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Made it through the holidays with no trouble at all.  now weigh 234.5 lbs.  Reflux has gone but still don't eat 4 hrs before lying down.  Still have restriction and trying to eat only 1 cup at a meal.  Hope to go below 230 for the New Year.
Sue

Well I'm 235 lbs.  I now have restriction and have to be careful of how much I eat and the typr of foods.  Was having some reflux but am taking Prisolec 40mg and feeling better.  Not eating 4 hrs before lying down also helps.  Now I need to kick my butt and exercise.

I have felt in the last couple of weeks that I don't have any restriction and have gained weight.  This am I was 246.  My follow up appointment was suppose to be Oct. 20th but doctor had to change.  With my schedule its now Nov. 3rd.  Need to strictly follow the band rules and see what is going on.  I've had back pain for 6 months and finally sought treatment and now taking medication.  Hope to lose the pain and start exercising.

Since I haven't lost any weight in months and gained a few lbs. to 244.5 I decided to go for a fill.  Just a tiny .2cc since Dr. Balder thought I was tight anyway while having fluro and drinking dye.  So let's see what this fill brings.  A week later I'm 237 lbs. and feel tight.  It's been rough but eating slow and staing hydrated are the key.

Well I'm down to 238 and have never been this low in about 11 yrs.  I think I'm at my sweet spot because I can eat about 1-11/2 cups of food and am not hungary.  I thought last month I needed a fill but I don't.  I can eat and be full.  I can honestly say this is the best thing I've done except my marriage.  Even though my weight loss is slow I'm learning how to eat properly.  My mind takes awhile to catch up with my body.

Well I'm down 62 lbs.  Had a fill in Jan. and had problems with reflux at night.  Talked with doctor in Feb. and had them schedule a barium swallow.  On March 17th went back to the doctor and he said the band was in perfect placement.  I'm to eat 3-4 hrs. before lying down and go back in 6 weeks to check to see if reflux is better.  I must admit if I don't eat 3 hrs before sleeping I do great.  I was on Prisolec but don't need it anymore as long as I follow the rules.  I'm so glad for the band.

Went to the doctor's office for a check up.  Weighed 258.5 lbs.  So abouot 5 lbs. lost with this fill.  I still need to stay away from carbs and sugar.  Would help me lose more weight.  Dr. Balder was very encouraging and stressed the wonders of exercise and no carbs and sugars.  I do have good restriction so a fill isn't needed.  Will see by the end of Dec. if a fill is needed.  Will change insurance companies and want to do the right thing before changing.  So goals are exercising and no/low carbs sugar.

Went to Rivertown for my 2nd fill today.  How easy is was.  I walked in at 1030am and was out by 1055am.  Now I'm on liquids for 48 hrs (just 24 hrs left) and then soft foods.  Dr. Balder said, "Chew, chew, chew".  I had it done under fluor while drinking gastrogafin and yuch that stuff was awful.  He said the band was in good placement, did a good fill and even showed me the band while filling.  SO here we go on another weight loss journey.  I did weigh in at 263.5 lbs. before I went so we'll see hoe much I will lose.

I caled to make and appointment for a fill which will be Oct. 1st.  I can't wait.  I've eaten way too much this week and know its time for a fill.

Well it's been a trying time right now with the passing of my Mom.  Not a day goes by that I don't miss or think about her.  As for my weight loss- it's at a stand still.  I know I need a fill but will call BJ and Dr. Balder when I think I can do it without needing and unfill.  Some days I can eat and other days I feel like everything get stucks.  I still need to eat slowly and Chew Chew Chew.  I find when I can't concentrate on eating that's when I eat to fast and PB and slime.  
My husband has been great support and will continue to help me on my weight loss journey and with the death of my Mom.
So weight loss is the same.  264 lbs. give or take 2 lbs every couple of days.  Can't wait for it to cool off so bike riding will be more enjoyable.