Band removal in a week, hoping cough and mucous go away with the band!!!!
I had my lap band placed in July of 2007. I weighed 253 pounds when installed. Although it did make me eat slower, I still ate bad and too much. I have lost 50 pounds and kept it off for 4 years due to counting calories and exercise. The band is coming out in 2 weeks due to the fact I'm not using it, haven't had a full in 5 years and it causes me to cough constantly. It's very embarrassing to eat at a restaurant with friends and have to cough constantly during the meal. I have constant mucous in my throat, I'm assuming it all stays pushed up because of the band. I take sudafed and Benadryl in an attempt to dry it all up but it really doesn't help. I'm really hoping the band removal will make it all go away!