suzie

i recently had another fill and not over tight. i had to have a defill one time because i was so tight and experience coughing ,joking and reflux. after eating i wait over 2 hours before i lie down. sometime i try to fall asleep with head up to make sure i don't can't heartburn or reflux. it ends up bothering me through the nite or after i wake up. i feel i could go for another fill but abviously not. i am very concerned about this because of ending up getting a esophagus repair down the line and ruining my stomach. maybe it was that tartar sauce at red lobster. i love my scallops and rice there. i have to watch the greecy stuff,acidity stuff, or maybe i am eating too much even though i handle it. is pepto a liquid ok to take than those kinds of rolaids and that galveston or whatever its called? any advice appreciated. sc

you may be still to tight and need more out.

i am just wandering about band erosion,, will it happen after 1 year? i am hoping it would take years before it happens. i don't want to be cut open again. is there any tips and cautions to avoid slip bands and erosion. can' t believe some people are having erosion after only a year.

you have done great,your almost there.what kind of band do u have? if u can get a little more of a fill i would. I get those cravings after every weight loss amount and that plateau I get stuck at that for a bit. maybe do a little more exercise,eat more Protein. my Trainer told me try to cut back on sugar. yeah i know, we need our fix of our Snacks which i think i ok as long as you are aware and your learned discipline from having a band does help. Be patient, as i tell myself as well. i know that last 10-20 pounds are the most impatient wait of all. good luck

please before u do that look into the negative effects of stomach stapling if that is what u are talking about. i heard about more negative effects and more risk that way. do u have your band tight enough for the maxium results?.

i am looking for information about becoming pregnant with the lap band. will the lap band be able to stay in with no complications and how about diet and can avoiding the extra weight gain besides baby weight be possible? Thankyou for any ones answers.

i can't believe u pay a fortune to get the band and u have to pay for fills to i live in on. canada and don' t have to. i paid 15,000 plus gst. to get my band and if i have to replace it i have to pay 2500. I can't believe health care is so expensive in the many countries and it isn't always the best. I have had good care down down here so far and about 5 fills and and a defill.

after my last fill i have been getting reflux and pain between my shoulders blades, aches on and off and won't let up after an hour sometime. i can't even eat that much lately. I starting to find out i can't even eat a little greasy food after this band tightening. i put a heating pad on my back it aches so much. i don't like the taste in my throat I am down 51 pounds and very optimistic and glad i got this band and don't mind the pain when i can rest. Anyone that would have any advise, chewable rolaids i just tried aren't doing that great. susan

thankyou for that,i will ask my medical doctor about the gall blader thing as i was concerned about something else like that. i don't think i am to tight as the reflux just started happening and i had my last fill before in november. it may be stress with the new boyfriend, too much laughing, or the weight training. i am going to call the lapband centre and ask about that.

i am going for my 5th fill and will be up to 9.5cc. i was told the swedish band only holds 9.. may be a little more..but how much? this had better be worth the money. does anyone know how much one can get to get that restriction. getting alittle discourage. suzie

hi cloe, i am from oshawa banded on mar 31, weight loss is going slow because i like to cheat. i am hoping this fourth fill will help better. i have the swedish band, what band do u have and did u go to prince author clinic.. i think dr. yoffee and i forget the other. i may have spelled it wrong . where are u at in the lap band stage? hope to hear from u. susan

hi, i was wandering how much they gave u. i had my first fill 2 weeks ago and was given 6cc. i go next tuesday for my 2nd fill thats why i was wandering how much u got. i hope it works longer and i eat less. i feel a little restriction but not enough. i want to lose the most before winter blues set in so i can feel aleast i accomplished more weight loss for once in a long time. Hope to keep in touch with you and your progress. suzie

i was wandering if u went for another fill?. i am going for my 2nd and hope that will help. my friend had her second fill and said it was just right and its been awhile. i am trying to get and take all the advice for future reference. i got 6 cc's the first fill and hoping to get another 6 when i go back. it sounds like some people are not getting enough , unless it depends on the band u have or the doctors advice.

I am not there yet, but i have a business and sell outside at markets most of the day. i love to chuck the water down i get so thirsty, wil i have to wait and hr.and suffer or not eat much or at all. can u drink water fast when your band is filled when your not eating.

after 2 to 3 weeks u should be comfortable on both sides. sometimes u can feel the port in the middle if thats where it is. it gets better. suzie

i have been doing lifting i would say 20-30 pounds. i have been moving for a week and still don't have all the boxes up. Worried when i feel discomfort and think the band might come off. am i safe?

i just had a lap band in on mar 30. i have discomfort and can feel the band and ports. do u get used to it.

thANkyou for replying back , i have been lifting and going up stairs alot since i am moving.Lots of boxes to bring up. i would say 20 -30 pounds. if i feel discomfort i make sure i don't do anything. i just want to get unpacked and get things done. is it the band i am feeling on the left side under breast area? I am worried about the band slipping and when i feel discomfort i think that.