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I just had a fill last tuesday and I am in the same boat. Terrible reflux. I have lost 7.5 pounds since tuesday (today is sunday) and the reflux has gotten a tiny bit better. I am already taking Protonix for reflux since Feb 2008 due to this same problem. This is my first fill since Feb and I really hope i can keep it. I am not eating much nor drinking much right now due to the reflux.

Is there anyone here that takes any type of medication in the form of Gel Caps or soft gels? Before the band, I was on 2 Fish oil and 2 Flax oil soft gels a day. My surgeon told me not to take any type of gel form meds after surgery for a risk of the skin of the cap getting stuck at the level of the band. Has anyone had problems with gel caps? I'm a big chicken and I am really needing to get back on that regimen but I am afraid of trying it out. Any advice? thanks!:help:

hey, read your post, you drink soda? my doctor told me that carbonation will expand your stomach and allow you to eat more which is defeating the purpose. just wondering if you felt anything different after drinking it? thanks

I would like to use Bush for target practice, his ears are so big, I could hit him blindfolded. HAHA such an idiot.

Hi. I had the Lap Band surgery 7-10-2006. I have now lost 40 pounds. I am so excited to lose more weight! I am currently at 3.5 cc's. I go for my next fill this week. I am finding it harder to eat anything. It is so strange that something I ate yesterday, I simply can't tolerate today. What's worse, is the food that is the easiest for me to eat, is the one that the doctor tells me to stay away from----chocolate. I had a bad month in December with all the Christmas Candy, i found myself eating a whole bag of candy cane kisses in 3 days. Absolutely no nausea or vomiting with chocolate. I am hoping to learn of other people's experiences with the band. My goal is to lose 120 pounds, which makes me 1/3 of the way in terms of pounds lost and the amount of Fluid in my band. My doctor told me the band will hold up to 10 cc's. Is there anyone who is at the same level of fluid? would like to exchange info on experiences. Thanks!