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I was looking forward to getting lap band surgery- (Realize band actually) but heard some things over the weekend that really scared me. I heard about lots of pain for hours- not being able to swallow saliva!, no position being comfortable, food getting stuck - even when you think you're chewing a lot!, a bad band fill experience, getting bad reflux, lots of gas all the time. These things happened to one person I know. Could someone tell me if these things are inevitable- or are they caused by something that can be avoided. Is it possible to have a lapband procedure that should be corrected? This person stayed on their diet- I'd appreciate any helpful info on this-because all I've heard is the upside till this weekend and then- boom the floor dropped out :leaving: Help!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! thank you Telecia and West Coast- it was great of you to take the time to answer my post. Very informative-I'm much less anxious at this point. From what it sounds like, I think the woman who told me this stuff was overfilled. She didn't like her doctor- probably didn't call him enough. thanks again!

Thank you JB and Dex!- you two sound like you're doing great. I must say that I'm so glad I posted a message about being afraid - the feedback is really helping. :wink_smile:

thank you, everyone, for your replies- it's so helpful!