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I am concerned about my band. The other day, I threw up a few times because I was stupid and tried to eat a breakfast wrap from dunk'n'donuts! Which, by the way, are very tiny (perfect size for a bandster) and yummy, but not so much coming back up. Anyhow, I threw up a few times, and ever since then, I have not been able to eat very easily. Getting liquids down is even difficult. I can keep water/liquids down, but its very painful. Anyone know what might be going on? Also, its that time of the month so I am very bloated. Could that have anything to do with the pressure I am feeling when I try to drink liquids? I dont know. I am so worried.

WOOOHOOO!! Congrats, Sabrina! That is awesome! Keep up the good work

Well, congrats, first of all! That is so exciting! How are you feeling about it?

Just hop right back on the wagon and start eating the right foods again. You will feel much better once you do your liquid diet. I just finished a 4 day liquid diet and I feel fabulous! Good luck with it and don't forget to continue posting on here... there are lots of people to help and encourage you

Thank you everyone for your responses! I really appreciate it and am so glad to be back here on the message board. I think that coming here and posting daily will definitely help me so so much! I know the feeling of being too restricted - - that is why I got completely unfilled. I was at 2.8 cc and I could barely keep liquids down let alone eat solid food. So, anyhow, I gained 10 lbs back, but the Dr. said that was actually not bad because I was unfilled for over 4 weeks... she said I could have potentially gained 30-40 lbs back! Holy crap! I am glad I didn't gain that much back. BUT, the good news is that I am back down to 160 lbs from 165 lbs only 2 days ago. So I am happy about that. If you are feeling overly filled, definitely don't get another fill, but just try to manage with what you have. Its really important to remember to chew at least 30 times and take small bites! I have learned this the hard way several times.

Hey everyone! Its been a long long time since I posted here. I realized tonight that I need to be posting here daily so that I can stay on track and discuss issues with people who are experiencing the same things as I am. I kind of fell off the wagon about two months back. I was at 149 (the lowest I have been since I was in 5th grade) and I was at 2.8 cc in my band. I went to the Dr. for an adjustment and thought it would be a good idea to try this on my own with no fluid in my band. Bad BAD idea. The Dr. warned me that I would gain weight, and she was right. I went from 149 to 165 in a month and a half. Talk about feeling depressed and like a failure! I knew I had gained but didnt realize it was so much. I guess that this is just not the time for me to try this on my own - - heck, maybe I will never be able to do it completely on my own. Who knows. I just know that for now, I need to utilize this wonderful tool that I have and get this weight back off! Has anyone else decided to try doing this with no liquid? Just curious.

Congrats Carrie!! That was a wonderful story and it will definitely inspire others here on this forum I am sure. Keep up with the great work and you will be at your goal in no time!!

Do you mean 5 times per DAY or 5 times per week? If you are going 5x/day and burning up to 1100 calories that is way too much. Not sure if you meant you are only eating 1000-1100 cal per day? In any case, stay strong - - we all have plateaus. I am at one now again after just getting past a 2 month long plateau. Go figure. LOL!

Thanks everyone - - i appreciate the thoughts and prayers.

I emailed cosmed about a TT and breast aug. Waiting to see how much its going to cost. Might have to wait until my band is paid off before thinkin about this one.

Hey everyone... this isn't on topic, but I just wanted to ask for everyone's prayers. I am going through a really rough time and I know that I can turn to all of you for some help to get through it. You all are a great support and I want to thank you in advance. Hope everyone is doing well.

FINALLY LOSING AGAIN!!! =D> YES YES YES! You know, I STOPPED thinking about it - - stopped weighing, stopped scrutinizing every meal, and BOOM. From 165-166 down to 162 this EVENING. Can you believe it? Finally!! Thank you lord jesus

I don't think so. I didn't have any other charges. My surgery was already paid and when I got there, I owed nothing more. I mean, obviously if you want to shop or go out to eat, etc, that will be extra. Otherwise, no.

