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I was banded 7 yrs ago and was able to lose all my weight and keep it off. No problems and I was feeling pretty good. Over the last 4 months I started having more heartburn and coughing at night. No vomiting or gagging. I was a True Results patient and the site here closed down few years back. I never had Bariatric coverage on my recent insurance plans so I never went for follow up. I didn’t have issues and felt good . 2 days ago woke up with severe upper abdominal pain and vomiting. It felt like stomach spasms. My band was cutting off blood flow and no fluids would go down. We decided on emergency band removal. My esophagus was inflamed and swollen, I never felt much pain . I blamed heartburn on eating later etc.my stomach was distended. Im relieved we caught it but I will miss it.Is that weird? I’ve been pretty successful but I always knew the band was there, like a backup. I’m afraid I will gain weight. I went from about 275 to 165-170. Not small but I’m happy for my height 5’7”. I’m feeling stupid for panicking 2 days post op.

Had a fill today and am down a total of 59.8 lbs! ( I am rounding up to 60 I currently have 6.44 cc in the 10 cc band. I think this will put me in my sweet spot. Thanksgiving wasnt half as bad as I expected. Christmas will be the same I am hoping. My progress has been steady and I was frustrated because I wanted to see results fast. My size 16 jeans are baggy and that is a great feeling. My body is a total apple shape and I have lost inches in my middle. So happy that I made this decision to have the lapband. I feel better and have more energy. I am 5'7" so I am hoping to be a solid 175 and I will be happy. I am not a small girl. Believe it or not I enjoy cooking and eating out much now than before I was banded. I have learned to taste food, and dont care about cramming it it. Sometimes I have the head hunger and wish I could just eat a double cheese burger with the works. However, I know I have to stay focused. Happy Holidays to all ! Looking forward to a New year with a new body ! 2014 will be all about keeping positive and staying on track.