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I have the same thing...first noticed my left shoulder felt bruised, 4 or 5 days post surgery. It has gotten worse...feels like maybe a rotator cuff injury...I am now 11days post surgery. I am wondering if I was positioned on it during surgery...I have done nothing on my own to injure it. Not too happy about this.

For the last several months I have had intense sugar cravings...something that is not normal for me. I read an article about alpha lipoic acid and how it helps regulate blood sugar amongst other things, so i decided to give it a try. I am really shocked at how well it has worked...almost immediately my cravings have subsided...have only been taking it about a week now, but so far I am very happy with the results. Anybody else take it? Thanks- Targa

I have had a dry cough with a tickle in the back of my throat for 2 weeks now...it is not the cough you get while laying down at night when you are too tight...this is 24hrs a day and nothing comes up, but I cant control it because of the tickle. I had an endoscopy in Jan and was told everything looked good...has anyone had this and was it related to your band in any way? I dont have any other symptoms. Thanks so much for your help- Targa

Has anyone had one? Do I really need someone to drive me home? I have been having a pain when I eat that has gotten worse lately...feels like I have an abrasion on my esophagus or stoma that feels scraped when I eat or drink...we did the barium swallow test today and thankfully my band looks fine. He gave me Protonix and has me scheduled for the endo next week...has anyone had similar symptoms? Thanks! Targa

Thanks Jachut...how awesome that you stopped losing right at your goal. I know that an unfill is an option, I guess I just wanted to know if that is how most people handle their maintenance...I havent heard too many people talk about what the maintenance phase has been like, and if you get an unfill, do you risk starting to gain, Thanks again- Targa

Never thought I would be asking THIS question! For those at goal, how did you stop losing weight? I have not had a fill in 8 months and am still tight...still have problems (sometimes!)eating...no rhyme or reason to it! I am losing a consistant 1.5-2.5lbs per week, and have lost about 92lbs...I am about 10 lbs away from goal, but dont see my weight loss slowing down at all, and I am just curious how everyone has moved successfully into the maintenance stage. Thanks so much for any info you can provide! Targa

no, but it varies...I concentrate on protein, but do eat some carbs, that is why I did not think it was ketosis, but I took the urine test, and the color did not change. Thanks for your help! Targa

Hello- I have had a bitter taste in the back of my mouth for about three days...did a ketosis test and was negative...not acid reflux either. Any one have an experience like this and know what is causing it? Thanks so much- Targa

Hi Everyone- I have had a bitter taste in the back of my mouth for about three days...did a urine test strip for ketosis and it was negative. It is not acid reflux either...has anyone had this or have any info on it? Any help would be appreciated- Thanks! Targa

I had my second fill about 2 weeks ago, and am still not feeling any restriction. I know lots of people do not feel restriction until their third fill...however that third fill is different levels depending on the Dr. I asked my Dr. what I was filled to, and he said a 6 (I dont know if that is .6 or 6) But that seems somewhat aggressive compared to what others say they have gotten on their second fill. I am worried that I still feel nothing...am I worrying for nothing? Is this common to be at this level, and not feeling restriction? They never tell you it could be months before you get restriction from the surgery. Thanks so much- Targa

About 1 month after surgery, and before my first fill, I developed an extremely itchy rash over my port incision. I showed it to my dr. , and he didnt think it was a big deal, and prescibed a steroid cream. It helped with the itching, but the rash has not gone away. Now my best friend, who had her surgery 2 weeks after me has developed the same rash...port incision only. There has to be something to this...even though my dr blew it off, I would like to know what is causing this. I have not done anything different to that incision to cause a rash there...why have we both gotten rashes in one place only? Has anyone else experienced this, and have you gotten any answers from your dr.? Thanks for you help! Targa

About 1 month after surgery, and before my first fill, I developed an extremely itchy rash over my port incision. I showed it to my dr. , and he didnt think it was a big deal, and prescibed a steroid cream. It helped with the itching, but the rash has not gone away. Now my best friend, who had her surgery 2 weeks after me has developed the same rash...port incision only. There has to be something to this...even though my dr blew it off, I would like to know what is causing this. I have not done anything different to that incision to cause a rash there...why have we both gotten rashes in one place only? Has anyone else experienced this, and have you gotten any answers from your dr.? Thanks for you help!:thumbup: Targa

Hi Everyone- I am recovering from either food poisoning or the flu...major diarrhea and I did vomit twice. (very painful!) I went to my dr today to check for band slippage, and he said everything looked good. I am still having diarrhea, but also, my stomach is SO loud...what causes that? I have been sick before, and never had this, so I am assuming it has to do with the band. Has anyone else had this, and know what is causing it? It is constant...whether I have eaten anything or not. Dont know if I should be worried. Thanks so much- Targa :regular_smile:

I had my surgery w/ Dr Jayaseelan...he is great, but I HATE his office. With the exception of one girl there, everone else is extremely rude and unhelpful. My best friend also had surgery there and has had the same experience. They will book 4 people at the exact same appointment time, so expect a long wait, and you are never told you need to make your fill appointment about a month in advance, so I have yet to have my first fill because I cannot get in to see him. I am considering looking for a new fill dr. In my opinion, they just want to make as much money as possible, and have no respect for the patients...there is a big lack of communication and concern. I am really dissapointed. Targa :bolt:

Thanks so much for everyone's responses, and elliespetals, please let me know what your dr. says. I talked to the nurse, and we are kind of in a watch and see period right now...she said most of everything I am feeling is normal, and that there will be scar tissue build-up around the port, and that is probably what i am feeling. She said what they watch for are hematoma's and infection...the area that is sore is not discolored or warmer than the surrounding area, and those would be bad signs. I guess I am just a slower healer...I am going to take it as easy as I can and unless I get worse, I will probably wait another 10 days until I am scheduled for my first fill. Please let me know if anyone gets different information than what I was told. Thanks so much- Targa