Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

Hi I am exploring lab band surgery and would like to explore the possibility of weight regain after loosing the weight on the band. In what circumstances has this occured and does this happen to a number of people?? I will welcome your responses!!!

Hi, I've been reading all kinds of messages on this board and decided to join. I'm now armed with all kinds of questions to ask when I go for my consultation next week.

I'm new to this forum but had my surgery on August 4, 2007. I had my last child in 1985 and now that he has graduated from college, feel I can no longer say I am still getting rid of that baby fat! (yes I have been 100 pounds over weight since his birth!) The surgery went well and just this week I have begun to feel hungry and am starting to eat more. I have lost 33 pounds since the surgery and don't want to fail now! But suddenly I feel I can eat more than I should be able to. I am exercising, doing step class and weight class and walking. I called today to get my first fill. It is scheduled in a week. I'm very nervous about it, because it has been nice not doing anythi…

Hi. I have been visiting this site everyday for a few months now and I am finally posting something. I live in Charlotte, NC, I am 21 years old and plan to be banded by Dr. Roc Bauman in Concord,NC. Since July I have been completing all of the tests and whatnot. My information was submitted to insurance (BCBS Federal Basic) last Wednesday. Then yesterday, at work, I got a call from Kim at Carolina Weight loss Surgery telling me that I was approved. YAY ME!! I have a surgery date set for Dec 5th. I couldn't be more excited. What was really great was how happy everyone at work was for me. And my mom was super excited. Now I just have to contain my excitement for the next …

Just got my surgery date. Am excited and nervous too. I'm 59 yr. old women who hopes this isn't too late. Glad to be here. :clap2:

By Dr. Joseph Ramirez Kubiceck in The Dominican Republic. Excellent Dr. and staff. I have lost 20 pound since. I feel good.

Hi all! I'm new to the site! I was just banded on OCT. 22nd 2007 At Skyridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO. By Dr. Chae. I'm just 11 Days out from surgery! I never thought I'd be so EXCITED to have surgery! I'm 33 years old Happily Married to the most AMAZING Husband & I have 3 BABIES, My Twins are almost 3 in FEB., Justin & David & My Daughter Ava just turned the BIG 1 on OCT.6th! I'm SO HAPPY I found this SITE! It's so nice to read that other people have so much in common with ME! Since surgery I have lost 19.5 LBS.! My recovery so far has been good, Although I do get this really painful spasim thing happen on my left side where the port is from …

Hi: I have not been through the operation yet but am seriously considering it. I am bordering on obese and I am getting concerned about it. My current weight is 230lbs which I am trying to reduce but it is a struggle. My ideal weight for my height, age and build is 150lb so, I have a way to go. I need more information on this procedure and would welcome any suggestions. I do have a few questions 1. What is involved in the filling process and can it be done anywhere? 2. Has anyone had any complications with the procedure? 3. What is involved in the aftermath of the procedure....do you have to diet or does the physiology kick in that lets you know you are not h…

Hello Everyone! I found this site as I was searching for information about Lap Band surgery. I read a few posts and everyone seems really nice and supportive so I joined. I havn't started the whole process yet but I am making my first appointment next week. I have used some BMI calculators and I'm at approx. 44. I have only gone under the knife once in my lifetime and am a little nervous. I am also a horrible speller so forgive me, please. I just wanted to introduce myself! I wish everyone much health and happiness.

Hi, have been researching lapband procedures and success rates, have an appointment to see surgeon on Thursday, all being well I will be having lapband fitted on the 24th of Nov. have found your forum to be very informative and friendly, look forward to sharing experiences Lisa

Hi all. I just want to say HI and that I'm very excited about this forum. I found it a few weeks ago, and I can't believe how much information I've found. It's excellent. I just printed the shopping list and I'm going shopping this weekend.

:hungry:Please, share you secrets in making a liquid diet more ....tasty.

Hi out there, I turned in my paperwork last week to Cigna. Has anyone had Dr. Bautista in Richmond? The dr. office said it would take a month to hear back does that sound right.

