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Protein shakes are a big no no. It goes right thru your lap band. If you can eat what you did before your lap band in not correct. I have had mine for 4 years and have lost my weight I can still only eat about 5 ounces. I would go back and see your doctor or choose a different one. Good luck
You most definately need an endoscopy to see what is going on inside. It could be a slip it could be ulcers it could be a lot of things but I would suggest you start checking with your insurance to see what you need to do to get it out and revise if that is your choice.
This is a bad situation because it sounds like severe GERD and that can cause a great deal of damage if you don't get the band out in the near future.
Hi Blossomdog,
Okay, so you'll notice that I am NOT a proponent of the band at all due to the fact that I had a horrible banding experience, personally. However, you've made the choice, gone through surgery, and if you're feeling well right now, just go with it. Don't borrow trouble. 
Be aware of the complications that do arise, but don't be paralyzed with fear over them. Follow your doctor's orders, do your best to follow the band diet/lifestyle, and take care of yourself. If you experience pain, speak up, get checked, etc. Come and ask questions if you need to. There are lots of folks who have gone through it all and will be willing to help.
Wishing you the very best!
~Nic
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
I'm so sorry to hear this. I understand! My vagus nerve was also extremely damaged by the band (and a bad surgeon.) I had the band removed in 2005, but still have complications from it.
I hope you're feeling better now, KraaaaazyK? Are you recovered fully?
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
I had my lap band surgery about a week ago. All the posts about having lap band revision surgery are a bit scary. My Dr. never give me any indication that there were so many problems with the band. I know there are people who had Gastris bypass then went on to do lap band like Carnie Wilson. Are there some positive results for people out there with the band? Reading through the forums it's making me wonder if I made a big mistake
i have really bad heartburn nothing is making it go away. I also have a cough that wont quit. i feel like my band is so tight i need it adjusted but i know there is no fluid in it and i am so miserable. the pain got worse when they let all of the fluid out of my band even. i can eat fine ( no restriction that i can tell) but when i do i feel nausea. the Dr's office said might be a slip and i have to do an upper gi on Monday. i just wondered if anyone had a similar experience? Does this sound like a slip to you? i guess i am kinda hoping they find something is wrong so i can get it treated and get rid of this pain. its not severe pain but i am constantly aware of it and very uncomfortable.
I had the same issues. Vagus nerve so damaged I had gastroparesis. Nearly died weighing 80 lbs.
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