kelleeh11

I would stay away. I had to get my band removed because all the carbonation made the band slip. It also caused me to have bad acid reflux. I have the sleeve now and I don't want the soda to stretch my stomach. Please listen to me because I was addicted to soda, it's not worth it!!!

I just removed the lap band and got the sleeve instead. I had the band for 10 years and I had major acid reflux, it caused a hernia and I always had to run to the bathroom to throw up. I have had the band for 3 weeks and even though I have had major gas pains the actual surgery does not hurt. Im not sick or nauseated. I would highly recommend!! Good Luck!1

My Dr said at week 7 I could try salad. Its weird that I asked about salad and thats what I am craving. Im going on week 4. Kellee

Trust me ...I KNOW THE FEELING. I had gas pains for 2 weeks and it tends to spread all over the body. At one point it was stuck between my lungs and rib cage and I could not breathe. I used gas x, heating pads, chewed gum and walked during every commercial on tv. I wasn't in any pain from the actual surgery procedure, it was ALL GAS...ugh...sorry Kellee

I had my surgery on July 9th and I feel great....except I cannot sleep at night because I get a very sharp cramp in my lower left back. I don't move and all of a sudden its like someone stabbed me with a knife and it goes away. Is this normal? Do you think this is a CO2 gas pain? It has moved all over my body but now it is stuck in my back. I walk, chew gum, take gas ex...etc. I find myself doing laps around the house at 2am, 4am and 6am. Should I be concerned? If you had this problem, how long did it last? Please Help Kellee