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Banded 10-4-12. I'm having acid reflux every time I drink & EAT pretty much... I didn't know what symtoms were until I googled yesterday. My Dr advised me today that my fill is to tight and I need to come in ASAP to unfill my band completely and let rest. Dr said liquids til I go in. Anti Acid helps a little in meantime. Has anyone else experienced ACID REFLUX. What was your symtoms & outcome? I'm hoping band hadn't slipped.

Oct 4, 2012

Banded 10-04. Powerade Zero is my go to drink (green or blue). Before my band I drank coke zero everday but am doing fine without any carbonated drinks now. Good luck.

I just did a search on here for the word "gas" (LOL) cuz its constant at 1-1/2 month post op for me. It's a good thing I'm single and live alone. What's happens when I start dating? Goodness... I hope Gas-X works... What does eveyone use besides Gas-X?

I am Day 25 post op. I lost 9lbs at day 7 and at 3 weeks I gained 1 lb. I'm not looking forward to really losing too much weight til after my first fill. Due to all the feedback I have read I think its pretty norm.

I'm on day 19....I'm so sorry to hear you're not feeling well. Please let us know what doctor says....Hope you are feeling better soon.

I've read if you toast the bread it seems to work best...I haven't tried yet myself...

Yes, I had low BMI. That is correct. I'm still at only 9 lbs down Day 18...

Oh, nice to hear from another of Dr. Ortiz's patients. My experience with Dr. Ortiz and his staff has been amazing. Very clean and nice facility. My travel was easy because I live in San Diego county. I was home same day.... My incision area is still sore to laugh, sneeze, etc. But I also had hernia repair so I'm thinking that's why... I am very happy and getting closer to Day 21 so I can finally eat.... I would highly recomend Dr. Ortiz if anyone is thinking of going to Mexico. Feel free to send me messages if any questions. So far so good. Down 10lbs post op.

I had my band done in Mexico with Dr. Ortiz on Oct 4th. My band is FDA approved Realize 11cc. For those of you that didn't do your bands in Mexico please don't judge the entire country as using discountinued lap bands. That is not the case always. There are many reputable doctors in Mexico that use FDA approved bands. I'm just saying if you choose to go out of the country I would highly recommend doing a lot of research as I did on the band & doctors.

I personally like Fredricks of Hollywood for full figure coverage. Employees are very helpful in stores w/ fittings. Recently I found a CHAMPION Brand Bra at Kohls. It has full coverage, like a sports bra but with nice wire support.. Very comfortable with nice support ( they don't fall out-LOL).....I also like to wear SONOMA (Kohls) supportive tank tops over bra....Nice support under blouses.

My doctor says walking 15 min a day when you can. Exercise 3 weeks after surgery....

I'm 12 days post op today....I didn't have pre op diet due to my BMI b4 surgery. I lost 7lbs on Post Op Day 9. I was very surprised. Good luck to you. I've got 9 more days on liquids ( popsicles, cream soups, gatorade, water, protein shakes, Jamba juice, liquid yogurt )..

Banded Oct 4 th. My Dr doesn't do mushy stage. Enjoy for me.. I'm liquid for 21 days. No fun. My instructions say " if you can't drink it, don't eat it".

Banded Oct 4 th. My Dr doesn't do mushy stage. Enjoy for me.. I'm liquid for 21 days. No fun. My instructions say " if you can drink it, don't eat it".

Just noticed typos in my post .... "My Dr doesn't do soft or mushy stage.".

I'm 8 days post op...I was told only walk 15 minutes a day, 5 minutes at a time for 3 weeks. Start exercising after 3 weeks... No ab workouts for 6 months.. I'm still sore. Liquid diet (21 days) fills me but I can't wait to eat solids. My Dr doesn't do misjudged or sort phase. It's liquids 21 days then solids... Good luck to all! I really enjoy reading this forum.

I'm on Day 5... I'm not hungry.. I'm following my liquid diet as instructed by doctor... I'm still sore where my large incision is and it hurts to get up or lay down still... I had a hernia repair with my surgery on Oct 4th. I am very bloated.. My stomach is HUGE. Is this normal?. It's just bigger than usual....

Congrats! So exciting for you and inspiring for us... : ) Love the pics..

I was told from Nutrientionist to try ice chips with meal if needed. I am only 3 day post op...but I did ask the question cuz I was concerned since I always eat with drink. They told me 45 min after meal for drinking.

I enjoyed reading theses posts. Thanks for sharing. I'll be on my way to hospital in hour to be banded today. I went to sleep exicited. Slept very little, woke up a bit nervous w/ anxiety.... Reading your posts really helped me feel better. Time to get ready to go. I'll post updates when I'm home.