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HI! I'm having issues with my lap band. I get hiccups with every meal. I PB after just a few bites of food. I initially lost 50#s but the scale hasn't moved in 2 months. (Just got my second fill.) I have gotten back into eating sugary things but know I need to stop that as it's not helping! I am almost afraid to eat anymore because of the pain of getting something "stuck"! bread is absolutely out - it's an ouchy! Has anyone else out there had this experience? I've gained 5 lbs. I know it will come back off once I straighten this all out. There was so much I wasn't told about before getting the band. I'm seeing a counselor because of the depression. Anybody else out there had THIS experience? Help!:thumbup:

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Do you think you are maybe a little too tight, Bloomer? It is pretty common for people that are too tight to eat food that slides down easier.....and typically those "slider foods" are not the best food choices.

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HI! I'm having issues with my lap band. I get hiccups with every meal. I PB after just a few bites of food. I initially lost 50#s but the scale hasn't moved in 2 months. (Just got my second fill.) I have gotten back into eating sugary things but know I need to stop that as it's not helping! I am almost afraid to eat anymore because of the pain of getting something "stuck"! bread is absolutely out - it's an ouchy! Has anyone else out there had this experience? I've gained 5 lbs. I know it will come back off once I straighten this all out. There was so much I wasn't told about before getting the band. I'm seeing a counselor because of the depression. Anybody else out there had THIS experience? Help!:scared:

It definitely sounds as if you're too tight, and you're running the risk of band slippage with the constant PB's. :cool2:

Signs that your band is too tight include:

1. Unable to advance to a regular diet (after a fill)

2. Episodes of vomiting, regurgitation or coughing up food (PB)

3. Feelings of pressure or pain in your chest after eating

4. Sensation that the food is "stuck" in your chest

5. Symptoms of Acid Reflux/ heart burn

If at any point your pain or vomiting persist, you should return to a liquid diet and call your doctor's office immediately.

Those who allow vomiting/regurgitation to persist longer than one day run the risk of band slippage, which could require re-operation or even band removal. Even without excessive vomiting, you may have other symptoms of a too tight band. If you wait too long to get readjusted, your stomach can become irritated and swollen. This may necessitate total Fluid removal from the band and have to start all over again.

Best advice is to call and see your doctor asap. I hope this helps and good luck. :thumbup:

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