It is when the surgeon uses a needle to put saline in an adjustable gastric band through a port located just below the skin. This has nothing to do with an RNY surgery. I have had two fills and would be just about ready for my third, but work won't let me off, we are way too busy these days. Funny, but I never thought you RNY folks would have the same "food sticking" trouble as a bandster. My problem with food sticking is getting better. I think I am just getting used to eating smaller bites, chewing longer. A lady in my support group says that we should be eating bites the size of a baby spoon or fork. When I eat like that, I don't have much trouble with food sticking, unless it's dry food. -- Mary Daily 12-29-2005 Dr Carlyle Dunshee II, Topeka, Kansas -- 36

chauncine, thanks a ton, i needed all this support haha. i went out and bought a pretty dress today for a dance i am going to on friday and it is a size 18 hehehehe YAY. thanks for the inspiration and i will remind you of this when if i see a plateau post from you, but hey hopefully i wont have to because you will just keep going and going like the energizer bunny! take care tiffany

Ebony, We all feel your frustration. I've lost very few pounds this past month. Just continue to follow the basics and your time will come. Plateaus are pretty rough. Good Luck on your studies. Cookies and Cream Protein shakes? Where did you find them? Chauncine

Way to go! We are all blessed and on the road to good health. It's really great when others acknowledge your hard work. Chauncine

Tiffany, I know it's frustrating...your body is adjusting for the next weight loss phase. I can say that because I was in the same situation 10 days ago and I've dropped 5lbs since then. Just say to yourself, "...I'm doing the right things and it will come off with time." Do that a couple hundred times and it will come true. Oh, check your total inches lost... Chauncine p.s. When I hit my next plateau...remind me of this post.