This is my first visit to the website. I am 14 days post surgery and feeling pretty good. I have just started my mushy food stage and am loving the variety. I am VERY nervous about gaining back what little I've already lost. I'm curious. At this point (without having a fill) the band isn't really obstructing anything (right or wrong)? But I'm not really having alot of hunger. Is this normal? My biggest problem is that upset stomach feeling in the evening and the bloated feeling that builds during the day. Any suggestions? cautiously optimistic:rolleyes:

Well they say this is the first stop on here so i guess i should start here! I have not been banded yet but have been trying to be for 2 yrs now. When my mom first heard of this surgery we went to a meeting (Seminar) to get the info on it. Well I waited to talk to the Dr afterwards and I told him that I have been on this continual cycle of getting bigger and bigger and wanted to get this surgery done and he pretty much looked at me and said no way you are a candidate for this procedure. That really pissed me off cause I have seen what weight gain is like in my mother and I am headed straight where she was (before her weight loss surgery) except I am like 5 in. shorter …

I have found lately that I have lost who I am. I know that I am a mother of 3 and that I have a wonderful husband, but for years when I looked at myself in a mirror I just seen a stocky women instead of what was really there. I have finally recognized that my weight has gotten so out of control that I'm unable to participate with my children. I have tried hundreds of diets and excercise programs. Don't get me wrong I've always noticed that I'm overweight, I just didn't realize how over weight. So I'm looking at all of my options. I've heard a lot of great things about Lap band and I'm attending a seminar at the end of the month. So I'm hear among other people like myself,…

I've been lurking a few days - researching how people got started on their way to Lapbandom. I'm very thankful to see a resource and support network that is so open and friendly! Like many stories I've read, I've been the "fat kid" my entire life. Umpteen diets that work (or didn't work) and the end result and adding more weight to my initial poundage. I'm done. My husband, our 5 month old daughter, and I recently moved to the Houston, TX area from Nashville, TN. I had previously researched getting banded at the Cumberland Center for Obesity in Nashville, but after finding that my insurance would not cover it, put it aside. After relocating, we were excited that CI…

Hi, I was banded on Aug.22, 2007, by Dr. Corvala in Tijuana. I have to say that the Hospital Angeles was the cleanest & most attentive hospital I have ever been in. U.S. Hospitals could sure learn a lesson from them. And Dr. Corvala & his staff were wonderful & very attentive. I have adjusted well, but I do not get full as quickly as I should. Does anyone know if it is too soon to get a fill. And what range of pricing am I looking for. Any help would be very much appreciated. cck Orlando, FL

Hi everyone, I was only banded 8 days ago and would like a little advice from experienced people as my surgeon has the personality of a rock and I don't find him easy to talk to. As a 182cm (6ft) former basketballer who had tipped the scales at 130kgs(286pds) I felt I really needed to do something drastic. Hence the band, but my second son is only 3 months old and I am still breastfeeding. After a horrendous first few days with the most extreme side flank pain ( ended up at the hospital but nothing wrong) I am now feeling pretty good. However, I am feeling better because I put a little solid food in my stomach. Within an hour the pain had subsided and has not returne…

does anyone know if doctors use an age limit?:help:

:wave:Hi I'm DKaye and I am just beginning my journey to improved health and lifted self-esteem. My doctor is David Elliott and I will be banded at Henrico Doctors Parham Road. I'm awaiting notice of insurance approval and then a date! I have BC/BS Cova Care so anticipate a fairly quick approval. I also understand that there will be a few informative classes that I will need to attend. I'm excited but, still, a bit nervous.

:help: Hello People! I've been rejected by my insurance company once but since then I've been diagnosed with thyroid problems and diabetes, so my doctor wrote a letter and they are sending it to my insurance again. Wish me luck! I can't wait to hear.

:help:Has anyone ever had problems with postion of port , mine is giving me so much discomfort in my rib area . Unable to bend down fully due to the port .

