SueJack

Hi sue, when u say "shifted, what exactly do u mean? I'm getting banded 2/15 and I'm just trying to learn the "lingo"...

I am sure this is not common, but I had a fill that was too tight after about a year in and after time it moved the band into an horizontal position. The doctor had to remove almost all the Fluid for 2 months and after that it shifted back up where it should be. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery, it was the best thing I've ever done for myself:)

I could drink and eat a little so I waited till Monday and then got right in to my doctor. My symptoms were girgling in my throat, severe heartburn, back pain, and vomitting.

If you can't keep fluids down, I would go to the ER.

I would consider going to the ER. I had a similiar situation and my band had shifted to a horizontal position. If I had waited much longer my doctor said I may of had to have surgery to reposition it. I didn't have to do that but I did have to have half the Fluid taken out and my hunger is back, ugh!

I have a similiar story. My band had shifted down so they took half my Fluid out. Ugh, right before Christmas! I went back last week and they gave me half of what they took out before. I haven't noticed a big difference and am mad at myself for being greedy in the first place and getting a fill when it wasn't absolutely necessary. I guess it's a learning process so hang in there Suzahhn.

I have been banded for over a year. My band "shifted" so I do not have the tightness I once enjoyed. (this is only for a few months) Anyway, obviously I am more hungry than usual. Anyone have any advice on eating bread (good stuff) or Pasta? My doctor wants me to ban it but I really need more filling food right now.

I am so glad you posted. I am having the same difficulty! My doctors nurse told me to just go hungry and if I could do that why would I have needed the surgery. I am at 7.2 cc in a 10 cc band and have very little restriction. I can eat anything and the nutritionist said I should be having trouble with bread and carbonation. Not me! I hope someone writes in, and gives us some hope that it is a matter of time and soon we will not be hungry so often!

I was at dr on Jan 25. I didn't get a fill, but I wanted one. I haven't had one yet. I answered all the questions and then he told me I didn't need one. I did the flouro and he showed me my band and said it looks like I do have restriction. I have about 2cc in my band from surgery. I told him I am fighting hunger every hour of the day. He told me there really is not a sweet spot, that its a myth. Told me that willpower is a very big part of it. I am losing weight, about 1 lb a week, and my dr likes it that way. I am feeling a bit depressed. I thought I would get some more help from my band with appetite control. If I could do all this myself, why did I spend all the money and effort on my band? I go back in 6wk, so hopefully I can convince him for a fill.

Thanks, Noturningback10. I saw a podiatrist yesterday and he gave me some nice insoles. He also told me to ice (bowl of ice water) my heel twice a day and wear a splint at night. I feel better today already;)

That's great Oceanspirit. I too get easily depressed when I'm losing only a pound a week or stall for a couple weeks. That is great about the inches that you are losing and I am encouraged that it's not all about the scale but about the inches too! Way to go!

Does anyone have planter faciatis? I have this condition and it makes it hard to exercise, any ideas? I was banded 9/23/10 and have lost 20 but now I'm at a standstill so I know I need more exercise.

Kll724, thanks for the support. I hope in a year I will reach my goal weight too. Since I work in a high school, most of my peers are much younger. I love this because they keep me feeling young, but sometimes it's just nice to sit back with someone my own age and appreciate the world. My eyes have seen tragedy and miracles. I have earned my laugh lines. My hands have held babies and dying parents. Love has always held me tight and let me go. Hey I'm way too serious....think I'll take a nap;)

Bunny7, I just loved your upbeat post. I am 51 and a high school counselor. My children are grown and my husband and I will Celebrate our 30th year in a couple of weeks. (seems like we have a lot in common) I think I will cut and paste your response and when I start to revert back to the past I will pull it up;) I love your analogy of the seasons too! Wishing you the best!

Ya know, I have friends that weigh 120 pounds and still would worry about their arms!!! I don't know if it is a women thing or if Michele Obama screwed us? just kidding! I too am hoping I become more confident in myself. I was banded 9/23/10 and am the same height as you and just a year older. I lost very well in the beginning but have slowed to snail pace right now....my first fill is this Wednesday. I think this forum may help you become more assured that your thoughts are normal and you will get that confidence back you had at your "fighting" weight. It is a journey that's for sure. Hang in there! BTW I'm going as "GHOULS GONE WILD" tonight, censored sign included of course;)

Thanks for all the support! I know I'm 51 and still worried about people judging me over my weight, that's probably why I ate myself into this situation:biggrin: I love this forum and it helps me know that I am not in this alone! I think I may put my scales away for awhile and just go by how my clothes fit....that may help my compulsion to weigh all the time and judge my life by that silly number:thumbup:

I'm a guidance counselor at a high school so I told people what I was doing to explain the sudden weight loss. If I did it over, not so sure I would have been so open. While I appreciate the concern about my health, I really hate being "watched" all the time. The other day we celebrated a birthday in the office and I had a small piece of cake....you could imagine the quiet gasps in the room! lol I guess I'll have to toughen up!

Hi all! I am new to this site too. I was banded 9/23/10 and am also waiting for my first fill. It is comforting to know that my sudden hunger and frustration is pretty typical. I have lost 17 pounds but have not lost any in a week. My first fill is November 3 and I can't wait.