Sonoragal

Yes, take your time on your fills, getting VERY small amounts until your comfort zone. Some days my band feels tighter than other days. Also, after a year, I had the doctor remove all of the Fluid, and put back in the same amount--he called it "recalibration". My band felt different, but no Fluid was added.

Beki

Yes, I agree with Sades too. You are still swollen from the surgery. I was like that too.

I'm from California and I had the lap band procedure in July, 2005, by Dr. Felix in Fresno. I have maintained a weight loss of 70 pounds. I was a size 20/22, and now I am a size 8 or 10. Best decision I ever made. Lately, I have been having this "growling" sound in my esphogas area, especially when I lay down. I is constant, like every 10 seconds or so. I lay on my back, elevated, and that helps, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem, and what helped.

Thanks. Beki