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Hello:) I'm new and have a question regarding my lapband which was put in May 2010. I went through surgery just fine, came home on liquids about a week, soft about a week and solids with the exception of the obvious foods that down go down easily (steak,pork,tougher meats) for 3 years I had no problems at all. I was up to 10cc and needed a fill , but being on Medicaid right now (soon to get insurance tho) they will not pay for my fill. I had insurance when I got it. My question tho is...a week ago yesterday I was eating a handful of blueberries and had eaten about 5 when I felt pressure and realized I needed to stop eating them. I threw up finally ...but after that I was unable to eat any solids at all...I felt very tight and threw up any sold I swallowed. Went to ER at the hospital where I was banded and they removed 10cc. I am down to 3 which is my original amount. I have not had a lot of luck with the band although I don't regret having it. Just wondering if anyone has had this happen. Going for follow up appointment the 11th and hopefully they will be able to determine the cause. I had an xray at hospital and it showed that the band was in the right place and nothing unusual about it. I'm being careful of what I eat and am getting full quickly but it is just so strange .....

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Just to clarify......you had No problems for three years? Or you have not had a lot of luck with the band for three years....

Plus you say you had 10cc removed, with 3cc remaining...that was a total of 13cc's....and you felt you needed an additional fill?...

And if I am reading this correctly, just recently you had your first stuck episode after eating a handful of blueberries?

How long has it been since your last fill.....

I have been banded for 2 1/2 years, and have had no problems...so I am just trying to understand your situation better....

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