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Brenda my doctor said if you can eat more than a cup of food its ok as long as you are losing or maintaining. Best advice from nutristisit I received after 3 years banded. Write down what you eat. Keep records of calories, fat, and most importantly Protein. That way you can make adjustments to get the right amount of what you need.
Also this is a great site to ask others what has worked for them.

I had the same hernia repair - only difference is I got sleeved at the same time - way back in 1st week of Jan. Don't have any issues since then.
Your issues seems unconnected to the basic surgery but I suspect the placement of the IV could be the cause of your pain where Fluid might have accumulated - but this too goes away in a few days normally. Better to have this checked out more thoroughly.

Glad you are seeing your surgeon tomorrow.....sounds like multiple diagnosis with neck/shoulder involved. Can be so painful! Pain associated with eating makes it interesting, too -- that seems very important so they don't just chalk it up to an orthopedic issue and send you on to the next doctor. Meanwhile, do you use ice packs? Amazing drug-free pain relief. Sending best wishes your way -- keep us posted!

I had my lap-band with hernia repair done in August 2013. In December I started experiencing shoulder pain in my left shoulder that varied from being extremely painful to just annoying. I thought I had somehow injured it but then I noticed that lifting heavy stuff or overusing it didn't make it hurt any worse. Sometimes it wouldn't hurt at all. This went on everyday for four months. I know what nerve pain feels like and that's what I suspected. In looking into it I found there is a nerve that runs through your diaphram called the phrenic nerve. When that nerve is pinched or has a lot of pressure on it then it will cause pain in the left shoulder area. I'm not sure why I was having issues because when it started I had less than 2 cc's in my band, and I'm not sure why it stopped. I have talked to others with the lap-band who have experienced this same thing. It's definitely worth mentioning to your doctor!!!

Best decision I made when this happened to me was a revisit with the nutristionist. She taught me to re-eat and gave me some new ideas to get me motivated. Good Luck!

Well it turns out I had an enoumous hernia (Doctors words). They had to put in mesh to hold it. I did get to keep my lap band. Which was repositioned while they were in there. Today makes a week recovering and it has been a hard recovery. I haven't bounced back like I did from lap band surgery. I have had no reflux this pass week which is fantastic. While in surgery another Doctor was called in to see what the best option for hernia repair. So happy I am headed in the right direction!!

Have u had a recent xray? 3 yrs of a lapband, almost daily vomiting, I suffered severe nighttime reflux. My band had slipped. gained 30 lbs back during the year I was unfilled. Last July I had a sleeve revision.
Sometimes reflux is the ONLY symptom of a slip. I had a minor slip that turned into a major slip and couldn't be fixed on it's own.
Good luck! I know how miserable reflux is.

Your story could be mine! I have taken Nexium for 6 plus years. It has always done the job. My band was put in March 2010. I has worked, as far as limiting the volume of food I can eat. Unfortunately, I am still addicted to sugar, and you can eat enough of that to gain. So, I gradually gained back about 25 lbs. My starting weight was 255 (down from 270 pre op). My lowest weight after surgery was 205. About 3-4 months ago, I started experiencing reflux, esp. at night. Then, I couldn't keep food down. Doc did the barium swallow and couldn't get it to flow until all but 1 cc was removed. He said to come back if I continued to have distress. That was 2 months ago; I haven't been back yet. I have somewhat lost confidence in him, but I'm afraid to go to someone else. Begrudgingly I will make another appointment next week.
Sometimes I can eat with no problems. Other times, reflux rears its ugly head! My GP gave me some stronger reflux meds. We'll see. My hubby had the vertical sleeve and hasn't had any problems. I wanted that, but our insurance didn't approve at the time I had mine.
Like you, I am puzzled as to what to do. I have been waking up coughing (irritated esoph by reflux) and have to move to the recliner to sleep. I will be interested in how you progress. Please keep us informed here.
Thanks.

Best decision I made when this happened to me was a revisit with the nutristionist. She taught me to re-eat and gave me some new ideas to get me motivated. Good Luck!

