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My son,( who ,also, has lapabnd) spoke with a woman who works in the lapband offcie in Britian while on vacation. She said that her office recommends coke. My nutruionist recommends pineapple juice for a bad blockage. Best wishes. Karen

I, also, had GERD and acid reflux when I had a slipped band. See you surgoen, it sound slike that is what is happening to you! Only the surgoen can tell you, you need a barium x-ray. Good luck, Karen

It all depends! I have read as little as .2 cc makes a difference. Goodluck, Karen

Way to go! welcome to Onederland! Karen

I want to visit there sometime. I assume that you are in Austrailia.Take care. Karen

Wow! Now, that is very interesting. I will make sure that I pay attention to the weather, for sure. Thanks. Karen

Welocme all 3 of you ladies and best wishes for a smooth recovery. Karen

Hi everyone. I don't know if I have ever introduced myself. I think it has to do with CRS(can't remember stuff). Anyway, I will be 64 in July. And I live in Lakeland, Fl. I moved here to my retirement home in 2006 right before the housing market crash. It was good for selling my home in Maryland, but really not so good for purchasing a home in Lakeland. Anyway, I had surgey on Oct. 30, 2009. I had lapband revision on Oct 14, 2011. Before my revision, I had met my goal, since revision, I have gained back 15 lbs. So, now, I am fighting to loose that and gain my power back. My surgeon has filled me to 5 cc, and said that anymore would cause me to be overfilled. I know others have been filled more, but I guess I am sensitive to the fills. I am glad to meet you and hope to hear more from you as time goes by. Karen

Best wishes to you both. I had revison on my band in October 2011. I have regaiend 15 lbs, and have been struggling ever since. But, now I have plateaued, so hopefully I can start loosing again. I have 5cc and surgeon will not fill further as he sees me in the "green zone" and anymore will not go down as proved to me with barium. He had to have me drink water to get it to move. SO, I struggle along. Best wishes and keep in touch. Wish that I had any reassurance for you, tho. Karen

Whoohoo! Soon the seat will be big enough for you both to be comfortable. Great going,best wishes! Ride and enjoy. Karen

I agree with the op, you need to walk as much as possible. I walked the hopsital corridors 5-6 times while I was there. I had an overnight stay, I was up at 3 am because I coud not sleep, I walked the halls. Best wishes. karen

You are doing great! Congrats to you, your surgeon sounds agressive, that is good. Be careful, don't get your band too tight, remember to ask for a slight unfill if that happens. Best wishes. Karen

I am doing good. I have no trbl but obviously watch everything I put into my mouth. My surgeon tells me I am in the "green zone". I have gained some, but am holding now. I want to loose what I gained but he won't do it with any fill as any tighter, it would not go down, as barium needed water help! So. it is all will power for me now. I am still walking at least 45-60 minutes a day. I am whole lot healthier than when I started, let me tell you. Only one getting winded in my walks, now, is my grand daughter who sometimes ventures on Grandma's walks. Take care, I hope that your results are what you are looking for. Karen

Yeah! I agree with the othrs, but some new undies, now! Congrats, Karen

Yeah! Jachut and Jazzy! I am jealous but old and don't like the pain from surgery. I guess I will live with my "apron". Karen

A slip, usually, will cause problems w=eating and drinking. You might, also, get night GERD, and coughing slime. If you think you have a slip, see your surgeon. But, it doens't sound like a slip. My gallbladder, on the other hand, pain was in the middle of my chest. I did not have pain on the right or left. And didn't want to eat, anything, while I was having an attack. Best wishes, Karen

I would definitely say you are in the "green zone". I would wait for a few weeks or a month to see what happens. 6 lbs in 3 weeks is awesome! You do not want to be too tight. Best wishes whatever you decide! Karen

Congratulations! I just viewed your picture. very prettty, an dyou should be proud! Karen

Woohoo! to you all, you are startting with a band. Keep it up, but be aware of plateau. Don't be upset, the weight will comeoff if you follow the rules. Start walking, if its to soon for other exercise. Best wishes to you all. Karen

Just as drinking with your meas is a learned habit, not drinking is too! You have to remove th ewater, or liquids. When going out, and they ask what you want to drink, say nothing! Best wishes for your "recovery". Karen

Congrats, B-52, you have done a great job and are an inspiration to many on the forums. Enjoy maintanance, it can be a bugger! But, as in it all, you should have no trouble!! Karen

Yes, I was very nervous. "What if this fails me too". I lost 100 lbs, and am in maintenace. My surgeon calls me a success story. I am 63 years old and loving my new life! Best wishes! I think we all, if we admt it to ourselves, were scared/or are scared. Karen

Hi judych' My surgeon went in and adjusted my band surgically. He did not have to replace my existing band. He had orginally taken all fill out which will, at times, let the band readjust itslf. But mine did not, so he had prepared for the worst, which was to replace it But, when he got in the operation, he just had to readjust it. Hope that explains it. Karen

just saw a commercial for it. It has 9 grams proein, zero fat and comes in 3 flavors. I was thinking it would be great for our cear liquid diets! Karen