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Just wondering who in these rooms have experienced a slip? I went to the doctor last wee and they told me I have a slip. I have to go back in just a little over a week to see what they want to do, maybe a revisional surgery. I really do not want to have this as an option but I am willing to if I have to. You see, I was one of those who experienced some pain in between my shoulder baldes when I ate. The conclusion was it is referred pain from a nerve touching something (diaphram or stomach) dcotor is not really sure. So when the pain became intolerable I would vomit because I noticed when I got rid of the food out of the pouch the pain would go with it. Well needless to say some damage as occured. Now I have to pay the price. I'm just hoping I didn't let it go on for too long and I do not have to have another sureger. Please keep me in your thoughts. I am now down to 179 from 237 that's the good news.

Hi Sherri, I'm sorry you're feeling so lonely. I know how bad that hurts. You're husband is our hero too!!!! I was curious by what you meant you were realized on July 14th? By my best guess since you're on this website is that you're overweight? Well if that's the case, you're in the right spot. The Lap band has changed my life. I started at 237 when I had the surgery (260 Highest) and now I am down to 179. This has not been the easiest journey for me, but nonetheless, I would do it again. I have never possesed the willpower do get this weight off. The band helps me stay in check. God bless you and your husband. I want you to know the two of you will be in my thoughts. Take care and I hope to see you again. Cindy BTW surgery was 10 months ago 9/25/07

Please do yourself a favor, leave well enough alone. You, IMO should only get a fill when you stop losing weight. Believe me when you first feel any one of the things you mentioned, you will regret that fill. I have been through each thing you are talking about and it it NOT pleasant. You learn very quickly, what not to do. However, each food as well as the particular time of day it is presents different results. I've had my band for 9 months approx and every day is a learning experience. I'm still trying to figure this thing out. The good news is that I have lost over 50 lbs and it is not coming back. This has been a roller coaster for me. Things like being to tight, pbing, sliming, and let's face it real pain at times. So, if you are still losing weight, leave well enough alone. Get your fill when you really need it. Hope this helps you make up your mind. Me, I'm the one who has to learn things the hard way. I wish that wasn't my truth, but it is.

Way to go!!!! I'm so proud of you. Doesn't it feel good? :thumbup: Keep going and good luck with your next fill.

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I am going to put a few into motion. I just went three weeks without a bm and I finally had to use exlax. Even though I was never a everyday kind of person, I know that was way too long. In fact now that I'm thinking about it, it could have been dangerous. I really have a hard time with cereal and fruit so I think I'm going to try the benefibre. Thanks again everyone.

Just wondering what people are doing to stay regular since so many foods that contain fiber are hard for us to eat. Any and all suggestions would be very helpful.

that is sept 07.

Also I have to add, my pain started after I got a fill to 5 cc's which was way too tight. Ever since that time I have been dealing with the pain. I believe this is when I had the beginning satges of inflammation. I've had a very difficult time since that fill, but hopefully I'm at a good fill level now. BTW I have lost 52lbs now since sept 06 which I am very happy about. Even with the difficulties I have experienced, this is the best decision I have ever made. Best of luck to you, and I hope you get rid of the pain, it really hurts if it's anything like mine. This has been my experience and I hope if nothihng of my experience happens to turn out to be anything like your experience, I hope just listening to you and understanding the pain is real, has helped.

My doctor seems to believe it is either nerve related or gallbladder. I'm going for an ultrasound of my gb very soon. Either way, I've been dealing with the pain for quite a few months. My very uneducated guess is it's nerve related. The only reason I say this is because I had a total unfill and the pain went away. Then I was filled again to 3.6 in a 10cc band and whamo, as soon as I ate anything that had a solid consistency, the pain was back. Now I am at 3cc and the pain is very minimal. Please keep me posted with your exact location of pain, when it happens, how much fill you have, what size band is, when you had your surgery, and what your doctor says about the pain. My exact location of pain is in between my shoulder blades just a pinch to the right.

Just wondering if any of you ladies experience an increase in tightness of your bands during that time of the month? If so, how far in advance do you notice it? I started noticing a tightening effect about a week before. Now this morning I could barely get down my morning cup of coffee. How do your eating habits change during this time? Any feedback would be helpful

Just wondering what DH and dd stand for also sbd lifestyle?:confused2:

Hi, just wanted to share my experience with you. I know I have restriction when I take a drink of something and I get a little return of very small belches (sp) They are like little bubbles that come back up. I also feel restriction at the top of my stomach area just above my rib cage when I eat. Mostly during the morning and daytime, I consume liquids and then by the evening I feel like I want to eat food. Also someone else said it best. The best thing we feel when we have restriction is no appetite. What a blessing that is!!!!! I have lost 44 lbs since the end of sept 06. A little more than 6 months is not bad in my opinion. The best news is that this time I do not have the impending doom of it coming back, and as long as I have my band, I believe the weight will not come back. The band (when you have restriction) will almost not let you overeat. You can however override the band by consuming things that go down very easily such as icecream and potato chips, but once you start to see the results and feel lighter who wants to do that? Best of luck to you and keep us posted.:rolleyes2:

Tee, Mine hurt too. I think it's quite normal. I believe they suture the port to your abdominal wall? If I'm remembering correctly. If you are concerned at all, please call your doctor's offfice. This is all new to you and you deserve to be comforted They will not mind answering your question. Take care and best of luck to you. I Have now lost 44 lbs so far and I am elated!!!!! :biggrin: My surgery was 9/25/07 and I have 4 cc's in a 10 cc band

Hi everyone, Just wanted to share the great news that I am now under 200lbs. You could not keep the smile off of my face today. I am so glad to be under that 200 lb mark that I could scream, (actually I did a little) :eek: I weighed myself this morning and I got on the scale a few times to be sure, but indeed I am now weighing 196.4 Just seeing that number has given me new hope. I was getting discouraged because I was stuck at the same weight for weeks. I said to myself I can't possibly eat any less than what I am eating now so what am I going to do? I decided to start exercising again and that got the scale moving. Anyway thanks for letting me share this incredible news with people who understand. Btw this makes 41 lbs now. Suregery was 9/25/07 and I have 4 cc's in a 10 cc band. Take care everyone!!!!

Hi luckylinds, Welcome to Bandland!!! Just wanted to let you know the gas will be passing. You just have to tough it out. Try some gas X and you will get some relief. Otherwise, you kind of just have to be strong. I hope just knowing that it will pass very soon is enough to help. I'll keep looking on this site for your posts to see if you have any concerns or questions that my own experience may be able to help you relate to. Best of luck to you. I'm so happy for you. Have a wonderful day, even though I know you are probably a little uncomformtable. We are all pulling for you.:rolleyes2: