gingerkid

i was banded a year ago last week, and i have regretted it almost everyday since. i am not sure why i have had so many problems, but i too have had serious issues with vomiting and reflux since getting banded, and prior to my band i hardly EVER threw up or had reflux. last november my band slipped and i had to have an emergency surgery to fix it...i should have just had them take it out because i am still having the same problems, and i don't have that much fluid in my band to begin with. i am unsure what to do, because i no longer have insurance and there is no way i can pay for it on my own...any suggestions or help would be appreciated. thanks.

hey all, i was wondering if anyone had tried any of the cookbooks available for post gastric surgery. i found a couple on amazon and barnes and noble, but i was just curious if anyone had actually used them and what they thought about them. any help would be great. thanks!

i was wondering if anyone else had a problem with their pouch being way too tight somedays? i've noticed that it happens most frequently when i sleep in, which is super depressing since i am a big fan of sleeping in on the weekends. it gets so bad that i can't eat anything all day. i was wondering if anyone else has this problem and if they had any suggestions on what to do. i've tried drinking lots of fluids and smoothies and what not, but it doesn't seem to do much...it's starting to drive me crazy...HELP!

i was wondering if anyone else had a problem with their pouch being way too tight somedays? i've noticed that it happens most frequently when i sleep in, which is super depressing since i am a big fan of sleeping in on the weekends. it gets so bad that i can't eat anything all day. i was wondering if anyone else has this problem and if they had any suggestions on what to do. i've tried drinking lots of fluids and smoothies and what not, but it doesn't seem to do much...it's starting to drive me crazy...HELP!

DO NOT MAKE YOUR SELF SICK ON PURPOSE!!!!! i had my band put in july '07 and never really got the hang of really SLOWING down while i ate and ended up getting sick frequently. in november i got something stuck and started throwing up (not on purpose) and couldn't stop. this was on a monday by thursday i was admitted to the hospital and had to have an emergency operation because my band had slipped and i couldn't swallow ANYTHING! it was the worst and most frightening experience of my life! and it was all because of throwing up..so PLEASE do not MAKE yourself throw up, get your band loosened and save yourself a lot of trouble! :cool2:

i have had no discomfort or problems drinking soda post-op, but i guess it depends on the person. i do however only drink fountain pop for the most part, because i think it is less abrasive and easier on my stomach. i'm sure my surgeon is all that happy about it, but i have been seriously addicted to diet pepsi for years and found it impossible to give it up. i did alright for several months post-op, but then i don't know why but i just had to have it! :cool2: so if you feel te same way, i would ease into and try fountain soda and see how it goes!