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I had the same issues, espohagus dialiation about a year ago, they had me drink that milky stuff and it showed up on an x-ray machine that my fluid was not flowing freely like it should be. So they took out ALL my fluid, I was mortified, this could not be happening. I got very depressed and stressed out, which I got shingles from all the stress. They told me that I could not get another fill for at least 10 weeks. So I waited , went back in 10 weeks, did not gain anything or lose anything. Granted I did watch what I ate , I didn't want to gain all of my weight back. They filled me up but I don't know how many cc's , went home seemed to be doing okay, but still thought I was eating way to much. Went back in 4 weeks and didn't gain anything thing I had lost 2 lbs. Not real thrilled with that but its better than gaining. They gave me another fill, because I thought that I was eating to much. Went back again in 4 weeks and had not lost nothing! We did the milky drink again and I had espohagus dialiation again!! I was told that I need to see a doctor and talk about why I am sabatouging myself...Did that for a few weeks, I don't know that I got anything from it. Went back to the Lap band doctor , I didn't lose or gain anything, it was really, really upsetting and they gave me more fluid, I don't know how much. They told me that when I come back again in 4 weeks and if I am still having the same issue that they would not be able to do anything for me , there is a possiblity that they might have to take it out. I have not been back since...I am scared. I really want the keep the lap band, but I just need to learn how to eat right. I don't know what to do? I really don't want to get the Lap Band removed. I made an appointment for next week to see what we need to do, I have not lost any weight but have gained about 10 lbs in the last 5 months. Any Suggestions? Thanks for listening!

You look fantastic!!! My hats off to you. I was banded in Nov. 2006 and i have only lost 50lbs and still struggling. I have had fills and unfills. I have also had esophagous dialiation, had to have all my Fluid removed and I felt like a failure. I was so stressed out I got shingles, what a nightmare. Since December 2010 I have not been back to the doctor I was really discouraged, but I am going back. I have to do something I have gained about 15 lbs since and am really depressed. The reason I am writing to you is that your story is very inspiring and I was wondering what you actually did to lose the weight. I was not ever told how to eat and what to eat. I think I was a ginnie pig back in 2006 and they were just starting out. Do you have any pointers you can give me , I am in desperate need to some help. Thanks