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When I got my first fill, it wasn't an option even though I was very happy with my weight loss. I ended up having all the fill removed within 2 weeks. Then I had the band removed completely.

Hi, I had my lapband put in January 2012. I was doing great and down almost 20 lbs when I had my first fill. Don't know how much was put in but I was never the same after that. I kept burping and throwing up mucus and was hardly eating. Thank God for those protein drinks or I would've starved. Had all the fill removed but then still had same symptoms. Then for some reason, I couldn't eat anything solid and the pain in my chest was terrible and when I tried to sleep on my stomach, I felt so much pain. Two weeks ago I had a scope and my dr. didn't see anything terrible, but he suggested I have the band removed. Last week I had the band removed and the surgeon said there was so much irritation and inflammation. Haven't eaten much solids yet, but overall, most of the pain is gone. Funny, I still get the pain in my left shoulder if I drink too much and I have been because I am thirsty. Don't know why that is still happening. Following up with surgeon tomorrow. I would definitely have the fill removed completely first and see if that helps. Good Luck.

When I was at my highest weight ever. I'm only 48 and my cholesterol and triglycerides are so high and am taking meds for them. Also had cardiac ablation last year - my heart races so I also take a beta blocker to slow it down. I feel so much older than I am and so out of shape. Couldn't join one more diet program. Talked to so many people who had lap band done and they all said best thing they ever did! That was when I made the phone call to the doctor.