Hi From the Golden State

[dodsfam4 0]

Hi. This is my first posting, although I 've found some valuable information on this site in the past. Thanks to all for your openness.

I had Lap-Band 02/26/06. It has worked o.k....I'm down 5 sizes and about 40+ lbs.(From 247 to 205) However, I have had more pbing and vomitting than I ever have. It sucks. I have talked to my DR about removal but he has been reluctant and only wants to adjust. Tomorrow I go back to see him...I've come to realize that it's time to get it out. I can hardly keep anything but liquids down and I'm experiencing severe and frequent headaches.

I am thankful that I have lost the weight thus far. I am just tired of the drama...too tight, too loose, burping, vomitting, "soft foods..." etc.

Even knowing what I know now, I would still have gone through with. I guess we'll see what DR says..

Thank you for listening...

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi, I am sorry to hear that you are having such problems. When I got my first fill, I did nothing but PB for two weeks. Then, I started using a baby fork, taking really tiny bites, chewing my food to absolute mush and waiting between bites. That seemed to work. Just curious, what size band do you have and how much fill do you have in it? Is it possible that your doctor was overagressive with the fills and you really are just to filled?