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This is strange - I'm 5yrs out since surgery and over the past wekk to 10 day my band has been tighter than usual to the point where I can't even take in liquids before noon. I've been dealing with...

Loving the Gym - I hate exercise. I did walking, got sick of it, got a tread mill, got sick of it, got an exercise bike got sick of it. I just could not get myself to exercise at home. A new gym...

Right side pain - 6 months later - After suffering with gall bladder like pain for over 2 years after my gall bladder has been removed, a chest xray, ultrasound, MRI and many blood tests and finally an EGD, I'm off ...

4 Year Bandiversary - 4 years ago today I got my lap band. WHAT a journey it has been. It took me 3 1/2 years to get to where I want to be, but I am still 25lbs from where my Doc thinks I should be. Com...

4 lbs gained from one meal - My wedding anniversary was the 22nd and we went to Olive Garden. I had a baked chicken dish with soup and pasta alfredo and I also splurged on an alcoholic beverage. I get o...

197.4 and hiatal hernia - I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia close to a month ago. The nurse at the surgeon's office told me but I have yet to hear from the Dr. to tell me what to do, what happens, wha...

Well, finally got an answer after all my tests - Hi everyone. About a month ago I posted about my burning pains in my right side and up my back. Gall Bladder was out so it wasn't that. I had a CXR, ultrasound and CAT scan with a...

202.4 - Started eating chia seeds and feel bloated and up 2 1/2 lbs in one day and I barely ate yesterday.  The only way I seem to stay below 200 is to eat NOTHING but protein shakes, l...

One WLS per lifetime covered - I was thinking about a revision but contacted my ins co and was told one WLS per lifetime. Anyone else have this issue and get approved for revision? Long story why I need/wan...

Chia seeds - Ok, I got the right chia seeds, Had 2 tbs and felt full, no cravings. First time I didn't have a sugar melt down at 2pm. I had coffee, protein shake, yogurt and some baked chips wi...

I have been doing the stuggle for 4 years myself. I still have my...

Still bouncing around - I have been cruising 199 to 202 since summertime. I did get to 195 and was elated, but that was short lived. I have been having burning pains, day and night under my lower ribs....

Burning pain - I have been banded for 4 yrs next month. In the past 3 months I have developed a burning pain under/behind my right lower rib, and when it gets really bad, it goes to the left side...

202 UGH - Icecream, fat loaded hot dogs and burgers and a binge of funny bones. No exercise but gardening. Has been over 100 degrees for a week and this week it is raining. I need to start d...

Oneder land - Been bouncing around 199. Yesterday was 198.2 but back to 199 today. (It was the icecream).  Not really even feeling like eating much. Things have become too much trouble to eat. D...

A teeny bit more - 199.2. I've reached oneder land. Haven't seen it in over 20yrs. I can't imagine where I would be or how fat I would be if I didn't get this band. I was over 300lbs and miserable an...

Dabbling in ONEder land - After over 3 yrs, I finally slided into oneder land. First time in over 20 yrs I have been under 200lbs. It has been a goal I have been trying to achieve for so long, I don't kn...

10 days to lose it, one to gain it all back - It will never cease to amaze me how it takes so long to lose a few pounds, but only one bad day to put it all back. Life is so unfair.

Seeing the light - 1.7 lbs to go till I reach my personal goal.  WHOOOOP

Adjusting my Brain - I don't understand why I still keep reaching for sizes I used to be. I pick up the smaller size and say, NO WAY, and get a bigger size. I spend more time returning things at the st...

Glad I found you - I am so happy there is Christian forum here. The Lord has gotten me back on track and the Holy Spirit is ruling my eating. (until my own bad will overwhelms once in a while) Hey I...

hills and valleys - Slipped up to 207 briefly but I"m back at 204.6. I'm much happier with my current fill and my restriction. Hopefully the weather will get a little warmer so I will be motivated to ...