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Congrats on your second fill Usually they think it's gas right off the bat, but I'm over six months out from surgery. So I think that's why she thought it was something else.

I finally got another fill. It is helping alot. Weight loss has started again. Yeah! Chest pain and sour stomach: I noticed more aching in my chest in general after this fill. It's really bad today. I think it's probably related to my sour stomach. I ate something yesterday that is not sitting well on my stomach. It's a miracle I haven't puked yet. I really hate getting food poisoning. How do banster's deal with food poisoning and sour stomach with the band? Shoulder Pain: When I went to get my fill I was told my shoulder pain is probably do to a stomach ulcer. It does make sense. My shoulder usually hurts when my stomach is empty, and it makes not difference if the pouch is full or not. Also milk makes the pain go away. However I'm still kind of shocked because I've never had issues with stomach ulcers until now. Are ulcers more common in those who have been banded?

I finally got another fill. It is helping alot. Weight loss has started again. Yeah! Chest pain and sour stomach: I noticed more aching in my chest in general after this fill. It's really bad today. I think it's probably related to my sour stomach. I ate something yesterday that is not sitting well on my stomach. It's a miracle I haven't puked yet. I really hate getting food poisoning. How do banster's deal with food poisoning and sour stomach with the band? Shoulder Pain: When I went to get my fill I was told my shoulder pain is probably do to a stomach ulcer. It does make sense. My shoulder usually hurts when my stomach is empty, and it makes not difference if the pouch is full or not. Also milk makes the pain go away. However I'm still kind of shocked because I've never had issues with stomach ulcers until now. Are ulcers more common in those who have been banded?

Thanks so much for the information. Now I know for certain I am not filled enough. I can actually feel it empty in just a few minutes.

I have the same problem. In my case it's not gas. It's a touchy nerve that is irritated when my stomach is empty. It translates to shoulder pain. Usually a small amount of food will make it go away.

I've only lost about 20lbs since I got the band last years. They were slow on filling to make sure not to overfill, but I don't think I got enough. For the most part my weight is more stable than it's ever been and I was gaining on a regular basis before the band. However I still have a huge problem with night eating. I am restricted during the day, but at night I still have almost none. I am wondering if I get enough restriction if this will change and the weightloss will continue. I still have issues as well with the food only staying in the pouch for perhaps 15 minutes max. How tight should the band be?

I've only lost about 20lbs since I got the band last years. They were slow on filling to make sure not to overfill, but I don't think I got enough. For the most part my weight is more stable than it's ever been and I was gaining on a regular basis before the band. However I still have a huge problem with night eating. I am restricted during the day, but at night I still have almost none. I am wondering if I get enough restriction if this will change and the weightloss will continue. I still have issues as well with the food only staying in the pouch for perhaps 15 minutes max. How tight should the band be?

Going to keep posting my menu in this thread..easier to track, and it helps make me more aware of the munches...since I still fight varying restriction. Eaten 1c milk 2c sf juice 4p bacon 1/3 slice lc bread w/butter 1/2 milk 1 serving chips (down, tired) 1 atkins bar (deprived)

Night time coming, going to do my best to make this the first night I don't go wild on less restriction.

Eating accountability today 1/2 pep stick coffee w/milk Restricted today..woot..how crazy it's almost nothing one day and full on the next. small bites here and there of meat, veg, starch when hungry..worked out to be lunch and dinner. 1 slice toast w/butter 1/4c nuts 2p candy bar 2p sf candy small

Eating accountability today 1/2 pep stick coffee w/milk Restricted today..woot..how crazy it's almost nothing one day and full on the next. small bites here and there of meat, veg, starch when hungry..worked out to be lunch and dinner. 1 slice toast w/butter 1/4c nuts 2p candy bar 2p sf candy small

Mini goal: To stop the night eating...This is the time I have no restriction. Anyone have any suggestions? Zero restriction today :thumbup: Eaten Veggies n fish 2 rolls small w/butter 1 bite burger 1 bowl cereal 1/4c nuts 4 thin sliced meat 2 sf candies Stopping my night eat now..trying to do my best...this is tough...It's like I have no band at all right now. :confused:

Mini goal: To stop the night eating...This is the time I have no restriction. Anyone have any suggestions? Zero restriction today :confused: Eaten Veggies n fish 2 rolls small w/butter 1 bite burger 1 bowl cereal 1/4c nuts 4 thin sliced meat 2 sf candies Stopping my night eat now..trying to do my best...this is tough...It's like I have no band at all right now. :cool:

I constantly get pain in my left shoulders since the surgery. I have no idea what is causing it. I take the gas strips, but it still happens. Especially when I have to sit upright for a long period of time. I really hope this eventually goes away. It gets so bad I can't even move the arm. Eaten greens 1/2c 2b mashed taters 2oz lamb 3b fish sand 5 fries

I constantly get pain in my left shoulders since the surgery. I have no idea what is causing it. I take the gas strips, but it still happens. Especially when I have to sit upright for a long period of time. I really hope this eventually goes away. It gets so bad I can't even move the arm. Eaten greens 1/2c 2b mashed taters 2oz lamb 3b fish sand 5 fries