BUG57

I have been banded since 10/04/07. The first few months I lost about 40Lbs, but since then I haven't lost any more. With over 7cc fill which I needed to get unfill due to acid reflux that was affecting my esophagus. I honestly feel I haven't benefit with the band, instead I have a health problem I didn't have before. :blushing:

Hi,please take care regurgitating (throwing up). It could affect the position of your band. Reseach this possibility. Bug!

Hi Everyone in Spring Hill, Just touching base and say hello to S.H. bandsters. Would like to hear from one of you in this thread. BUG!

Hi Mom2, My pcp wants me to see a gastronogist. But I have to check with my np at fill center in St. Pete. I might need to defill my band first. Mom, what is uc? Bug

Gall bladder:Out 1987 Reflux: Yes Banden:10/02/07 Upper GI exam: Reveal thickening of the distal esophageal folds. further exams too follow. I hope it has nothing to do with my "Band" ViVa La Band, BUG!

Hi Augubwa, welcome aboard. We all know about insurance com. and........ where they stand. I heard of people that've die waiting too be approved for WL surgegy. Most of us're sefl-pay & have to go outside the U.S. for WLS (banded). L8R best of luck. BUG!!:shades_smile:

Hey Mike7266, all you do is click on the ticker. The Ticker Factory page comes up and you take it from there!! L8R BUG!!

Hey Mike, just stay away from sodas & beer!!!! maybe some wine once in a while. BY the way, congratulation on the Giant step you took in your LIFE. L8R BUG!!

Just banded> congrats on your way too better health & thinner you!.. Bro call your doc tell'em your condition & how you feel. Eventually all .. of this will PAST! CUL8r Best of luck BUG!

wow, thats good to know. I though 10cc's was the most it helded. BUG!!

HI, Sandy..I'm glad everything is coming along just fine! stay in touch...BUG!

HI,1007....A few more cc's, an your 10cc band is up too the limit, and you still haven't found the sweet spot.??:smile2:....now I wonder? with 7cc's in my "viva la band"? ...one thing though, I'm muching much lesssssss. CUL8R...BUG!!.....PS keep in touch.

Hello, Sandy...I'm sorry you're not feeling very well!:thumbup: I know very well the pain your're experiencing when you cough up. Please, take care an above all try not to trow up. When you start feeling better, try solid food...thinly slice or small portions.Sandy the great news is you're down 18pds..:biggrin2:eventually all your symptoms will sub side. cuL8r....BUG!

Iherstine, Like vcompton I also thank you for the advice. I think you hit the nail on the head, fat free cool whip, that's what's goner be!! thanks..BUG!

Hi, Sandy...How's your wL coming along?? Will you be going to colorado for future fills? If not have you consider where? keep in touch, BUG!

VCOMPTON........IT seems we are both on the same page when it come to goodiessss. Ice cream and delicious cheese,like provone, amer.& swiss What about grilled? Sorry, I got carry away! any way let me STOP talking about goodies and concentrate on my WL. keep in touch, BUG!!

P.S. I'm hoping that by 03/02/09 I reach my wL goal. But.. onessss in awhile I have one or two small scoops of iceeeee cream. (Vanilla) BUG!!

HI, Iherstine,vcompton & trapped...With my last fill of 7cc I pretty much could eat anything and everything... but! smaller portions, longer chewing. I have experience that after dinner I'm not hungry until dinner the following day...I still make an effort to eat a lite brunch...... Trapped... on my third fill, the np unfill the band and 1cc of saline had dissipate. My band was check for leaks with a dye under floro...no leaks!! On my 4th & 5th fills the saline was intact...TO double check I had a barium test done on my 5th fill, no slippage no leaks thank god!! Thats what I call VIVA LA BAND.........L8R BUG!!

Hellooooo, vcompton Thanks for answering my call. I now know this thread is back in gear. I'm doing good with 7cc...you know we all get off track ones in a while,,,, but you have lost 70pds and thats great. So come Tues get the fill and back on coarse...best of luck BUG57

Let's get this thread back into gear folks. I'll like too HEAR from someone, anyone please.! I feel all alone.... BUG57

Hellooo, Sandy Glad to know your breathing as improved. By now you should be down more then fifteen pounds "wow". I'm doing ok thanks. Sandy, by the way what size band do you have? BUG! (RAY)

Hi Sandy: Congrats on that big step in your life (health). What I had was alot of gas and shoulder pain, also my port incision took longer too heal, it was placed next to an old gall bladder incision. My band was also unfill. After one week I started eating soft scramble eggs, vienna sausage (soft meats) yogurt and protein drinks. Ask your dr. when could you get off liquids.Try not to rush in getting a fill, try waiting past six weeks if you can. Sandy you"ll be feeling better soon. Best of luck keep in touch. Bug (Ray)

Well, I got the fifth fill (1cc) total of 7cc, in St. pete on 7/31/08. Overall body inches are down, thats great. Hope this fill hits the bulls-eye this time.:teeth_smile: BUG57!!

Well, I got the fifth fill (1cc) for a total 7cc in my 10cc band on 7/31/08. Overall body inches are down (thats good) But the needle in the scale is stuck and not moving, am taking it aparted and applying 3 & 1 oil see if it works. But seriously I hope this fill hits the bulls-eye.:Banane34: BUG57

Like JBFLORIDA, I also have NO regrets, do it again if I had too!!. With my blood pressure & BMI down, you know I have no regrets.