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I am at 6cc in a 10cc BAND. Ii was banded in april of 2011. For the last 2 months I have experienced sever back pain a few days before the onset of my cycle. it goes away after my ccycle. i do have a back problem to begin with but this pain is different. has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal? I have never been a person to suffer during my menstrual cycle. any input will be helpful. i will check with my doc but i like to talk with others to hear about there experiences.

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I was told it is from anesthesia not shock which is it? I had other surgery and never had hair loss.

Anyone out there knows how long this last. I started at 3 months out and I have been shedding about 5 1/2 weeks. It is scary and I find that my texture is changing. That part I like. How long does this last? weeks or months? I am a hair person, but I can't take too much more. Please advise bandsters out there.

When does this stop? I have always had beautiful hair and I am not losing weight fast. I eat protein and take biotin and always did even before the lap. This is horrible its not breaking its just shedding.

Banded 4/13/11 never vomit, no fill. Issue is I aways feel like something is stuck in my throat. I have read about stricture, dysphagia, and gerd, I am confused. It started when I went to mushies. Two weeks ago, doc said it would go away, it hasn't. Dr said I was eating to fast, I timed myself and took tiny bites. This is frustrating and scary. Any suggestions? Anybody else gone through this. Oh did a barium in front of an xray no slip. Thanks guys

Jaynie, I had this. I was banded 4/13/11. Eat after 12 noon chew slow. The stuck feeling is from the placement of the band. It is swelling. It takes a few weeks. Be patient. It is not a problem other than annoying.

It has not been easy I was a bmi of 33 at 5'7 1/2 I needed to loose 60 and definately no more than 70 pounds I am 23 pounds down. I am self pay. I have struggled my entire life and was at my highest at 210 and early 40 s with no other health issues but chose to make sure I didn't have to deal with health issues due to weight.

I have benefiber. This is about psyllium husk powder which is a fber supplement when mixed in water after consumption it swells. Benefiber doesn't do that. You can mix benefiber and sit it down and two hours later is is barely visible. Psyllium husk would be so thick and swollen you would not be able to consume it. So when you mix psyllium husk you have to drink it immediately but after you drink it, it swells in the stomach and cleanses the colon. I hope this helps. Big difference between benefiber and psyllium husk powder.

This will pass I had this as well. I am 7 weeks out. I have no fill. I had this for weeks. It will pass try drinking warm items in the am only. Don't eat food till after noon. This is what kinda helped me. It is just a process. I agree with the reply its restriction I couldn't understand this a few weeks ago. Now that I am past it and down 22 pounds I am affraid to get a fill and go back to that swallowing issue. So I incorporate will power and just placement of the band as my restriction. I don't want a fill I am just not emotionally ready to deal with additional issues with a fill.

I have no fill I am 7 weeks out and can't eat till about 3pm each day. I do protein drinks in the am. Some days are better than others. I went through hell trying to figure that out. It is not in your head do what works for you. Also on hot days I am tighter.

Is there a site that list the dont's for lap bandsters. Example don't take fiber supplements, don't take certain meds. Etc. This would be very helpful for newbies. Thanks

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Same here bmi 33 5 feet 7 1/2 and I hide it well. I was considered obese and a self pay but I tell very few because by whatever their standard are I shouldn't do wls. I am over it I know my struggles and my doctor absolutely supported my decision. Don't give it much thought. Feel good about your decision and nothing else matters.

I am cheering for you Omadison.

Yes I found this at Sam's. Delicious

Can someone teach me how to chew and function as a banded person. I am failing. Banded 4 weeks no fills I never vomited but I constantly have a feeling of something in my throat after I eat. I guess these are stuck episodes. I cannot get this chew swallow how much to eat thing under control. Ugh! Going to the doc Tuesday.

Hey guys I went to the doc. I have major restriction with no fill I will adjust. My doctor said u have what most want but u have it just from placement. I will eat later in the day after warm liquids and protein drinks and eat dinner once I have loosened up. I got in a rut and couldn't get out. I backed away and now I have a better understanding. Thanks for the Support. Every band is different. 5 weeks out tomorrow 20 pounds off 50 to go. He did not do a fill he said its not needed at this time.

I am back as promised. Ok let me start by saying I am a worrier by nature. With that said I am absolutely fine. I have restriction with no fill. That's the answer. I got in a rut and was trying to eat even when I wasn't hungry. Example breakfast lunch and dinner. This caused a full stuck reaction that I didn't know how to get out of. Sorta like a snowball or domino effect. Well my doctor said you have what most want. The difference is you have it with no fill. This is so true that everyone is different and what works for one may not work for the other. So time will loosen my band and I will do warm items in the am and my meals once I loosen up as the day progresses. I cannot follw the standard 3oz of food or a cup I just can't get that in and it caused me to back up and then I would feel the stuck issue. I wasn't listening to my body but trying to get a certain amount of food in. So again I am learning to work with my band. For now I will drink my breakfast and lunch protein and eat my dinner until I feel a little looser. I am excited 5 weeks out tomorrow and 20 pounds off....50 more to go....

I am back as promised. Ok let me start by saying I am a worrier by nature. With that said I am absolutely fine. I have restriction with no fill. That's the answer. I got in a rut and was trying to eat even when I wasn't hungry. Example breakfast lunch and dinner. This caused a full stuck reaction that I didn't know how to get out of. Sorta like a snowball or domino effect. Well my doctor said you have what most want. The difference is you have it with no fill. This is so true that everyone is different and what works for one may not work for the other. So time will loosen my band and I will do warm items in the am and my meals once I loosen up as the day progresses. I cannot follw the standeard 3oz of food or a cup I just can't get that in and it caused me to back up and then I would feel the stuck issue. I wasn't listening to my body but trying to get a certain amount of food in. So again I am learning to work with my band. For now I will drink my breakfast and lunch protein and eat my dinner until I feel a little looser. I am excited 5 weeks out tomorrow and 20 pounds off....50 more to go....

Thanks so much wheeler I researched esophycal (spelling) spasms and lap band and u may be on to something. I really appreciate you reading and adding your experience. I will definately keep you guys posted.

Staight liquids go straight through you will be able to drink normally.

Tkw Thanks my brother suggested that to me. Although my full is less than a cup somewhere between a 1/4 and a cup. This has Been a ride. I know I will work this out.

No fill. Is this how u feel when your too full? Please answer that question then maybe i can understand what i need to do if he tells me again every thing looks good. I may be that rare one that needs to go from no fill to negative fill, yes there is such a thing. So annoyed. Thanks