LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Hi bandsters, i was banded in january 2012 and im down almost 100 lbs. i had my last unfill August 2 due to it being to tight and not being able to eat at all. My next fill appt is October 14, I have Been on a couple of vacations and can tell I've gained weight probably 10 pounds so I'm very discouraged and upset with my self, has anyone else fell off the wagon and with the fill should be able to get back on track right ??

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone has tried that 5 day pouch diet? Can it work for us? I had the plicated band surgery almost two years ago. I lost 50 lbs pretty quickly and then it was as if my body got wind of what was happening and said, 'hey- no more!' I plateaued for months but then started to slowly gain 12 pounds back and I am panicking. I have had two fills since my surgery and feel comfortable with the band tightness..any tighter and I feel like everything and it's uncle gets stuck! I RAN my first 5k this weekend and feel great, but ..I need to 'reboot my system' ..so to speak! Saw something about that 5 day thing and thought maybe that would help?

Where can I find those weight ticker tape thingys?

Hi im not a newbie as this will be my 2nd op in 3 weeks time, due to my band leakage I was banded 3yrs ago, lost 7 stone in 9 months, had a baby etc, fount out last year band is leaking due to gaining all the weight, i thought it was just me but it wasnt, so i know i can do this again, would like to make some friends on here X

I have a quick flight later this week (about an hour). I haven't flown in a few months and do have a call into the doc, but is it no food/drink for 30 minutes before and 15 minutes after?

An six weeks post op and am down 30lbs since my surgery. Is this too much? Will it slow down soon? I am not worried or anything but just want to know if anyone else has had this much of a weight loss this quickly that started out about the same weight as me. I started at 257 and now I am 226!!! I am extremely happy but just curious...I am going back home to visit my family in three weeks and I had a goal to lose 30 lbs before I went and I have reached my vet first weight loss goal and couldn't b happier and even happier that I may exceed my goal in the next three weeks!!! YAY!!! Love my lap band

Was banded 9/26 and I am back to work tomorrow not to thrilled. I think I am ready physically just not too stoked about the stress that my job entails. Or the 12 hr shift I have Thursday but the upside I get the weekend off and I get to start pureeds tomorrow!

Ok, my fill went great with no unexpected issues. However, I gained .4 pounds!! Totally not happy with that but my doctor says it is to be expected and she is pleased with my continued loss of inches. I must increase my motivation to get to the gym and partner my workouts with the work of the lapband for some true success.. I refuse to go backward any longer.. I really need some food types also because mostly I'm mot hungry for anything so a can of Soup is my usual, just too high in sodium. Time to search out some tips, I'm opinion to all input.. .

hello, Dec 20 will mark 3 years since my LAGB surgery. I lost about 40 lbs and stayed the same for sooooooo long. Got my last fill in June. And within the last couple months (started school, started going to gym more, activity level increased greatly, less time to eat) I have really started to crawl out of my slump and start using the the band to it's full potential once again. I have lost about 25 lbs in the last 8 weeks or so. My problem is, I always had a bit of GERD issues, but the past month or so (and even more the past week or so) have been having a lot of it-I usually start coughing when it starts, and can't stop coughing until I take zantac or pepcid. I can…

Saw my surgeon last week and he wants me to progress to normal foods. He didn't have to tell me twice! So, I packed up my family and we went to my favorite pizza place. They all shared a pizza....I had one slice of thin crust veggie pizza. ONE SLICE, not four. And I was satisfied. I chewed it to oblivion and ate super slowly. But the fact that I was able to sit there and eat a single slice and be completely fine with is was amazing to me. It was also my first real "this really ISNT a diet" moment! So happy!!!!

I've been reviewing protein sources (lentils, quinoa) and came across this resource for comparing different protein sources -- thought I'd pass it along in case others are interested. What's your favorite protein source? http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/protein-full-story/

I have been religiously tracking my calories with my fitness pal. It's been awesome. But how do you add something when you have no clue how to?? Like tonight, I ate my mom's sweet and sour chicken....she makes healthy adjustments for my dad so it was good for me too. But when I search for it using MFP, the only ones that come up are restaurant listings. And the calories are all over the place! So what do you guys do in a situation like this??

I know right now i shouldn't be too concerned or worried about where the number on the scale is especially considering i'm not even 2wks post op yet.. BUT... i started eating mushes this weekend and have been in heaven with the scrambled eggs, cauliflower etc etc but this morning show'd that i had actually gained weight. Firstly i was shocked at how much that gain affected me all i wanted to do was to climb back into bed and hide. i'm sure i'm not alone and this weight fluctuation is perfectly normal as my body adjusts but it was still quite shocking to see a number i was never expecting....

