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Getting banded Monday .... Looking for people in my area to chat with.

I've been lurking for a few weeks and finally joined just now. So, hello! I'm being banded on Thursday! My surgeon requires a 10-day liquid diet prior to surgery. It's been so hard, but I'm doing it. I've already lost 14 lbs during this liquid diet phase. My clothes are already getting loose and it's very encouraging. I haven't told many people IRL about choosing this path for myself. I'm really not ready to talk about it and don't know I'll ever be. Only my immediate family and my BFF know. I'll be turning here to talk with others going through the same thing. I look forward to getting to know you!

Went in Thursday hoping to get a fill. But upon doing the X-ray drinking that stuff. My Dr. Says he's worried about my band there could be some slippage. So, he had to remove 2cc's. So, he had grilled me before about eating right, but didn't say much after this discovery, just to come back in two weeks. I've researched & read about it. I didn't have any of the symptoms for slippage. So I'm praying it will resolve itself. He made the comment about dilation. Hoping it was just irritated. I'm going to do mostly liquid and soft foods. So any feed back would be helpful.

For me, so much of weight loss and control is mental. Well I figured out a silly little trick to help me mentally. I had spaghetti for dinner for the first time post op. So I go to weigh out a serving of whole grain spaghetti. 2 ounces seems like such a small amount. However, if I switch the units over to grams, I get to have 56 grams! 56 is so much more than 2! I know it's stupid, but it really made me happy.

So far so good! I never realized how much I would miss food! I think once I get through all the liquid phases I will be fine! I was on liquids 2 weeks prior, I'm getting a little tired of liquids'

Hello! Im looking for a buddy in the southern IN area. I am starting the process of getting the lap band and plan to have it by Nov or Dec of this year. I am getting the band because I can't keep the weight off and I have admitted defeat. I also am doing it because my husband and I would luke to have a child but havent had luck due to irregular periods and my weight. Any advise or motivation is welcome... no matter where you are. : )

So it's been nearly 10 months since my lap band surgery. 3 weeks after having my lap band surgery I went back to old habits; not working out, compulsive eating, eating unhealthy. I want to start my journey where I left off, but don't want to have surgery again. I heard that emptying my lap band completely to let my pouch go back to normal size could work but I'm afraid it's too late considering its almost been 10 months... Can someone please help me and let me know there opinions, suggestions???

Ok I am trying to find ways to preserve my zucchini noodles. I froze some and was not thrilled with it but it will due if it must. Tonight I borrowed a dehydrator and am trying that. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

My brother was planning to come for my surgery on July 1st, but now has an abscessed tooth causing him a tremendous amount of pain! He went for part 1 of the root canal today and will have to have parts 2 & 3 next week, so won't be here for my surgery. I am really alright with that, as I have others who have volunteered to be available for taking me to the hospital, checking on me, helping out, etc., since I live alone. I am mostly looking forward to just being in my house, my own space, and reaching out, as needed. My dogs will require me to get up and move around to take care of them, as since they are small, their care is not too taxing! My question is about t…

You know it's funny when you sit down throughout your journey and you compare to the used to's and the now you do's.... Today is my 3 month bandiversary and while drinking my coffee and getting ready for my over night in Atlantic City with my hunnie i was thinking of all the times i read or heard how being over weight can affect your job. I used to say no that's not me i don't lose money over it.. i don't call out ... man.. what DENIAL! I did!! Between the reflux, not wanting to get out of bed, headaches, or just all around feeling crappy... Where was i all these years.. not anymore even my boss said to me that she could tell a difference .....once again i had to ask myse…

Well I just joined the group today, so hi!! I didn't notice any very recent posts but thought I would and see if anyone is out there. I had my 2nd fill today..surgery was June 6. All of my weight loss so far was basically from my pre op diet...which has been a little discouraging though I know it's my doing I had my first fill around June 15, about two weeks after surgery. It was still harder to eat at that point but it didn't seem to take long to at "around" the band...which is bad. I need the restriction and really thought it would BE more restrictive than it has been so far. I have read several posts on here that during the 4-6 week period other people have experie…

So I havwnt had my surgury yet but I have tried the protein shakes I have to be on for a week...5-6 a day of and omg are they the most discusting thing I have ever tasted.... worse than my own vomit... anyone have any idea how to make it taste better or get through it without gaggin and waring to wretch it all up?

I have my 3rd fill on Tuesday the 30th. I have a 9cc band and already have 5cc in. I'm a little nervous or maybe I don't get it but what happens if its filled and I am not satisfied?? I went on a 5 week vaca and am up 4 pounds since my last fill! I think I'm to anxious but my first 30 pounds came off so quick and easy my goal is to lose 75 more pounds. I workout daily and not just walking but running and lifting. Anyone with some suggestions and/or experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!! #feelingfrusterated!

