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cindyh

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  1. Can anyone share their experiences with Dr Aceves? Thanks - Cindy
  2. :help:Does anyone out there know what could possibly be causing a frequent raspy, sore throat? A few months ago I went to my family doctor and had pus pockets on my throat. Antibiotics appeared to take care of them, but it keeps creeping back to haunt me. My band was too tight for months and I did my share of yak'in. I am certain these sore throat episodes have something to do with the band but I am not sure how. After I had my band unfilled some and I noticed I started yak'in up brown liquidy stuff the day I was unfilled. I mentioned it (the sore throat stuff, not the discolored liquidy brownish stuff) to my fill tech but she did not think it was band related. I think it is somehow, but she said just what I wanted to hear. My band is very loose right now because I have choose to do this for healing if thats what should be done. It's been over a month and that sore, raspy throat thing came back again. I was suppose to have a fill today and cancelled because I felt the throat stuff com'in on again. Anyone ever experience this or know what could be going on here?
  3. cindyh

    Raspy, sore throat question

    Macacoza, Well, it sounds like you have been down a stressful road lately. I know what I do when I'm stressed....EAT! Surprise!! Well, I too am so grateful for all of you who shared your stories and experiences with this throat thing. It has convinced me totally it is band related. I will never be that tight again. I am probably very fortunate that I caught it time before it did any permanant damage. I just have to wonder how many more are out there that haven't told their stories and how many more are going to experience this after their bands are too tight for too long? I hope they do a search on this forum and keep posting their experiences. Will you let us know how it turns out for you after your band is loosened up? I know it took a good 3 weeks to a month after my unfill before I felt I was finally going to beat this thing! Now it finally feels good to feel almost normal again. My stomach did some strange things while recovering. I also thought I was going to be constipated for life! Well, that too took around 2 months after the unfill to get back to normal. Thanks so much for sharing! I hope you are once again going to be singing like a bird soon! Keep us posted!!...Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    Vanessa, I am going to try the over-the-counter Prilosec. I had mentioned this earlier in the thread but have not been anywhere yet to pick some up. I think this might surprise me and hopefully convince me that I might just have acid reflux afterall! And you are absolutely correct about having to work with what we have done to our bodies. Its not natural. Not until you experience things like this do you realize how fragile our bodies really are. This was a real wake-up call for me...Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    Listywood, I am curious. Do you feel by removing your band the sore throat stuff will disapate completely? You said you have a total unfill and you are still experiencing reocurring sore throats? Vanessa, This is making more sense to me the more I read about others experience. I guess I never thought I had reflux, but I must be wrong about this. Congratulations on your new lap band baby girl! I am certain by the time she is an aldult, there will be a much better and painless way to loose weight!....Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    Listywood, OMG!! I think you are one of the few that probably tell a real horror story here about what can happen if your band is too tight! I am convinced after reading everyones replies to this thread that this is definately band related. I too thought I was the only one on this planet with this horrible side effect and was very reluctant to post. But for some reason I knew it had to be band related just because I was not contagious, never have had any stomach, esophogus, or throat problems in my life and I have always been in very good health. Your symptoms are so similar to what I was experiencing. I became very weak & tired which seemed like forever. After a good amount of the fill was taken out, I rebounded back. Although I might add, it took a while to rebound. I coughed up a lot of clear flem for approximately 3 weeks after the unfill. Thank god today I am able to wake up with none. Although I do have to say that when I eat, I have more secretions that tend to gather in my nose and I have to blow my nose in the middle of a meal and after a meal. The band definately changes things. I likely got the unfill just in time before any possible permanant damage was done. Nobody's fault but my own. Thanks so much for sharing your story! I am certain this will be helpful to others who are considering or presently have a tight fill. Good luck with the removal of your band. And I do understand when you feel this crapy your health and feeling good/normal becomes very valuable. If anyone else has had similar side effects I would like to hear your story. Keep posting them so we can all learn from them...Cindyh
  7. cindyh

    Raspy, sore throat question

    Wow!! Macacoza, be careful. I ended up with puss pockets on my throat and waited too long to get antibiotics. I was miserable! I honestly thought I had a virus of some kind that caused this. I did get pretty sick. Then when it kept coming back, I did what I could to get my hands on antibiotics before it progressed to puss pockets in my throat once again. Well, I hope you don't do any damage, but I think this is a sign to take very seriously and that this side effect is a warning for you. I am glad to hear some of you out there in bandland are experiencing this raspy, sore throat thing as a side effect of the band. Its comforting to know the cause of this strange side effect is from the band and not some beastly, strange, incurable disease. Best of luck to you! Anyone else out there experiencing this? Let us know....Cindyh
  8. cindyh

