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Hi Marcar. Nothing wrong with eating the head and giving the rest away. Glad you didn't eat the rest and give the head away. LOL

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Andreal: You are not a twit. I have never had one, but I think it is like an X Ray and they watch the Fluid to see if you have a leak in the band or tubing. It also helps them find a port that may be difficult. Hope this helps until someone with more knowledge gets back to you. Welcome ton bandster land. Doddie

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OHHH...that makes sense. I wasn't sure if it was something they do if they fill you to the full 10 cc's and you still aren't restricted. I'm at 8.5 right now and going back tonight for my 5th fill. I'm pretty restricted in the AM, but by noon I can eat almost anything and WAY more than a one cup serving. I have a tiny bit of trouble with certain breads, but still think I am eating more than I should be able to. It seems most people are between 8 and 9 cc's and are at their "sweet spot", but I don't feel like I am near mine yet.

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Andrea: I am at my sweet spot at 5ccs we are all different but it you may in fact have a leak in your tubing or band. Good luck. Doddie

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Oh Green, I am so hoping that your depression dosn't last long. Not having your voice would really suck. I am sending your BIG (((hugs))) :smile2:

I am confident that yoour ENT Doc will get to the bottom of it.

In regard to the asthma... you mentioned that you take inhalers...

After you inhale one or both of your puffers do you RINSE out your mouth with Water and SPIT it all out???

This is very important as the inhalers contain steroids, if this medication gets on your vocal cords it can cause hoarseness.. I know this because it happened to my Mom. I also have asthma too.

I dont' mean to sound like a 'know it all' but I thought it was worth mentioning.

Donna D:

How are you doing since your slight de-fill? Are you back on the W/L band wagon???

I had my 2nd fluro fill yest. I have very mixed feelings... :)

I finally found out what is wrong with my voice. I don't have asthma. I have a tumor on my right vocal cord. This has not only ruined my voice but is impeding my breathing. Now I am waiting - with great anxiety!!! - for an appointment with a surgeon at Mt. Sinaii for a biopsy to be done. And for the removal of the horrid thing of course. Yipes!

How is your band doing, Peaches? Is is still losing fill?

How are you doing, Donna D?

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Oh Green i hope everything is ok .Hopefully they can fix it so you will feel better. I will be thinking of you. Please keep us posted on the outcome.Take care

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Hi Lori

I was trying to find your phone number to tell you I wasn't going to the lunch today. I finally found it and left you a message. I see you online so I guess you didn't go either. How are you?

Lynda

P/s new user name for me "living my dream"

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Hi Lynda the lunch was yesterday and yes Paul and i went.It was very nice.There was about 15 of us there.You have a new name.very nice. How are you doing?Did you get your fill?

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Oh Green i hope everything is ok .Hopefully they can fix it so you will feel better. I will be thinking of you. Please keep us posted on the outcome.Take care

Thanks, loriely. I have an appointment with a surgeon for next Monday at 9 AM for the biopsy. And my nice doc has given me a prescription of Ativan in order to calm me down.

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Green, my heart goes out to you, this time last year i was were you are now so i know how you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and for you that the outcome will be a good one.

Girl hug :)

Maria :)

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I finally found out what is wrong with my voice. I don't have asthma. I have a tumor on my right vocal cord. This has not only ruined my voice but is impeding my breathing. Now I am waiting - with great anxiety!!! - for an appointment with a surgeon at Mt. Sinaii for a biopsy to be done. And for the removal of the horrid thing of course. Yipes!

How is your band doing, Peaches? Is is still losing fill?

How are you doing, Donna D?

Hello Green:

Keeping my fingers crossed and I'll be praying for you.

Carla

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