sara31

I have had my lap band for about 5 years - I just got a fill that I was hoping to be my final fill...but I don't know if it's right. I got it yesterday at 2pm and I was able to drink liquids, but every drink I take I "silent belch" and have overproductive saliva (kind of like when you pb, but NOT that bad)...and with that, excessive swallowing. I have read that sometimes this is because the stomach is swollen and that it will calm down after a bit. My question is...I leave to go out of town Friday and will be gone for a week. I was able to get a protien drink down today, so I'm not going to starve....but in your opinion, is this something one of you have waited out before and it ended up perfect? OR do I need to go try to get fluid taken out before I leave?

Same here. Upper GI showed nothing and a band unfill resolved the pain. I am not sure what mine was...maybe super irritated? I was at 8 on an 11cc band, back at 6 with hardly any feeling of restriction (and 15 extra lbs later).

Me too! I was banded in 2010. I had heartburn start about 6 months ago (never had it before) and this past week the burning pain is steady making my stomach tender. I can feel everything I eat when it passes that upper left burning spot. I had another problem on top of this I am treating first, then if it lasts another week or so I am going back to the dr. I had an upper GI about 6 months ago that showed no issues. It is so tender these past two days I am eating nothing but soft stuff. Definitely want to hear updates on this post.

I am getting close! Banded 9/18/2010 - started at 286 and am holding steady at 185. I tend to only lose weight when I try really hard - but no longer overeat. So, over the years I have plateaued a few times. I have 35 pounds or more to go.

Excellent post. Wonderful read and GREAT inspiration to snap myself back into action! My doctor went REALLY slow with fills, so, two years later I am just now at restriction within the past month. It's reinvigorated me and I am finally seeing results. Because I started seeing results again, I've started eating right and really paying attention - which is what I should have been doing ALL along. Anyway, thanks again for the kick! S

Starting weight measured 12/03/2009: 288 First consulting appt 06/14/2010: 273 (-15) Last appt with Dr B4 Surg 09/09/2010: 262 (-11, total loss of 26) Weight day of surgery 09/15/2010: 254 (-8, total loss of 34) Weight at two week c/u 09/30/2010: 239 (-15, total loss of 49) Weight at first fill 10/26/2010: 235 (-4, total loss of 53) Weight as 11/08/2010: 228 (-7, total loss of 60) Next fill appt was supposed to be 12/09/2010- port flipped (they think) 1/25/11 - Port Revision surgery. Turns out the way my body is shaped was making the port sit funny. 1/28/11- Weight 223 (-5, Total loss of 65) 12/06/12 - weight 222.8 - I have pretty much maintained at this weight...I have been as low as 209 and as high as 232 in this time period. Started sugar busters diet Tuesday...we will see how sugar affects me.

Starting weight measured 12/03/2009: 288 First consulting appt 06/14/2010: 273 (-15) Last appt with Dr B4 Surg 09/09/2010: 262 (-11, total loss of 26) Weight day of surgery 09/15/2010: 254 (-8, total loss of 34) Weight at two week c/u 09/30/2010: 239 (-15, total loss of 49) Weight at first fill 10/26/2010: 235 (-4, total loss of 53) Weight as 11/08/2010: 228 (-7, total loss of 60) Next fill appt was supposed to be 12/09/2010- port flipped (they think) 1/25/11 - Port Revision surgery. Turns out the way my body is shaped was making the port sit funny. 1/28/11- Weight 223 (-5, Total loss of 65)

Mine is actually at the hospital, booked like a regular surgery. In fact, they cleared it with insurance all the way up to a full removal and new band put in. Talk about something freaking you out! I am so ready to get tomorrow over with so I can move on and get my band working right! I have only had it since September and only have been able to get one fill so far.

My "port fix" is scheduled for Tuesday. The drs office went ahead and got it approved for a complete removal (I guess just in case?!) This is my dr's first time he has had a port flip. They are giving me the option of either going fully under or under twilight. But what happens if it's more than just the port flipped? If you were under twilight, were you aware of them cutting you? (EW / Scary!!) How is it in comparison to the original surgery? Just looking for some advice...