First, I'm not suggesting this to segregate people or pick on "newbies" (I know suggestions like this tend to get taken that way). But in the "good ol' days" thread it has become very apparent that a lot of us who are a ways out from surgery are experiencing things a bit differently than we did newly banded, or just a few years in. In the updates people have made we're seeing a lot of consistency in challenges, complications, surprises, disappointments, etc. and it's just not the same as it was 2, 3, 4 years ago.

It's certainly ok to post our questions in a general area, but it's also nice to know that responses are coming from people more likely to "be there" and not from people taking a "best guess" based on 4 mos of experience. I've only met two people banded 10+ years, so 5 yrs seems like a good middle ground.

I had my band in 2003. I am wondering if anyone had any experience in using anti inflamatories. i know we are not suppose to take ibprophen type products. I just had total knee replacement and I am dealing with swelling. They say to take anti inflamatories. Any help

I have taken ibuprofen and it has been fine. I do chew or crush mine to make the pieces smaller, and I take them with a lot of water to help ensure they clear the pouch. Mostly with long-term or very high dosage use, some medicines ibuprofen can cause ulceration & it's largely a super preventative measure to help avoid ulceration of the pouch, since it may be a while for things to clear our pouches. As always, do what you surgeon suggests or contact him/her and see if they will clear an exception. I had a severe maxillary sinus infection and was advised to take 2x OTC dosage ibuprofen until I could get for an RX (it set in late on a Friday). I didn't have any problems, and take one or two occasionally to help with sinus pressure headaches.

First, I'm not suggesting this to segregate people or pick on "newbies" (I know suggestions like this tend to get taken that way). But in the "good ol' days" thread it has become very apparent that a lot of us who are a ways out from surgery are experiencing things a bit differently than we did newly banded, or just a few years in. In the updates people have made we're seeing a lot of consistency in challenges, complications, surprises, disappointments, etc. and it's just not the same as it was 2, 3, 4 years ago.

It's certainly ok to post our questions in a general area, but it's also nice to know that responses are coming from people more likely to "be there" and not from people taking a "best guess" based on 4 mos of experience. I've only met two people banded 10+ years, so 5 yrs seems like a good middle ground.

You might be interested in this thread.

I started that thread.

I started that thread.

Thia is what happens when you work off an iPad LOL!!

I'll PM you shortly to discuss.

Hi guys! Just poking my head in here as I do once in a while. I'm so glad to still see some familiar names. Can I come back??

Hi guys! Just poking my head in here as I do once in a while. I'm so glad to still see some familiar names. Can I come back??

Hey!!!!!! It's been ages! How are you ? How have you been ? You're ALWAYS welcome here. You really helped with getting LBT to where it is today. Welcome back......

Hi Alex!

I'm fine! You know, life goes on (and on). Work, kids, family, house, all that is good. Banding seems like ancient history now, and I am not happy to admit it *feels* like ancient history too. I need to get more active here and bring my own health back into the forefront. I've gained back way too much weight. I'm still holding out for that brain surgery that will turn me automatically into a naturally thin person!!

Hi Alex!

I'm fine! You know, life goes on (and on). Work, kids, family, house, all that is good. Banding seems like ancient history now, and I am not happy to admit it *feels* like ancient history too. I need to get more active here and bring my own health back into the forefront. I've gained back way too much weight. I'm still holding out for that brain surgery that will turn me automatically into a naturally thin person!!

Ditto on all counts!