:help:Hey, My name is Jenny and I am thinking about this surgery. I wanted to know if anyone has used Dr. Forest Ringold at Mobile Infirmary in Alabama. I'm really torn as to whether or not to have this surgery. I have all the things that go along with obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not to mention low self esteem! Anyway, I'm just worried what if I have even more problems when this is over? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks

I was interested when it first made the news back in 2002. I've gained and lost the same 40/50 pounds since high school. I'm like everyone here I've tried everything with moderate success. I have a low BMI so insurance will never pay or approve. I got the hubbys okay and support to get this done and finance it. I went to Obesity Goodbye in TJ with an old friend from high school on Saturday. I liked watching the fill with the x-ray. That put my fears of fills to rest. The fills seemed like the biggest problem (too tight, too loose), but with the x-ray he could see exactly how much she was passing. That was great. I've gotten the okay for a surgery date of 11/23... too …

Hi from Dayton Ohio. I am a patient of Dr. Schumacher at Sycamore Hospital. I have a surgery date of 11/20/07, and figured it's about time to actually "meet" others in the same boat - after reading just about everything on the site over the last two months! I'm a wife of 20 yrs and a mom to two daughters, 13 & 11. I'm a Girl Scout Leader in two troops & work part time in my Church as an administrative aid, volunteer at school, etc...I stay way too busy! This year, I'm making some time for myself. Instead of running my kids everywhere & putting them first in everything I do, I've decided that it's time to put myself first and regain my health, strength &amp…

HI - My name is Martin, along with my wife Brandie. We are considering getting banded, and we have our first apponintment to talk to the Dr in 2 weeks. We have done a lot of research, and found this forum to be informational. It is nice to be able to read about others experiences, and have another resource to go to for questions and answers!

:help:Hello everyone!:help: I am about to get the lap band procedure done in about a month. I was wondering if those of you who have already been living with the band would be so kind as to tell me what it is like. Can you :rolleyesfeel it inside your stomach? Does :eek:sexual intercourse with a lap band give you nausea or anything? How rapid is the weight loss? Also, has anyone ever heard of someone not waking up from anasthesia? Im scared of it lol. Any insight you can offer would be much appreciated!! Thanks! Jennifer

:whoo:I CAN'T WAIT. I AM 29 YEARS OLD FROM HONOLULU AND I AM GETTING THE LAP BAND ON NOV 5TH. I HAVE BEEN OVERWEIGHT SINCE AGE 7 AND AM READY TO BEGIN THE LIFE I WANT TO HAVE AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALL MY LIFE. THANKS TO EVERYONE IN ADVANCE FOR ALL THE SUPPORT I KNOW I WILL GET ON HERE. ALOHA AND MAHALO:bounce:

Anyone have or hear of there band slipping or damaged??

Hi all, I finally got approval for my surgery. I was supposed to have it Mon. the 29th of Oct., but not all my cardiology tests came back in time and I failed the nuclear part. I was so bummed. I went to my cardiologist yesterday and she said the EKG was fine, just concerned my ticker isn't pumping as good as it should, but said low risk surgery should be fine. I still have to get an echo, but after surgery! I am so glad. I have been on the post-op shake diet for over 2 weeks now. I go for surgery Nov. 1st. Dr. Nirmul out of Scottsdale AZ will be doing the "honors":). I'm sure all will go well.

It has been 4 days since my band, doing fine, just a little pain in my shoulder.Can't wait to be off of the Clear liquids, I have hardly had anything to eat! Any one else banded last week? I'm curiuos to know .how it is going? Claude

hello i'm new to this but i am having my surgey on friday i'm a little nervous i've heard good and bad but the one question i have is how long before i can go back to work.

Hi Just banded last Oct 26 and so far has lost 21 lbs. I am just happy I found this forum. I am still very fragile. Throwing up all the time and just feel really weak. I was prescribed a nausea med but it doesnt seem to be doing much for me. I am also soo gassy. will it ever end? how did you cope ?? thanks

Hello everyone! My name is Marissa...I'm from Concord, NC. I have been waiting since June to find out if my insurance would pay or not - and I just got the good news the other day! Hooray!! My surgery is scheduled for November 20th. I am so excited, and nervous, and anxious, and and and. I'm sure all of you know exactly what I'm talking about. My surgery is actually the day before my birthday, and two days before Thanksgiving, so, I'm slightly worried about my emotions during that time. I have faith that I'll do just fine though. Does anyone have any holiday tips for a newly banded chic? Marissa

I'm so glad to have found this forum! I was banded 5/19/2007. I am going in for my fourth fill tomorrow. (First two fills essentially resulted in no saline in the band. With an initial fill of 2.0cc and a second fill of 4.0cc in a 9.75 Inamed band, I wound up with 0.6cc. My surgeon did a fluro, fill to 2.6cc and checked the following day. No leakage noted. I still feel restriction 7-8 weeks later.) I'm a bit discouraged since I've lost approximately 37 lbs total including the pre-op diet that I followed for 4 weeks prior to surgery. Most of the weight loss was during the pre-op and liquid phases following surgery. Mostly I'm working to maintain the loss and fluc…

