Subie66

The other day - I went to the gas station bent over under the steering wheel to pull the floor lever to pop the gas door to fill up my car with gas and the most excruciating pain at the port happened- all I could do was suck in my breath and not breath for about a minute until the pain calmed down. I am almost 10 years out- so not sure if I flipped my band or just pulled it. It is still tender today a little. Has anyone else had pain like that? My doctor is over an hour away and I can't get in for a few days.

have you tried the 5 day pouch test?

PB Productive Burp- or spit up

When you got the final fill- how was it? did you just know - that was it? do you PB a lot? I have had numerous fills and just never have gotten to that point yet.

You look amazing! So did you stick to low carb- exercise? did you lose it over one year or several years?

That is a wonderful story! Keep making those good choices.

Good post! Congrats. How's the mt dew habit??

So sorry you are going thru this. I can relate. I went back to the doc this week and as he suggested-Go back to the Rules. Eat solid foods East only three meals a day - no Snacks Keep your weights once a week Pouch is the size of golf ball that never changes No liquids with meals No liquids as a meal No liquids with calories between meals No soups/chili/oatmeal- anything with a spoon is considered a liquid No liquid at least 1 1/2 hour after a meal No sweet tea, regular cola, juice or Protein shakes (may have diet cola that is flat) Take no longer than 20 minutes to eat a meal if you are eating longer than that you are probably trying to out eat the Band I hope maybe one of these rules may help you back on track- I know I needed reminding of a couple- especially the Soup one. Good luck!

Hilary, When I saw your post- it sounds so much like me. I struggle each day with the band. I havent done well with it at all. I have an appt to go see another lapband doc tomorrow as the original one has left lapbands. I am in hopes he will be able to help. I feel at the end of my rope with this band also. Good luck with your surgery in June. I have wondered if my insurance would cover another procedure also.

I would like to join also- travandsubie@gmail.com

I went to have my first fill since my EGD and the doc gave me about 3/4 cc. I did not feel restriction- and he told me to call him in 2 weeks to let him know how I was doing. I have lost 4 pounds in two days- mostly from upping my protein and cutting back on carbs. He made me feel like I can do this if I try. Keeping my fingers crossed! I started to go to they gym this week and have been tracking in MFP.

Hilary, I am in the same boat as you. I go in - Feb 27th for my fill. He recently let out 1 cc and had me do some testing to check placement and everything was fine- so he just wanted to give me a rest. Well after these 2 weeks will no restriction- boy am I ready to have my restriction back! I feel like I am gaining 1/2 pound each day- not really- but you know what I mean- . I got put on protonix for reflux- didnt even realize I had reflux. Cant tell any difference. I am just so ready to lose this. My husband and I joined SNAP fitness for a 30 day trial - for $8.95 a piece. Hope this will help us both to get some professional guidance on working out and also a jump start. I have a desk job and I am allowed time for a mile walk in the morning and one in the afternoon- so if I do those and work out- hope it will help. So far the walking is good for me- but I need something more challenging - I think my body is used to the walking every day. Keep me posted on your progress. We are just about the same wt. Good luck.

Did anyone start the FB closed group? Nicole_m would you do it if no one has???

Welcome csadoney- hopefully it is not slipped- keep us updated. Maybe it is just swollen and needs to have a rest. I sort of thought the same way- this is really just another way to diet. My doctor was really sweet the last time and said sometimes you just need a break to regroup - focus on priorities that sometimes may not be the band and loosing weight. When you are ready- come back and we will start again. I had a barium swallow and EGD and found out I have reflux. I am waiting for a month and then going back it to restart my fills again. I bought the book Bandwagon and checked several out from the library and hope to get motivated again to be gung ho and really apply myself. Hope you get news at your doctor and get your wake up call.

So has anyone started the FB group we discussed yet?