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Ok, we've all been there...You go and get a fill and they give you all of these specific instructions on what to eat and what not to eat. They make you drink Water before you leave to make sure you're not completely shut off, etc etc.. But what about if you get it loosened? They don't tell you what THAT'S gonna be like!! So here's a list of the potential side effects for having an UN-fill (I wish I would've known before I had my band loosened): - Gas - Bloating, water retention - Diarrhea or constipation.. or diarrhea followed by constipation followed by diarrhea - More gas and bloating - Hunger - RAPID WEIGHT GAIN!!!!! And I mean RAPID, even if you're watching what u eat!!! So what do we Banders do?? We go back and get a fill, right???? And another fill, and another fill.. But guess what!! THERE'S NO GOING BACK!! It's that "green-zone" everyone talks about. If u get to your green-zone, then don't mess with it!! Unfortunately, I did mess w it. And after 3 more fills in my 10 yr old band, I'm up 65 pounds in about 6 months. So I gave up.. had my band removed last month and in 3 weeks I'm getting the Sleeve. Anyone else have this happen???

My comment was not directed to you. And anyone who had or is getting the LAPBAND needs to be taking the initiative to be informed. Research and information gathering from MULTIPLE sources. PRIMARILY from their physician or other qualified medical personnel, but most DEFINITELY NOT from a "Support Group/Forum". So if someone is "scared" because of something they read in a blog... then there are clearly more concerning issues at hand. Issues such as the need to educate the general public about what should and should NOT be used as legitimate resources for medical advice. Are YOU an MD? Cause I certainly am not!

Glad to hear that I seem to be in the minority with the UN-fill problems. And don't get me wrong, I'm still a fan of the band. I had it for 10 great years with great success!! I'm just sharing my experience as is everyone. And for those of you who seem to know where or how I went wrong... How I didn't do the right thing or eat the right amount or types of food... Well, I caution YOU especially!!! DON'T PASS JUDGEMENT BASED ON INADEQUATE INFORMATION!! We are all different as was said. Anyone ever pass JUDGEMENT against you?? Ever heard THESE words before: - "YOU DON'T NEED THE LAPBAND!! YOU'RE JUST LAZY AND DON'T WANT TO EXERCISE OR EAT RIGHT!!!" - If you say you never heard those words then you're LYING!! It's hard for people who don't have a weight problem to understand what it's like for those of us who do, RIGHT??? SOOO... Step down off of your HIGH-HORSE and remember where you started!! Cause we all started at the same place... A place filled with the best of hopes and intentions.