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Yes, the fluids for sure. I think they put saline in the iv, going to make you retain fluids. I wouldn't get on the scale everyday if I were you. When I was loosing I weighed in once a week and recorded it. I felt like the natural flucuations would drive me crazy.

I second the notion to see your doc. right away. I know traveling is a pain but your health is worth it. I don't know what it is, but you need to find out.

Are you staying full 3-5 hours after eating? If so, doesn't sound like you need a fill. Your right, you need to slow down. It's a tough one. I still struggle with it about 18 months post op. Congrats on your weight loss and best wishes.

I was on protien shakes from the get go, for one week. I was then on mushies for a week, then solid food. I had no problems. I was in the hospital overnight, left the next afternoon. They do an exray and make sure everything is where it should be. I was then given water, broth and some jello to make sure things stayed down. I was given percecet, disolved it into little medicine cups. It worked great. I only need it for 2 days or so. I took MOM and it helped with constipation.

Congrats! I think fitting into smaller clothes is just as good as, if not better than, seeing the scale move. Keep up the good work!

Sounds like a great doctor visit! Keep up the good work.

I too have found restriction ellusive. I went from feeling very hungry to getting sick after a small fill. I have had a few weeks here and there that I was in a good place. Honestly, I wouldn't do it again. That being said, I did loose all my excess weight, but the band wasn't the tool I hoped it would be. I wish I had given it one more shot on my own. I hadn't tried to loose weight in years when I got banded in Nov. 09. I was self pay and the money I spent on surgery was a huge motivator. All this is just my experience. I hope you get restriction with another fill or 2. I think it's possible for sure. That's great your getting back on track in the meantime. Keep it up! Best wishes.

I second doing protien shakes as a way to kick start things. What I have been doing to loose a few pounds I gained, I'm pretty much in maintance mode, is 3 shakes, one meal of lean protien and veggie and one snack of 1/4c nuts and a lf cheese stick. I am finding I can stick to it longer than when I would do just 4 shakes.

I Have had tt, breast job and also a face lft. I am very happy with the results. As far as wether you will have extra skin depends on things like, age, wether you have been pregnant, large weight losses and gains and just the elacisity of your skin. That would be nice if you don't need one, I think your nurse kind of jumped the gun in telling you you'll need one- just my humble opinion.

I am a little confused. You say you have restriction but also say you can eat large amounts at one sitting. Sounds like maybe you need a fill. Also, just a plug for working out. Start if your not already doing it. If you are, try and increase the duration/intensity of your workouts. Best wishes.

You seem to have a really good attitude. Keep up the walking/jogging for sure. Until you get restriction again I would focus on eating the right foods (lowcarb, lowfat, high protien). Your portions may be larger than they will be once you've had a few fills but you will hopefully not gain. Best wishes, and congrats on getting to onederland, it's a huge milestone.

I agree that it's from the shock to your body of loosing weight quickly. I went to the dermatologist when my hair was falling out and that's what he told me. He assured me I wouldn't go ball. I probably had hair loss from about 5 months out until I was 10 months post-op, but I am not sure. I was lucky to have started with a thick head of hair. Try to hang in there, it should stop in a few months.

If you are not even able to keep down fluids go see your doc. right away. If fluids are staying down you might wait another day or 2. Your right it could be swelling. Don't wait too long, or your just suffering needlessly. I have been there, done that. When I finally did go in for an unfill I had decent restriction for a little while. Hope you feel better soon.

Sliming is when you throw up mucus type stuff. Pb stands for productive burp. It's when a bit of food that was stuck comes up. NSV stands for non-scale victory.

I find brushing my teeth after dinner helps end my eating for the day. There is something about that mint taste that curbs my desire to eat more. Try it, it may help. Good luck!

Starting to workout was the best thing I did. It took me about 4 months post-op to hit the gym. I got a personal trainer for weight lifting, see her 4 times a week. I do cardio about 5 times a week. I went from a slow walk for 20 minutes to a brisk walk on an incline for 45 or a jog for 30. I lost 107 pounds in 10 months. Hope this helps and best wishes.

I am glad your band is finally working. 10 pounds in 2 weeks is amazing. Keep up the good work!

You are doing awsome! Always nice to read a story of great success.

2 little things- one is bring chapstick. You won't be able to drink anything until they do an xray and make sure everything is as it should be, your lips will get dry. The other is to bring a pillow to put inbetween you and the seatbelt on the ride home. Good luck, you'll do great.

Fantastic! You are doing great!

I agree with the others, sounds like you are doing just great. However, I would keep the appointment and talk with whoever does your fills (PA, surgeon, NP). Keep up the good work!

Fitting into smaller clothes is just the best feeling! I think it's as good as, if not better than, seeing the scale move. Congrats and keep up the good work. You are off to a great start.

I am maintaining a 107 pound weight loss (well give or take a few pounds lol). After maintaining for a few months, I decided to get a large unfill. I wanted to be able to eat breakfast and eat some bread, rice, pasta. So far so good, I have stayed within a few pound range since Sept. Hope this helps.

That's great you started excersising. It's a huge piece of the puzzle. How about some therapy. It helped me deal with emotions and stress in a healthier way. You can do this!

You did great! I too used to nap, almost everyday. Now it's just once in a while. Keep up the good work!