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I Am banded about 4 1/2 mo now. I have been stuck twice, the first tiwhiteout an hour and eventually puked. Is That dangerous for your band? The other day, episode no 2 I got stuck on my 1st bite of steak. Never will eat steak again. After a half hour couldn't stand it I made myself throw up. This happened two days ago and It hurts to eat solids. Like I feel it go all the way down. I appreciate all the comments!

Ok guys!! I promise as you lose weight it gets easier to access!

I just stumbled on this thread. I have developed left under the rib pain that hurts to breath. Sometimes it radiates to my left shoulder I'm 6 mo post op. Is this all gas? What's the best thing to take for it! Miserable in MT

I am discouraged!! Banded 11/2011, list 30 lb and haven't lost any more weight since 2 months ago. Now I have a crampy pain under my left ribs. Any ideas what it might be? Going to see doc tomorrow. I have no reflux at all. I'm at 6 ml and have some restriction. Can't eat solids for breakfast, no breads etc. always have to have a hot liquid before I eat. Thoughts appreciated!!

Ok.. Here goes I was banded in Nov 2011. My weight loss has stalled. I recently doubled my injury protein shakes to 2 a day and have started to lose again... FINALLY. My doc who did my surgery and the doc I am seeing now in another state have different thoughts on the amy of carbs and calories I should have daily. Please share with me your daily calorie/carb consumption. Help needed.

My have shakes are called injury. Specific for weight loss surgery patients and they are yummy!

My surgeon tells all his PTs to wait 18 mo before conception? Are there dangers if you become pg sooner? Will it ruin the band? My fertility has been weird since the band. Just curious! I'm 5 mo out!

I highly recommend finding a Naprotechnology Creighton model fertility Care specialist in your area. They have 3 times higher pregnancy rates than ART or IVF. Yes it is a faith based program, but I promise it's awesome! There is a great video on you tube called new hope for fertility care patients. Best of luck to everyone trying out there in lap band world!

I've been banded since Nov 2011. Since my last fill I'm at 6.5 ml and when I eat solid food it hurts all the way down. Not like a stuck sensation, but actual pain. Once the food goes through I have no pain. I'm starting to worry. It all started after last fill I got stuck and had to make myself throw up. My dr is in another state, and I found a new surgeon who can't see me until the 1st. Should I go to the ER?

I usually order fish /seafood and veggies. It's easy to eat and no risk of getting stuck while out! I never order steak out!

Ok guys!! My band is in place! All looked ok on UGI!! It's just tight and I need to take way smaller bites! Gonna try the hot beverage too! Thanks for all the great advice!

Great advice Luli! I hope that's what it is. The pain in at the base of my sternum, it goes away as soon as it passes! I'm happy you all posted I feel better knowing im not the only one!

It so weird! It's definately a sharp pain that does get better through the meal. I did manage to have an upper gi scheduled 1st thing in am! Thank God! I am worried. I will keep ya posted.

Unfortunately the two times I've been stuck I had to use my fingers ugh. Big diff between that and a pb.

Thank you all! I love my fellow bandsters! Thank goodness I've only been stuck twice and had to actually vomit twice. I can promise u steak and I are OVER. I didn't realize pb is above and vomit below. I learn something all the time on here.

Just noticed my typo above sorry!! Meant to say ml!! Not mm

I had my third fill 2 weeks ago and am up to 5 mm. I did not experience any real restriction until yesterday. Now everytime I eat.. I feel a lot of restriction almost painful. No problem with liquids at all. To my experienced bandsters. Is that normal?

Im at 5 mm now.. Have great restriction. Would say I am almost to the sweet spot!

Hi All!! I appreciate any feedback! I was banded on Nov 10th. Doing great. Had my third fill yesterday Friday a 1 ml fill and I am up to 5 ml. I was on call today busy and I forgot I was on puree's and had soup and a small piece of chicken for dinner. It was ouchy going down, I hiccuped for about 5 minutes, but it did not get stuck. Now I have a burning sensation for the last half hour. It is most unpleasant. God I hope I didn't ruin my band. Please give feedback! Thank you all my lap band family!

I am glad you are doing better. So scary. If you don't mind sharing, what state did you have your surgery!

I was banded on Nov 10th!! I have had really no issues. A little bit if restriction here and there, and no throwing up or any of that.I got my 2nd fill Friday (today is Monday night), and I don't know what I was thinking I ate meat and veggies. Maybe a cup total all together. About an hour late I went to the bathroom, and started having epigastric pain. Its really miserable. I am not sliming, and I don't feel like food is stuck. I can drink water, and I am not nauseous. Could it be a gallstone? Or did I overkill eating? My husband reminded me it is the 1st time I have had red meet in ages. I feel rotten!

Everyone else that ate is fine!! Thank you

Your weight loss is awesome!! Impressive, but you are not eating enough food!

Dr Todd in Anchorage is riddiculously expensive! Dr Jeff Zuckerman in Fairbanks is AWESOME! Very reasonable!

Hi, I was banded Nov 10, 2011. as of today I lost 20 pounds. I am a little worried the weight loss has stopped. I've lost nothing in several weeks. I usually eat between 600 and 800 calories. I try to eat very low carb. I had a hernia repair done during surgery. Just noticed a little heartburn today. Suggestions appreciated. Kristen