Dixie Rose

What exactly is plication and why would you have lap band and plication instead of just the lap band?

I've heard that byetta shots cause the band to erode - is that true? I've also heard that byetta causes you to become nauseated after you have the lap-band. If anyone knows - please let me know; everybody and every doc seems to think something different.

Is it possible to first feel any restriction 4 weeks after the fill? I've had 2 fills and haven't felt a thing until after 4 weeks since the last one. I haven't had to throw up a time and haven't felt any type of restriction until the last day or two. Could it take 4 weeks? Thanks!!!!

I was banded February 29. I have diabetes, fibromyalgia, high bp, high cholesterol, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, low thyroid and of course I take meds for all of these. Since the surgery I've been free of my acid reflux meds and my sleeping pills. I had the surgery for the most part to get rid of or improve the diabetes. That hasn't improved and I actually had a short time of barely controlling it. I'm 55 years old. I've only lost 20 pounds that stayed off. I'm eating my protein. I am exercising also. I just wish I could lose more weight. I also take 2 meds that are antidepressants, they're for the pain of the fibro and it does help. I feel better than I've felt in years. What can I do to lose weight? Has anybody had this problem? I've had 2 fills and can't tell I've had any. Comments please?