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I truly believe this is definately your choice and what best suits your situation. I was very open about my procedure and I felt that for me I needed to be open about it, because it would make me more accountable for making sure I succeded as to not be seen as a failure, but that was my choice. I also work for Allergan the maker of the band, so I am proud of that as well.

Very Normal...My husband tells me I sound like Chewbacca...lol

I agree with Jean...your band should not hurt a slight unfill now can make the difference. If weeks from now you feel like you don't have enough restriction, then you can always go back! That is the good part of it!

My dr also mentioned that with rapid weightloss there would be a period of no energy it will eventually turn around, but yes Protein and vitamins do help!

I am with Marfar7 could not agree more.....i blogged about all those questions you might have in your journey! read my blog. If I can inspire at least one person, I am satisfied!

I'm a success story...just hit my 100 lbs weight loss! I have pictures up as well! Good luck on your journey...below is my blog as well!

I know it feels bad, but in a couple days you will fee much better...just walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip! You will one day look back and say it was so worth it! I am 1 lb from my 100lb loss!. Good luck!

I'm having the same issue...I can barely eat and when I do it's really uncomfortable. I have a hard time fulfilling my Water intake as well. I have no energy probably from the lack of food and I'm starting to have a sickly look only after a week. I have 15lbs to goal, so my doctor decided to give me one more fill. He gave me a .5cc, but it was too much. I went last friday and he pulled out .2cc's, but still even having shakes is a bit tough. I have scheduled my unfill appt on March 2 and I'm waiting until then because that is when he will be able to do the fill and view me under x-ray to make sure and see the liquid is flowing to my stomach. This is a tool to help with portion control, not restrict you from eating completely. Good luck to everyone!

Sounds like you may need an unfill. I would call your dr's office and ask. Good luck.

I have some of those peeps too, but you just have to pep talk yourself and remind you that having those ideas or behaviors is what got you were you were at. So we just have to get up and do it to get to your goal. No one else will benefit from it, but you! So I just say try to encourage them and if not get up and do it yourself. Good luck!

it's definately a lot of work and it may take several fills or unfills until you get your sweet spot. The point is not to give up. Good luck on your journey!

I so agree with this one! Good luck! I personally don't regret it one bit!

Well really sit and think what your Dr told you...Only you know the truth behind how hard you have been trying. Have you been eating too much? Do you have enough restriction? Have you been eating too many carbs? Are you drinking with meals? Are you eating enough protein? Exercise? Do you count your calories? I know it's different for everyone, but do ask yourself these questions and see if that is where you find your issue. I really can't tell you exactly what may be going wrong, but maybe a consult with the nutritionist again may help you...I have lost 92lbs in 11 months and love my band....I have followed everything to the "T" and thank God, I have had no complications.....good luck!

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I had the same issue for the longest time. My doctor said it was normal due to my body being so out of wack with such quick weight loss. I am now 11 months out and I don't feel tired anymore. I thing it took me a good 6 or 7 months before I was able to not feel so tired

It is very normal. Just remember this is only temporarily. All I can say is walk as much as you can and sip, sip, sip.

Sounds like you may need an adjustment. I have had 4 fills all about .5 cc's each and I am finally at the point where I feel restriction. I would make an appt with your doctor and take it from there. Good luck!

maybe you were not ready the first time around. This is your second chance, so take it and run with it. This place has a lot of mentor and we are all willing to help, but the hardest part is you getting yourself on that path. It is all up to you and the rest falls into place. Good luck!

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Yes this is Bandster hell!!! Lots of self control...You have to follow and your Dr's instructions and try not to eat more than a cup of food depending on your stage. I wasn't able to eat any solids for 4 weeks. If you want to be successful you will need to sacrifice, but trust me...it will all be worth it!

If you are eating more than a cup of food or feel that 1 cup is just not filling you up, then you might need to get an adjustment on the band. You may want to call your Dr to better determine.

I can't stand that....I have lost 85 lbs in 9 months. There will always be people that will rain on your parade. I went to a family birthday party and of course my cousin that is probably my size before surgery sees me eating some nachos...something I would really never eat, but they looked good and I said why not. So she tells me"You can eat that?" I said "Yes, in moderation you can eat anything" and she says "and you call that moderation" Yes peeps my eyes are bigger than my stomach, and I didn't finish the plate I served, but there was no need for that comment. Unlike her...I have already lost 85 lbs so that should show her that eating nachos that day was not going to be the death of me! I might have gained a lb from eating the rest of the words I wanted to tell her, but it was not worth it! I just say ignore...they are just jealous!

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