A Few Questions from newly banded

January 9, 2007

Hello everyone,

I joined the group awhile back and introduced myself then.

Briefly my name is Sharon. I have had a RNY 5.5 years ago. I never

lost all my excess weight and started gaining weight back due to an

enlarged stoma. I went in for a revision and woke with a band. The

band was never discussed prior to surgery so no time for me to

research it any.

I was banded over my RNY on Dec 5th. I found out I have the INAMED

Lapband 10cc. I go for my first fill on Jan 22nd. I asked about the

floura <sp> and was told they don't use that process. Should I be

concerned? I've been reading the recent posts..Is there a starting

point for all Dr.s to follow as far as fills go? Are they all the

same or decided by the Dr?What should I expect? 1 cc maybe for the

first fill? I also asked the Dr. about slippage and was told that it

was being held in place by sutures. Is that common? Why do others

talk about slippage if the band is secured by sutures? Sorry if

these sound like ignorant questions but like I said I never had time

to research.I appreciate all the help I can get.

In preparation for my revision I was placed on a 2 week liquid

diet and then after the band was on two weeks more of liquid. During

that time I lost 15 pounds. After the two weeks I started with

regular type soft foods and have not lost any weight. I have no fill

so I guess I shouldn't expect much...or should I? My intake is less

and I have lost some inches but no more weight lose..After my fill

would a 1-2 pound weight lose per week be about average?

One more question... I have had/have chronic gastritis. I have

been taking nexium for several years to prevent the chronic

gastritis. I also get erosive esophagis at times. I notice the topic

of Motility on the board. Will my current condition get worse now

that I am banded? I don't understand to much on this topic but with

my previous history I wonder if I will be prone to get the

Motility... Any ideas, thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks again for all the help..

Happy New Year to all

Sharon S

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