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So, I had a fill on Wednesday of this week. I was fine until Saturday when I had a horrible "stuck" situation. I threw up like 50 times yesterday. It was awful. I am on my period so I know things can be tighter, but all I tried to eat was one bite of yogurt! I am worried about my band. I hope everything is okay with it. I got in for an emergency unfill tomorrow at 8am. I haven't eaten in tow full days and barely had any liquids and I am so weak. This is my second fill and the second time this stuck business has happened. I am very careful and eat slowly---chewing like a mad woman. I'm starting to worry that I can't tolerate fills. Has anyone else heard/had this? Also I am still struggling with gas pain. Any suggestions? Thanks, LB friends!

Hello LB world! I went to see my doctor the last week of February. I haven't been losing weight as quickly as I expected for how little I have been eating. My doctor agreed and decided to do an x ray on my stomach and turns out--- I am full of poop and gas! Like FULL. Up to my breasts. It's gross. She told me what I could do to help, and I did it all. I did suppositiories, laxatives, Miralax in my Water and Activia. I eat plenty of fiber--I just have digestive issues. I know all the stuff she told me to try hasn't worked that well yet. So, I want to try Colonics. My doctor basically said that I can't have a fill until the poop is gone because there is no room in me for the saline. So, I paid nearly 16 thoudsand dollars and my band is not working like the tool it should be. Has anybody tried this? Do you know if it is a safe thing for Lap Banders? Please help!

I miss never being able to have a sandwich... Subway, peanut butter and jelly, a club. I just miss them but I know it is totally worth it. That's not to say that sometimes I don't feel sorry for myself, which is just silly.

I'll be praying for you and your family!

I was overfilled once before also (I was banded in December 2010). It was my very first fill. It was absolutely TERRIBLE. Something got so badly stuck I had to rush to my doctor (throwing up all the way.) I didn't know what I was suppossed to feel like after a fill, so I made it three days before I couldn't take it anymore. I could barely breathe. I had some saline taken out, but not all. I have been losing weight and am satisfied eating a LOT less than before. Hopefully they will start with less this time, and you will definitely be able to tell what "good" feels like. I go back or another fill soon, but I might not even need it. I'm staying full for like 4 hours on not a lot of food.

You are doing an incredible job and you are a great mom!

I had my first fill on Monday of this week. I did not hurt at all! They deaden the area where they are going to inject the saline. It is really quick and I tried not to look at the needle. My problem was that I was overfilled. So after lots of pain and vomiting, I was back in the doctor's office. The unfill wasn't painful either. I feel much better now. My advice: Don't leave the doctor's office if you feel strange at all. I didn't listen to my body enough. Good luck!

You guys were right. I got stuck at lunch today and could barely breathe. I got right in to the doctor, but not before throwing up like 5 times. WORST FEELING EVER. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. I got unfilled (some, not all) and am feeling a million times better. I'm on liquids for a day then mushies for a day or so. I'm just excited it is going down! Thanks again!

I got my first fill Monday afternoon. I feel like it is difficult to eat or drink much of anything. It feels like it takes a full minute or two for whatever I have to get my stomach after every drink or bite. I also kind of feel bubbling in my throat. Did you have any of those feelings? I am worried to try anything. Monday I ate a tiny bit of Soup about 8 hours after my fill. Yesterday I had a bite of applesauce and a cheesestick for lunch. (both barely went down, seemingly) Then, last night I tried to have soup with soft veggies in it and had to switch to just v8. I'm not drinking enough Water either because it just doesn't feel good. I have 3 cc's in a 10 cc band. Is this normal? I would appreciate your thoughts/opinions....

HeatherinCA, I got my first fill Monday afternoon. I feel like it is difficult to eat or drink much of anything. It feels like it takes a full minute or two for whatever I have to get my stomach after every drink or bite. I also kind of feel bubbling in my throat. Did you have any of those feelings? I am worried to try anything.

I don't know if it is different with certain brands, but typically the standard band holds 10 cc's.

So, today I am having a bad day. My car got broken into last night, I'm exhausted and my weight loss has been at a stand still. So, I got on LBT to get encouraged and I have read so many discouriaging things! I was banded 12/7/10 and have lost 17 pounds. Not great, but a success just the same. I get my first fill Monday and I am ready! I need tro hear some success stories! I have read the words "I just wasted 15,000 dollars" too many times today. Somebody, please tell me a success story! I need it!

I had my surgery on 12/7/10 and on 1/2/11 we ate at Reb Lobster. I took small bites and chewed away. I was fine!

I understand djb.... I had my surgery on December 7th and I did really well controlling my hunger until Christmas. Now I am hungry just like I used to be and I don't have my first fill until 1/24. I have gained a couple pounds back and it is driving me crazy! Ugh.

I went through what you are going through but I am not a low BMI. It is a huge life change. You will never look at food the same way. For me, that's a good thing! I make payments to my band and it is truly an investment. You are definitely in a tough spot. Good luck with your decision!