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Holy Crap Lila!!! Sorry you went through it but I don't blame you for going to the SG and getting info directly from Dr Yau. I'm glad you are well (or getting there).....and yes, TLBC does have a great DVD which can come in very handy.

Also, let that be a lesson to us all....if this starts to happen....GO GET A DEFILL ASAP....don't wait for it to get as bad as what happened to Lila. It IS a warning sign. That too happened to me a few months ago and at the insistence of Mr Yoda, I went and got the defill....otherwise, I too would have ended up at the same bad place....I have no doubts!!!

All should learn from the "mistakes" we make so you don't have to go through the same ones!!

Thanks for sharing Lila...and take care!

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Yoda

I have heard other stories and warnings but I still had to experience it myself to actually do something. I had warning signs that things were not good. Lots of PB's, slimes, and the heartburn... but until I felt like I was dieing (sp)!!!

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So was this because you were overfilled? Had you been filled recently?

yeah, you'd think that would matter...but it doesn't! My friend had this happen 9 months after her last fill!! So, you never know....there is really no rhyme or reason...just try and recognize the signs and don't ignore it and think it will go away.

Yeah, I know Lila...it's different when you experience it yourself! If it weren't for my husband incessantly bugging me to do something about it, I would have been in the same boat as you a couple of months ago!

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Lila, I'm sorry to hear you had so much difficulty. I'm glad you're feeling better!

What a great idea about the gravol suppositories (how the heck to you spell his word). Good thing to have on hand incase swallowing is out of the question.

I also think the DVD idea is great. I was banded by Dr. Cobourn on May 9 and I've thought about possible emergency situations where I might end up in the ER in my city. It would sure be scary if the doctors didn't know what a lapband was or what to do. I'm going to call Dr. C's clinic and see if they have a DVD too.

I always learn so much from reading posts. Thanks for sharing your experience and I hope you continue to feel better!

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Hey JLB, after you talk to Dr.C's office let us know what they said, I'd like to have the dvd too. Thanks

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