EatToLive

i know that feeling of having something stuck in your chest and just wanting to get rid of it. before i got my band replaced i would sometimes feel like an elephant was sitting on my chest it hurt so much. i know now that it was because my band had slipped and some of the foods i ate would get really, really stuck because the band was at a bad angle after slipping and that caused a great deal of pain. throwing up didn't work in those instances. i don't know that i'd call your esphogus lazy - i mean how much pushing can it take, right?! i am sorry your fills aren't helping you. i am afraid i will be in the same situation, but i'm going to see my doctor anyway and hope for the best. i see a lot of smoothies and protein shakes in my future!

chris - i love a story with a happy ending. i'm still waiting for mine! i got my original band in may of 2006 and lost about 80lbs. in oct 2010, i had to have the band replaced and now have the realize band. i don't find it to be as effective and have gained close to 40 lbs. my band replacement was completely my fault - not following the right diet and throwing up when i ate too much caused the band to slip and was beyond repair. i have not had a fill since i got the new band because i am afraid to get it too tight and start the same cycle again. i don't feel i have ever learned the proper way to eat with the band, other than knowing what foods definitely send me running to the bathroom to get rid of it - like bread, pasta,steak. i really want to get a small fill, but just so concerned with getting back into the cycle of either over eating and/or eating foods i shouldn't and vomiting. it's an effective method of weight loss, but not one i would ever recommend! really unhealthy. i am really struggling - making an appointment with my doc to discuss. anyone out there experience anything similar?

hello, i have had my band for 6 years next month, originally banded in 5/06. in oct 2010, i had to have the band replaced and now have the realize band. i don't find it to be as effective and have gained close to 40 lbs. my band replacement was completely my fault - not following the right diet and throwing up when i ate too much caused the band to slip and was beyond repair. i have not had a fill since i got the new band because i am afraid to get it too tight and start the same cycle again. basically, i became bulimic the easy way - the band forced me to throw up. NOT good and definitely not healthy. a whacky story, i know. what's yours?