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i had the same problem. never had acid reflux but about 1 1/2 after banding started having it very bad. i just had a small amount taken out and that has helped a bunch! just a little heads up too, i went to the dr this week with HORRIBLE acid reflux. i mean i felt like i was going to have a heart attack. come to find out i had this strange stomach bug that causes painful acid reflux, gas in the chest and ulcers!! i've been on antibotics for a week and seems to be helping. no more acid refux. (well not as bad) good luck!1

First, how long have you been banded??? Give it some time, and you'll be so thankful for HAVING the band. It can be tough at times but its better than the alternative.

thats great. will they pay for your friend to fly with you? i know some times they will pay for 2 people to go to mx. were you able to save a lot more money having it done in mexico?

Hey everyone, Just curious to see if anyone has had a tummy tuck and/or breast lift (mommy makeover) in Mexico? If so, how was it ?? the good the bad the ugly? What about cost? Do they pay for airfare and hotel?? Any and all info would be fantastic! Thanks!:tongue:

oh yea, forgot to say that that 60 pds. does NOT include the weight loss from the baby, i had lost his weight of 25pd before i went in to get my first fill .

congrats on your first step! i'm also 5'4. i was banded two years ago(on july 10) well, when i first was banded i lost 24pds and then had a big baby surprise. i was very excited (he's my third) so i had to be unfilled, during my pregnancy i gained weight ( i always do, lots) when my baby was 4 weeks old went in for my fill i weighed 221 and im now down to 161. Evan is now 11 months old so it took me 10 months to lose 60 pds. still want to loose about 30 more pounds. and its been slow, but well very well worth it!! so long story short, had band, lost weight had baby, gained weight, got filled, lost more weight!! good luck to you!

wow thanks for the info. i have a question for you. i feel like i may be too tight only because sometimes i can eat a "normal" amount, but mostly can only take a couple of bite. it seams that after i eat i get really bad back pain. ??? weird, did you have anything similar? i did have night time acid reflux. but not all the time. also i would wake up and feel like i was drowing because fluid would come back up and i guess get in my lungs and would have me in a coughing fit. if this sounds familiar will you let me know? its been several months since my last fill. thanks!

Hey ! you and I have the same story. I was banded on July 10, 2006. Had a baby surprise and delivered my handsome and awesome son on June 24th 2007. He just turned 11 months old! Anyways. when i found out that i was pregnant i did not want to get all my fluid out of the band. i gained a lot of weight with my other two children. But, i did have to have some removed because i was too tight. When my baby was 6 weeks old i went back to be filled. started working out more (kept working out during my pregnancy) * also, before i was pregnant i think i lost 25 pds with the band. anyways, i have lost 60 pds since i went in for my fill. (i've had two fills since Evan's been born) now, i weigh less than i before i had my first child. Actually, i havent been this small in about 10 years. (im 5'4 started out at 221 and am now 161) i still have a way to go. i know that i do NOT need another fill, i think i might actually be too tight, but i don't want to take any out. i don't know if this has helped you (i type kinda spastic!) but i just wanted to tell you to hang in there. get another fill if you don't think your at the right spot and start working out again! you'll get there! good luck!! if i can give you any more info or help just let me know!!

Okay this will be a crazy & weird question to ask, but I'm curios to see if it's happened to anyone else. I work out at least 4-5 times a week for an hour . And I mean i "work" out!!! I do spinning twice a week and then I do a crossfit training class(kind of like bootcamp) well, for the last month I didn't loose any weight. i chalked it up to gaining muscle. I have been unable to go to the gym for two weeks (sick children) and i have lost 3 pds this week!!! Whats up with that. I've noticed when I DON'T work out as much i start to loose more weight? make any sence??? would love to hear if this has ever been a "problem" for you!

i use spark people. its pretty neat. you can track your calories and fitness. i've enjoyed it.:thumbup:

i wouldn't be too worried about it. i have three kids 6,5 and 6months. before i was pregnant with number 3 i would still produce a little milk (similiar to what your talking about) and my middle child was 4. i think its fine.

Thanks SOO much for all the GREAT advice. sounds like i need to make an apt. to go back and have it unfilled a little. I just paid them $125 for the fill, i wonder if they will charge me to unfill it? Let me put this out there too, i waited the weekend and it seems like it might have loosened up a little. i was able to eat a bean burrito saturday night. should i still go?

Okay, let me start from the beginning. I was banded on July 10, 2006. Shortly after having the surgery I got a "little" surprise, yes, i was pregnant. I was very excited (he made 3) but nervous, i had only lost 21pds. and from my last pregnancies i had gained lots of weight! well, i got unfilled and even though i was not eating as much and working out i still gained 50pds!! okay, fast forward to today. i had my first fill 4 weeks after my son was born. i was excited to get back on the losing train! i lost 21 pds. thought i need another fill, so went back when Evan turned 4 months old. so now i have lost another 9 pounds in one week. BUT, i cannot eat or drink anything. i can barely get water. i feel so week and tired. im excited about the weight loss, but not excited that i can't eat anything. and tired of being so weak, ihave three kids!! i cant be weak! i also have another issue, my throat feels so tight and like its closing in! what should i do? should i drive an hour away and get a little unfil, or do you think it will loosen up? its been 8 days since my fill. please help with any advice!! thanks!

hi Rene as i was reading your post, i started wondering... "did i write this??"" you sound just like me. i just got my fill yesterday im now 2.5cc in my 4cc band. (maybe i'll lose three pounds too@!) I've been lucky so far. normally im tight in the morning by the evening im able to eat a little more. but last night i gulped down some water and it got stuck! well, iknow this was NOt helpful, just wanted to let you know your not alone. and this is my first fill i've had to pay for so im not wanting to get any taken out myself! good luck

Hey, i just had a baby 5 weeks ago today. i was banded in july 2006 lost 20pds and had a new baby surprise! when i found out i was pregnant, my dr. said it would be best to get an unfil. four weeks after i gave birth i was very ready to be filled again and really BEGIN my weight loss. so i have lost 6 pds this week and am still nursing and my baby is getting plenty of milk. my baby was 3 weeks early and weighed 8pds 10ozs he is now over 12pds. so i'd say he's doing pretty well. if your worried about the weight gain~ get a fill. good luck!