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Thanks for your kind words! I had 4.5 ccs removed from my band, don't know what the capacity was but I am feeling 1000% better. Can finally sleep flat and NO GERD or heartburn. I go back on July 10th for an EGD to make sure there is no Barrett's esophagus. If all goes well I can start over with the new surgeon and slowly start getting fills again......praying that this is the case. Now to just not gain weight before then. Not going to go crazy and just eat EVERYTHING just because I can..... Lol Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh, and capsules go down much easier than tablets for me. Unless the tablets are small. You might also be able to get a liquid for of your meds at a compounding pharmacy. Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi there, I have been banded since 2008 and have to take daily pills, including antidepressant. I do so while sipping hot coffee or tea. Seems to go down MUCH easier than with any cold drinks. Hope it helps! Good luck. Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

I just went to the doc for this today! Got a complete unfill, waiting to see if symptoms resolve. I'm hoping so because Ido not want to do another surgery..... [emoji44] Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Aug 12, 2008 banded. Lost 95 lbs initially but over the last few years and I gained back 17. Now at 222 as of today. Went to see a new surgeon as the original one no longer takes my insurance and is over an hour and a half away now. Had to get a complete unfill because of really bad GERD and vomiting and most things getting stuck. Went in to see about revision to rny but would have to go through 6 months of supervised diet and all the other hoops for my insurance to cover the revision. Well, so far so good, drank a protein shake and will have some soup soon. No problems yet. I'm hoping that I just needed the unfill and let my stomach calm down and find the sweet spot again. Maybe I can get back on track with the band, slowly. Keep your toes crossed for me. I Really do not want to have another surgery if I can help it......I would love to keep in touch with you 2008 Bandsters!!! [emoji171] Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks! Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm having trouble finding that post.....can you give me a little more direction to find it? Thanks! Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I will read it. I'm happy that you are doing well. [emoji4] Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am praying that I can get the band removed and the bypass done in the same surgery......I don't want to go under twice..... [emoji37] Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Oops! I just realized that you are waiting for approval, I'll be sending prayers your way too! Hope you hear soon! [emoji847] Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you and I'm so happy for you that you have a date set! I'm still really nervous about it but I know that I'm d**k of this band! My revision consult is next Thursday.... Hope I can make the right choice, sleeve or bypass....It's looking more like bypass due to my GERD. [emoji37] Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. I appreciate your honesty and the info helps put my mind at ease. You look wonderful! Sent from my XT1565 using BariatricPal mobile app

I do and it is terrible......would love to sleep laying down again! I am concerned about really loose skin and nutritional deficiencies, and hair loss.....ugh. How has it been for you?

OMG, this is totally me! I have been banded since 2008 and I have lost 95 lbs but gained 17 again. I cannot sleep flat anymore and I vomit up food almost every time I eat. Sick of having to carry barf bags with me everywhere and not being able to eat properly. I have an appt next week to see a surgeon and talk about revision to sleeve or bypass. I also take omeprazole daily plus zantac when needed. I do not want to go back to weighing 300 lbs again! I am too old for that and I want to teach for a really long time. I am also worried about the loose skin and nutritional problems that come with GBP......any words of advice or insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Hi all, I have an appointment to see a surgeon about either bypass or sleeve revision from the LapBand. I have done a lot of research but am not sure which one I should do. My insurance covers both but I have been on GERD meds for several years. I think it is because of the LAPBAND, did not have trouble with it before.......wonder if it will go away with the sleeve or if I should just go to the bypass surgery. UGH! So sick of the vomiting and the GERD and not being able to sleep laying flat because whatever I drank would come shooting out my nose and mouth.......I lost 95 lbs initially after my Band but gained back 17 lbs. So I am still at 220 lbs and at 5'3" and 52 yrs old I need to do something now to be healthy for a long rest of my life. I teach 4th grade and I want to be able to do so for as long as possible, comfortably! Any words of advice or insight would be appreciated!

Hi there, My name is Judie (from AZ) and I will be banded on the 12th, and I am on a liquid only pre-op diet that is soooooo disgusting! I have not yet found a way to make this nasty protein powder taste remotely tolerable.....I hate to complain because in the end, I know that this is a good thing to do, but the next 2 weeks is looking really bleak. I have to basically choke it down, a little at a time. I can have a serving of natural applesauce, V-8, clear broth, sf jello and sf ff pudding. The vanilla powder that I have leaves a weird bitter aftertaste in my mouth also. Any suggestions to make this experience a little better would be much appreciated. Anyone else from AZ? Have Dr. Simpson? Just wondering, Im kinda nervous but excited already. I just want to get it over with. I hope to make some new friends here to be able to share this experience with. All the best wishes, Judie

Hi there, I am in AZ but I sure have alot in common with you. I also have young children, a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old. I have arthritis in my low back and also my hip (had hip replacement in 2007, THANK GOD!) and have had a bad bout of plantar fasciitis in my foot. I had trouble keeping up with my kid and couldnt concieve due to my weight. We adopted our 2 yr old last year. I was banded August 12, 2008 and have been losing slowly, a steady 6 lbs a month. Not very fast but ok considering I have not been able to exercise. I do not have any support groups near me either and really would love to buddy up with you. Send me a PM and we can exchange emails and keep each other motivated. Hope to hear from you soon. Judie

Hi there, Down 1 lb this week: 256 lbs Averaging 6 lbs a month......slow and steady. :tongue:) Hang in there everyone! Judie :biggrin:

I was wondering if anyone else had this problem......I had my 3rd fill this past thursday and the nurse couldnt get the needle in my port, but was digging around with the needle in my belly and I finally had to tell her to stop, she was hurting me....then the Doc came in and even he had a really hard time finding the center of the port and I ended up bleeding and had 3 needle holes in my belly. It was so gross, I could hear the needle scraping the hard plastic outside of the port but not getting in the middle to do a fill. It was QUITE painful and I am still bruised up from it. I dont know why it happened, the first 2 fills were totally painless. I wish I knew what changed. The Doc said it was not unusual and that this happens some times.......I am NOT looking forward to the next fill.......hope it goes better. :thumbup: Anyone else have this problem? What did your doc tell you was the reason? Thanks, Judie

Hi there, just a quick note to let you know that my fill today was painless. this time the doc got it on the first try........we dont know what the heck happened last time. Thanks for your responses. Judie

Im right there with you krtork! OMG - I have my 4th fill tomorrow.....as you know from my first post here, my previous fill was really painful. I am really hoping that it goes better this time. I will let you know. :biggrin:) Good luck krtork and anyone else having a fill soon! Judie

jandamom and Jason R, Hope you guys are doing better also. Take it easy, Judie