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You might be a little too tight if you are chewing and chewing and still getting sick. You should go get a little taken out.

I still have an occasional beer from time to time. I am not one that has problems with carbonation. But, I wasn't a big pop drinker before so it hasn't been an issue giving it up with the band. Some people have a horrible time with carbonation. I used to drink a lot of beer when out with people. The difference is now, I don't have it very often and usually 1-2 gets me buzzed. It takes a LOT less alcohol with the band to get me tipsy. The vodka and Crystal Light mixtures are awesome, if you want to drink.

You look so great and are such an inspiration!

I am drinking lots of water and powerade zero. I always have something with me. Don't get me wrong....I feel good for losing the weight that I have but super discouraged about the amount have I have lost in the past 8 months

Stay strong! You don't want your liver to be nicked when they open you up

That is so FANTASTIC!

I was banded on 9/30/10. I stalled out for awhile, too. I read a post that suggested adding more protein....so, I have been. And, slowly, but surely, I am losing again. I went back to choking down my shake in the morning (I'm not a fan, but still drink em). I also have a lot of salads... I throw in bacon bits, sunflower seeds and avocado. Chicken and steak are iffy for me. Some days I can be okay with it and some days my band says, "No way!" I am losing slow and still have my plateaus for sure, but no worries, girl, it will pick up. Between month 5 and month 8 were the hardest. I couldn't get the scale go down for anything!

You are absolutely right!

I usually get my protein powder from Costco...it's pretty good. And, I also loved the Alaska series!

is there another doctor in your area that you can try? If you are still throwing up/sliming, you will need to have some taken out. I was doing the same while overfilled and couldn't lose a thing.

You are doing so great!

Thank you both! I got one overfill and I couldn't even get liquid down. It was horrible! So, they took fluid out and I had to wait another month for fluid to be put back in....I was so hungry from not eating then I was so hungry from just being hungry (too little fluid :-( Then, I had a bad cold and the sinus drainage made me stuck and not able to get anything down. So, I got some fluid taken out and was unable to go have it put back for 6 weeks. BUT, I can say this...if you have too little, you won't lose. And, if you have too much, you also won't lose. It truly is a sweet spot that you have to find!

Days 1, 2, and 3 are the worst. Just take it minute by minute, hour by hour. You can do this!

I am guessing they are seeing if you have any comorbities. Sometimes, if you do, your BMI can be lower to have the surgery approved. There are no "wrong" answers :-)

I am not currently dealing with a non supportive spouse, but I can tell you this. You will have to ultimately do what makes you happy. Yes, at some point you will be too tight and throw up. I think those who never have this are completely lucky, but the majority of us bandsters have had that happen at least once. And, it's no big deal. You have a little fluid taken out or eat a little slower (and, you will recognize what food you can and can't have). But, ultimately, you will lose weight and will be able to tell him, "I told you so" :-)

Almost forgot..went to Fashion Bug yesterday. And, I am now a size 20/22. I stopped buying clothes in real sizes when I grew out of size 24 pants and opted for the 1-7 sizes Lane Bryant/Fashion Bug offered. I was a tight 5, but really could have been a 6. Now, I can pull off my size 5's without even unbuttoning And, my bra size also decreased! No longer a 46 F/DDD, I am now a 44 DD. Yippee!!

Great work!

I am back in the same boat with you, Kelly..In fact, I think I just posted on your blog....haha. I am going to have them put a little in. Before, as long as I got protein in, I could have what I wanted (except for bread and dry chicken--made me sick) and still lose. I just need to hang in until Monday.....

Maybe they can fill you somewhere in the middle. I am going through the same thing and have been banded now for 7 months. I feel like I am eating too much and foods I shouldn't be eating (breads). I fluctuate the same 4 pounds every month and feel like I'm dieting...without losing. I had a problem and they took some out. I think I am going to have them put a smidge back in. Good luck to you!

Congratulations on your new journey! It sounds like you are a great start! Welcome to Kansas soon!

I think I do better with more restriction and being a bit tighter. Bread is a downfall for me and I can unfortunately ea tit now. I have to stay STRONG to keep it away :-) I have been hovering around 280 and just want to get over this hump!

I cooked Easter dinner, as well, and it was so hard to have all the yummy food around!

Thank you all for the support. This site has truly been a wonderful source of support! best of luck to you all!

I've been slow as well. It has almost been 6 months and I am at 46 pounds (of course, I weight more than you, so it's slower than I thought). I have been trying to increase my protein and it seems to be helping

Congratulations! What a great job you have done!