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I revised from lapband to RNY in July 2014. I ended up Preggo in October and had my son June of this year. Well I was pre-op for a tumor removal and found out I was Preggo AGAIN!! I didn't gain much weight with the first pregnancy and I'm trying not to gain again. I'm 40lbs from goal weight. Anyone have tips on how to keep weight gain at a minimum with baby #2

I did get my band unfilled but I still wasn't able to drink water. My band did move a little. I'll find out in an hour if I'm going to have surgery. They have also been monitoring my heart. My BP is low and so is my heart rate.

I was admitted to the hospital for a possible slip. I had 3.5 CCs. They were only able to pull out 2 CCs. I'll know in a few hours of I have surgery in the morning

Thanks ill be sure to give him a call. Not even a protein shake would go down.

Good morning all. I've been banded a yr and have never experienced anything like this. Normally I'm tight first thing in the morning, when stressed or at the time aunt flow visits. I have 3.5 CCs in a 11 CC band. Yesterday I could not eat or drinking anything! This morning I tried drinking water. Threw that up. Tried coffee and I'm getting a stuck feeling. I see my dr next week. Please let me know if u have any "remedies" to help loosen my band. Thanks

I've been banded a little over a year and already had a personal set back. I let a personal issue consume me and I started making horrible choices. I know exactly what I'm doing wrong and know how to fix it I just need that motivation. What bugs me the most is I went back to my old ways. I've also pushed someone special out of my life. I'm hoping starting over making the right decisions will get me back on track and talking to that special someone <3

I'm usually really tight in the morning and stress really closes me up. Coffee or some warm liquid helps with that.

The rheumatologist is testing for CREST and lupus. He says if it is positive he's thinking CREST. of course I'll have more tests done. Since CREST causes esophageal issues the band is the worst thing I could possibly have. I did read an article where a rheumatologist believed CREST was cause by the "implantation of a medical device within the body"

I seen a rheumatologist he ruled out all forms of arthritis, said it wasn't associated with my carpal tunnel. I do have difficulty swallowing at times. I and I have some reddening of my skin. Apparently you only need 2 of the 5 CREST symptoms to be diagnosed with it. Difficultly swallowing isn't because of my band. I've had 2 UGIs and Endoscopies to rule it out. I will be having sinus surgery on the 19th but that's shouldn't cause the "lump in my throat" feeling

Has anyone developed CREST Syndrome after being banded? I'm currently being tested for CREST because of the Reynauds I developed and other symptoms like fatigue and difficulty swallowing. I had no symptoms prior to being banded and I hope to get some answers

Same as wall flower I stick between 900-1200 calories a day. 60 grams of protein. My surgeon prefers I eat meals but I'm usually tight in the morning so I drink protein shakes instead.

LMAO to damn entertaining. I need some popcorn and liquor while reading this thread