Since I had my baby I have had morning swollen I just got a fill last week but know I cant eat or drink in the morning only after 11am that worries me a little I know I read a post that said drink hot tea which I try but I ended up throwing up. I don’t know if I should go to liquids to help me loss more weight and feel better cause now everything I eat gives me heart burn ouch ouch

Going out on a limb here and am scared at the same time. I was diagnosed in '07 as being bipolar, mild,not severe and given a cocktail of meds, along with this disease I suffer from severe insomnia so mostly my symptoms are that along with mild depression. I take Klonopin, Saphris and Zonisamide. All has been going great and no I don't have manic episodes everything was going great up until about a month ago I noticed my moods have changed. As some of you know I live with my mom since my divorce and well I have a tendancy to lash out at her, she knows I don't mean it and she understands completely and I'm even lashing out at my dog. I called my psych the other day a…

I have just celebrated my first year on the site and have been banded since Aug. 2, 2012. Everything was going well in the beginning until the first fill in Oct. 2012. When I went they couldn't locate the port correctly and it was determined my port had flipped. I contacted my clinic and they said they would have to do a port relocation surgery and it would be at their expense, but I would have to pay my own way there. I had to have the surgery in Toronto, ON and I live in Yellowknife, NT - not a quick commute. I had to wait until the end of May 2013 to have the surgery and in that time I felt no restriction and was not losing any more than what I had leading up to …

I've had a chronic cough for a while now, and it's getting worse. I was worried that it was acid reflux, but I really have no heartburn. I just found out though, that my BP medication has a side effect of a dry hacking cough. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem.

I remember it being difficult when I had to do it for two weeks before surgery but the reasoning behind doing it (shrinking your liver to allow easier access for surgery) made me feel more motivated I guess you can say. I just got filled for the third time and the past 24 hours on clears has sucked! I so want to cheat. How long does your doc keep you on clears after a fill?

What is the recommended daily dose of protein? 64g?

Had my first fill beginning of sept. In desperate need of support and encouragement!!

looking for someone that I can take this journey with that is going through the same thing around the same time as myself. my surgery date is 10/7. today marks my protein tracking, multivitamin taking and filling out the daily journal. tonight marks my first support group meeting. I wanted to find a buddy to keep each other on track.

Disclaimer #1 -- That title was written to the tune of "Babysitting Blues" from Adventures in Babysitting. I now have that song stuck in my head. LOL Disclaimer #2 -- I am mostly going to whine. Feel free to ignore me. So, I'm not even through my first full week of "mushies" and I am MISERABLE about it. Seriously, turkey taco's (no shells) in the blender looks like cat vomit! I have two cats, legit looked like what I've cleaned off my floor. Now, they tasted fantastic but every time I looked at my plate, I had to talk myself into taking the darn bite. My chicken and cauliflower tonight looked like someone chewed it up and spat it out for me. Like I'm a baby bird. …

I was hoping this would bring people together that were being banded in September for support, issues, etc. Hope to hear how everyone is doing and where they are at. Have and wonderful evening. Hope all is well.

I am a Montana country girl, just banded on 9/26 I don't have the greatest support at home so I hoping someone here can fill in that gap.

I was 6.5 and was having a hard time keeping anything down now. I got 1/2 cc taken out and I've had some things going on & I'm losing nothing but my mind. Eating everything so I'm going back in on the 11th to get a fill. I've come to far to go back now. I going to put the KIt Kats down!!!!!!!

I'm having my surgery at True Results in Houston. Dr. Hollis is my surgeon and I'm ready to start the process. I hope to make some friends and learn more about life after the lap band.

I'm looking for a meatloaf recipe that doesn't call for breadcrumbs. I'm thinking of trying to use muffin cups so it'll hold together.

Ok I was banded a year and half ago (Apr 2011) ... I weighted in at 283 and I am now down to 217. I've gotten down to 210 and over the last few weeks have gotten careless in my eating habits and have gained a few pounds. I get frustrated because I know the band works different for everybody but I see people reach their goals in 6 - 9 months. I do believe not rushing to get the weight off has helped with the excess skin but I'm so ready to get to my goal weight of 185! I have basically no fluid in my band (1.8 cc in my 10 cc band) I can't manage a fill more than this because it makes it really difficult to get my food down. Like the title says I'm just feeling some type o…

I had my band back in 2008 and was doing fantastic! Then I had a couple babies and gained quite a bit back. Now back on board and trying to get my meal plans together. I have been hunting for some kind of cookbook or a website that can help me throw some meal plans together... Got any ideas?

I am 2 1/2 months newly banded and so far I am down 47 lbs including preop . I just got my 3 rd fill and I hope this month is much better . My doctor said I was eating too much processed carbs so I need more protein. My problem is I need some sample meal plans to help me plan my weeks to eat better. Any suggestions or websites ? I'm also using My Fitness Pal which has been part of my success too! I stay at 1000 calories but normally don't eat but abt 600-800 on average .

How many cc does the one size fit all realize band take?

