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 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,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.

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!

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