I am with you guys! A year round sufferer with allergies to mold, dust, cats, and feathers, plus chronic sinusitis and a diverted septum. For many years I would get a sinus infection in the Spring. Had to change allergy meds every year so that your body doesn't get used to them. Since being banded, I have actually gotten better. Off the CPAP machine, off Singular so now I am on Patanol eye drops, generic Flonase. Haven't had a sinus infection in a couple years (knock on wood) and can breath pretty well now on the cheap generic stuff.

Allergies can be terrible, especially if banded. I used to wake up coughing from such sinus drainage. I was so worried when I got banded, but have been ok.

I certainly don't keep my band tight at all because of fear of being stuck and the sinus drainage issues.

I am 15 months post op and have lost 158 pounds. I am at my goal, still losing a little. I am very happy with my band. I understand thar many people have had problems and some of us haven't. I don't know why. I have been very lucky, very careful and do the best I can to follow the rules. I keep my band loose, I have had one fill. Do what you can live with. You have to be committed to the band rules and tons of exercise, any kind of exercise. Best of luck to you and your decision.

Sick people all around me and I have had one cold issue that lasted a week but no issues. I have had less allergy issues and on less allergy meds.

Hope you feel better soon! There has been a lot of sickness going around here in FL all winter, hot then cold, really bad for sickness.

Thanks all! Love the support here.

I was so happy when finally got a call from my pulmonary drs office today. I have been trying to reach them for three weeks now.

Did hit my scale goal today of 150 lost and but better then that the nurse practitioner told me my overnight oximetry test was good and I no longer have to use my CPAP! I am so excited. I had to wear that thing for 14 months.

Now I will see how I do tonight without that big old pacifier!

That's great, thanks for sharing!

Hope it helps you and you feel better soon!

Thanks Nance! I exercise 1 to 1 1/2 hours every day. I mostly bike, but try to mix it up. The first 10 months I did water aerobics 3-5 days a week. Now I do that or bike or walk or lift weights or a little elliptical. Some times a little of each. It depends on my mood and if I can get to the gym or how warm it is out?, I also track everything on MyFitnessPal. Best to you!

I agree with journaling and exercise. My NUT challenged me to not journal and I have complied for two weeks now. No gain, but no loss either! I feel better journaling as it really holds you accountable. I will go back to it although I feel successful in living without it.

I am one year out, almost to goal and only one fill. Everyone is different. You must experiment and find what works for you!

Playtex is the only one I can wear now and it has great coverage. Platter 18 hour style 4693. I usually find them online at half off which is about $15. It does not have a wire and has padded shoulders.

I had hiatal hernia repair when I was banded. I hope you find relief soon!

Love the pedal thing. I sit on the sofa with my iPad or watch tv and pedal at least an hour every day. I also bought some bands and use those for arm and leg strengthening. If you have a pool near by there are lots of non weight bearing exercises you can do in the pool.

I love to snack on a piece of celery with peanut butter, Special K crackers with a piece of laughing cow cheese, or Nice banana chips, almonds and granola bites. Nice is Walgreens brand and they make some good snacks.

Good luck, you are moving in the right direction!