I am so ecstatic to be getting this foreign object outta me! I was banded in November 2003 and lost ~90lbs in the first year and a half. Then ended up needing to take celebrex for bursitis and my stomach swelled (this was in June 2007). Since then have not been able to tolerate any fluid in my band and I still vomit up some foods - I can't eat any fruits/vegetables - and I've gained all my weight back. I just want this thing gone and tomorrow it will be !!! I'll be started weight watcher's as soon as I'm allowed to eat a regular diet again.

I'm sorry the band didnt work for you. Good luck.

Good luck. I hope everything works out for you and I'm sorry about the problems you've had. By your screen name I am assuming that you are a nurse. You certainly know that Celebrex is an NSAID and you should not be taking it as a lapband patient. I understand that Bursitis is very painful and you needed to relieve the pain. Did you try Cortisone injections? Again, I wish you luck and hope you are able to find success in your journey.

I agree with CindyC. It was probably the celebrex that messed things up.

Good luck on your surgery.

Good luck to you. I have been having problems with my port since I got the band. I can eat and hold down food its just the pain and uncomfort and I cannot tollerate anymore. I'm so ready to have the band removed. If all goes well financially I hope to have it done in Oct.

All the best to you.

I am so ecstatic to be getting this foreign object outta me! I was banded in November 2003 and lost ~90lbs in the first year and a half. Then ended up needing to take celebrex for bursitis and my stomach swelled (this was in June 2007). Since then have not been able to tolerate any Fluid in my band and I still vomit up some foods - I can't eat any fruits/vegetables - and I've gained all my weight back. I just want this thing gone and tomorrow it will be !!! I'll be started weight watcher's as soon as I'm allowed to eat a regular diet again.