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I posted this another place, but want to say again, I have been banded since 2007 a couple of years ago I had re-flux so bad I was sleeping upright and it was still happening. The Prevecid the doctor prescribed was not working, I ended up having a small un-fill and that definitely helped. Since then I have not had any more fills, but I still do get re-flux a few times a week. I have found A MIRACLE cure/relief. Aloe Vera Juice at your local health food store is a miracle. I have been drinking 1/4 cup before bed for about 6 moths now and I never have reflux at night. Sometimes I will take it during the day if I feel a little burning and it relieves it right away. only 8 bucks for a big bottle at my local Fred Meyer health food section. It is worth t.

I have been banded since 3/2007 (i just realized its my anniversary I too was having severe re-flux I had to get an small un- fill a couple of years ago, and have not refilled since, however I was still having re-flux here and there. My doctor prescribed prevecid, but that stopped working. However I found A MIRACLE relief for my re-flux. Aloe Vera Juice. I read a newspaper advertisement on it once, and decided to check out the local health food place, and I am telling you it is a miracle. I do not take the previcid any more, and drink 1/4 cup of the Aloe Vera Juice before I go to bed, and sometimes in the morning. Definitely before bed it really works. Again I do not have to take my Previcid any more.

I too am having a hard time loosing any weight. I was banded march 07 and have only lost about 10 lbs, at was 20 at first then I gained then had one fill. but now I am back to only 10 lbs lost. arrggghhh I am very frustrated, I am obviously eating too much. I will try and pay attention to the "lump felling" in my throat, I have been thinking food was just stuck when I felt that, not that I was full. I am getting another fill in a couple weeks, hopefully that will help me too.

well I was just banded on 3/22 and so far i have lost 17 lbs since the day I weight in at the hospital. But as for food right now i am on full liquid/some mushies. And let me tell you . My stomach definetly tells me when I am done with eating. Not PBing but I am just basically paying attention and realizing when its full. I am sure it will get tougher the longer I have the band because of slacking off. But so far so good. Good luck on your decision.

MY dh and I had surgery on 3/22 in Mexicalli Mexico with Dr Aceves. 8200$ included everything except airfare. HOtel one night and 2 nights stay at the hospital. Dr Aceves and his staff are very knowledgeable and nice. The doctor and his immediate staff speak very good english. only the middle of the night nurses had a hard time with english. My dh even had some complications due to diabetes and we stayed an extra week at n/c. While we were there the 8 rooms in the bariatric wing were full every day. Just look him up on the web.

About ten years ago I had that same thing happen to me. (when I lost a bunch of weight) but I kept thinking I was fat still. I was the skinniest I had ever been as an adult 137lbs (which is too skinny for my frame) but I know I kept thinking I needed to loose a couple more pounds. Well needless to say.... ten years later and at 273lbs I sure hope I dont have those feelings again when the weight comes off. banded 3/22

Thanks for an answer on that. I guess not too many people must have had this problem. I guess its comforting to know at least one onther person besides my DH. One more week of this and full liquids.

Ok so still on the clear liquid. Sorry to sound gross, but I am having severe diarea(sp). Seems like 5- 10 minutes after I have my Soups I am running to the bathroom. Anyone else have this, and how long does it go on?

Hello all, Its finally happend. I am now banded. My DH and I went to Mexaclli on March 21 and just got back March 29th. I have been feeling great since the second or third day. However my DH (which stands for everything) Had some reactions with his Diabetes, and throwing up too much from anasthesia. So they had to go back in and Carve more fat from around his stomach pouch to loosen the band. SO.... needles too say 8 days later. I am finally home and wil be able to sleap in a bed instead of a Recliner. yippy. Dr Aceves and his staff were GREAT though. Really helped through the whole ordeal. they fed me every day even though I wasnt really checked in the hospital. (but really how much can broth, jello, and apple juice be right). but it is the thought that counts. I would recomend Dr Aceves to any one wanting to go the Mexico route. Very good care, and very nice and caring man. SO here I am back at home and already trying to figure out how I can alter the broth to make it tast better.....Any suggestions on the liquid portion of the process?

I schedueled my surgery around my period, and what happend last month..... My body decided to be exactly on week later.... so ya Thursday is my surgery and I should be starting any day... My Doctor said a tampon is ok .:mad:

Ok so hi everyone. I am getting ready to fly to mexico in the Morning. Then bday on Thursday....... I am surprisingly calm. I feel like cleaning though. hahaha. (Wish my dh would) Yes he is getting banded too. So wish us luck and I will let you all know how I feel on the other side.....:thumb:

tomorrow i start my preop diet too. But it is low carb. Already got the first three days planned out. My surgery is on march 22nd with my DH. So heeeerreee we go!!!!

Hello all, Well Im sitting here reading all the newly banded info and man i cant wait. 19 more days to go and time is going sooooo slllooooowwww for me. I also keep thinking I got to eat this and I got to eat that before I cant. I am going to start my pre op diet on 3/12 So only one more week for bad foods (pastries):hungry: . So all you new bandies please please share some more. I am really concerned about the gas, so please share that with me.

Hi there, stacy here. My husband and I are going to Mexicalli on March 22nd. I am really excited. The only thing I worry about is any little thing that happens my husband is going to look to me for the answer. Which will probably get on my nerves. So It will definetly be a journy together. lol. By the way what does DH stand for when talking about the husband?