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For Gregw, I have an incisional hernia but Dr. Miller said that I didn't need to have it done right now since it has been around for awhile - buried too deep in fat to even tell it was there until 120 lbs shed and now I can feel it. So I get to postpone my surgery until I finish the rest of the 50 pounds to go and then have the excess skin removed. Good luck. You do have a good Dr. there. Seebs, Susan

Has anyone had a problem with their lapband after an asthma attack involving serious coughing? Coughing so bad that you thow up? I just had this and ended up having 4cc out of 7 cc in my band removed after I couldn't eat and barely could drink for 1.5 weeks after the asthma attack. Could this be the infamous "slippage"? Susan

I'm still waiting to see if I really had a slippage. I know that I had something. I had an asthma attack and coughed hard for about 2 hours and then off and on for another 2 days. I usually say that I "coughed my lungs out" but this time it was "coughed my band out" meaning that I think it displaced the thing so that I couldn't eat and barely drink for 1.5 weeks until I went to the Dr. and had 4cc out of 7cc removed. Ahhh the relief. Susan

Hi, I had the same thing, the acid at night and throwing up. I was miserable after 1.5 years of being fine with the band. Sure, my stress level was up, but there was no reason. I finally went to the Dr. because I couldn't even swallow more than a sip of water per hour. She took out 4 of the 7 in my band and I could eat and drink again. What a relief. No more acid even though I haven't even filled the drug rx she gave me. But that was 2 days ago and now I think I am gaining weight because I don't have the restriction. No refill appt until July. Suggestion: Get some taken out of the band as soon as you feel this way, but don't get too much taken out.

I'm planning on coming again. It's been months because of this and that, but I'm trying to get my act together again. And as for "a group of large people"/ "a large group of people", I'm the one that went up to a lost looking large person and said, "Were you looking for a group of lap banders?" Fortunately he was, but if not, he should have. Susan Seebs

FloridainOhio, Hi, I was banded Oct 2007 and had to do all the paperwork dances that you did. I had it all mapped out in my mind that I would get the surgeon call right after I did the paperwork and then schedule the surgery and be started with the new me. Well, it doesn't always go that way. I missed a phone call too and had to wait. It was June that I had all the paperwork done and Aug until I got the surgeon's appt. The next available surgery date was Oct. Your milage may vary, of course, but don't let the stress get you done. Susan Seebs (who has been out of contact for awhile as home laptop went kablueey).

Hi, I'm joining in this discussion too. I like to hear the different opinions - It sure is true - your milage may vary. I tell everyone - even the strangers at my table at the Japanese Steak House today. But I haven't had a date in years. I thought it was the weight (340 down to 252 now so I'm getting into the "normal" range again.) But now maybe it is me. I'm giving it another 50 pounds or so and then I'll put a full court press on dating again. I do

I'm in. I got the membership for 29.99 per month because I waited. Oh, well, still a value as it is going to go up to 49.99 by the end of the year. I also bought a 19.99 youth membership for my daughter. See you there! Susan Seebs

Hi, Thanks for all the welcoming on this group. Due to Ike, I lost power for about 6 hours, but I was without cable and internet for most of the week. I've been riding my bike with my autistic daugher on her new three wheeler. She can now go about 3 miles at a time which is great but when I'm with her I average 5.7 MPH. That's about walking speed! When I'm on my own I do about 12-14 mph. So how am I making it a workout at a slow speed? Riding in the grass along the bike path. It is a much harder workout. Any other suggestions? Thanks Susan Seebs

Hi, I just found this forum so forgive if I go over something that has already been discussed. Do most of you wear a medic alert bracelet while biking? I was concerned about medics knowing that I have a lap band when I bike it so I got a purple medic alert band. My wording says "Adj. Gastric Band - Abdominal Port - No blind NG" I stole that wording from the Lapband forum on the subject. http://stores.ebay.com/medical-alert-bands if anyone is interested. And I do about 10-15 miles on the weekends when I can get someone to watch my daughter. 3-4 miles per evening when I have her. She has a three-wheeler that goes pretty slowly (she is 13 with autism) and she does about 1/2 mile and I do about 3-4 around her while she is doing her 1/2 mile. Susan Seebs

FYI - I bought a purple bracelet like those that stretches like the Lance Armstrong Livestrong bracelet. Very cheap and practical. I wear it when I'm bike riding just for a little safety in case something happens to me. My wording says "Adj. Gastric Band - Abdominal Port - No blind NG" I stole that wording from this forum - thanks. This band was cheap and very obvious if I was ever in an accident. http://stores.ebay.com/medical-alert-bands Susan Seebs