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If you are happy, then you shouldn't get a l. But that is just me! others will advise you differently.Karen

You are beautiful, congratulations.Karen

I went out to eat on Saturday night after a real long day. We went Grillsmith. I am not sure if this is a nationwide restaurant or not, but wanted to mention it, anyway. They now have at least 10 menu entrees and appetizers that come in "small plate". That firstly reduces size into about 1/2, but also, the price. It was a great option for us, as both my son and I have lapbands and wanted different selections. Small plate was exactly right for us both. Hurray for Grillsmith!!! Karen

No steak for me. But, my husband made a stew using steak in the pressure cooker yesterday, and I enjoyed a lot. I mostly eat fish or chicken, tho'. Karen

I am, also, one that had a revision after a slip. I agree that restriction is different this time around. It is not something that I can't explain. I am at the total that my surgeon will fill for me. He said otherwise I will be too tight, I am only at 5 cc. It seems that everything I do now has to be me and my new way of eating. Boo to that!!! best wishes, no advice just a hug, (((())))!!!Karen

I took a cruise last November. i had no trouble, because I knew where to draw the line. Remember your rules! As far as vomiting, I have heard(not sure where) that we can no longer do regular vomiting. We can pb but once the food has passed through to the stomach, it can't pass back the other way, when you are banded.(???) I am not sure about that, tho'. My surgeon has suggested that if you are aware of flu bug around, such as teachers, you have fluid taken out. Best wishes to all. Karen

It is possible. There are some younger ladies than I who have gone below 8. 8 was my goal, I am now 10 because I have gained some back. Have a closet full of 8's waiting for me to lose my extra weight again. my surgeon is happy with the way I look, I am not. But, back to your question, yes it is possible to go to 8 or lower! Best wishes.Karen

Y You need to not have the water available to you when you are eating. It is not easy to get used to. My son-in-law always has to have water with is meal. Just don't order it if you are out, and don't provide it when you are home! It is a habit, just liek the habit of drinking while eating. Karen

I am sorry that I may have hurt some feelings. But, I know there are trolls on all forums. I just know that my body would have reacted a whole lot different if I am stuck and in the car. Most of the time, you can not control a pb, and washing it down does little good. It will come up of its own accord, believe me!!!!Best wishes, as I said before. Karen

Best wishes, it is hard to believe that you are at maximum and still hungry! It sounds like you are dealing with a lot of head hunger. Don't feel bad, me too and I am 2 1/2 years out. Just learn what is head hunger and real hunger. My surgeon insists I can't feel hunger pains???I think I can! But, I am also, at max and he will not fill me further. Make good choices for your meals and snacks. But, if you are too tight, (some people like that, not me), you can end up eating around your band. Met someone the other day that I told I had the band, she asked how that worked for me, I told her I lost 100 lbs, and she said her friend was eating around her band and has not lost weight. Best wishes, Karen

Listen to Floridays, she has lost 208 lbs and is now on maintenance. If you think losing is hard, try to maintain. You have to get your body to either not lose anymore or to not gain! It is tough. But, if she can lose the weight, so can you. You have to stop eating fried chicken, ribs, etc. Most people can't stop at 1 piece of either. After awhile, you can add 1 piece to your meal, but your eyes have to learn what a portion is. Try using a sectioned plate you can find them online. I use a salad size plate and have since my 6 month pre-surgery diet. Best wishes. Karen

Yes, take some Gas-x or other gas reliever. You may want to walk to relieve the pain, too. Best wishes, it all passes eventually. Karen

Yes, you have to be aware of stories that just don't sound right! There are people that get a kick out of scaring people. Best wishes. Karen

Should have guessed that this was a fake because if you are really stuck and driving 70 miles per hour, you will not be able to stop the slime and upchucking!!!!You may be faking but if not you are not doing yourself any good by eating breakfast tacos in the car and drinking a Snapple! Best wishes for your future, tho'!!!!

You have to not only get another fill, but you have to be self-motivated too. A fill will only help so much. As others said, just because you can eat a full plateful of food, doesn't mean you should. I was at a retreat this weekend. It wasn't a retreat from eating! But, I knew that if I ate more than my stomach can hold, I would be miserable and sick, and ashamed on Monday! I actually lost weight this 3 day weekend. But, a PA should not withhold a fill because she felt you weren't doing enough to lose weight. Mine might have a talk. But the surgeon determined when and if I needed a fill, which, buy the way, was when I hadn't lost enough weight!!!

As the others said, if you have trouble with liquid, you may be too tight! Your surgeon sound pretty aggressive with fills! Best wishes. Karen

I take adult gummies, too! And I ,also, take a vitamin b-12 which melts under your tongue. You can try liquids but I don't like the taste, myself. Best wishes to you on your future lapband. Karen

I agree, this sounds a lot like a slip. Sorry, but call surgeon's ofc ASAP!

I am back to enjoying myself! I know that my weight loss is under my control! Before lapband, I would try to lose and get bored and gain whatever I lost back. Now, I know, that even any weight gain or loss is within my control! Karen

Let us know! I was married 42 years ago, and did not have a wedding dress. But, I would, also, be interested in knowing !

Congratulations! This proves that you can do it!!!Karen

Sounds like you might be overfilled, slightly!

whoohoo! Great job! Karen

You are doing marvelously, Daisychains7, I know that you are proud of the new you! A you lose, you will probably lose some more on top. 36 something is probably where you will stay, but that is not too bad, I think everyone who is currently losing, should wait for a lift until they are near or at goal. Wise choice!! I am an "old" lady. 63. My breast size went from 44dd to 36d, or c. I don't like how I look in a c because they looked squished in. I am very flabby, but no surgeries for me at my age. Good luck to you all. Karen

Look at you! You are beautiful! You have done an amazing job. Congratulations and best wishes. Karen