suzie

you may be still to tight and need more out.

i recently had another fill and not over tight. i had to have a defill one time because i was so tight and experience coughing ,joking and reflux.

after eating i wait over 2 hours before i lie down. sometime i try to fall asleep with head up to make sure i don't can't heartburn or reflux. it ends up bothering me through the nite or after i wake up.

i feel i could go for another fill but abviously not.

i am very concerned about this because of ending up getting a esophagus repair down the line and ruining my stomach.

maybe it was that tartar sauce at red lobster. i love my scallops and rice there.

i have to watch the greecy stuff,acidity stuff, or maybe i am eating too much even though i handle it.

is pepto a liquid ok to take than those kinds of rolaids and that galveston or whatever its called?

any advice appreciated.

sc

Well it's comin up on 11 months since my surgery. I am happy with the results:D . Even though I am moving kinda slow. I have a 4.0 band and am filled to 3.55. I am tight but still don't struggle that much at all with foods. Once and a while steak and oranges give me trouble. The thing is I am having a heck of a time these past couple weeks. I have gone up and done 2 lbs. No big deal. The thing is I can't stop the snacking . I usually have a snack and its small. No big deal. Like I will have one peanutbutter cup or 20 chips. If I feel the craving. Not everyday. These past couple weeks I have really been over doing it:help: . I don't know why. I care for my band so I have always been careful. I am scarred those old habits are creeping up:mad: . I have 18 more lbs to go. They are the hardest for me. I don't have much room left for a fill. Strange thing is I feel like I want to get a tiny one just to get my head in place. Does anyone know what I mean:confused: . My last fill was about 2 months ago. So I guess I am just blabering. That struggle will always be there. How are all you doing with this battle? Also does it sound like a bad idea to get .10cc's put in? Just looking for a couple cents. 1 cent even 2 will help. lol.

Thanks band pals.:fish:

you have done great,your almost there.what kind of band do u have?

if u can get a little more of a fill i would. I get those cravings after every weight loss amount and that plateau I get stuck at that for a bit.

maybe do a little more exercise,eat more Protein.

my Trainer told me try to cut back on sugar. yeah i know, we need our fix of our Snacks which i think i ok as long as you are aware and your learned discipline from having a band does help.

Be patient, as i tell myself as well. i know that last 10-20 pounds are the most impatient wait of all.

good luck

Hi folks

has anyone had their band removed and had a bypass

as im told it cant be done, i had my band in dec 2006

and its just not working did think of having the by pass

but had the band

has anyone heared of this

thank you

mine

please before u do that look into the negative effects of stomach stapling if that is what u are talking about.

i heard about more negative effects and more risk that way.

do u have your band tight enough for the maxium results?.

i am looking for information about becoming pregnant with the lap band.

will the lap band be able to stay in with no complications and how about diet and can avoiding the extra weight gain besides baby weight be possible?

Thankyou for any ones answers.

I had planned on an aftercare doc after I have my surgery in TJ, but when I had the money to pay them for a fill, I found out that their lawyers are deciding on wheather or not to take other docs patients. I called my second choice and low and behold, now they arent seeing other doctors patients. So, the first doctor I came to that would see me I made an appointment with. $325...Fill with no floro, he offered no nutritional advise or even what to eat after a fill. He is 3 hours away from me. I live in Mobile, Al so I can go to Panhandle of Florida, Mississippi or Louisiana. We get cheap airflights from here to Houston, but then I have to stay overnight and a taxi. HELP!!!! I know there has to be someone out there!!!

i can't believe u pay a fortune to get the band and u have to pay for fills to

i live in on. canada and don' t have to. i paid 15,000 plus gst. to get my band and if i have to replace it i have to pay 2500. I can't believe health care is so expensive in the many countries and it isn't always the best.

I have had good care down down here so far and about 5 fills and and a defill.

i am just wandering about band erosion,, will it happen after 1 year?

i am hoping it would take years before it happens. i don't want to be cut open again.

is there any tips and cautions to avoid slip bands and erosion.

can' t believe some people are having erosion after only a year.

thankyou for that,i will ask my medical doctor about the gall blader thing as i was concerned about something else like that.

i don't think i am to tight as the reflux just started happening and i had my last fill before in november.

it may be stress with the new boyfriend, too much laughing, or the weight training. i am going to call the lapband centre and ask about that.

after my last fill i have been getting reflux and pain between my shoulders blades, aches on and off and won't let up after an hour sometime. i can't even eat that much lately. I starting to find out i can't even eat a little greasy food after this band tightening.

i put a heating pad on my back it aches so much. i don't like the taste in my throat

I am down 51 pounds and very optimistic and glad i got this band and don't mind the pain when i can rest.

Anyone that would have any advise, chewable rolaids i just tried aren't doing that great.

susan

i am going for my 5th fill and will be up to 9.5cc. i was told the swedish band only holds 9.. may be a little more..but how much?

this had better be worth the money.

does anyone know how much one can get to get that restriction.

getting alittle discourage.

suzie

hi cloe,

i am from oshawa banded on mar 31, weight loss is going slow because i like to cheat. i am hoping this fourth fill will help better. i have the swedish band, what band do u have and did u go to prince author clinic.. i think dr. yoffee and i forget the other.

i may have spelled it wrong . where are u at in the lap band stage?

hope to hear from u.

susan

hi,

i was wandering how much they gave u. i had my first fill 2 weeks ago and was given 6cc. i go next tuesday for my 2nd fill thats why i was wandering how much u got. i hope it works longer and i eat less. i feel a little restriction but not enough. i want to lose the most before winter blues set in so i can feel aleast i accomplished more weight loss for once in a long time. Hope to keep in touch with you and your progress.

suzie

i was wandering if u went for another fill?. i am going for my 2nd and hope that will help. my friend had her second fill and said it was just right and its been awhile.

i am trying to get and take all the advice for future reference.

i got 6 cc's the first fill and hoping to get another 6 when i go back.

it sounds like some people are not getting enough , unless it depends on the band u have or the doctors advice.

I am not there yet, but i have a business and sell outside at markets most of the day.

i love to chuck the Water down i get so thirsty, wil i have to wait and hr.and suffer or not eat much or at all. can u drink water fast when your band is filled when your not eating.

after 2 to 3 weeks u should be comfortable on both sides. sometimes u can feel the port in the middle if thats where it is. it gets better.

suzie

i have been doing lifting i would say 20-30 pounds. i have been moving for a week and still don't have all the boxes up. Worried when i feel discomfort and think the band might come off.

am i safe?

thANkyou for replying back , i have been lifting and going up stairs alot since i am moving.Lots of boxes to bring up. i would say 20 -30 pounds. if i feel discomfort i make sure i don't do anything. i just want to get unpacked and get things done.

is it the band i am feeling on the left side under breast area? I am worried about the band slipping and when i feel discomfort i think that.

i just had a lap band in on mar 30. i have discomfort and can feel the band and ports. do u get used to it.