Bamagirl78

When I get full I get flush faced. My face will get very warm. It is so weird how everyone experiences different things. I will have to pay more attention to the other ones to see if I do them without noticing.

Not to sound gross or anything, but we are all grown-ups here. How may of you women only lose weight during your cycle. I can do the same thing all month long and not lose an ounce. I will actually fluctuate up a pound or two until my next cycle. I will then lose on average 5#. I know I should not complain because 5# a month is good, but I just don't understand. Anyone in the same boat as me?

Yeah, it's funny that for the first time in my life I look forward to my montly gift!!! LOL!!! My doc also says that's the way some do. I just wanted to know if I was alone in this. Thanks you guys for your responses!

Before my surgery I had acid reflux. When I was banded in Feb. 09' I had a hiata hernia repair. No reflux until this last fill on Monday (5/10/10). I even have reflux when I am sitting up in my recliner sleeping. It's bad enough that I strangles me. I am a nurse, so I know all about reflux. I have great restriction. Some days may be too much, my band has a tendency to be moody! Over all I can deal with it though, but this reflux is awful. Has anyone had this problem before? Did you wait it out to see if your band would loosen or did you go see your MD for a bit of an unfill? Any advise would be great?:redface:

Been there, done that. Trust me a little unfill is well worth it. You should feel so much better. I had it all last week before my small unfill and I was absolutely miserable. I could not even keep anything down. Good Luck!!!:laugh:

Yes, you are too tight. The same thing was going on with me. I had a 0.5 fill Last Monday and yesterday had to go get half of that fill taken out. I felt instant relief. Was able to eat better and slept all night. About the only thing to do is get a unfill. I took acid med, Pepto, Mylanta, and drank milk (I know this is a no-no, but when it is the only relief you can get and the only thing that does not give you HB.) Definitely get in w/ your MD. Reflux can cause serious problems if left untreated. My MD said there is a fine line between some loose restriction and way too tight, he was not kidding!!!! I found this out first hand!!:thumbup:

Thanks, so much. I gotta small unfill yesterday and am much better. Reflux is nothing to mess around with. Can cause lots of problems if it's untreated!

That may just be trapped air because of your fill. After a fill you can and usually have some swelling. I many times get what fills like a air bubble in my throat and have trouble burping. It's a pain, but have learned to deal! As long as you can keep stuff down and are not hanging up everytime you eat I would see if it will subside. Hope this helps and is what you are looking for. It does not sound like reflux. Reflux usually comes up in your throat at night and you strangle on it and may have horrible heartburn! [

Well, I went yesterday and doc took out 1/2 of the 0.5 ml fill I got Monday week. He did not removed all my fill, just that. When he took it out I felt instant relief. It was awesome. I even slept all night lying down and it was the best sleep ever. My appetite came back some too. It's ok though. I stayed so nauseated the past week that I don't care. My restrictions is still real good. I had my surgery on Feb. 19, 2009 and have lost 86#. I have about 25-30 more to go. I really love my band even though it can be real moody at times. Like I said before I'm a nurse and know all about reflux and it is not pretty. Thanks so much to everyone who responded. We are all in this together!!!:thumbup:

OMG! You are so far away. Girl, I have taken my acid medicine, Mylanta, pepto ,milk, just about everything you can imagine with no help. The only thing I can think of that will help is a small unfill. I am calling today. I am dying. Choked again last night. I tried to sleep in my bed and slept on 3 pillow. Is there any MD close to you that your MD may call and get you in for an unfill. I know there is a money issue, but you can't keep on this way. I'm a nurse and I know all about reflux and what it can do if it's not controlled.

I know, my doc is 45 min away, but I can't take this. Don't even have an appetite, this is great but kinda afraid to eat anything. I have got to go tomorrow. I slept in the recliner again last night and did good, but I'm ready to sleep in my bed again. I'm gonna go to see him tomorrow. My husband and mom stayed on me all day yesterday, but what can you do about it on a Saturday!!!

This is my problem now. Filled last Monday and have had reflux ever since. I am going to have to make an appt. this Monday. I am even having it come up when I am sleeping strait up in the recliner. I can't take this. I had reflux before surgery and don't want it again. I also have not been able to keep much down. Everything wants to come up. I'm hurting right now. Have been taking Omeprazole, pepto, and drinking milk with no relief. I am miserable!!!!:redface: