RoscoePColtrane

So you went 9 weeks of taking in virtually no calories and still didn't loose any weight? How is that possible? At any rate, the problem here comes when the band is so tight that I can't lay down or swallow my own saliva. It has only happened twice, but I'm interested to see why Water passes fine one hour and not the next. Someone mentioned the inflammation. I'm just wondering what causes inflammation when in both cases, no food was consumed in between drinks spread out two hours apart. Also, a couple people commented on the soda. I have generally heard "no soda" although both of my doctors know that I drink it and never told me to stop. Since soda is a high/wasted source of calories it makes practical sense to tell people with eating disorders not to drink it (or anyone for that matter). I have also read of extremely rare cases where it contributes to slippage. Has anyone ever heard any compelling scientific evidence not to drink soda or is it likely just a calorie issue?

Successfully banded for around 18 months now. Two months ago I went in for a fill. It was tight, but I could eat very small portions for 6 days. On day 7 I ate a normal lunch and then had a soda around 2 p.m. Around 4 p.m. I tried a glass of juice and had trouble drinking it. I started spitting constantly and shortly after that could not even keep Water down. I had my band deflated and all was well. I went back in to be tightened. The water drink test went fine immediately after the fill. One hour later I could no longer drink again and had the same problems I had before. Has anyone had an experience similar to this?

I was banded in early October. First fill came in early November with minimal success. Second fill was in early December and I found out that this thing really works! It's been tough to miss out on holiday foods and special meals while traveling, but I wouldn't trade the 57 lbs I've lost for any of them. I have been playing racquetball three times per week and doing some weight lifting. I think this really helped during the times where the band was not tight, but most of my success has come after finding my sweet spot with the second fill. The bottom line is that I just don't eat much (probably average 1500 calories/day). It is so wonderful not to always be thinking about food. I am prayerful that all of you can achieve your goals. Guys definitely have it easier when it comes to weight loss, but I am convinced that finding the right fill level can work for anyone. Banded 10/03/2007 Male 32 Desk Job Starting Weight: 294, Current Weight: 237, Goal: 195

I went in for surgery this week and the doctor accidentally poked a hole in my intestine after making the first incision. He stitched it up, but did not put the band in due to an increased risk of infection. Has this happened to anyone else? If so, how long was your recovery and how did it go when you actually got the band put in? He wants me to reschedule the surgery in two weeks, is that enough time? Did you get a refund or approach any other type of compensation for the extra time missed from work?