Jenlo

I had an upper GI today. Thank God the radiologist said band looks ilike it s where it is suppose to be. He did not reveal to me a specific reason for my acid reflex, which has gotten worse since my first band adjustment on Jan 7'11. I had a hiatal hernia repair at the same times as the lap band placement. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem. I did not have heartburn prior to lapband surgery and I am taking prescription acid reflux pills but still have heartburn. I follow up with surgeon tomorrow. But is it possible my first band adjustment is too tight? Anyone have this problem occur after hernia repair/lap band?

I know for sure that you do let the Fluid out when you become pregnant. However, letting the fluid out just so you can eat more for occassions is not a good idea and I do not think a doctor would do that. I am not sure what your insurance plan requires but they may not pay for it unless is medically necessary. I have to pay 150.00 each time I get a band adjustment, thanks includes letting the fluid out. Hope this helps. Jenny

I am 32, have never really experienced heartburn or problems and I was told I had a hiatal hernia from my husband when I woke up from surgery. They repaired it at the same times as placing the band and it has been totally uncomfortable. I had heartburn for weeks (never had it before) and I was very short of breath and had terrible gas pains for over 2 weeks. I think all my discomfort was caused by the hernia repair (which was necessary) not the band. I didn't start feeling relief from the repair until almost 6 weeks. Hang in there it will get better.

Hi. I had my surgery in Detroit and I am looking for a surgeon who will do a fill in Northern Indiana? does you doctor do them and if so what is his or her name and what city are they in? Thanks!. Jenny

if you are still losing weight I would wait on the fill. I waited until week 7 and they gave me two thirds of what they normally fill someone. I still had pretty good restriction I was just getting hungrier sooner than 4 hours. But listen to your body dont feel like you need a fill at 6 weeks because everyone else does.

What does your preop diet consist of? Mine was only for a week (thank God) but was 2 shakes and one small meal a day. I did my meal during lunch so it was easier to space out the shakes and not feel so deprived. It was hard for the first 3 days by then the headaches and shakiness had subsided. Try and hang in there though .

Yes I know what you mean. I am at 4 weeks and I am hungry right now and I just ate 2 oz of egg salad and I am not starting to feel pressure and hiccup so I stopped eating, but I am still hungry. So you are right it is like you have 2 stomachs. I would say wait 30 mins to an hour and if hunger still there try again. Right now eating seems to feel like a full time job..lol..but hopefully that will get better with time

I am at 4 weeks. During the first week I did feel some hunger pains but usually they went away when I sipped on chicken broth or Protein shakes. I am not sure what you doctor has advised but mine advised to stick to just Jello, popcicles, Protein Shakes, and broth. I wouldn't deviate from the liquid diet unless your doctor advises. If you are not satisifed on these items maybe the doctor can move you up to Soups. But I would check with your doctor before advancing your diet. Hang in there, the second week for me was better I could eat pudding and yogurt and I felt satisifed after that.

How many days are you post op?

I too had a hiatal hernia repair and I have been short of breath and I am having problems swallowing. Tomorow will be the beginning of week 4 for me.I feel like things get stuck and almost like I am being strangled from the inside. It is so uncomfortable. I hope this improves soon.

Don't be so hard on yourself. We all have alot of bad behaviors we have to unlearn it takes time

Is the first week after the band hard? I have never been on an all liquid diet, do you feel satisfied with just protein shakes and clear soups? I have my surgery set up for end of the month and I a nervous about the first few weeks afterwards.

I am about to schedule my consult with Dr. Webber at Great Lakes Weight Loss in Detroit for lap band surgery. I would like to get some info from other people about their experience. Especially if they had any complications after surgery. This is a very big concern for me as I am a self pay. I do have health insurance but it does not cover any type of weightloss surgery.

May I ask what your cost was for the self pay? And what doctor you saw in Chicago? Thanks!!