You can find me on facebook: Carrie Miller or search clmiller@mail.widener.edu as a note, I have not told all of my friends about my surgery. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile...amp;ref=profile

HEY GIRLS... AND GUYS! (If there are any lurking here..): Good morning! How did everyone do on the first day of the kick start challenge? Anyone lose a pound or even some ounces?? I was 165.4 yesterday, and today I was 164.4 I think. So, a pound! I guess thats fine. Considering I been at 164 before AND 163.... its frustrating that I am not 162 lol!! AH well, I will get there some day. Everyone good luck on the second day of our challenge!! Today I will be having: B: Atkins shake (180 cal) S: gatorade (100 cal for 16 oz) L: Protein shake (270 cal with powder and milk together) S: Soup at hand creamy tomato (180 cal)/ a glass of gatorade (50 cal for 8 oz) D: Protein shake (270 cal) All together, thats 1100 calories! Perfect! I may or may not replace one of the gatorades with a beef or chicken broth, but we shall see. If so, I will so two of the broths because they are only like 20 cal a piece I think. Well everyone, let your fellow bandsters know how you are doin and what you have planned for todays challenge

Hey Jessica ~~ I dont think you hve anything to worry about, honestly. I am quite sure there are people who have been banded then got pregnant and had no complications. I think there is one girl... she had just posted karenlynn I think her name is. She posted the other day about being down to 158 and she has in her info that she had lost a bunch then got pregnant, and now she is losing again and almost at goal!! That is insprational isn't it! So don't worry, I am SURE you will be fine, your band will be fine and most importantly - - the baby will be fine

Jude ~~ Not a problem at all, girlfriend ((((hugs)))) Anything I can do to help! I hope you like it as much as I do!!

Jude: It is thick and creamy, actually. I think it is anyhow. I mix with 1 1/2 cup of fat free milk. If I am only doing liquids, especially - - just to ensure enough calories and calcium of course haha. They have small bags that are like $15 I think. Then they have 2 other size canisters. Honestly I don't know the size I just know they have 3 diff. sizes of canisters. Hope that helps!!

Dana ~ Its GNC brand 100% whey protein! They have chocolate PB, Cookies n cream, strawberry, unflavored, chocolate, vanilla, orange cream... a BUNCH of flavors!! I LOVE the choc. PB and the cookies n cream

ValleyGirl - - I second that!! I wouldn't even be able to get 2 in probably.

Okay everyone, well, today I have had so far: B: Slim fast optima shake S: Chicken broth low sodium (kind of icky - - will get different kind at the store tomorrow)/Hot cocoa Will have later for lunch and dinner: L: Cookies and cream protein shake with 1 1/2 cups of skim milk. S: Gatorade power zero Mountain berry :-) yummy D: Cookies and cream protein shake with 1 1/2 cups skim milk S: Coffee with 2 TBSP nonfat creamer

I'M ALL IN!! Lets rock this

Hun you ARE going to succeed! Shoot, you have lost 55 lbs and havent even HAD surgery yet!! That is awesome!! ****hugs**** > You will be a skinny mama before you know it!!

Congrats Karenlynn! You look AWESOME!! I can't wait to get down to 158... grrr! I am STUCK at 165 (have been for like 3 months), but I know I will lose again soon. I have got to keep the faith! I am so jealous I want new boobs too! LOL! And I want my tummy cut off. MAN! Maybe after I pay off my credit card that all my surgery/fill costs went on. Some day.... some day CONGRATS, GIRLFRIEND! You look F-A-B!

Christy - - wow I was just going to post about this same thing!! LOL! I think I am getting my period in a few days here and I have been craving like MAD!! UGH! I had way more to eat today than I should have. I dunno its weird cause I was feeling SUPER tight yesterday and early this morning and afternoon and night I could have eaten my arm off Its finickey that band!! gosh dern it! haha.