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Thanks for posting! I am in a bit of a rut with my weight loss. I am using the my time off this summer to rededicate myself to Lap Band Living. Giving up my wine and making better choices. WE CAN DO IT! The band is there to help us!

Thank you all for these posts!! I was banded in 2012...lost almost 50 pounds. I am so proud of myself and was living a great LAP BAND life style. In the past few months, I have been acting like I can eat the "normal" way! As a result, I have gained about 8 pounds. I cannot let this go on! I am a teacher and devoting my summer to getting back on the LAP Band way of eating. I cannot allow myself to go back to that way of eating. Before I know it I will have gained back all those 50 pounds I lost. I am going back to basics and making my lap band friendly recipes. I did not suffer thru that surgery to allow myself to go backwards! Thanks again for sharing! Good luck to all!!

Sorry forgot to tell you....no I never went for a unfill. I was fine with the band.

Hi. I had my lap-band in April, 2012. Unfortunately I then had to have a full hysterectomy in July, 2013. To be honest it was stressful to explain the band to my surgeon...sounds stupid but he didn't think I really needed it. Oh boy! Did I need it! After the surgery I was fine. In fact I had to do liquids a few days after my hysterectomy and since I was used to it it made things easier. My recovery from my hysterectomy was tough because I am a teacher and I felt like it really ruined my summer. I wish I had done it in the winter but I could not wait. Best of luck to you!!

Thanks for the support! So I saw my doctor on Tuesday and he put a small amount in. He suggested to go back to the post-op surgery diet for at least two weeks. So I am doing a few days of protein shakes and liquids and then will move to soft foods. He feels it will give me a boost and help me to reach my goal.

Hi everyone.... I had my surgery two years ago. I lost 50 pounds. In the past 6 months I have been at such a standstill. I think I am tight enough and I am making the right food choices but the scale does not move. I even walk/run about 5 times a week, I have an appointment tomorrow to see my doctor. Should I get a bit more put in? Any advice would be helpful!!!

Oh my! I feel your pain! I had my band two years ago on April, 2012. Did great and lost 50 pounds right away. Now I am stuck! Not sure if I should go in for a fill. Sometimes I feel tight enough but just need a jump start. What can we do? Want to lose more weight!!

Wow! Been there and feel your pain! I went through that in the beginning of January. Was horrible! My doctor came in on a Saturday to take some out. I felt instant relief but then started feeling more and more hungry. I went today to get back some restriction. My doctor has taken out 3 cc so today he put in 2 cc. I am hoping and praying that this works. I really need a boost...lost 45 pounds but want to lose more...especially before the summer. Good luck!!!

NOT A BIG FAN! I was much happier with the old format. This is too confusing and hard to navigate. Please let's go back to the Lap Band Forum!! Please Alex!!!

WOW! Sounds like we are in the same shoes! I have been banded for about a year and a half. I have been doing great...no issues...until about 3 weeks ago I was getting bad acid reflux at night with a night cough. I went last week and my dr took some out. He wanted to send me for an xray but I have not gone. I have had another bad night of acid reflux so I am going to go back in and get a bit more taken out and go for the xray. This really stinks!! I know that when I have the acid reflux it is usually because I eat late and don't wait long enough to go to bed. It is hard with a full time job and going to eh gym etc. Good luck!

Hi everyone....I saw my surgeon today and am fine. I suffered from acid reflux before my surgery and took Prevacid before and right after my surgery. I was eating too late and believes that caused the problem. I have been taking the Prevacid since Monday evening and will make sure I do not eat late. Also the night that was really bad I had some red wine...which is not great. Thanks for all of your support!

Thanks everyone...I am hoping fit the best. What does a dilated pouch mean? Now I really won't sleep!!! I have been able to eat and have not been throwing up...

Hi all.. I have been banded since April 2012 and have been very successful so far. I love my band and have worked hard to lose 53 pounds....yeah!!! The past two weeks I have had some acid reflux at night and some "night cough". Last night was the worst! I don't think my band is too tight and I am not eating late. I Luckily I have an appt with my doctor tomorrow to see what he says. I cannot go another night thru that hell. Does anyone have any ideas? This is normal for some people right? I also tend to get some gurgling noises during the day in my throat... Please help!!!!

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