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I wondered if your doctor said why so long between adjustments? I have had problems fnding the greens zone-- been overfilled twice! I wondered if going further between might be a good thing; searching for answers. It seems like the first time through I got really good restriction at my fourth fill and that lasted nearly 5 months before I started having issues, needed an adjustment and now can't get there again.

Anymore, I consider a day of no vomiting to be a very good day. I get 1-2 of those a week. Mostly, I know I sholdn't eat before mid-afternoon, but try it anyway and then regret it. I worry I will cause my band to slip, but it is so hard to convince myself not to eat! And sometimes I am even genuinely hungry. It doesn't seem to be about quantity it is more about my tummy not accepting the food. One or two bites might make me vomit 3 times over the next hour until every bit is gone. And, it is a miserable, slimy hour at that.

It is hard because it so different for everyone. I am over 5 months postop and lost about 45-50lbs. since suregery. I started losing from the moment I committed to have the surgery. Talk about proof that our thoughts have power! I guess I'd suggest you order a dress a litle smaller than you are now. When the wedding gets near you may have to have it taken in, but thats a whole lot easier than having to let it out. Especially if you have a slower weight loss as it seems like many people do. Good luck to ya!

I had intended to get the sleeve until 2 days before my surgery my insurance (Blue Cross Federal) suddenly denied my authorization. So, they agreed to the band and I have been fairly happy with it. The sleeve was by far my first choice, though, and the one my surgeon thought would work best. Only you can decide what is the besy choice in this difficult position, but I wanted to share my history and the fact that I would have preferred the sleeve. Good luck and best wishes to you!

Greetings everyone! I have jumped on here to search for questions and always found plenty of help. I just never felt like I had anything useful to add. I LOVE my LAP-BAND®. It is not easy, but it makes weightloss possible. Thanks for all the helpful info people post here!

purple3797 i have had my band since May 31, 2010 and I am down about 50 lbs. It is the BEST and hardest thing I have ever done for myself. I was terrifed, but I was also determined that I wanted to live! I didn't want to die slowly for the next 2-3 decades! I wish you all the love and support in the world.