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Thank you Sandym, that truly is an inspiring post. It is wonderful to read at this time of year, too! We are truly blessed and you have seen the goodness and beauty in this woman that you might have ignored if you had not sat and talked to her! Karen..aka.. kll724 All three of you ladies inspire me, too! Merry Christmas to you, you send such cheer!!

I am at 4 years 3 months. I have gained some, but weight has settled down, so trying to shake off the extra poundage! Thanks for asking!

Best wishes on your surgery and smooth recovery! You are starting the New Year on a great foot! Lapband should keep that New year resolution to lose on track!!!Karen..aka.kll724

Depends on when your fill was. If it was on Friday, it may be that you are swollen and should be on liquids. If it was earlier than that, you may be a little too tight! I agree, you should call your surgeon's office this morning. best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

No advice, just a ((((hug)))). Glad that you are seeing your surgeon,too. it doesn't sound like a slip! I have had 2, and believe me, it usually manifests itself differently than that! Best wishes, I hope that you got some sleep! Karen...aka..kll724

Congrats on your new band, sounds like you are now working it! Hurrah! Keep up the great job. If you can walk everyday, it will help lose,also! Best wishes. Karen...aka..kll724

Doing great pjkitty! You are really close to onderland!! New you by the new year! Congrats!!!Karen..aka..kll724

You are probably okay. Take it easy! Follow your surgeon's plan, sip,sip sip your liquids. If you are still nauseous this AM call and see if they can give you something for it. Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Did he give you any good ideas on how to deal with head hunger? I so struggle with this way to often. Thanks I really have to think about this answer. He just reminded me that it wasn't real hunger, just head hunger. And that you usually need to try to get your mind off your stomach, maybe doing something, like walking, exercise, or having a glass of Water. He is just mostly a mentor that knows what I and his other patients are going thru. If you are satiated, and in green zone, then you really are not hungry. He insists, that you should not get hunger pains! I think that I do!! Karen..aka..kll724

Welcome and I sure hope that you can find a diet that helps. The new surgeries are so much less invasive. Best wishes to your new future! Karen...aka..kll724

Love reading a success story, you can be what you want to be, if you are willing to work, and sound like you are! Congrats to you, keep up the great job!!

Need2lose2, You are eating until restriction? Mostly, you should eat your protein 1st, then veggies and carbs. You should not be trying to eat until you are full or something is stopping you. You should not be carbing out on breads, bagels etc, if you want to lose weight! If you continue to eat as you are, no mater what weightloss surgery you have, you will not lose the weight you want. Sliders are called that, because they slide thru your band! If, you are taking only 20 minutes to eat, then your bread,bagel etc, won't get eaten, because you said it takes you time to eat them. You need to talk to a nutritionist to get you back on track.Best wishes, don't mean to preach!!!Karen...aka...kll724

Congrats at a job well done!

I agree! Wise as usual! And you ae doing a great job of self talk! good morning, CG!

I agree with missy. If you are not too tight, you may have had a slip. Best wishes!

boymom, that is where the gas settles. Take some gas-x and walk!!!My gas pain did not start until around day 5-10. So,most people are not always right!

Daisy, congrats on your 1st bandiversary!!

We all burp, it is one of the things that happens with lapbanders. And by all means, burping is the better way to get rid of the gas they pump into you for surgery! Walking will help release it. best wishes!

I disagree tmf, there is no way that i could eat an 8 oz steak and baked potato! Steak is a nono for me, and 8 oz, are you kidding? I can not eat any more than 4 oz of any meat. I can't even eat more than 4 oz of my favorite fish. i have a loose fill, only 5 cc, but I know that that is all I can tolerate. I do use myfitnesspal. I have it set for 800 calories. I get my extra calories from exercise. if I don't do it, I keep myself at my 800. The tool is just that. learning to readjust your thinking and eating is a must with all Bariatric surgeries. Sorry my reply will upset some people. Karen..akakkll724

It sounds to me that you have gas problems especially since your surgery was less than a week ago, That is usually when the major gas starts. Walk and try Gas-x. I am surprised that the surgeon recommends a medication for reflux at this stage. well as B-52 said maybe others have been prescribed the same. Best wishes. I am NOT a medical professional, just a lapband veteran!

Welcome and best wishes, I am glad that you are feeling better, now! One day at a time!

That is one great NSV, and surprising one for you!!Congrats!

Bread will get stuck, adn some meats, too! I, also, learned the hard way with roast beef on a roll. Until you have slimed and not stopped, you will not really understand, "the hard way". Best of luck, try not eating breads and soem meats, and take smaller bites, too! Steaks, and beefs are particularly hard for us bandsters. Karen...aka..kll724

Wow! Look at you Sharpie! You are looking great! And Congrats to your grandson, too! you had a great NSV, too!

You folks are doing great! Shout for joy and keep on keeping on!!! Woohoo! Karen...akak..kll724