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I was banded 9 years ago this month. The band has been empty for the last 8 years because I had such reflux and was unable to eat solid food. So, now I'm going through the process of slowly filling the band over time to get to a working level of restriction. If the reflux comes back it's coming out. I don't think I will consider any revisions. I'm pretty sure there's complications with every form of WLS and now I'm feeling pretty nervous.

I was advised by the NUT to give up coffee because I've had post op acid reflux. Coffee is very acidy apparently. So, day two today with no coffee. I'm suffering with a splitting headache. So I've been using some excedrin to cope.. but that has caffeine in it too. I plan to reduce the amount of meds each day until head's better.

Great to read about success with the gastric banding. So much of what is written is about the challenges that it can be a downer. Congratulations!

I am mostly vegetarian. I eat lots of beans, tofu and almond milk. Also low fat string cheese. There are some pretty good veggie meat options, too, like burgers and hot dogs. I also supplement with protein shakes. I use

I'm in Central Maine. New on this site. Banded in 2005. Looking for buddies to connect with

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Hello, I had lap band surgery in 2005. I have lost 30 lbs. I need to lose 90 more. I had a lot of problems with reflux and had to be unfilled. I also was with a practice that kind of let me down because they have never called me or followed up with me since my unfill 9 years ago. I'm establishing now with a new group in Central Maine. I am seeing the dietitian and getting a fill on Thursday. I am very hopeful that with proper follow up and better compliance on my part, I'll be successful this time around. Can anyone tell me how to like a post on here? Thanx

Welcome!