melissa808

Hair loss is normal but it does stop. I was banded march 2011 and started Losing hair three or four months out. It does stop. I took and am still taking 5000 biotin and 850 folic acid. It definitely has to do with rapid weight loss. Good luck

Heartburn is not a good thing. You should definitely speak to dr about it. I had it for months before my doctors decided to do an endoscopy which revealed that my band had slipped up. If you are not eating foods that would generally cause heartburn ( sauces, fried foods, etc) call your doctor. Not trying to worry you but you dont want to delay. mine got to the point where I felt like I as choking all the time and the heartburn kept me up an note. No amount of runs or Maalox would help. Good luck

Had lap band repair surgery last Monday. Recovery and post op stuff same as the first time. Also hope that this never happens again. Doctor said that my band actually slipped upward which is more uncommon. Felt like I was choking almost after every meal but with no food restriction. Very uncomfortable. Hope to be back on track with weight loss very soon. Good luck to everyone on your journey.

Ive had the band since March 2011. Lost about 60 pounds first six months. After that it was a constant up and down of 3-5 pounds, Kept going for fills and having to have them taken out after a week or two because of too much restriction / chking feeling. Had endoscopy two weeks ago and found out my band slipped upward. Had it repaired and stitched on Monday, in an emergency surgery. Home recovering this week and hoping that this never happens again. After reading up lots about what makes ppl's bands slip, like eating too much, drinking carbonated beverages and not chewing I dont think I did any of those things. Good luck everyone! Always chew beyond what you think is enough!