hope to see "less" of you over the next year! Hooray! Karen

Good luck, and God Bless! Karen

It sounds like you have a slip, caused by your stomach virus. I just had the same problem. I had to have a revision in the hospital. But, when i called my surgeon, he saw me that day, and made an emergency apt t at the hospital to fix my problem. You need to be forceful at the surgeon's office, you need to be seen under floroscope. Don't wait, it is important!!! Good luck, Karen

I have lost 100 lbs, my face is getting more wrinkles, because when it was fuller, I had less that showed. I don't feel anything but my port. I like the feel of my port, it is reassuring to me! I don't feel anything from the inside. Good luck, Karen

I second everything on this post! Just be kind, she will need you to just be there and take her for walks down the hall, etc. I, especially, like the advise of spending the night, if that is part of your facilities and insurance companies plan. I did not feel like making my husband do everything for me. And I wanted someone to be able to check on me, at times! Goodluck to her and you. Karen

I am about 3 1/2 weeks post op from revision surgery. I found it a very easy post op. I was up and about, and to the store within 6 hours. I had surgery on Friday, and was to church and singing in the choir on Sunday. The highest scar was an itchy sight. It is the one right at my bra area, and I guess that maybe my underwire irritated it some. i am happy with my revision. My surgeon found that my slip wasn't as bad as he expected and did not have to remove the band. My only problem is that I have little restriction at this time. I am going in on Wed for a fill. Good luck on your surgery! Karen

Oh my, you have a wonderful attitude! I just had a revision, myself. Thank God, no complications, no removal of band, etc. I feel great, except, I have no restriction. that should be taken care of on Wed. You keep your spirits up! With your attitude and a great surgeon, you will come out on the right side of weight loss! Good luck! Karen

;)NSV of sorts!

My 2 year bandiversary was yesterday, Oct.30,2009. Congrats on yours. Karen