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Thank you for your well wishes. I seen the family doc yesterday and he too agreed that it is going to take time to heal. Today is a new day and it can only be better I pray.

Hi Jack, The surgeon said it might take 4 to 6 weeks for everything to get back to normal. I tried putting a heating pad on my tummy yesterday and that seemed to help but today, It is taking everything not to run for the hills if you know what I mean. I have not talked to anyone locally about it and am just hoping and praying it gets better. Thanks for your reply.

Hello Everyone, This is going to be quite Long.. It all started July 29th I had a dizzy spell after eating a piece of Zucchini bread at work. I felt light headed like I was going to pass out. My boss and a co worker rushed me off to Urgent Care, and I let them know that I had the lap Band first off. After doing an EKG and Sugar test they chalked it up to anxiety attack. I have never had an anxiety attack except preop when I first got my band but that was a panic. So they gave me a xanex and I started to feel a little better but at the same time I felt the bread moving through the stomach. Now in between this time and the next episode is 9 days. In this time I feel jittery and am getting night sweats and tremors. My stomach does not hurt but now I feel that when I swallow I have a lump in my throat.. 9 days later I am at work and get a sudden rush that something is wrong in my chest.. The pain is so bad and I cannot catch my breath I am rushed off to the ER. Again I tell them I have the band and could it be that? NO is the answer and they do everything they can for my heart which includes an overnight stay. I am given Adivan the whole time. I am sent home and feel even worse with the tremors. I go see my regular doc and she says it must be pre menopause and prescribes Metoprolol and tells me I should feel fine. Ok I ask how fine?? Is it a temp fix or do you know what you are doing. I asked point blank is it my band..NOPE it is not.. I take 1/2 a pill and felt sick off the bat.. I call her and tell her she is trying to kill me and I am not taking the pills nor the adivan! I go see my band Doc the following week and after telling them my symptoms they say it is my band. I go down for a Barium swallow and my band has slipped and my stomach prolapsed. They get ready to do the surgery the following week since this is Wed's and the Band Sugeons are out of town. Friday I sip some Water and it's not going down. So guess what? It got worse and I am again rushed back to the hosp. I had my band removed on 8/22 I decide to not have another placed. I have been without a fill for 2 years. Now I am suppose to heal right?? I still feel jittery and the swallowing is not any better I feel like a lump on the right side of my throat.. When I gargle with salt water it goes away but the jittery is worse in the mornings. Even the way I breath is messed up, don't know if i am breathing to fast or what.. I chalked it up to my insides being moved around when when the band moved or the yeast infection I got in my mouth.. With all the stuff they put in my on the Heart stay I got a yeast infection on both ends. I was on Nystatin for 2 weeks and have been taking Azo Yeast but does not feel like it is working (3day monostat). I don't know what to do at this point.. I have gone to see a accupuncture for the anxiety that I did not have and with every waking moment now think what else could be wrong. If you are still with me - THANKS A BUNCH I could really use some support right now... Mary Banded July 16,2004 Unbanded Aug 22, 2008

Hi My GI doc says my band is to high but my Band Doc say's it is just right. Unfortunatly I do not have any fill in my band for 2 years now due to such horrible reflux but the good thing is I do have retriction and am able to eat just alot less depending what it is.. Are you have problems??

I thought I would pop in for a quick bit and just say HI.. I have been MIA for Awhile - you know always busy with my boys (6) & (10).They do keep me on the go.. Here is my latest Pic - not where I want to be but close, I am working on getting 20lbs off that I gained but I am at least happy with where I am. I attached a before and after Pic of where I started. Well hope to stop by soon again - you all take Care....OMG can someone make me smaller please... Mary

Good Morning, Gosh the site is a little more complex for me. I was looking for a post the other day from Estelle and cannot find it. Anyway I will keep looking. Not much happening my way. Eileen you asked how I was band wise? Still the same no fill by choice now rather than ordered by the doc. I do have restriction still at this point and still try to follow the guidlines. I am hovering at a size 12 through 16 and am happy there. Not my goal but I feel good here. I have had joined curves back in the fall of last year but have not made it back since June. Just to hectic to be there or they need to be open all the time not just certain hours. I am thinking of going to the rec where they provided child care and work out there. Other than that still banded thank God! I am still on Nexium and still have acid reflux but i can live with it when it is under control. well gotta Go TTL

Hi Julie, I was diagnosed with Barretts Es back in 2005 so from that time on I have been without a fill. I found out this March that i have no signs of Barretts and am fine and can get a fill but each time i did i could not go past 1 because the restriction was to intense. I am happy to say with out the fill i still have restriction and follow the guidlines or at least my band will tell me when i don't. How do you fill with out the fill? Do you have any restrictions? Mary

