This probably isn't a GOOD thing... but, I was banded Dec. 22, 2009... have had 3 fills up to 5cc in a 10cc band... and had my first sliming today... and it wasn't what I had originally thought it was!! Trust me... anyone who has any question, you will certainly know what it is when it hits you. However, shortly after that I also vomited for the first time. Not fun.

Now, sharing this with your 20 year old son, his girlfriend and your husband is not something I suggest. It's just advisable to share it with people who understand... my description to them was a little graphic. hehe

However, I am feeling successful nonetheless. I have dropped 70 lbs since banding as of yesterday. 10 lbs just since my last fill on Monday. Only 118 more to go. :thumbup:

Keep it real, fellow bandsters. It's not all roses and chocolate... but it's all part of the process.

Whoops... 116 more to go!

The sliming definitely made the band "real" for me. Until my first incident I kept thinking I was doing something wrong. Now I have to be sure to eat slow and chew, chew, chew.

You are doing amazing!! Great job!

Thanks, Linette! This is my 3rd fill and even tho I have had restriction before, usually for a few days just after a fill... this one seemed a little different. Lost 10 lbs in just a few days... and I finally started eating solids again last nite. I still don't really feel hungry. I know it's "head hunger" and boredom.

I am crossing my fingers for the "sweet spot".

For you too! :thumbup:

i agree with keeping it real! honestly i would love a graphic description of what a sliming really is! i'm only two weeks out and for me the more i know, the better i am at not worrying that somethings gone wrong.