BrendaLH

I went to KFC one day and ordered some mashed potatoes and when I got home they were not in my order and I did not feel like going back out. My husband had some chicken wings, so he told me to try a piece without the skin. I had a very small piece without the skin and chewed (what I thought was very well) and no sooner did I swallow it I was in full choke mode. It was majorly stuck and I was so scared. I tried to drink some water to see if I could push it down (bad decision) and the water came right back up. I eventually went into the bathroom and was able to relieve myself by bending over the toilet. After that little episode I am terrified of eating any fried chicken. I also had this same problem with a small piece of baked pork chop it would not go down. You usually can tell within the first bite or two if the food is not going to sit well. Best of luck to you!!!!!

You need to increase your protein intake. This has happened to me and when I increased the protein it stopped falling out in bunches. I heard Biotin really works and I am thinking of taking that too so my hair can get stronger.

Dont worry the pain will eventually go away. I took a warm compress and placed it on my shoulder and neck when the pain got to bad. I also was given liquid tylenol with codiene which really helped with the pain. I would advise to drink chamomile tea because for some odd reason it really makes you feel good and relaxes the body. My pain was totally gone within 6 days after surgery. Just hang in there!

I understand where your coming from because I was at a Bariatric Support group last night and had to hear numerous people bash the band. You need to realize that this is for you and no one else. Everyone has an opinion its up to you to search within yourself and determine if this is for you. I have been overweight all my life and really had no support for my decision but I went through with it and have no regrets. The good thing about the band is it is reversable and they can take it out, but with the Gastric Bypass that is not an option. I want you to focus on you and your choice and try to close your ears to everyone not supporting you. before classes 06/24/07 316lbs. banded 01/24/08 292lbs. current 06/11/08 251.5

I was banded on January 24th and have had one fill 1cc in my 4cc band in March. On Monday, June 16th I am going for my second fil which I am hoping to only go to 2cc's. I am flying to Las Vegas on July 3rd and returning on July 7th for my Birthday which is the 8th. I heard that when you fly your band gets tighter and can stay that way for a few days? Is this true? Hope I can get a answer soon because if thats the case I will put off my fill until I get back. Thanks for your help! June 2007 316lbs. before Kaiser classes Jan. 2008 292lbs. before surgery and after completion of classes June 2008 251.5lbs. as of June 12th

Hello Everyone, I am new to the site and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I was banded on January 24th. at Kaiser in Harbor City and my doctor is Dr. Zane. Prior to starting the classes with Kaiser I was 316lbs. and currently as of today the 11th of June I am at 251.5lbs. :cool2: I originally was going to get the Gastric Bypass but upon researching online the various options, I found the LapBand was better for me. I hired me a personal trainer at the gym and meet with her twice a week and twice a week I workout by myself. I attend the support group Kaiser offers but almost everyone except for 2 of us had the Gastric Bypass. I would like to see if anyone knows of a support group in the closest to Los Angeles. I did have a question for those who are more familiar with the band. I already had my first fill of 1cc in my 4cc band in March. I am going for my second fill on the 16th of this month. I am planning on flying to Las Vegas on July 3rd and fly back on July 7th and heard someone say that when the altitude changes that your ban gets really tight and stays that way for a few days. Is this true? :confused2: I look forward to talking with people who have the band and learning from their experiences.