Hello Chica Bonitas ( pretty Girls) It only took me 4 tries to log on in here.. I actually did not have any trouble yesterday.. Well sorry I have been MIA for so long. You all were on my mind at somepoint in my Days.. First of all let me say Hugs to you Patty, it certainly has been a very tough year for you but it is all uphill from now.. I will be praying the Lord brings you many positive blessings.. Them kiddos are just the beginning! My little ones are doing great and Cristian is finally in Kinder and all day to boot. I still have to pay their Aunt the time that they are with her but I have demanded she actually walk them to school and home again, just because Cristan is to young in my book to walk the block to school. Do I hear Over Protective?? I am still at the same job and of course it is year end for us there. We did not make it to Disneyland but if I keep working on it, I think we can get there next year. Thats about it. Today the boys are with their dad and we have been getting along and as of last month he took the boys to his new GF house. Her name is Rosie and she has 3 children. I am pretty ok with it. I am happy I at least got asked out but turned it down. I feel pretty unsure what is expected in this day and age of me. I need to just go with the flow - Huh Anyway I have actually ventured out on 2 seperate Occasions on a Friday nite. Actually the first was to a concert for Michael Salgado and the other was to see Carlos Mencia. Their dad watched them both times. Well enough of my boring life.. I have been able to read alittle back and am glad to hear that Mandy is on the mend and Kat did not puke. Eileen & Irene congrats on your new Job positions. Cindy i am so sorry to hear about what happened with your Aunt. That was truly horrible and I feel for you. You all have been quite busy.. Now is Darcy now a house flipper or she just moved and the ex wants to give her grief? I need to go back some more to find out. Betty sounds like you had a terrific summer. The pool sounds devine.. Welcome Jetti and Hi Chrispy Now do not want to put my foot in my mouth but is someone not getting married soon? I forget! Well Chica's gotta go - doing laundry and going to try the dryer I just bought on Craigs list. I had to change out the cord - hopefully it is not going to shock me or burn up.. Love you all and promise to keep checking back Kat love your aviater - you are just so tiny girl

Hi Everyone -- Welcome Yenken:) just stopped in been quite busy around here. I only have 2 working days left and Hello Vacation. Mandy that sounds like an awesome deal. Can you help with California Disney? Let me know still working towords that.. I am glad that Abi is doing better. I bet the wee one is ready for spring break. Hope you can find out if it is a bladder infection or what? Well everyone I have just been working and trying to get everything ready to relax next week. Having car issues again and no money to get not even a used one. Chalio is going to change the Starter today and see if it is any better. Last resort I did get a approval at a car dealership but really do not want to make payments. I got word yesterday that my Dad's Son has bone Cancer. I feel bad for him. He is only in his 30s.. I just hope and pray that he goes into remission or a cured. He is my half brother (not sure) different moms. Anyway my little ones have come down with a cold and I am hoping it gets better as the days go on. Kat sounds like Marvin* is quite a lovely soul. I take the boys this weekend to an Easter Egg hunt in Windsor and the special Olympics will be there. I will be talking about how we get Crisitan involved. I know he would just love it.. The tri annual metting went ok - Cristian is going to have alot of resources available to him next year. I hope that I am on top of it all like YOU Mandy.. Well gots to go TTL

Hi ladies, Just stopped in - been reading and lurking around. Cindy - that is flippin messed up. You are right! What a headache this has to be. IMO everything is documented on your part so I would say she does not have a chance at getting anything from you. Mandy - So glad that Abi is doing great. May she keep on that road.. Kat - so your are going on to Texas WOW. How nice to meet up with Rene and Betty. You will have a good time. One day it would be great if we all met up at some point. Rene - hope your hubby is doing much better. What a scare! Sorry that I cannot do more personals.. Memory not very good these days. Not much going on in my world but just the kids keeping me busy. I broke down and took Chalio to the Dr. yesterday because we noticed he is losing his eyelashes and after much research about his meds and what could possibly be causing it and not finding anything that fit, I took him. I also had other concerns - his Weight. Anyway the good news is that Allergies are the cause. Even though he is not showing outward signs he had swelling in the inside bridge of his nose. Now Weight, Doc is not concerned at this point but I still am. He eats alot but is just so thin you can count his ribs. He is 4 feet 4 inches and weights 59lbs. In December he was 61lbs. Anyway I decided to change our eating habits and incorperate more fatty foods into his diet. That would really help out Cristian too. I never thought I would be worried when someone is the oppisite of what I am. Go figure I any of you ladies have some suggestions please tell me.. Other than that Cristian took a tumble on Sat and knocked out his top front baby tooth. He was with his Dad when this happend and called to tell me. Boy was I pissed but it was an accident so what could I do except hug my Baby boy. Mind you he is 5yrs old... Well gots to go.. TTL

Hi you all just stoppe in for a quick bit. Been really busy here and at home.. I am trying to plan a surprise Disney trip to CA for me and the boys as of late. Planing to go in Aug or late July. Also gonna see my baby brother in Escondido.. Well miss you all - hope everyone is doing good BBL

Dianne - you will be fine. I do not care if you are 20 or 87 who would not love perky boobs. I want them!!! with each passing day you will grow to love them and then will come when you will be flashing people to try them out. I say that cause my sister did it. Maybe you will not go the the extreme like she did but it is pretty funny thinking about it.

Just stopped in before i hit the hay. My computor is fixed! I broke down and took the tower in on Tuesday and they had to wipe it clean and start over. It cost me a pretty penny but i was going insane with out it here at home - like i am on it so much Kat I am so sorry for your loss. Dianne - Take it slow and easy and keep up with your pain meds. Would love to do more personals but it is already after 10pm here. Good Night.