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I'm scheduled for April 7. I'm nervous wreck. I keep going back and forth about it. If I should have it done or I can lose the weight another way. I had the lap band 2 yrs. then it slipped. so here i am again. weight gained back plus 10 more, since Nov. of 2013. Im afraid I won't take care of myself as I schould and end up worse. I can focus on everyone else but me. I pray I make it thru and dont back out. thanks for listening oceanswaves

My band has slipped and my dr wants to put in the sleeve now, but the insurance won't cover unless I gain like 40lbs again and my bmi goes up. This is so wrong. I have an *** anyone know of a better way to get it approved? Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I'm so sorry, I'm going thru the same thing too. My precious Boston terrier just died from cancer. He was only 7 yrs old he was our baby too. I stayed with him till he had robe put down. I feel so responsible too. I can't seem to get better from my nerves, I just want to be home with our maltipoo . She was under the bed for 2 weeks, so bewildered . She is so loney, but I just can't seem to look for another dog. My heart is also too broken up. People tell me it was just a dog but not to us! I miss him soo much thanks for listening all too. Oceanswaves Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hi my band has slipped also. My dr. Removed all the Fluid and waited a month for swelling to go down he said sometimes it goes back in place on its own. I waited and then I felt ok. So he's proceeding to fill it again little by little very slowly. 1 cc at a time. He wanted to remove it all to get her. And not replace it. Or adjust it. I said no way, can we see how I feel? He said ok so now I feel normal again and am proceeding cautiously Sincerely Oceanswaves Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

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What is the 5 day pouch test? Thanks guyguys1 Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

That is so good to hear. I have to have my band out in a month. Partial slip, and surgeon says he will try to revise my band or take it out period. He feels I didn't do well at my 2 yr check up. Since I only lost 30 lbs and my bmi didn't go down enuf. I'm not diabetic anymore so I think I did good. I'm praying for a revision Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I too am so confused. I had acid reflux and some vomiting so I had a upper gi done after 3 yrs the band has slipped partially the dr left 4 cc in and had me come back it was awful. He said it was swollen now he wasn't going to touch it till a month I asked about a new lap band he said no that it really never worked for me since I only lost 30 lbs. I said it did cause now I am not diabetic. He said I should have a gastric sleeve done and I wi be perfect. But I don't have a high enough bmi so if I gain weight in an Month then my bmi will qualify and I can have the other sergery what a disappointing dr help some please I can't do it on my own and I can't be diabetic afain Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

I wish I was I saw dr arid today with a band slip. After 3 yrs and he was very negative with me Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Hi everyone, I had my lapband 3/28/11. How do I know when it's too tight? I've had many fills now, and finally I'm losing but I feel I can only have 1protien drink,small mushy food or I throw up please advise thanks

Hi, I had my l.b. surgery back in March of 2011. It has taken me this long to get to where they(drs' staff) says I should be. And finally I have started to lose weight quickly. I too am having this problem since my last fill about 3 weeks ago. I can't seem to inhale as much as usual. Like I need to sigh constantly too. I called the office and 1 person said this is normal. Then a P.A. called my back and said I could stay this way if I can still eat. Or come in for an unfill. So I will let evryone know what the outcome is. I will try 1 more day. If the same, Then I will go in. I hope this info helps you a bit. I'ts like something is slightly pressing on my upper stomach. Sincerely oceanswaves

hi, I live in chino hills and just got banded 3/26/11. I am 55. So far ok. One thing I never knew was that we don't get a fill till like 6wks later, so at first I was starving after surgery, I am still hungry, but not as bad. NOw I am on soft foods which is such a help. i also forget to mention to my Dr. about which band he was putting in. the lapband or the realize band. My son lives out in O.C. Newport. Sincerely oceanswaves@aol.com

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO LIKE ME, IS JUST BANDED 3/28/11 WITH OUT THE FILL YET, ON THE liquid DIET AND HUNGRY ALL THE TIME? I KEPT WONDERING WHY I WAS STILL HUNGRY AND HAD THE BAND IN. THEN MY SURGEON TOLD ME THEY DON'T START TO FILL IT TILL 6 WEEKS. I WAS MORTIFIED!! HE SAID MY STOMACH AREA IS ADJUSTING TO THE INSERT AND VERY SWOLLEN STILL. SO WHY THE DIFFERENT DIET PHASES , LIKE YOU CAN CHOKE ON YOUR pills ETC. HELP! SOME ON EXPLAIN THANKS GUYGUYS1

Hi, I was just banded on 3/28/11. I read online that the gasX strips were the best and boy are they. If I use these the gas just disappears. My problem is I am always hungry..They tell me it will get better so I am waiting. Sincerely GuyGuys1

I just got banded on 3/28/11. I am to follow a liquid diet for a week, then a soft diet next week.. I am to try and have 40grms of protiein at least,daily. I kept feeling hungry over and over and I felt like I was not reaching a full point. I finally gave in and called my doctor. I spoke with a P.A. She told me I am hungry because my band isn't even filled yet for 6 weeks. I was so terrified I would choke on my small pills etc. too. Is this true I never heard of this. I thought the band got filled immediatly. please explain anyone thanks so much guyguys1

THANK YOU SO MUCH, THOSE OF YOU THAT WERE ABLE TO ANSWER MY QUESTION. THIS IS A GODSEND. SINCERELY GUYGUYS1

I just had surgery on Monday.and I have a headache that won't quit. I tried the liquid Vicoden, still headahe !/2 xanax 3hrs later still headache I have Tylenol jell capsules but how do I take these any help would be greatly aprreaciated thanks oceanswaves

Hi, I am soo glad to hear this info from you. I wanted to hear some honest info out there too, about the lap band. That way we know that we need to look out for these issues too. My lap band is set for 3/28 Mon. at 11 am. and I still can't make up my mind.. My problem is I have to take anti depressants that can't be crushed,cut or dissolved. So I am afraid to go down the tubes again mentally. I will ask the hospital now.. My psyc said to just crush them, but the pharmasist said I can't.. Any info appreciated. thanks oceanswaves

I am getting banded on 3/28/11 and I am going thru the same roller coaster! I go from yes to no. I have to have hernia repair done too. I feel I will have to be off too long etc.. But I have got tremendous support from here.. I feel it is normal, my fear is I might not wake up!!! but, I am learning thru here that it will be just fine. So Relax and take a deep breath and we are here to listen. guyguys1