Hello my name is Michele and i have had lap band since 2008 have had so many problems with my band . I am alway to tight get unfills but still get sick . I have a self tighting band so many things make mine tight . I have even been put in the hospital with phenomena for 12 days due to choking on my spit at night when i sleep so i adperated and got phenomena in my lungs had to have a chest tub put in. After i got out of the hospital went to doctor to get unfill got most of it taken out . but still get sick everyday i don't eat or drink 3 to 4 hours before i go to bed but still choke and cough all night i hate it . but my band is tight in the morning, when i am upset pms and if i am having sinus infection. I do like my new look but i hate the way i feel . I need help