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Need Help Asap. Something Tells Me I Stretched My Stomach. Any Suggestions?

Ok so i was in a bad accident they took the fluid out so i gained all my weight back bc i was completely immobile for 2 1/2yrs and have to learn to walk again. But while they took the fluid out they made sure I had all these vitamins and made me eat all these meals everyday bc they were afraid my body would shut down bc i always needed blood transfusions and kidney stones 3 different times during all this. so i gained all my weight back and even though i have the fluid back its like its not there. Im always hungry. I can eat like if i dont have the band it just goes down slow or gets stuck till i take a breath. I hate it so obviously i stretched my stomach out but what do i do... it would help so much with my therapy progress if i lost my weight and would not be as strenuous on my body and legs if i was lighter. both feet and left leg were broken which are still healing. since i suffered severe nerve damage all this weight.... well lets just say i am definitely feeling it. and i would like to be able to do more with my daughter and fiance. he wants to pick me up and help me but i dont want to hurt his back. I am back at my starting weight plus 2lbs. i lost 40lbs and it came back... i want to cry all the time. i feel helpless.

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cbp1224

LAP-BAND Patients

suggest you speak to the doctor, perhaps you band has a leak or was damaged in your accident. I am scheduled for revision surgery this morning as my band is no longer working. I know the frustration and panic you feel.

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It could be a number of things. You have fluid in your band, but possibly you don't have enough fluid in it and need another fill or two. I would also suggest having it checked just to make sure it wasn't damaged in the accident.

You shouldn't be physically hungry constantly with the band, but you said "I can eat like if i dont have the band it just goes down slow or gets stuck till i take a breath" Please keep in mind the band isn't supposed to stop you from eating anything. It's not even supposed to make you full. The only thing the band is supposed to do is make you feel satisfied with less food for longer periods of time. So, please don't expect the band to physically stop you from eating because that's not what it's meant to do at all.

Best wishes to you

favor101

LAP-BAND Patients

You should contact your doctor for further assistances.

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