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I’ll be honest with you. The first week was not easy. The abdominal pain lasts about a week but breaking old habits is the hardest part. I never realized how addicted to food I was until I tried to incorporate my cravings back in my life. You will quickly (and sometimes painfully) realize what you can and can’t eat. You will also have to listen to your body and stop immediately when you are full. Otherwise, your food will come back up. However, I have slowly lost 50 pounds in almost a year (most people lose weight faster) and I am happy with the results. I am able to accomplish the little things I have forgotten about. Yoga, jogging, even crossing my legs! I know that sounds silly but it’s those experiences that I feel blessed that I can do again. Good luck to you with your whole new journey. I’m sure it will be a great one for you. - Nicole

Hi Abby, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> My surgery date was April 30, 2008 and I have had the same symptoms as you. My doctor has sent me for an upper GI three weeks ago. Turns out the band is right where it’s supposed to be. I am pretty confused since I’m still vomiting food even though my band has been wide open for over a month. I have an appointment this week and we’ll see what’s going on. I hope things turn out well for you. BTW, you may not want to go shopping or anything after the GI. The iodine reeked havoc on my digestive system. I know, too much info. But it’s information that I wish someone told me. :laugh:) - Nicole

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I have had a great deal of discomfort in my chest and back for the last two weeks. I had the saline removed for two weeks and the pain went away. Now that I've had the saline inserted back in, the pain has returned. I will try to take acid reflux medication and see if that works.