I have been banded since 2008 and have done quite well with the band. Recently I have been having some strange symptoms of heartburn and occasional pain. I have tried to call Slimband and no one returns my calls. I heard from one of my friends in Toronto that they fired 15 staff last week including some of the nurses and dieticians. I am coming up to my 5 year mark and am worried about the follow up. Has anyone else had problems? Cindy

I think people should really consider the message they give with their posts.. (the negative scary ones) I'm a newbie, I won't consider myself a veteran until I at least reach my goal weight and maintain it a couple of years. And then only an expert on my own experience. I've spent the day needlessly concerned. After reading thread about (my band was my worst mistake ever) I had my third fill on monday felt fine. However had a strange feeling all day between my upper shoulder blades and tingle in my right hand. Knew it wasn't anywhere near my band but was really concerned it could be related- due to horror stories. I've suffered loose discs in my back for yrs and the ins…

Hi, everyone. I just got my 4th fill. I am at 10cc in a 14 band. I definitely feel full after eating a little. Much different then the other fills. I totally fell off the wagon months ago. I have my head in the right direction now. It does bother me that I have had my band almost a year and only lost 21 lbs. That's all my fault though. I didn't listen or obey the rules. Then I see people that are going on a year at 50-80 lbs lost. That could of been me!! Well I am back and I really am excited to lose this weight. I got my fill on Friday and I already lost 2 lbs! I am just curious to see at what amount of cc"s till you felt you were in the green zone?

Just posted this in post op but I need as much feedback as possible ! : So I'm having the hardest time deciding this ... All I want is a cup of coffee. My doctors office told me it increases the risk of stomach cancer to have caffeine. But I know SO many banders that drink coffee ! Tomorrow I have to work from 7:30am to 10pm and I don't know how ill survive. Can 1 cup really hurt ? I was banded sept 6th so it's a little over 2 weeks. What do you guys think? Any coffee drinkers out there ?

Has anyone experienced or heard of a slippage during the early stages of being on liquids or mushies only? Just curious how hard or easy it is to screw this phase up.

It just started today.. I got banded july 19th everything has been going great but as of today where my port is at its getting a little discomfort i really am hoping its not a slippage :/ has anyone experienced this? I will be callig the doctor tomorrow morning but just wanting to see what you guys think it is.. Thanks in advance

Hey Guys, Hope all is recovering well and getting used to the new life style change and mind set change. I am having trouble with my mind telling me that I am still hungry even though I am not. Not having real food is starting to kill me but I am nearing the time where I can add some soft foods...a couple more weeks. Until then, these mashed potatoes are tasting so heavenly. When is everyone getting their 1st fill. Mine is October 18th and I am so nervous and excited. I was told by his assistant that I will probably start on 1 cc and the go from there. I'm ready for a fill. Even tho I am not eating, I am still drinking a lot of Protein shakes and apple sauce and mashe…

I was banded 9/26 and they said I might have cough for a couple days but it has been 4 days and it seems to just get deeper. I have to hold my incisions every time. Any one else have this happen?

Was just banded on 9/26. Wondering if anyone else in MT is out there?

I asked about the exact reasons for the post-fill diet restrictions and I was told by my PA that if I ate solids right away after a fill it could become stuck or I could vomit (which obviously no one wants to do). I follow a pretty strict post-fill diet and I just want to understand the specifics - the stomach is swollen after a fill, correct? And I understand that going slow and reintroducing the phases of food slowly is safe because each person experiences levels of restriction differently. Can anyone expand on this? My post fill diet is as follows: 3 days of Clear liquids 1 week of high Protein liquids and puréed foods (I can have yogurt, Protein shakes, sf puddin…

I had my lap band surgery 9-23-13. On day 5 post op and the emotions are SO OVERWHELMING. I chose to do this surgery because of health issues. I know I have made the right choice but my emotions are SO OUT OF WHACK!! Pain from surgical sights is getting better but I just can't seem to stop the crying!! I know what my life long love affair with food (the bad ones) has come to an abrupt end but the feeling of being out of control is just horrible. I know it has only been 5 days and my body is going through drastic changes but PLEASE PLEASE someone tell me this is normal.

Just a question for all of you Have any of you been able to eat those rev wraps ? I know a lot people may not because of the wraps but they do have 16 grams of protein.

Looking for some local support/ buddy/ workout buddy... Im near Park hills Mo Farmington area

I was wondering if anyone has gone to the fill center in Farmington,MO? Any complaints or is everything going o.k? I am going to DR.Kuri In Mx and this would be a lot easier to go to for fills than back to Mx. Thanks for any input.:help:

hi im sabrina i just had the lap band put in april 25th and i just would like a buddy for support and maybe even work out buddy

I would like to hear from some Texarkana Bandsters about their experiences. re: doctors, pre and post surgery, and how things are going for them now. I am considering the lap band.

Hi All, I know that everyone says white flour products tend to stick in the band (not for all but for some) , what about gluten free products do these stick as well. Is it more the consistancy of what you eat or is there certain ingredients that simply don't go down well? So far Im just in my liquid stage (soups now) and of course not had to worry about sticks yet but I am trying to prepare to eat properly.

Can anyone suggest a yummy, low fat/low cal recipe for soft apples? I had trouble eating a pear once, so I've kind of stayed away from all similar fruit due to the fear of getting stuck. It is fall now and the apples look soooo good. I'd love to be able to have some without the fear of getting stuck. Thanks!

Watch Food Network during mushy stages, lol.