We just returned home from the hospital and are feeling great! I'm so glad that he decided to do this with me. I just wondering about any advice anyone has for newbies. Thanks in advance

I have been looking at Lapband for sometime now. I have found a local briatric doctor, Dr. David G. Davty, MD, here in Los Angeles. I recently received approval to have my insurance cover the procedure. So I am at the point where I need to start the process and schedule a surgery date. Although I have done my research, I am a little nervous about the recovery and what to expect. I am currently 38 and 330lbs. I am tall at 6'2 and do carry my weight well. My goal is to get down to at least 225lbs to 235lbs. This is my first post! -UG

I was checking on forum and most people say insurance payed for Lapband but was it 100% cause I talked to my insurance and I think they only going to cover 80% but im not sure... I dont see my doctor till Nov 26. Another question... They said when I see doctor i will need to complete couple test.... so how long does it take to complete and when will they talk to my insurance company?

Hi, My name is Carly I am 26 years old and have been overweight most of my life. I have decided to get the lap band after years of yo-yo dieting. Does anyone have any advice while waiting for my insurance to approve me?

Hello I was banded 10-10-07 in Noblesville/Fishers Indiana. I want to make sure I am on the right track, about how much is the average weight loss weekly? ABout how many calories a day do most of you consume? When was your first fill, how much?? Any foods that I just need to avoid do to size of stoma???? I know I am a newbie, a rookie!!!:help::faint:

Hi, I jyst got banded friday Oct 27th. I did it quick, somewhat impulsively and now I'm nervous. It's sunday night and I feel sick. i thought it would be easier. The gas pains are bothering me and my stomache growels. When will this pass, when its time to eat real food?

Hi to all of you brave souls out there! I'm seriously considering the lap-band and have a question that I didn't see posted on the introductions thread. I'm wondering about the excess skin issue that I've seen on some of my friends that have had gastric bypass surgery. How often does this happen? Is there anything you can do ahead of time to help prevent this? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

I have one basic question to start with; Is there other charges for the Redding Program IF your insurance pays for the surgery? I know there probably is a fee for orientation meeting, psych., and what else? Thanks, Gypsy

Hey everybody, I am an Af. Am. female, age 48 and I was banded October 18th. I feel great. All I want to do now is LIVE! Good Luck to all. GrannyWoman

Hey everyone! I've been lurking for a few months and finally joined tonight. I have not been banded yet. My GP has sent me to Dr. Finley...St. Joseph's I think...to get this started. My first appointment with him is Nov 20. I am so excited and scared! The main issue I'm worried about now is getting BCBS to approve it. I just wanted to thank y'all for all the information on here!

Hi there! Well, I'm going in on Friday, 11/9/07. I'm really excited, scared, nervous, thrilled... you name it. The 2-week pre-op diet is a bit of a crummy deal, but I can make it. Keeping my eye on the big prize!! My surgeon is Dr. Alperovich at Washington Bariatric. He's really great!! My husband has been so incredibly supportive. I truly married the world's greatest man. I'll definitely report back with more news as I have it. ~

Hello I just joined the forum today . I haven't been banded yet I'm waiting for BCBS to approve me .I can't wait ,but a little scared.:nervous

Hello everyone! I have been reading posts on this site for a couple of weeks now, but this is my first time writing in. I will be banded Nov. 2 (my birthday). I consider it a "re-birth"! I am being banded in Green Bay, Wisconsin (GO PACKERS!) by Dr. James Kemmerling. Any Wisconsinites out there? I started my pre-op liquid diet today and am currently drinking a Cappuccino Delight Slim-Fast. :tired I just weighed myself and I'm at 305. :cry I'm not sure what my ultimate goal is; maybe around 175. Up until this week I have been really excited and confident, but now I am a bit worried. Not about the surgery itself, but about failing. I've read posts about people feeling no …

Anyone's body rejected the band? what would be the symptoms? Vomiting maybe? This is my worst fear leading up to my 30th october surgery date....:help: