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I understand, Feel like I just read my own story. My first band worked about 1 1/2 yrs, I lost 45 lbs. then it wouldn't hold fluid anymore, had it replaced 12-17-09, I've had 2 fills since, Doc said last one (3 weeks ago) was pretty agressive and I'd really feel it, I don't, can still eat anything, never feel full, I'm really discouraged, don't even want to go back to Doc and get on the scale.

I had the defective band replaced 3 weeks ago. So far so good but it's still early. I remembered the first time it was slow going at first and I got discouraged but then it kicked in and I started loosing. I'm praying that this one will be the one, I won't go through this again for lap band or any other weight loss surgery! A Rep. from the lap band company was there for my surgery and he took the one that was removed with him and will send it to the company to have it checked. Everyone involved in this so far has been great. I'm keeping positive thoughts and trying hard to follow the diet.

Just had my band replaced 12-17-09. My original banding was June, 07. I would get the shoulder pain after a fill, it lasted 3-5 days. Then, the last couple months its been bothering me almost constantly. I was hopeing when I got the band replaced the shoulder pain would be better, it's not. But its moved to a different place! It was always in the front of the shoulder now it runs across the top of my shoulder, weird. Like I said before, My Dr calls this pain referred pain. Tomorrow is my first post op visit, if it weren't for the shoulder, I would be doing great. I'm going to ask the Dr. if possibly an injection of some kind will help?? I'll keep you posted.

Has anyone had to have their band replaced because of a defective band? I've been telling anyone who would listen for well over a year that the band wasn't working right. Dr kept taking me back month after month after month and putting more fill in. Said he didn't think there was a leak because he got pressure back when sticking the needle in the port (well the fluid had to be going somewhere) said I was the problem not the band:unsure:FINALLY, I waited 6 months, I've gained back 12 of the 45lbs I lost, but this time when the needle went in NOTHING came out, totally empty. Leak test was done, couldn't find a leak. Now I'm told it has to be replaced, I'm not sure how I feel about this:frown:, what are my rights when its a defective band? Should I be concerned?:cursing: My Dr says it's good I'll get a whole new generation of band, and their much better.

Its been 14 months since my banding, The first 10 months everything went well and I lost 45lbs. I only had to loose 80, my Dr. says the average for most people after banding is around 60% of the weight they need to loose. I've had three fills in the last 4 months, the first day or two I think "yes, its working this time" but by the third day after it opens up and I feel no restriction. I've told the Dr. I think there must be a small leak but he just keeps wanting to do another fill. I'm really discouraged, although he does really good fills, 1 stick, I have a lot of trouble with my left shoulder afterwards for a couple days so I really don't want any more fills. Do you think I should insist that he check for a leak?

I'm having a lot of the same problems, Had my banding done June 2007, lost 45 lbs in about 7 months, then I got a fill that restricted me too much and everything I ate, even some soft stuff made me throw up. I had to complain, so the Dr took some out in the office, I haven't felt restricted since then and I've have 2 fills done in the last couple months. I almost wish I was back to where I was before he removed some in the office. I asked him at the last fill if these things leak, he told me it was fine, put in over 1cc and said I would feel it this time, NO, NOT, I still don't feel it and can eat almost anything. I get full feeling fast but it isn't no time at all and I'm hungry again. I'm panicking also. I hate to think a person goes through all this and then back slides.

I've got similar problems. Got a fill and felt that it was tight, I could only get liquids down. Dr unfilled in his office and then I felt no restriction so 1 week ago he took me back to X-ray at the hospital and put in over 1cc, after a week I still don't feel like I have enough restriction. An hour after eating my stomach is growling like crazy. I hate to keep calling the Dr about this but I guess I'll have to.

I've had the left shoulder pain on and off since surg in June 2007. Mine is top of my shoulder up into neck and down the arm, hard to pin point the spot, I'm thinking a nerve thing, seems to be worse after exercise or if out walking around a store. I work for an Orthopedic Dr and have never said anything just thinking it was the pain everyone has after surg. but yours all seem to be in the front/upper chest area, is that correst?

Congrats everyone! This is really hard work! and I think slow going. I'll loose good for a week or 2 then slow down again. After my last fill (#3) everything I consume is mostly liquid. I was upset at first but I'm going to hang in there till I loose 25 more lbs then I'll have a little taken out so I can eat a little more. I miss food! I've lost 40lbs since June 14th

I was recently told to start a calcium supp. There is one called Viactive, its a chewable chocolate or caramel candy type item, I noticed that there is a new multi-vitamin brand also that I think I will try because its actually very good tasting. I hate those chewable Centrums, taste to me like a sweet tart and I never liked those!

I work for a surgeon who operates at the hospital I had the lap band done at. I didn't tell him I was having the surgery but of course he saw me in recovery and I told him. Now every time he sees me(even if its just 24 hours later)he'll yell "how much have you lost now?" Its getting to the point where I hide from him when he's here. The weight is coming off but its slow, my friends keep calling me skinny but I have a long way to go till I can be called that. I know they all are trying to make me feel good but I'd sure like to hide.

I'm 2+ months since surgery, I foolishly thought that such a small % of you were complaining about hair loss compared to the amount of people registered on this site that I would be one of the lucky ones, but nooooo, I've now noticed how thin the hair is getting, especially on top in front, I can see my scalp. my hair is very fine and thin anyway but has natural curl so I was able to cover up the scalp pretty good, not anymore and I feel like I eat a lot of protein, make a point of getting enough every day. I love my lapband but I really hate this part, at least I keep hearing that it comes back, I guess I'll start looking at wigs. Millie

Sorry, I'm new at all this but how do they know how many cc's are in there? I've only gone for 1 fill, they did it in the x-ray dept. the Dr never said how much he put in just that he was agressive with his fills and it would be considerably tighter, I, however, can't really tell a diffference, maybe I should give him a call.

I have the same problem! I thought this was going to be a miracle cure and get rid of the hunger but it actually doesn't seem any better since my first fill. The Dr. said he's very agressive with his fills so that you don't have to have very many but I'm still hungry, I kid with everyone that I'm like a baby and I have to be fed every 2 hours or my stomach growls to the point of painful. I'm very careful not to drink 1 hr before or after a meal and once I start eating I do fill up fast but in no time at all I'm hungry again. Grrrrrr, it's frustrating

Hi Heather, I'm new. Got my Lap Band 6-14-07 in St. Louis, MO. I've lost 22lbs!