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Awesome news! Good luck with your journey!
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I am having similar symptoms. I have no fluid in the band, I can not keep hardly anything down. I also have acid reflux and heartburn too much. I am having surgery in the morning. My dr is going to remove the band, hopefully repair a hiatal hernia and if he can put another band in place. More than likely he will not be able to put in the new band. I wish you all the best and hope the cancer cells are removed and that you get healthy..
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I was banded 2009 and I have lost 80 pounds to date. I have a Hiatal Hernia, just diagnosed this past week. Does anyone have any suggestion on food choice, medicine ets? Any help is appreciated. I have acid reflux, which makes it hard to sleep amd heart burn I curb using tums. Please let me know of your experience.
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Murphy5's Before and After Pics
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April '09 Bunnies...2 Year Bandiversary!
murphy5 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I haven't posted in a while. I've lost 65 pounds to date, slow and steady. A pound here and a pound there. I eat healthy and get some exercise. Most of which is yard work this summer. We have many hills on our property. I have some trouble with fluid in the morning. I also had problems with acid and heart burn so my Dr put me on Nexium. This has helped. I would like to step up the process so my husband and I are joining a local YMCA. I will keep you all posted. Any suggestions I would love to hear from all our Bunny Bandsters! -
Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
murphy5 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
JayTee, Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I can relate. I have lost 65 pounds in the two years with the band. I am slower than some and equal to others. I have had acid and heart burn problems. The Dr put me on Nexium which helps. I beleive my band has 4.5 cc in it. I am not too tight. I have problems with fluids in the morning. I do not know the remedy. I lose slowly but steady. Any suggestions. Keep up the good work, we are all proud of you. -
It has been over 2 years with the band and I wouldn't cvhange it, I have lost 65 pounds, which is not as much as some maybe a little more than others. I am going at this slowly. I do have the occaisional problem with heartburn and acid. The Dr put me on nexium and this has helped. I eat healthy and exercise. I have most trouble in the morning, drinking and eating. Any suggestions? Murphy
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Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
murphy5 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Band Groupie you are doing great! I was banded on the 9th of April lost 51 pounds, had food stuck then a complete unfill, gained 8 pounds and now I have 5 cc back in. I don't feel any real restriction yet. I am with Hopeful in regard to Thanksgiving,, I want to enjoy the holiday without gaining weight. I got 1 cc today. Do you think it will get tighter overnight? -
Dr. George Kerlakian - Has anyone in the Cincinnati area had LapBand Surgery with Dr Kerlakian
murphy5 replied to murphy5's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Lea, Congratulations. That isn't too far off! What did you think of Dr. Kerlakian? You will love the nurses at Good Sam, they are the best and they treat you with kid gloves too. This is a great and positive step in your life and one you will not regret. If I can help in any way let me know. -
Dr. George Kerlakian - Has anyone in the Cincinnati area had LapBand Surgery with Dr Kerlakian
murphy5 replied to murphy5's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Leah01, I have had the Lap Band since 4/9/09. It took about 5 weeks for approval from my insurance. As soon as the insurance was approved it was up to me how soon I wanted the Lap Band. The doctor is pleased with my progress I have lost about 30 pounds which to date is about 2 pounds a week. The healing took around 5 or 6 weeks. Good luck and if i can be of any help please let me know. -
Has anyone in the Cincinnati area had LapBand Surgery with Dr Kerlakian. I would recommend Dr Kerlakian to anyone interested in having the procedure.
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Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
murphy5 replied to Band_Groupie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Murhy here, I was banded 4/9/09. since the 2nd fill 3cc I have been experiencing the neck shoulder gas pain again. At times I can stretch and work some of it out. At other times I have to take aleve or liquid tylenol. Anyone else having this experience? I serched the posts and couldn't find any feed back. I plan to talk to the doctor next visit. Aside from this concern I have no other big problems except the occaisonal eating too fast. Luckily the band keeps me in check with regard to this life long behavior. Growing up with six brothers and sisters if you didn't eat fast you didn't get anything to eat. :-) Good luck to everyone and thanks for your feedback! Murphy:tt2: -
Bunny Bandsters - April '09, MASTER THREAD #1
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Band Groupie, I was filled 4/9/09 and have had 2 fills both 3cc, 2 weeks apart, May 8 then May 22 respectfully. That said, if your doctor used the same analogy in his practice, you would receive 1st fill 5/22... In all actuality the second 3cc fill. for me, was too tight. I stuck it out and lost weight which is my goal. I am experiencing the air trapped in the left side of my shoulder and neck, on the bright side only 3 pbs... If I were you I would call the doctor and request an earlier appointment. Keep us posted, Band. Murphy :=)
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