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Hello All, I was banded on 4/28. Things have been great. Had my first fill yesterday. I have the realize band. They but in 3ccs and it was to much. When they had me drink water, I was burping alot. They had to go in again (OUCH) and take out 1.5cc. Now I have this lump feeling in the back of my throat. Is that normal??? Will I get used to it over time? Please advise! I must be one of those people who will only need one fill or maybe my band has shifted?????? HELP!:sad:

Wow, the gas pain is amazing. And the constipation...wow! I am suprised that I have not blown a whole open. Anyone else with this problem? I have felt guilty about having the band...that I could not do all of this on my own...crazy. Anyway, I'm glad I found your site and I look forard to meeting others like myself. I keep having this belching problem and I feel it all the way down to the bottom of my stomach when I burp...it still hurts. I also have that feeling of fullness in the back of my throat...can't wait till that goes away. I look forward to the day that I'm glad that I did this. Thanks for any input. E.:party:

What is the brand name of your band? Maybe yours holds less than others. I will ask my Dr. on Monday what size mine is. I have no idea. Thanks, E.

Thanks for your support! Good luck. Each day seems to get better!

I can't thank all of you enough for your support! I have felt this very strange need for me anyway, to cry! Emotions are crazy right now. I found some relife through benefiber. Really helps. May 10 year old daughter, husband and I danced a little jigg this AM when I was able to go! Sounds crazy, but I am thankful as many of you know for the little things right now. I have also had some broth and that is helping to change things up a bit...I also had coffee this AM...all contributed to the success. Ok, oversharing...sorry! Each day I feel better. Each day the guilt gets better too. I know I need this surgery to be successful. Lost 107lbs in 2003. Kept it off for 3 1/2 years. Then sold my company and put almost all of it back on. Losing the weight will not be the hard part. keeping it off and learning to not be mad at myself for re-gaining the weight and having to go throught the pain of losing is again will be my struggle in the long run. Thanks again! E.