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Well friends I am back and reaching out for some advice, or a lending ear. I was banded 4/15/10 and have lost 25 to 30lbs. I had my last fill in Sept 10, and at first I was loosing. I have since been stuck at around 180 and I have restriction..sometimes I think to much. I have to be careful or I will have that awful sliming. I dont know what to eat???****!!!. You see..the day I got my last fill I also found out my Mom has Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer that had spread all over her body (b...
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I'm sooooo sorry to hear your news Elizabeth
I know that has to be a stressful time and as many of us are familiar with, eating has been an emotional crutch for many of us. I sent you a note in response, and I hope that it helps with your decision to maybe have a little taken out. Don't be afraid to get a slight unfill....it's done wonders for me. -
I found well i am very slimmy is when I am STRESSED ! stick to liquids ie soup ,yogurt anything liquid . I also found Ensure weight maaintance to help. Its very difficult sometimes, but we have ) choice.. liquid is the answer.
P.S. I have been banded for a year and it very rare that i can eat a piece of meat without getting slimmed.
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well another problem I was having was my GALLBLADDER..they took it out a week ago..I thought I was getting air trapped..beware you all..i been a nurse for years and was in total shock!!!
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For everyone with the 11 cc band..Don't get discouraged...It will come. I had my band 4/15/10..my 1st fill 6/12/10 & had little restricition with 7 CC'S!! I went back 9/11/10 & got 2 more for a total of 9 CC's and trust me..I got restriction. I've lost 10 lbs in a month and have to really be careful of what I eat.
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i wonder if there is a difference between males and females as i have restriction with 4 cc in an 11 cc band
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Good to hear Elizabeth. I had 5.0 in my band and could eat anything. I went and got my 2nd fill to 7.75 and I have restriction or as they say hit my "sweet spot".
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Dwayne,
I would imagine factors such as how much cellulite was around the stomach at time of surgery would depend on how tight the band was initially set. That may impact the the amount needed to sustain restriction.
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Had a 7cc first fill back in June. I had restriction for just a short while.. now I think I need another.
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KY/TN...where? I live in East Tn right near the Ky border...sounds like your coming to my neck of the woods! Woo Hoo!
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I'm doing great!I havent really lost much since I started solids. I dont eat like I did before, but if I wasnt getting a fill soon I think I wouldnt be to successful. I am scheduled for June 12th. glad to hear your reaching your sweet spot! Does it feel strange?
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Hey Sherri from Memphis! I am a East TN gal myself. I see your getting close...Good Luck and congrats your gonna love it. I am also a nurse! ha
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Hello...Its when after you have your band for a while and receive usually 2-3 fills and possibly an unfill..you get to a comfortable restriction in your band that allows you to eat and not have too much uncomfortableness and control your hunger with approx 1/3 the amount you ate before your banding.
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Hello Chica, well I lost the 2 lbs I thought I gained. I have'nt lost anymore. I scheduled my fill for June 10th. I haven't been eating like I thought i was going to. Ive been able to stop and wait 4 hours til eating again. I can't get into exercise just yet. My feet have been bothering me again. Shew foot problems suck. I hope all is well! I miss ya!
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Alright...I can eat. I don't thiink I have any restriction. I can eat bread, meat, salad. It all goes down. Maybe I just heal fast. Is this going to work? I'm starting to get a little huffy here. First a pre-op crash diet, then liquids..who wouldn't lose wt. Ive went on solids for 4 days and gained 2 lbs back. I'm trying not to overeat and choose the right foods.
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Why do you have to get re banded? That's a good day to go..I had a baby on that day 9 yrs ago..lol
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Hey can you tell me it's it has been hard for you or has having the band made it easy to eat right? I'm in post liquid phase and I'm worried that when I start eating solids I will eat everything in site like I did before.
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Oh gosh! So will you have to have removed and replaced? Do you know what happened?
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Hello...I have a feelin this is my band budddy Roxanne. If you get a chance configure your about me page.
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I'm doing ok...just a lot of mental hunger..I just dont like gatorades and juices so it makes it even harder. I got confused with these post op thing and ate some yogurt and few bites of sugar free pudding....the thought of broth makes me want to hurl...I do have some port pain, but I'm not laid up or anything..the gas..oh the gas.
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Thanks Amy for talking with me! You were such a big help.I really appreciate it.
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Way to go girl! You still feeling ok? I hope I can stick to this like you are. I get so wrapped up in work all day long...all week long..just try to keep my head above water. I can't focus on anything else. I'm getting so aggervated.
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You have came to the right place. Everyone on here is very helpful. I am a nurse and live in East Tn. I am scheduled for April 15th. I have researched it and feel more than comfortable. I wouldn't change my plans if I could.
