Laurinda

It's really weird yes. I have had this happen a few times myself. One of my patients that hasn't been in in a long while walked by the pharmacy where I work and was headed to the lap, I waved and hollered out "hey" as she passed and she waved back. It was several minuets later that she returned and said "Oh My God, if you were not behind the pharmacy counter I would have not known who you were" I was like "Really?" Funny how you live in your own skin daily and don't necessarily see the changes taking place . Someone showed me a picture that was taken of me in January and I was like "Oh MY God who is that?" lol After seeing that I can definitely understand why those who have not seen you in awhile don't recognize you.

From everything I have read on here I thought if I were ever to tight I would know, now I'm not so sure. The symptoms I am having I never associated with the band <DUH me> About three weeks ago I had a major sore throat that lasted for a few days <EVERYONE one had has house my in>then when it went away I had the feeling of something being "stuck" in my throat. I have had head and chest congestion so I thought it could be related to that. I was on the verge of calling my medical doctor for an appt. because it's been three weeks and making me nuts when I read an article on Gerd and how many people experience the same feeling. THIS made me think LAP BAND. Has anyone ever experienced this feeling before? What did you do about it? Could I be to tight? I have not had the slime or pb and I can keep Water and food down. I have not had heartburn until a day or so ago and it seems to be more in the morning then evening. I have an appt with my surgeon next Thursday the 25th. Do you think that is to long to wait? IF this is being to tight it's not what I expected. It's very strange. Thanks so much! Any and all thoughts would be appreciated.

mgallagator, I am going through the same thing right now. I called my doctor and am going in for a slight unfill

I ditto all the above responses. If nothing else I would be talking to the office manager with all the dates in hand that you have been fluffed off. Good-Luck to you ** If you have this much trouble getting a fill what will happen if you run into a problem and need attention immediately?

I called my doctor today and they said it sounded like I needed a little unfill, They could not get me in til Tuesday which I am fine with because I can keep food and water down...for the most part. Today has been a little strange, I take one bite and I get that warning feeling that I should not take another. I don't understand how I can get tighter after a fill,(three weeks ago) I thought that when you loss weight the band loosens a little. I guess we continue to learn as we go. Thanks Jack for your input!

YAY!!!! Congrats to you and all your hard work!!! I know how proud you must be and how good you must feel~~ keep up the great work! Hope to be joining you soon!!!!

How very interesting and weird all at the same time <wink> lol ty

I agree! Call your doctor and stay on liquids! I do find that warm liquids do make me feel better when I am feeling "tight". Good-Luck to you! :thumbup:

Bless your heart < no pun> I am glad your ok!!! I always said that pre-opt diet was gonna kill me but GEEEESH nothing like proving it aye *wink* Glad all is ok!!!! Good-luck to you!

jbflorida I hear ya! I HATE the cold weather but <looking at my arms> I am thinking snow wouldn't be such a bad thing lol <wink>

Don't be in such a hurry. I know it may seem frustrating but those fills will kick in and if you do it to fast you could find yourself in trouble. I have had four fills and the amount is never the same. My last fill was 2/10 of a cc. *That was 2/10 of 1 cc* That may sound like NOTHING but I felt it and it helped...granted that was my fourth fill so I am sure "tweaking" me was his goal. Rushing could cause you to hurt yourself and be miserable! Hang in there...you will get to that "sweet spot" ! Good-luck to you!

My arms <spit> Lawdy my arms <spit> being fat they were large but I am SHOCKED at the condition they are in, at this rate I may get surgery on my arms before my tummy! I knew things would not be pretty as I dropped the weight but Lawdy mercy! ** Boo Boo you look great!

I agree with getting it unfilled vs. removed

Ditto the above post

Bless your heart I am so sorry that happened to you but yee haw you are alright! Take it slow and heal up! Good-luck to you!

Hey there and welcome! Good-luck to you!

Hey there!!! Congrats on the band and good-luck to you on your journey! :thumbup:

Hey there! This really is a great place to learn! Good-luck to you! :thumbup:

Hey there and congrats!!! :thumbup:

Lapandfree your a hoot..... I am sorry for your troubles oasiskel <and the rest of you> Please keep us informed

I am happy your happy now. A lot of your post was hard for me to believe but <shrug> stranger things have happened. May I ask the point of your post? People come here for support, if you have already gotten it removed why join the board today? *9/03/2008*

Hello! Welcome to the board and good-luck to you! :thumbup:

Howdy to you! Jax here :thumbup: Good-luck to you on your journey and welcome!

Hey there <wave> congrats on the weight that you have lost! Good-luck on your future journey! This board to research and learn!

It's a tool not a miracle cure. <shrug> Almost 100 pounds later I can say I don't think the lap band is bull hockey. I can also say that the lap band is not for everyone but I do believe you have to work it....you can not wait for it to work you.