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I did have the gall bladder taken out with the lap band in October 08. Is that the major problem? The dr says the band is just tight for me and I may not need a fill. That there is still swelling around the band. Of course if I even try to eat the wrong thing, it irritates the band internally. Then back to liquids till it heals. Only once did I have to go to the hospital because I couldn't drink fluids - at least not enough to sustain the Water requirements Can anyone enlighten me about the gall bladder issue?

I had lap band surgery on Halloween 08 and have been told by the doctor that I am hypersensitive to the band as I am experiencing pain in the mid chest and between my shoulderblades (flu like symptoms). This has been going on since 10 days after surgery. I am on mostly fluids as they recommend until all is feeling better. I go for awhile with soft protiens and other okay foods; then all of a sudden back to this pain. I never experienced acid reflux ever but do now with the band especially after 4pm. I have to sleep upright in bed and take acid relux meds. But very uncomfortable the later part of the day. Has anyone experienced this and do they have any suggestions. I have lost 50 pounds in 2 months but that is because of almost no foods. I do not have any urges or find myself really hungry - just know I should try getting nutrition especially protien. Really struggle with my Vitamins also