I won't say I keep it a secret, I just didn't tell everyone. I told my close family and a few of my sister-in-laws (I have 6 on my husbands side). Other than that I just haven't shared. I also don't tell people I am on a diet. IWhen asked how I am losing weight I tell them exercise and healthier eating. I come from a large family but of 4 siblings I am one that being overweight has effected. I have the high blood pressure no one else. This was a decision to make me healthy and live longer so that I might see my daughter grow up and have children. I also believe I am having a good influence on her because the we as a family are eating healthier.

You need to remember you are still healing. My weight lose was slow at first but after my first fill it really took off. Just be patient! Good Luck.

You need to remember you are still healing. My weight lose was slow at first but after my first fill it really took off. Just be patient! Good Luck.

Remember Health first. With your success you can get back on track after you are sure your health is good!!! Good Luck

My doctor told me to take Colace. She said it helps get Water to the bowels. It is not a laxative so its safe to take everyday. This is what I have to use and works great.

Three weeks post op I was not eating chicken. I was eating cottage cheese, fat free pudding and those kind of soft foods. I did not start eating chicken and such until 6 weeks after surgery. Maybe stick to softer foods for a while longer. Everyone heals different.

Three weeks post op I was not eating chicken. I was eating cottage cheese, fat free pudding and those kind of soft foods. I did not start eating chicken and such until 6 weeks after surgery. Maybe stick to softer foods for a while longer. Everyone heals different.

I still gurgle after 7 years... I never know when it's going to happen. I've had it happen at various times of the day and night.... sometimes it's VERY loud. For me it's just my band telling me "Hey... I"m here and I'm working".
Don't laugh (ok I know people you will laugh) but a few years ago I recored my gurgling using the mic. on my webcam and when I played in back it sound like an earthquake... and yes I have a lot of spare time on my hands !!!
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 156 lbs

I just want to say that insurance did not cover my lap band. I was self pay and it was the best decision I ever made. 2 yrs. out and 80 lbs. thinner and feeling great. Self investment, family investment and best investment ever!!!

I just want to say that insurance did not cover my lap band. I was self pay and it was the best decision I ever made. 2 yrs. out and 80 lbs. thinner and feeling great. Self investment, family investment and best investment ever!!!

Thanks Called the doctor and I go at 10. Something has to be done!!!

I also had the reflux and night coughs. Went and had .75 cc's taken out. Going back in a month to have it put back while my stomach heals. Your not alone and its been over a year since I got my last fill too.

I have the same problem. I now know that right for me is a little lose and not as tight as I hear others describe. Once I accpeted this everything feel into place. I really have to make sure I make good choices and when I feel hungry I drink Water first and then if hungry i have a smart snack. Try to never let myself feel deprived. Good Luck to you. Feeling too tight is one of the worst feeling to me and my nurse told me reflux can lead to serious problems.

I was banded 2 years ago. Everyime I get to a certain tightness I get acid reflux really bad at night. This happen before and I had Fluid removed. Gradually adding it back. At that certain point again acid reflux. About 6 months ago had to have all fluid remove because had a slight slip. Gradually have been adding fluid back. Went 2 weeks ago and add another .2cc and now acid reflux. Taking Prilosec but at night it is awful. Last night so bad it ran out of my mouth. Think I am going to have to stay at 5 cc in my band and not get any more fills. I hope this makes some sense and is their anyone else who has had this problem. Calling as soon as office opens and getting fluid out today.

I am having the same problem with losing my last 15 lbs. I have not heard what the doctor told you about the new study. But keep this in mind. The band is a tool to help you lose. That tool has helped me lose 80 lbs and you 65 lbs. I would say that is all you need to know. Keep plugging ahead you will get there!!!

I am having the same problem with losing my last 15 lbs. I have not heard what the doctor told you about the new study. But keep this in mind. The band is a tool to help you lose. That tool has helped me lose 80 lbs and you 65 lbs. I would say that is all you need to know. Keep plugging ahead you will get there!!!