I give in....

I finally called my doc and asked for an unfill, which will be my 3rd in a row since my last fill. I hate to do this because I am at a good restriction level. I can eat normally. However, since I started traveling again I am having night coughs and now night reflux. I can't deal with that, especially since I go to Ireland on Saturday for a week. So I am going to try and get in today or tomorrow for an unfill, and I may ask for a large unfill and let my body relax for a while. Even if it costs me 10 lbs. Then I will do very slow increments in the future. Ok that is if they call me back and the doc agrees. It just sucks. I know in my head that I still bring on the problems myself by tempting the rules and not drinking enough water. All I can do (and I love the band for this) is take a rest and then start anew. Think good thoughts for me.

Good plan Chelle. You don't want to be traveling with all this going on.

Just need to decide what to do with those M&Ms on my desk.... I have not been well behaved lately. I think when I get back I will give WW a try - I may ping you for more info. It just makes me mad that I bring this on myself.

So sorry to hear your reflux is back. If I was going out of the country, I'd want to go in for an unfill as well. Hopefully it lets you rest and you can start fills again!

Aww, honey, it's probably for the best, and with all of the, flying, you sure don't need to be too, tight! Sounds like a plan, to me, and I'm sure you'll feel better, hon!

I was worried about that night cough situation, I am glad you are going to get unfilled for now. Ireland has to much beer and potatos for you to think about your band situation for long. Have fun over there and worry about the refill process later. You deserve some really good R&R!

I think you are very wise to go ahead with the unfill. Ireland is too far away to be miserably tight. You want to be able to enjoy yourself and heck... you deserve it!!

I generally get tight when I fly too. And of course, I have DC in two weeks, Denver two weeks after that, Tucson the next week, Nashville about 2 weeks after that and LA the month after that. I have learned that getting my doctor to prescribe the water-soluble Prevacid I do better. It goes down smoothly and it helps coat the stomach a bit. Have fun in Ireland and enjoy the freedom while you are there! When you get back is soon enough to start working on the weight.

Thanks for the prevacid tip. I got a 1cc unfill today and am looking forward to sleeping tonight!!

I'm sorry about the reflux. It's better for you to take your trip with lower restriction and work your way back up after you're home. Feel better and have a good night!