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I'm sorry Moonwisdom, I don't know much about the stretching part. I only know that at a recent conference someone asked about stretching and the doctor speaking said that is was possible to shrink the stomach back if it was not to damamaged from long time overeating. You would eat as you did in the begining of the process and that it would have to be very strict. Look up on the signs of damaging the band to see if you are diplaying the symptoms that we read on in our packages. I hope that you have someone with you that you can talk with. Maybe walking would help with the bathroom situation. I am so sorry, this struggle we have is so hard. One question have you had a fill yet, I'm assuming that you haven't. The reason why I'm asking is that maybe it will be ok because it is acctually loose and will not move out of place.

Sorry to hear your still having trouble........have you called OCC. I have restriction alot in the mornings......I can drink about 1/4 cup of water. and just a few bites of food. It bothers me if I try to sip water or milk with it. I have to Chew Chew Chew. Evening are the best time to eat.

Well it's set in stone I will hook up with Beth and Elizabeth the 10th for our fills Thanks see ya there

Still looking? may want to go the 10th

I started Water Aerobics > which I did on tuesday and i walked at the gym yesterday and today.

Judy I had a pain in my left side in my back..it wasn't bad enough where I wanted to go to the doctor...but it did ach for a long time. I started to take the naproxin for the iv problem and it stoped as long as I took the naproxin. When the med would ware off I would start getting that nagging pain. This is what I have concluded.it's the stomach..it was when I would drink to much or had not eaten in a long time my stomach would be growling. Yesterday was the first day I didn't noticed the pain. Today there is still no pain with no naproxin. I thought several times about calling Doctor Ortiz because it was aching so bad..but then it would go away. So I believe the stomach is finally recovering and the muscles are relaxing. I will ask when I get my fill. Thanks Nicole

It is my understanding that the VG - 10 c is the larger one.? I followed the advice of Judy and looked at my card.

If I was told I got the larger band would that be the VG Band?

OMG, Thank you so such for your info ....and to Judy or asking what I was wondering Nicole =D>

Hey when do you plan on going?

(I moved this over to here because I posted this the wrong place...sorry) Hello, How is everyone doing? I'm sorry I've been out of pocket for awhile. Judy....I guess when I said I was not hungry..I didn't relize that those growling and rumbling feelings may be hunger, although I can't really say I want to eat. I haven't really lost anything, either. I have been perfect with the diet, I just started the creamy broths and yogurts..oh and slim-fast. This is my concern.... I really don't have any restriction feelings. The only thing I feel is a cramp under my left shoulder blade. It has taken me about 4 days to figure out that when I drink my meal about 15 min after it I get a cramping feeling under my shoulder blade. How crazy is that. I read your post about the ...too many trips to the RR....I started to drink undiluted juice so I could go... but that to seems to be a mystery to me..... any suggestions from anyone would be great. Oh and I got a knot where my IV was and it just keep getting bigger so I went to the doctor today and he said I have Flabitus, so I am now on meds. But other than all that I'm great. I hope that all of you guys are hangin in there. We are all going to look so hot about this time next year. Nicole

Hello, How is everyone doing? I'm sorry I've been out of pocket for awhile. Judy....I guess when I said I was not hungry..I didn't relize that those growling and rumbling feelings may be hunger, although I can't really say I want to eat. I haven't really lost anything, either. I have been perfect with the diet, I just started the creamy broths and yogurts..oh and slim-fast. This is my concern.... I really don't have any restriction feelings. The only thing I feel is a cramp under my left shoulder blade. It has taken me about 4 days to figure out that when I drink my meal about 15 min after it I get a cramping feeling under my shoulder blade. How crazy is that. I read your post about the ...too many trips to the RR....I started to drink undiluted juice so I could go... but that to seems to be a mystery to me..... any suggestions from anyone would be great. Oh and I got a knot where my IV was and it just keep getting bigger so I went to the doctor today and he said I have Flabitus, so I am now on meds. But other than all that I'm great. I hope that all of you guys are hangin in there. We are all going to look so hot about this time next year. Nicole

I emailed to ask if they had gotten it and if there was anything else I needed to do they replied promptly. Don't be nervous, I just had mine done on the 21st and it went so good.. everything you read here is the truth. You will leave their feeling like they are family.

:-h Hello How is everyone doing? I found my experience to be Great!!!! I am doing fine, even the soreness is disappearing very fast. Not Hungry at all. I was told I had to get the bigger band due to the size of my stomach. So I was curious if any of you had the same and did you think you would need a fill faster because of it? Thanks Nicole

I am on American, If I read right you are 6'1" so I think I will be able to spot you. I have alot to lose as well, my pre-op start was 311.1. I have a freind who is doing the liquid with me. I hink that has made a huge difference, I don't feel so alone. The smoking thing is important...I was a closet smoker for years, then I had to have an emergency surgery...and yes my lungs collapsed (I was 22) so really try to do breathing exercises to build up those lungs. I have also kept going to this website to read and this is also helping me. I am looking forward to meeting you as well. PS That will happen you can do this!! You have already done 20 what is 16 more? If I were you I would go get a patch to help with the cravings. I admire all that you are doing. I can't imagine quiting smoking too.