gdkeller

I liked your explanation, thank you.

I have a 4cc band and am filled to 3.5. I still have to loose 40 lbs. I did the 5 day test, and that brought the restriction back (thank goodness), but some people say they have gone over there band size.

Today is day 2 of the test, (protien shakes and water) headache's and a small amout of discomfort at the band. I know the headache's are from not having enough water, and the band discomfort I think was some indigestion, it disappeared after a few burps! The reason im doing the test is because my loss has stopped, no weight loss for about 3 months, I blame myself, I forgot the band was a tool and began eating without thinking (not to mention it was a hot summer and the wine went down real easy). What I started experiencing when I ate were two things, I would have reasonable restriction all day, then at dinner I would be sooo tight that I would slim and throw up right away, after that I would be okay and be able to eat the rest of my meal. Other times I could eat the entire meal and then some. My restriction was never consistant. Then I got tired of trying to figure out what was going on and just went about life, not really listening to my hunger or I should say not hungery but still eating. I think I have stretched my pouch. So here I am on day two, I hope this works!

Sorry to tell you this, but It probably will come back. I had a hiatus hernia repair several years ago to correct my heartburn. Last Sept I had a band and was told my heart burn would come back. I thought I was one of the lucky ones, No heartburn. Not until this summer, my heart burn is back and worse, but the good news is, ranitadine works wonderfully if taken every day.

I have heard of this happening, be sure to have your fills on an empty stomach, keep your intake soft on the 1st fill day, I'll use the protien shakes. Dont eat several hours before laying down. I have heart burn 24/7/365, I take ranitidine x 1 per day and that seems to keep my heart burn down quite a bit.