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I have lost 80 pounds with my band and have had it since 2007. Its the best thing i ever have done for myself. I still have the tightness (sometimes I eat more then I should though, and catch myself) and I have not had any issues with it. I "slimed" only once, and had my last fill a year ago. A few months ago I started having pain in my back and chest. the pain is right above my boob on the left side, and over about an inch from the middle of my chest. Also in my back around my the same area. I have had blood work, an ekg, and xray, and a ct scan to find out whats wrong. Thank the Lord everything came back fine. But when I was in for my ct scan the nurse made a comment to me, thinking this may be because of my band. So of course I am trying to do some research, but not coming up with anything. was wonder if anyone went through this or knows someone that has. I just went on liquids for 2 days to see if this could be a stretched pouch, but I am tight again. Could this be a slip? If so would I still get that full feeling and feel tight? Thanks for any and all help :thumbup: ~Joanna

I should add, the pain is not all the time. Its comes and goes, I guess depending on the day :thumbup: Nothing special or different when I eat or lay down. Pain sometimes comes on with no food in my stomach also.

Not sure what to do about this. I just am getting over being sick for 3 weeks, ( pneumonia) and still am pretty weak. Anyway, during my weight loss I did lose some hair, I started taking Biotin for this and it seemed to work. Now after being sick, my hair is falling out in hand fulls! I went to pull up my hair (I have shoulder length, naturally curlly hair, thats already thin) and found that I have tons of hair that is missing in the back of my head and little curls, not even 2 inches long . WTH? I can not even pull my hair in a pony now. What did or do you take for your hair? Any other ideas on what I can do to have my hair stop falling out and grow fast? Thanks for any and all help. I just feel like crying over this:(

I was wondering if any one has went to a doctor in mexico for their surgery? Can you let me know how everything went? I have read up alot on Dr Rumbaut, and he sounds like he has done many surgerys and is a very good doctor. I am self pay per my insurance will not cover my surgery, but the surgeon here charges 16500.00 and thats a big loan for us to take out now, so I am tring to collect as much infomation as I can to see whats the safest and cheapest.

WHAT CAN CAUSE A FLIP PORT? I CAN START EXERCISING MONDAY AND WAS WONDERING IF ANY AB EXERCISES CAN FLIP A PORT? MY PORT IS LOCATED BETWEEN MY BOOBS AND FOUR INCHES DOWN ( DOES THIS MAKE SINCE? LOL ) I AM JUST WORRIED IF I DO THE AB MACHINE, CRUNCHES OR ANY EXERCISES THAT DEAL WITH UPPER ABS, THAT IT MAY EFFECT MY PORT. THANKS~

I have a question about my incision. The one where my port is had a little "knot" like thing sticking out. I at first thought it was a scab, but then figured it was part of the stitch. I moved it around a little and its hanging on by a stitch still inside me. As I moved it, the area started getting moist. I squeeze a little around the area and some discolored, yellowish, clearish liquid form came out. Does this mean it could be infected? It does not hurt at all and I just seen my surgeon last Friday and he said they looked great. I have his number to call him tomorrow, but was wondering if anyone else had an issue like this. thanks for any and all help.......

When can I start taking my vitamins? I will do the chewables, 2 a day. I would also need my calcium and B12 pills.I had surgery on Monday, May 14. I have been looking thru all my paper work and I dont see where they wrote about my vitamins. I hope they would make me feel a little better per I have been really weak and lightheaded. The protein shakes are not helping a whole lot. Any advise? Thanks Joanna

I am so glad you asked this question about the shots. I was going to post something also. I was givin the shot right before surgery then told I would need to learn how to do them because with any stomach surgerys they like you to take these shots in your stomach for 2 weeks. I had surgery on Monday and have been doing the shots but did not get any bruises. Last night I noticed a bruise about the size of my palm on my stomach. Not around any cuts or anything, and it scared me. I did not know that the shots can bruise you. This thing looks nasty too. I just wonder why it may have bruised in one area but not any of the others. Thanks!!!!

Wondering if anyone has had surgery from Dr Gazayerli, and if so what do you think of him? Thanks!

I called yesterday and was told by a rep from bcbs that they declined me for 2 reasons. 1. They said I need to have a 5yr history obesity, which i did all but one visit my BMI was 33 in 2002.. I asked them if they go by month so I know if I need to weigh in sometime this year to get my 5 years in. They had no clue. 2. They said I needed more information on being on a low cal diet. I went to my Dr for 12 months (found out it was only supposed to be for 6) to have weigh ins every month and she would memo that I was on WW or the 6 week body makeover. This was not good enough for them. I asked her what other proof I would need, she had no clue about this either. Anyone ever have to go thru this? If so can you give me any info on what I should do. The surgern office was unsure right now on what to do, so I am asking for any help. Thanks

Has anyone heard of this doctor, good or bad? Thanks......