JesseH

Way to go, keep it up

I just HATE the feeling of being full know. I eat until I'm comfortable. Agter a few minutes I feel full. I never like sweets so that has never been a problem. My problem in the past is that when I ate, it was a very social thing. My weight loss has slowed but not stopped. Next month I am going to my Dr. to see about a fill.

Good jib, hope you feel better. I'm down almost 140lbs. since 10-10-09. STILL no fill.

your hernia is probably new. when they do the surgery they always check for that first. my reflux kicked into over-drive after the surgery. i take kapidex and a prescription luquid and i feel good from it. mayby your dr. should deflate the band totally and start back up slowly.

best of luck

Why do they have to replace the band. I thought they were in for good. Also, I NEVER wait to see my surgeon or Gastro if need be. The meds I am on are keeping the reflux in check.

I had mild reflux prior to my surgery on 10-10-08. After the surgery my reflux went into over-drive. My reflux was in my throat, not my chest. I NEVER had heartburn. My voice was hoarse for almost 3 months. In the cold winter months the cold air made it almost painful to take a deep breath outside. Nexium didn't work but Kapidex and a liquid (I forgot the name) did the trick. After 9 months I didn't ask for a fill because I lost alot of weight and was fearfull of reflux coming back. Last week I went to my Dr. and he wouldn't give me a fill. I guess its a good thing. Up until now, I lost 96 lbs. in the first 16 weeks and 20 more in the next 5 months. I guess this is where I have to stop depending on the band and learn to really eat properly. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US.

WallyG, Thanks, I will

BlueBird, You are doing GREAT. Everyone is different. I've heard some people have gained weight by having milk shakes and such nonsense. We all had a surgical procedure to "ASSIST" us in dropping weight. For myself, I figured if I went to the trouble of having surgery, I will learn the best foods to eat, and any type of excersise is better than none. Slow and steady wins the race. You lost 22 lbs. This is only the start of the rest of your new and better life. Keep up the good work. Jesse

Wally, You are absolutely right. I had my 15 week check up this morning with my surgeon (my surgeon is 78 miles away, what a pain). I went to my Gastro Dr. (he's a friend) and he ordered an upper gi. I had a copy of the films and report sent to my surgeon. Other than the fact he said it was the WORST upper gi he has ever seen (film quality and what they took pics of) but everything seemed good. The Radiologist report said that at this time my reflux was "minor". Its been 4 months since my banding and I guess everything is going the way it should. Thanks for the help.:cursing:

Go onto Barnes&Noble.com and click on tapes & cd's and type in "ralaxation" I used to get bouts of anxiety from too much stress. Go into a quiet place, even your car, put on a set of head phones and listen.. I find that head phones work much better that a stereo or boom box. Wallygirl, I appreciate the input but I really don't over eat, I've lost 79.2 in 14 weeks and have not had a fill yet. My relux is wierd. I NEVER get heartburn. It seems to stay in my throat and I start to loose my voice. I have the Realize Band and on their web site they say that reflux may be a side effect. I truely am very carefull what and when I eat. Before the surgery I loved very hot spicey foods. For Breakfast scambled eggs cover in tabasco was a daily event. Red pepper and extra garlic on pizza. I miss the heat........maybe one day. I've been told by every Dr. I have gone too since the banding and they all say all is well but it may take up to a year for my digestive system to adjust. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF US.

I guess everyone is different. I was banded 10-10-08 and to date have lost about 72 lbs. and have NOT had a fill yet. I am going to the Dr. 1-27-09 and if he wants to fill I will only allow 1.5 to 2.0 max. I have heard of too many stories about filling too fast. Just my opinion.

Bandana, My Gastro Dr. Switched me to the desolve tabs after the banding so I wouldn't have to take another pill. All the pills in that class work the same. Angie, I had VERY mild reflux before the banding. Maybe 3 or 4 episodes a year. After banding I have been hoarse and my voice gets worse the more I speek. When I tell my Dr., his answere to me is "reflux is supposed to get better". I am so sick of these XXXXXXX Dr.s. On the Realize Band site it states clearly that reflux is a possible side effect from banding. I had my band done 10-10-08 and to date have lost 72 lbs. without ANY fills. I haven't allowed him to fill because is you read all 11 pages of this thread you will see that too much fill, too fast makes reflux worse. People call it their Sweet Spot and it takes some time to find it. Good luck.

As I said after 13 weeks I have had NO fills yet and as of today 1-08-09 I am down 67.3 lbs. I have already had "ACTIVE" conversations with my surgeon on when to fill. I still have severe burning in my throat when I breath cold air and I am still loosing alot of weight. I really don't care what he says but I will only let him fill me 1cc at a time. It shouldn't make any difference to him, its a 150 mile round trip drive for me and I am will to make more frequent trips and get lesser fills to try to protect my comfort. These Dr.'s are not g-d. Stand up fo yourself and do your research. Best of luck, Jesse

Sue, Thank you for trying to help. I have not yet had a fill. My reflux has NEVER been heartburn. It is the scid in my throat. I loose my voice easily after speaking for only a few minutes. Every Dr. I have gone to says it will get better with time. I am feeling better. This friday, 1-09-09 will be 13 weeks and I am almost 65 lbs. lighter (with NO fills). I'm sure it will resovle itself. Good luck to us all. Jesse