LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

I am a healthy, active 70 and had the lapband on 12 Oct 2007. Not losing any weight, had my first fill Dec 10th. Anybody out there? Need someone to talk to. :confused:ekgray

Do you know if any of the shake companies offer a variety pack or 'sample packs?' I bought a few single serving packs of nectar and jay somebody shakes... I would like to taste some of these BEFORE I spend $30-50 to find out they are gross and throw it away. Yes I am a little crazy getting ready for my 2 week pre-op diet. Thanks

I was a year post op when I found out my port had flipped, however back in March the NP that does my fills said that to many fills would cause port problems. So....I didn't go back until late June/early July. Found out then my port was flipped. I have three questions.... 1) If the band can only be filled so many times, than why only fill a .5cc at a time? 2) What causes port flips...did I do to much? 3) I have read a lot on the boards and discovered that most people do not have success after revision...please posts any positive results after revision! Thanks of answer my questions!

I always read posts from people talking about "Feeling Full" This morning I read 3-4 posts where people talked about that "Full" feeling.... Everyone who says they feel full....please explain what that feeling is like??? Compare it to what feeling full was like before being banded?? Since being banded, I have NEVER felt full.....but many people here talk about it, leading to many to desire it as a goal....especially those newly banded... Like I said, I never had that "Full" feeling......I have on occasion eaten a little too much, or drank immediately after swallowing foods....but that led to Pain...as though I was stretching the pouch....but never full...... (I s…

I made my anniversary August 1. In that year I lost 60 lbs... not incredible, but nothing to sneeze at either. Last month I went in and got a fill which brought me to 9.6 cc's in my 14 cc band. The restriction was immediate. I did the liquid diet for the two days, but even at that point I was bubbling up and couldn't drink much at all above a few sips at most. I couldn't keep any food down. But hey.... I WANTED TO LOSE MORE WEIGHT. So, I suffered through the month. That was a mistake. I went in yesterday for a check up. I was honest and told them it was too tight and that I was bringing everything back when I ate. so... they did an xray and saw that I have some dialation …

This fill was much Better the the first one the water is going down real well and i don't feel hungry at all my first Fill i was so hungry all day I'm at 5 cc now so will see how the weight comes off ill be back in 3weeks for my 3 fill

I have had the band for 2 years. In the past 6 months I have had the worst case of acid reflux. I have had 2 different tests to make sure the band did not slip. My doctor unfilled me completely and said that the pouch above the band is a little distended(I had the test in July) after they unfilled it they said I would have to retest in October to see if it is better(if not the band has to come out). I'm ok during the day but at night I am up all night coughing and spitting up. I am on Prilosec 2 times a day, but that's not helping. the doctor said that there is nothing they can do except wait to see in October. I'm so tired and my whole body huts from coughing all night. …

I struggle to find things to eat daily and was looking for some new suggestions for all meals and snacks... I look forward to seeing what everyone else is eating

Argh, the yummy goodness is back! My kid brought one home...!!!!!!!! But I'm strong. I walked out of the room and grabbed a Water bottle. I'm ok, I'm ok...!!!!!! This is huge for me. And no regrets.

Hey everyone. I wanted to know what is everyone's daily caloric intake. 4 weeks ago my PA put me on a 1,000 calorie diet. And lets say I didnt do great on it towards the end once my appetite came back. Then when I saw my surgeon two weeks later he put me on a 1400-1500 calorie diet because he said my metabolism rate is higher and I needed to consume more calories and "kick" my body out of starvation mode. So on here I've seen people who eat around 900 cal - 1200 cal. And some who don't count calories at all. Now I don't know how I will consume this much once I've gotten a fill but I guess my body will adjust. I just wanted to see if anyone is eating this many calories …

Hello everyone. Been banded for about 2 1/2 years now. I've done great, dropped 145 pounds. I hit my green zone and stopped getting fills a year and a half ago. Yesterday I went just to have a check up and get a fill just because I stopped losing and wanted to get back on track. I got 1cc that gave me a total of 5cc in my band. Later that night I ate a little bit of salad that had ham and cheese in it. I couldn't tolerate it so I stopped eating after a few bites. (I know, I shouldn't have ate that). And I couldn't keep liquids down. Today at work I got hot and dehydrated since I couldn't keep any liquids down. Had to go to er and get a iv of Water hooked into me. …

I have a lot of trouble getting myself to stay with an exercise regimine. I will start then stop, then start then stop, so on and so on. So......I am taken college courses and I have decided to add PE to my course work. I spoke with the instructor and let him know I was really just looking for accountability. He agreed to work withmy so for the next 16 weeks I will be under his direction. I want this to get me in gear to continue on. And if not be will sign up for the next semester.

My surgery was nearly 5 months ago, and I've lost 20 pounds. I feel like I can eat anything and I get hungry easily. I've had 4 fills but it seems like I am nowhere near the green zone. I have been gaining and losing the same 5 pounds forever!! I am sure it will change but it seems like I have been stuck for the last 3 months :-( Thanks for letting me vent.

http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/power-ranking-the-10-best-hot-sauces-on-earth I have bottles of the top 2 both at work and home.

