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Been banded since April and doing well. EXCEPT that recently I have been getting very dizzy. Could this be a vitamin/iron problem. I will confess I have not been taking my vitamins. Has anyone else experience this or know any other reason. Thank you.

Thank you Angela. Could be for any reason you mentioned. Feels exactly like you described vertigo. Spinning when I move my head. I'll give the doc a call. Have a Happy Holiday.

Yes, it's 3:30am and I decided it's time to find out if anyone has the same problem. When I feel food or water getting "stuck" I find that I get relief sooner if I don't swallow my saliva until I feel "clear". This means I look and act like a tobacco-chewer - spitting in a cup. I do this at restaurants, which is getting bothersome to my husband (can't imagine why ) I do it at home, right now in fact. I'm feeling a bit loopy right now, but would really like to know if this is common. I've been banded since March 30 - have had several fills and an unfill. I'm trying hard to master the band and am happy with the results... but it can be exhausting. Thank you for any replys.

Good luck Brandy... and everyone. I put it off yet another day, but swear I'm going in Monday for a little unfill - I'm just tired of the spitting. I love this site - it's been sooo good to have feedback from everyone and to feel normal.

The way I notice it is in the shower. I have to remove pretty large clumps of hair from the drain about 3 times each time I shower. I'm not overly alarmed because I've heard of it - thought it was mainly with bypass - but it can't be good. It's the only way I've noticed - no loss is obvious otherwise. I'm going to try nioxin.

Leigh Ann, What stands out to me in your cry for help is "I am miserable". I can relate... while happy for the weight loss there is this misery that really is about fear. I know I need to have some fill removed, but I'm so afraid that I'll overeat if I do. I'm the one who started the "spitting in a cup" thread. I appreciate everyone's input so much and keep putting it off one more day to see if maybe I will just get through a "meal" like a normal person... it's been so long. With everything else you have going on - it's just one more frustration to bear. I'm going to call and schedule my unfill now and I hope you do too - I know you have doctor issues. Good luck, I feel your pain! But let's be positive that we can get this right and control ourselves with a little less fill.

Thanks Morsaille, you are my first "reply" to my first post. Glad to keep it light and happy to know I'm not a lone spitter... good night

I have to answer honestly since this is an issue with me at times. I can not drink water like I used to... and I miss it. I can take small sips, but sometimes I really want to gulp a big glass or ice water and it can be frustrating. You'll find some days are better than others. As far as steak - same thing - sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. My most successful steak was one I had late in the evening, and it was a filet and went down great! Good luck!