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I’ve had trouble eating chicken, steak, shrimp, hot dogs, some leaf veggies and raw vegetables like carrots. I have a hard time chewing it well enough to digest.

I know what you mean. I have a difficult time remembering when I am super hungry and as you mentioned when I'm out with friends. I can always tell if I'm going to have difficulty getting food down if I feel my liquid going down slowly. That's another reason I know I'm not as tight as I should be. I can actually drink my morning cup of coffee as soon as I get up . This has always been my sign after a fill - how long after I get up can I drink my coffee. I know weight loss is a journey but I don't want to stay in one place too long

I had my sixth fill about 2 weeks ago. I feel as if he took some out. I can eat more and faster than I ate before I went in for an adjustment. I have little to no restriction depending on the time of day. I never had this happen before. I have an *** so I have to wait for my general doctor to put in another referral before I can go back to see him. I'm hoping to see him in the next couple of weeks. I feel as if I am dieting again...This is so frustrating!!

I've had 6 fills in a size 10 band. I don't know how much is in there now. I wasn't getting fills regularly in the beginning because I was having a problem getting an appointment. The don't feel restriction everyday or at the same time each day. This last adjustment has me wondering did it get one. Haven't felt in restriction, yet.

Congratulations, keep up the good work!

It's a personal choice. I've only shared with close family and close friends. When other people ask I simply say I have chosen to watch what I eat and I exercise...which are both true.

For me, the surgery was just the beginning. The Lapland and adjustments help me control how much I eat but making the choice to eat the right thing is the hardest for me. I am learning to control what I eat and the adjustments help me with portion control.

Mine too is located in the left side. The only time I notice it is during and right after a fill.

I agree that there are days when it's a fight between my mind and the band but the band helps me make the decision to quit. There are days when I am full and it is because of the band!

I personally try to avoid bread especially after an adjustment. I can usually get down flour tortillas and thin crust pizza if I chew it well.

Great post, thanks for sharing Nikki!

Thanks!

I went in two weeks ago for my yearly physical with my primary physician. She mentioned to me that my blood test showed that I may be anemic. So I went in last Friday to take another battery of tests so that we would know for sure. I had noticed some changes prior to going to the doctor which she said are common symptoms of anemia. I'm still waiting on her call with the results. Has anyone else experienced this since being banded? If so, what did your doctor recommend?

I achieved my first goal...my knees no longer ache so I can workout. Second goal achieved..wear the clothes I have in my closet. My overall goal is to drop 6 dress sizes...I have dropped 3 so I'm on my way! I try to measure my success by inches and clothes.

I was able to eat a small amount of tuna and sometimes grilled salmon.