I'm looking for a buddy/mentor, I was banded on Aug 2nd and I just want someone to be able to talk to and share experiences.

A little gripe to share. So I am sitting at my desk at work this morning and my old boss comes in to say hello. We chat for a few minutes and all is very pleasant and then he says "ohhh you weren’t here last week one day when I came in to see you" "No I wasn’t, I went home ill last Wednesday and didn’t come back till Monday because I had severe food poisoning" "ohhh I bet you have been eating too much McDonalds." and then laughs at me. "Actually no, it wasn’t that at all." REALLY!!!!! What the..... How rude! Sure I am chubby, sure I am booked in for lap banding (he is unaware) but I am not at McDonalds every day, not even once a month! I love how people alway…

Can some one please explain to me why I can eat "normally" for 1-3 days and then switch to "barely getting milk down" for 5-10 days? Why is this occurring? I am not stressed, I haven't been out in the sun, I haven't exercised, I am not sick, I only have ovaries (sorry, tmi), so what the heck? I am 2.5 years post-op and still can't figure out what is going on?? Anyone have any thoughts? suggestions?

I dont know what is going on. Some days I can eat good and keep it down and the next day I am throwing up all meals. Liquids I have no problem. Anyone else been down this road?

Had my first first fill today Wasn't to Bad I know they said only clear liquids for today but just water Can you also have Chicken broth and what else if anyone knows

I've been struggling to get to the green zone because I've never really felt restriction - until 2 months ago when I locked up and had to get some taken out (during that time I couldn't even swallow my own spit...I know gross). Since then I've learned the errors of my ways so to speak and had two more fills, my last fill on 8/5/13. For the first time I felt restriction, something that's new to me however on Saturday I got stuck and threw up. I went on liquids for 2 days and slowly started mushies on this Tuesday but I can only take little sips of water and have to wait till those go down and the little food I've eaten is only like 2 or 3 bites of my meal and then if I …

Good morning !!! I got banded on April 15 and my first fill on May 28 and lost only 5lbs with the saline but a total of 18lbs after the surgery. I inform my surgeon I had no restriction so he put a total of 3cc, which is now 8cc in my band !! I have restriction and I'm fine!! My situation is that I'm having a lot of stomach pains and its to the point That i can barely walk!! I saw my primary doctor and believes I'm not use to the adjustment or maybe it's too tight ? I love my restriction, and I lost 6lbs in a week =] but I don't know what to do because the pain is unbearable !!!

Hi all, Just had my surgery on Monday 8/12. Hoping to meet some new people and share helpful stories.

I'm so fed up, was going great guns and then stopped again I have 12cc in my 14cc band . I really thought a week ago I was experiencing hardly any hunger and then bam it's back. I've lost four stone since September last year and another four to go

Just got banded 7/11/13 would love a banding buddy in same phase as I am as well as one further along! Get best of both worlds, one with the inside knowledge and experience of what to expect and one in the same boat as me!

My doc thinks my band my have slipped or eroded because every time I eat or drink I get really nauseaed my back hurts and my chest feels tight, even though im still able to keep food down,I just had fluid taken out my band a couple of days ago and still feel the same way, went to th Er and the CT scan shows scar tissue, but they said it was in my pelvic area im just confused and hope band hasnt slipped or eroded, anyone else have this happen???

Hey guys !! Ok, so let me say I'm not lonely , I do have friends , however they do not know what I'm going thru and aren't understanding my struggles !! I guess I'm looking for someone who can be on the same boat as me ! Sounds weird? Well let me introduce myself , I'm Lissette and I'm 23 years old, and got banded on April 15. I'm struggling and have very little motivation ! I've lost 23lbs so far, and dieting sucks lol !!! Hopefully someone out there needs a little push, since I myself need it too !!

I'm having trouble sleeping. Keep thinking I won't b able to stick to the pre op diet I need support from all of you help please.

I had my surgery 5/30/13, the first couple weeks while I was healing I had no problems eating the suggested food quantity amounts. My doctor told me last week that at this point, I should be eating no more than 6-8oz per meal. Unfortunately, I know I eat more than that. I don't eat as much as I used to prior to my surgery, but not as little as I should. I'm already on my second fill 6.5cc on a 14cc band. I was hoping this last fill would make portion control a bit easier on me. Is this something I should realistically hope will get better down the road with more fills? Aimee

Does anyone's port area hurt and stick out like a golf ball?

Hi! I live in Raleigh, my husband and I were banded on 12/19 at Duke Raleigh. What part of NC are you from?

Do you ever get overwhelmed by how far you have to go? In my case, I've lost 40 lbs in six months (which is great, don't get me wrong!) but I still have about 75 lbs to go to get to the top of my healthy BMI range. It seems like an awfully big mountain to climb, and I'm prone to self doubt. I'm not talking about quitting or giving up, but I frequently ask myself if I can really pull this off... I've lost and regained this same 40-50 pounds so many times before, and I've never been able to crack 230. The last time I was under 230 was my sophomore year of high school, 17 years ago. Also, I just had to have a little bit of fluid taken out of my band because I was having hear…

In UK, can a person still be eligible for gastric band surgery while taking abilify and sertraline? Would a good surgeon still perform gastric band surgery on such a patient? Patient is mentally stable for a number of years after being on this medication. Would doses have to be adjusted? Also would patient have to transfer from taking tablets to injections?

