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I took them for a few months and it really did help. I am going to do it again as I had to have my band fluid removed due to a stick and I gained quite a bit back. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

Hi Everyone, I was at my local lap doctor here in Orlando last week and he gave me some interesting information. He told me that they had been doing a study of the average weight loss for lap band patients, and that the averge overall weight loss is 55% of what needed to be lost. Interesting. Of course he did say their are some who do better and some of us who do worse! FYI.... Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

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Hi Telly, Yes, it was Dr. Marema at Dr Kims office. He is the Program Director and Founder at US Bariatric. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

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Hi, Something very similar happened to me about two weeks ago. I have been banded for about a year and one half and had not had a fill since the summer of 2005. My band seemed to stay tight and even got tighter as time passed. Then two weeks ago I had really bad reflux, trouble swallowing etc. I also had a Upper GI done and thought I had a slip but it ended up that my docor let all of the fluid out of my band and something must have been stuck. I was instantly OK and have gained about 5lbs! So.. I am returning to my doctor tomorrow for a refill, but less. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

Hi All, I also just last Friday had an emergency unfill. I too have been banded for almost 11/2 years and also thought I had a slip. What a scarey feeling. I had really bad acid reflux, nausea and could barely drink. Mine went on for several days though and continued to get worse. I had 2cc removed and that seem to do the trick. I still do not know what the problem was (food, too tight)? who knows, but I sure feel better now. I had a Upper GI today and all appeared good, and have a endo scheduled for Thursday. Keep your fingers crossed...... Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

Hi All, Its been a while since I have posted, but I check in daily to see whats new. I have a big concern. I have been banded for 1 year and 4 months now and I was banded in TJ. This past week am nauseaed, have a lot of gas and acid reflux really bad all of a sudden. I have not had a fill in about a year and was doing great. Food seems really had to get down now. Any ideas....HELP! Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/14/04 Dr Lopez :faint:

Hi All. Another update. I had a follow up Upper GI done this morning. The person that reads the xrays was in there with me for part of the tests and he said the band appeared to be in the correct place and that he saw no erosion. Of couse this is not a final read, but it sure sounds good to me. I still have my endo scheduled for Thursday. I feel so much better! Thanks again. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

Hi All, Update...I went to my local lapband dr. late Friday. He let the fluid all out of my band.(2cc) INSTANT RELIEF! I now have a upper GI scheduled for Tuesday and my endo for Thursday just to be sure. But I sure feel much better. I think something was stuck. I will update you all. Thanks!! Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

Hi Guys, Thanks for the input. I was up all last night with really bad gas, acid reflux and naseua. I just got off the phone with my lap doctor office here in Orlando and the office person told me to go ahead with my endoscope that I have scheduled for this Thursday and then to come see them the following Wednesday. This appointments seems so far off, and its pretty scary, I cant really eat or drink well at all. If it gets really bad I may just go to the ER (and it takes quite a bit to worry me, Im pretty tough) but YIKES! Thanks for all the concern. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

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Hi All, I dont get this at all. Seems like everyone does lose about 30lbs plus or minus if they are not super heavy to start with THEN your either stuck there, or its really hard to lose from that point forward. I thought this was suppose to make this easier. Whats even more confusing to me is the fact that most of us are eating much less than we were prior to the band but the weight loss stops. I personally am eating about one third of what I ate prior to banding and now exercising four days a week at the gym...and still not losing. OH, and I am now taking Phentermine! I am one year and one month out and stuck at 31lbs lost. Yes, my band is tight and I dont need a fill. HELP! Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/16/04 Dr Lopez

Hi All, DeLarla, your hilarious! I was walking down the main sidewalk in TJ the day after my LB surgery pulling my IV. (with the men riding by screaming out their car window la rubia!!!) How sexy can you be in a hospital gown, fat and in sweat pants?(MEN!) I also went back to work the day after I flew back to Orlando from TJ. Im a die hard. I fortunately have had no problems. I hope the same goes for my endo. I am worried now. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/16/04 Dr. Lopez

Hi Everyone, OK, I really freaked out now also. I too am a Dr Lopez patient. I have an appointment Wednesday with my GP and am also requesting a endo! I will update you all with my results. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/16/04 Dr Lopez

Hi, The same thing happened to me about eight months out. The hair loss lasted about 3 months and really freaked me out. I started to eat more Protein and it finally stopped. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/04

Hi Everyone, I was a patient of Dr Lopez in Dec. 04. I have not heard if he is still around. Does anyone know, and if so do you have a phone number to reach him? Thanks for any info. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/16/04

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Thanks everyone for all the input, I feel a little better. I think I will make a follow up appointment just to be safe. The thought of erosion is very scary... Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/16/04 220/185

Hi Everyone, I dont post often, but check in when I can. I have something really strange happening. I was banded 12/04 and have had 3 fills. The last fill was late last spring, and my band seems to be getting tighter. Is this normal? I can still eat, but its tight! Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ on 12/16/04

Hi Guys, Yes, it has been tight for a few months now and does not appear to be letting up at all. I have lost about 35lbs from 220lbs to 185lbs. No big lifestyle changes, no certain time of the month. Sometimes very tight! Guess I should be glad and just wait. Thanks all. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ 12/16/04

Hi, I also remember the REALLY bad pain that lasted weeks. I also thought it would never end...it does! Like they said it is a distant memory now a year later. Walk alot, it really helps. Staci Orlando FL banded in TJ Mexico 12/16/04 start-219lbs current-185lbs