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migraines are much more complex than just triggers it is hereditary also, my grandma committed suicide, she couldn't take the pain anymore, her son, my father is suffering also, and myself + as many as one in five people may suffer from patent foramen ovale (PFO) - or a hole in the heart - which can leave them at increased risk of both stroke and migraine

It is funny thing that I got Lotrel to treat my high blood pressure, and it is a Calcium channel blocker, and it really prevents my migraines very well also... All my adult life suffered from migraines, cluster headaches. I have been in the hospital numerous times over the past 30 years, this pill really works for me. Start/Current/Goal lbs 230/159/130 Surgery 24 Nov 06 Dr. András Vereczkei ((he's awesome!!)) Medical School University of Pécs, Hungary 6.5cc in a 10cc band

Hi Katschai, Thanks so much... My wonderful surgeon is in Hungary, in a hospital he comes to the radiology, to check my barium swallow in person. Now I went to see Dr. Averbach, here in Maryland ... he gave me a prescription for UGI series. It is very confusing for me. I have no idea whom should I call, I have asked Dr. Averbach if he can recommend an office but left his office without any recommendations. So, when you had this baseline (or a scout xray) where did you go to? St. Agnes? do you have a phone number? I have aetna, but I don't think it will cover it, would you know how much are these xrays self-pay? THANKS so much for your help..... I am in desperate need of help for information. Start/Current/Goal lbs 230/159/130 Surgery 24 Nov 06 Dr. András Vereczkei ((he's awesome!!)) Medical School University of Pécs, Hungary 6.5cc in a 10cc band

I went to see Dr. Averbach yesterday, I have to have UGI series to be done. Could you recommend me a radiology office in Maryland or in Washington DC, which is familiar with gastric band? Thanks in advance. Start/Current/Goal lbs 230/159/130 Surgery 24 Nov 06 Dr. András Vereczkei ((he's awesome!!)) Medical School University of Pécs, Hungary 5cc in a 10cc band

jme62, I'm going through something very similar right now. I had my surgery a month before you, lost 70 pounds, had my last fill in November. Cannot keep down food at certain situations. Made an appointment for barium swallow, I think you should too. Start/Current/Goal lbs 230/162/130 Surgery 24 Nov 06 Dr. András Vereczkei ((he's awesome!!)) Medical School University of Pécs, Hungary 6.5cc in a 10cc band

About 2 months ago ... I ran into a Francesco Biasia's "disco diva" handbag at (!) Marshalls, purchased it, came home, checked on ebay, the price point three times as much :clap2: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1136/1444780936_700822950a_o.jpg

I have suffered from excruciating migraines since my teens. I am afraid to take Excedrin, because it is a NSAIDs : non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. That is not a very good mix with the lap band, NSAIDs can lead to erosion.

I was 48 when I was banded, a year ago.

1 year, 5 days. No regrets here either. All things considered, I'm very happy with my decision.

Put my two cents in, ... lap-band's history goes back to Belgium, very first surgery was in Huy, Belgium in September of 1993... (my surgeon is from Hungary, he went to Belgium to get his training) Belgium possible must have very experienced superb lap-band surgeons.

May you have a safe surgery and a quick and healthy recovery.

my wonderful surgeon: Dr. Andras Vereczkei gave me few of these cards, to carry in my wallet you are welcome to print it for yourself

I can relate to your post saltlick. Since last Nov. 24, I have lost 59 lbs. I had around 80 lbs or so to lose. And I have dropped from a size 22 to a 14 also. I started out at 230, and now 171 @ 5'4". I am 48. I follow all the rules in eating, and I (nordic) walk 7 days a week, every morning, 5 miles, outside. I am just a slow loser as well. Maybe I am swimming against the tide, not easy with menopausal symptoms.But I do not make any excuses. I will win this battle some day.

here is mine:

I have been banded 10 months. I never had a PB episode until about 2 months ago ...most of the time, is more the golf-ball with slime, and I get the "first bite syndrome" often. I have only had PB 3 times: - grilled salmon (too dry) - raw sauerkraut (I don't know why) - apple (chewing a big bite of it)