So I am wondering about Peanut Butter is it healthy or not and in what amounts. And before anyone says ask your nut. I can't... I live in a tiny town 4 hours away from where I had surgery. no nut. here. now I am going to say I have been studying on how to eat better and we (my family have changed how we eat) even my husband has lost 22 lbs. and not by dieting but because we changed our life style. but books are conflicting on peanut butter one uses it as a good example the other as bad so whats your opinion or what has your nut. told you? :wub: Thanks in advance I really do appreciate it!

Banded April 4th, 2012 and had lost about 75lbs on my one year bandaversary. My wife and I went to meet up with some friends and I get a phone call. My sister had passed away. Complications from a surgery she had. It rocked me, and bad. 4 months of grief eating and cheating, I had gained 19lbs back. I went in to get my band filled a bit and in one week, I've lost 23lbs!! 4oz each meal, no cheating, no drinking anything an hour before or after, and a lot of motivation. I want my sister to know I loved her and that I was proud of her. My weight loss is now dedicated to her memory. RIP, Katie. I love ya!

I am looking for several recepies for mushies stage starting tomorrow any one can share thx

I was banded Nov. 2012 and have lost about 35 lbs. I have been getting regular fills since Jan 2013 every 6-8 wks and I still don't have restriction. I get maybe a week of feeling some slight restriction but then it disappears. Last week, 10 days after geting filled, we were grabbing a quick supper and I got a chicken sub sandwich thinking it would be a few meals. I ate the entire sandwich with no problems, not feeling stuffed.. I am so frustrated. Could my band be leaking and not holding the Fluid? Bonnie

Hi Friends. As many of you know, I had lapband surgery to get ready for knee replacement. I did so well that I am 6 months ahead of schedule. I saw the surgeon yesterday and was given a diagnosis that I never planned for. It seems my hips are just as bad as both knees and I have to get a bilateral hip replacement before getting my knees done. So...I went from one knee to both hips and both knees needing to be replaced. Obviously I am very upset and devastated to hear that I've got so much damage. The surgeon insisted I did nothing to bring this on...it's just arthritis and it happens but I know better. If I hadn't gotten so heavy, and hadn't futzed around for thr…

So I use my phone 24/7/365 and I was wondering if there was an app in the Android Market for the lapband stuff like the journal and you put in the nutritional value and stuff to keep track of your progeny intake ect for the day if anyone knows let me know thanks

I had a sliced toasted with about a table spoon of Peanut Butter and some sugar free jam. It's like a treat for me.. I was a big bread person. My question is is what I ate "okay" to eat? I was kinda burping a lot after but it went down really nice. And where do you think is the best place to find a 1 min egg timer I haven't been waiting long enough between bites recently. Feeling guilty. Thanks guys! -BriannaXOXO

My size 22 capri's from Stein Mart are falling off of course better quality of clothing. Tonight I try on my cheap pair of jeans from walmart size 22 and they fit, woohoo, excited. doin the happy dance.

Is cheese considered a slider?

Does anyone use this product?

I just got my 4th fill today. 5 months post op. Usually I have no soreness, bruising or anything but today at the injection site it twinges and I have a dime size bruise. Is this normal? All I have read on here are how painless, easy these fill visits are so im just wondering.

Although I only start solids tomorrow , I was reading threads on salad my question is do you still keep the veggies to the one cup?

so my surgeon said that i have to wait a half hour to drink afte i eat. but am i allowed to drink right before i eat something?

I am in Enid, but of course having surgery down in OKC. I am looking to meet others in this area or a support group here in Enid. I am getting NO support from family or friends and at this point, (12 days to surgery) I am ready to give up!

I have had my lap band for 14 months now and I love my band but recently it has felt extremely tight and I wast sure why, I was going to be going in for a reduction in fluid and then tonight before I could make my appt. I started throwing up this gray gelatin substance. it feels so awful coming up and then when it put in between my fingers I am able to smash it. I dont know what it is and am worried. If any one has had this please help. I am going to go for an upper GI this weekend if I can get an ER to do it. Since throwing up some of it I have been able to get water down easier, but I can still feel pieces of it. Its awful, any suggestions on what it could be would hel…

I think I really need this fill coming up on Thursday I'm not really losing I'm doing the right things except for my birthday Yesterday was the first time since my surgery on July 1 I eat the whole plate of food I felt so guilty after I wanted to throw up in the restroom I have lost 13 pounds So far and again three back not a happy camper feeling a little down

Does anyone know if it's ok to to eat any type of Activia yogurt once your banded? I used to eat it all the time pre-op. I eat regular low fat yogurt and greek yogurt almost daily for protein.

Does anyone think/know if someone could actually die from a stuck episode?