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Back in January 2010, I had Lapband. I was convinced

To get the surgery mostly by my grandma. I really didn't know what to

Expect...yeah I listened and heard what the dr said and everything but until someone really has it, they don't know until then. I can't remember but as long as

I can remember I throw up constantly! I mean it's everyday and everytime I eat

And it's been especially bad within the past year. It's really embarrassing especially when I go out with the family, my boyfriend, or friends to eat. I have tried everything..not drinking with meals, chewing my food

Til it's almost gone, eating soft stuff like mash potatoes, etc. nothing is

Helping me! I really don't think it's healthy to be puking all the time...it's

Like I'm bulimic (however you spell it). I have lost 50 pounds and kept it

Off. I'm scared to go back to my doctor and let him know what's going on because

I don't want him to think I'm a failure or faking..

I even had a baby too and that didn't make

Anything better. Please, anyone give me some advice!

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You need to go back to your doctor and get some Fluid taken out. This isn't normal.

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It is essential that you go back to your doctor, continuous problems eating food will eventually lead to problems with band like slippage or eventual erosion, it is our responsibility to look after this band like anything else, maintenance and regular check ups are just as important as fills.

there is no failiure on your part, just a tweaking of Fluid will probably be all thats needed. people rarely lose a ton of weight when the band is too tight.

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You are really putting your self at risk with all this throwing up . Sometimes we get a mind set if I eat that I will throw up. SO it is a mind over matter. You really don't say how full you are , or how much you are eating.... You said you didn't want the band but got it to please someone else grandma...

Suggest you go to the DR. and tell him what you told us... what is happening to you is not normal and you need to get your band adjusted. and maybe decide if this band is really what you want...Good Luck...

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