    Raspy, sore throat question

    Well, it is interesting to know that this sore, raspy throat thing might be because of the band afterall. I will always be cautious as to the amount of fill that goes in my band from now on. Thanks for all of the replies from everyone!....Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    dpingl, Hmmmm. That is interesting that someone else is experiencing this. Have you ever had to get antibiotics for your sore throat? If you get enough of them, it certainly kicks it out quickly. But the problem is that they are reoccuring. It also feels like my throat & toungue are hot sometimes when the sore, raspy throat stuff rears its ugly head. Do you ever experience this? I'm baffled if it is not some kind of damage caused by the band being too tight for too long. Was your band too tight for a period of time? Just trying to figure this out and hope to god it not what kat817 mentioned above. If you ever discover the cause, rhyme or reason for this, let me know. Thanks for sharing that. I was feeling all alone in bandland!!...Cindyh
  10. cindyh

    Raspy, sore throat question

    Ohhhh dear! I am glad to hear your husband is doing ok. He sure went through a lot!! Hopefully he will keep doing well now! I have never had acid reflux in my life. I still don't. No change when I sleep or wake up anymore with the exception that I had a lot of flem for about 3 weeks after my unfill. (Gone now)The mucus lasted just a few days (very little) and the brownish stuff right after a got home from the unfill. Just those crazy sore throats that come back to haunt me yet. I think I will try the over-the-counter Prilosec to start with. I would like to see what this will do if anything. Thanks so much for sharing your story. I guess at this point I will not throw out the fact that this could be more serious than I was hoping....Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    Kat, Oh my!! Just what I didn't want to hear!! Sorry about your (husand?) Sounds like he's doing ok now. Well, now that you mentioned it, I do recall spitting up a little mucus (like in infection) as well as the brownish liquidy stuff after my unfill. I do not cough anymore, but did. Never coughed at night. Voice definately changed and I am most certain there was significant inflamation. I can eat just about anything & everything now even if my band still has some fill in it. It's just the reoccuring sorness/raspiness of the throat? I am curious. Did your husband take antibiotics also?...Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    neci916, Thank you for your response. That is also a very good possibility. I have a question for you...Did your daughter get sore throats, pus pockets on her throat accompanied with the raspiness? Just curious....Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    Angie, Thanks for your insight on this. Never gave that one a thought. I do know antibiotics kick it out quickly. I have also made sure the gas fireplace does not get turned on anymore (from ND) thinking it could have been linked to this somehow. We've had it on (fireplace) everyday and the throat thing started around the same time. The soreness is gone now, but I also just took 1 1/2 days of antibiotics. So I am not sure if they (antibiotics) helped or that it could be fireplace related now. It just scares me that it keeps coming back and that it is band related from being too tight and PBing (yak'in) too many times. Yikes! Could there be bacteria that was under band when it was too tight that could have caused this? That is my fear since I did yak up that unusual brownish stuff after the unfill. Obviously nobody else has experienced this from the low response on the topic. I hope your right about the sinus infection. I'd prefer to have this rather than some mysterious kind of damage I did by having my band too tight. Thanks again Angie! You made me feel better by throwing out a possible alternate option as to what this could be. I don't have insurance so I'm avoiding going to the Dr to get checked for fear its some kind of monsterous thing or disease that will destroy my chances of getting a reasonably priced insurance instead of landing in a high premium, high risk policy or having a rider attached to it. Its high enough at the normal premiums! And lets see.... Why do we go to Mexico? Hmmmmm.......Cindyh
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    Raspy, sore throat question

    Thanks for your reply Berry. No tonsils and don't smoke.
  15. Hi Beecheegirl! I had the band placed by Dr. Joya one year ago. I get the biggest trophy for being the slowest looser, ever!!! :first:I went in for a fill today and I am presently at 9.3cc's!! I have struggled with loosing weight, period. Even with the band. I am down 32 lbs and it has been a year with the band. I decided to go in for a fill this afternoon after I gained 4 lbs in 4 to 5 days! I was feeling hopeless!! I m feeling great restriction tonight! Well, I just want you to know that my first couple times for a fill had me on edge. It appeared that the saline evaporated or I had a leak!! I dont recall just how much did come back out when I went back for a 2nd fill, but it was not the same amount that was put in. This happened at least two times with the first couple fills. I, thankfully did not have a leak although. Today I should have had 9cc's pulled out and that is exactly what it was in the syringe. The fill tech put in another 3cc's today. I just wanted to share my experience with you. In fact if you do a search under (leaks), you will find the information. You may very well have a leak, but I just wanted you to hear about my experience. Best of luck to you!!
  16. cindyh

    Starting Up

    Good God, Celeste! You must look like one hot harley road queen banana!! It will be great to see you again!!!
  17. cindyh

    Starting Up

    Wow Missy!! Great hear from you once again!!! Hey, I think you and I have a lot in common!! I am down 35 lbs and have been holding for months on end!! I am the queen of the "slow loosers club!!" :scared:Hey, at least I am not gaining! I am at 9cc's for a fill too!! Go figure on that one!! I am however, contemplating a teeny, tiny fill right now. I know how to eat around the band like pro now!! Nobody's fault but my own!! I have started to walk since this god-forsaken heat has finally let up a little. Great to hear from you again, Missy!
  18. cindyh

    Starting Up

    Celeste, I guess you may not be back yet after I reread you post. But it does sound as if your coming back soon. Am I on the right page this post around?
  19. cindyh

    Starting Up

    WhooHoo!!! Celeste must be back in town!!! How the heck are you girl??!! When did you get back from Africa and tell us about your experience there? I thought you would be gone for a few years!! Wow!! Its so good to hear from you, girl!!! I am meeting a new banster from SD tomorrow who is coming here for a fill. The next time she is in town, maybe we should try to get together again somewhere!
  20. cindyh

    Starting Up

    Yyev, Good luck to you in the insurance department! Isn't it more than exciting to know that your life is going to change for the better!! And welcome to the ND site! It appears that there are just a few of us that have started the ignition on the ND site once again. It was very active some time ago and then fizzled. Good to hear from bandsters close in proximity and to be bansters from here!
  21. cindyh

    Starting Up

    :clap2: Welcome Kim from ND!! It has to be exciting for you right now knowing you will be joining bandland soon!! Excellent support on this forum! I recently met someone from SD on this site. Well, keep us posted! Do you have a surgery date yet? You will do great!!!
  22. cindyh

    Looking for a fill doctor in ND

    When you call Mid Dakota Clinic ask for Dr Schmits receptionist and you should be able to scheldule a fill. You should also ask about costs as the initial visit is more than your scheduled fills after this. Since BC/BS has started covering this surgery, I am certain they have been very busy. I have not been in for a fill for months now because my last fill was adequate. I did not not have my surgery performed by Dr. Schmit, but I can tell you that he and his staff rock! I am fortunate that I live in the Bismarck area and that he is close by. Well, good luck and I hope this information will assist you getting through to someone there.
  23. cindyh

    Starting Up

    Hi all you ND bansters!! Renae informed me of the gathering at the Walrus Monday nite. Looking forward to seeing you all there!! SusieQ I hope you can make it! We would love to meet you!! I had my last fill last Tuesday with our wonderful fill tech "Andy". He's the best!! I think Dr. Schmit is awesome also. I wish I could have afforded to stay here and use him!! But I also had a very good experience in Mexico. Dr. Joya is great, but he's so far away! My last trip there was quick, simple and cheap. (Missy you asked how that went) I likely wont be eating much when we meet. My fill wont let me eat afternoons or evenings. I am able to eat scrambled eggs and nuts in the morning and that is it. The rest of the day and evenings is liquids or I am in trouble!! Excellent restriction this round!! I am up to 8.7cc's in the VG band. I am sure the Walrus has soup on the menu and hey, a glass of wine will be great!! Well, I will see you all tomorrow evening!! PS - There are couple gals coming from Mont soon for fills with Dr. Schmit who had their surguries with my surgeon in Mexico. I will let you all know when they are going to be here and we can get together again and meet some new friends!!
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    Starting Up

    Hi to all of you!!! I received your post Missy! Thanks for asking about me!! I have been so lame about being on this message board. I have been posting on Dr. Joya's more often. Welcome to you Darlene!! It would be great to get to know you!! Hope your doing well! And Missy!! I have'nt heard from you forever!! How the heck are you doing??!! I am down 30 lbs now!! Yippee!!! I am a slow looser, but thats ok! I am going for a fill Tuesday morning. I am 51 yrs old when I awaken that morning so I decided that was a good day to treat myself to a fill! Good Lord! How did I ever get so old??!! :faint:I am up to 7.8cc's in an 11cm band!! I think just a tish-bit will do this time! When I got my last fill I was yak'in-up frequently! Now about 3 weeks later, it is amazing how everything is going down too well again!! Missy, how did your last fill work for you? Any of you bansters that are from out of town and coming in for surgery or fills with Dr. Schmit, I have a guest house you are all welcomed to stay at! I have it for sale, but until it sells you are all welcome to hang your hats there! I am looking forward to "Bansters night out at Red Lobster!" See you soon!!:target: Cindyh
  25. :eek: Every time I go in for a fill, the fill tech never pulls out the amount of fill that should be in my band. The loss is very minimal anywhere from .1cc to .2cc. within a 3 week period of time. Does anyone else experience this and is this normal? Also, what could possibly be causing the loss of Fluid in the band? Thanks!

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