Hello, I am looking for someone to mentor me on this journey to successful weight loss. Currently I am in the Pre-Pre op phase in which I am on a diet of protein shakes in the morning and lunch and then a lean protein and dark green veggie for dinner. 2 weeks before the surgery I will only be able to have 3 protein shakes a day and no snacking. I do not have a surgery date yet as I am waiting for the surgeon to review all of my completed pre-op stuff. I suspect, my surgery will be sometime in August. I am struggling a bit with my diet but some aspects of it I'm ok. Anyway, I am always encouraged by what I read about others and I would like to have someone walk with me …

I've had such frustration with the lack of info from TR but I'm finally getting the "big picture". I'm happy now, but really wish I'd had everything before, or at least at my surgery date. Down almost 60 pounds since May28 and finally have direction on calories, Protein etc. Honestly I could feel some of my old ways slipping in the last couple of weeks because even after my first fill I truly don't feel as if I've had anything done. I realized I could eat anything I want, as fast as I want, as frequently as I want. Not a good thing for a food addict to learn. Glad I called and got the council before I went down the slippery slope that I'm sure we are all familiar wi…

I can't believe that a few years ago I couldn't see a future. I was very ill, hypertension,per-diabetic,bone issues and my back was hurting constantly. There was days when I couldn't get out of bed, my friends and family would visit me at my bedside. I would get pajamas for presents. I got fitted for orthopedic shoes and had braces on my legs and at one point I had to have cast on both legs. Things didn't look good cause after all this I was diagnosed with COPD, a chronic lung disease. I was in and out of hospitals on a monthly basis, then it happened, most of my illness was weight related at a weight of 283, I knew something had to happen. I got approved for WLS, the lap…

I will admit that I have fell off the wagon....I can't believe I have had my band since 2008 and I haven't lost all my weight. Life has gotten in the way and so has depression....I will admit I stopped doing the lap band rules of eating etc....I need lots of support to get back on the band wagon...I had two miscarriages in one year last yr...so I just stopped following everything. But I seem to be doing okay emotionally...less stress in my life, and I want to lose this weight...I didnt go through all this to not succeed in losing all this fat off my body. I want to start jogging and working out at the gym...I did a liquid diet then I went on vacation and didn't do the …

I have been working towards this for 5 months (WL trial) and am ready to meet with surgeon, come to find out, I have to have had a bmi of 40 for five years and proof by doctor record for each of those five years. Well, my bmi has ranged from 38-47, but I have 2 years under 40. So it looks like I will be denied. I have BCBS NJ

I am so angry with myself and if I could kick myself, I would. I have been trying to stay on the Pre-op diet of 2 protein shakes (breakfast/lunch) and a lean protien with a dark green veggie for dinner. so far I have been able to do the protein shake for breakfast no problem but when lunch comes, I am back to the same old fast food tricks and then I go home and pig out on whatever I cooked. I keep saying "tomorrow will be better". Well today was the worst! I started out with a protein shake followed by some black beans as a snack and then a couple glasses of tea and 1 cup off Hot and Sour soup. I was somewhere between 400-500 calories. Then when lunch came I was starvin…

So, I had a fill and have definitely had restriction, but my scales are just stuck! I've counted every calorie that's gone in my mouth, drank more water than I cared to drink (200 oz) per day, and I'm active. What's my deal? Trying to stay motivated, but it's getting harder when I don't see results. On my first band journey I lost so fast!

I am having a very difficult time, I have yet to get below that 200 mark....I have issues of when I am stressed I throw everything up, when I travel to the rockies I cant eat for days becuz I am all swelled up. I haven't had a fill in over a year, cookies and other crap go down just fine, but I can't keep down ribs, pork chops, pork roast, hamburger, etc.. I am trying to find a support bandster buddy that we can keep each other on track daily. Like challenge each other daily to drink 8 glasses of water, how many laps in the pool did we do that day, how many miles on elliptical, how much free weights did you do that day etc. Anyone interested??????????????? Pretty …

Hi im new to this....

I had my second fill yesterday. 1cc added as compared to the first time only .5cc's. I really didn't notice any difference after the first fill but this time I do. I feel some soreness and some tightness at the breast bone. I'm not having any problems with Fluid or food intake and keeping it down. I am noticing I have to eat a lot slower than before. Is this ok? Does that feeling go away in time? Any advice or feedback from those of you with more experience on what to expect would be great. BellaNana, Sent from my HTCONE using LapBandTalk

Ok I get confused answering on this site, ok finally figured it out, went to the doctor after not being able to even take a sip of Water down, the doctor took out one cc of Fluid out. I had lost four pounds but now I gained that four plus one, besides the fact that I have been working out and barely can drink the Protein shakes and nibbling on Protein Bars. I don't know what's going on, I feel like I will never lose any weight! Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk

Ok I have a 14cc band and I have 7cc in it, I still don't feel restriction! Can something be wrong!?!?! Or is this normal?

Hi need advice had my band done end jan I am bigger now than I was!! I have a 10ml band and had 7 put in every time they do it for few days I think finally its working and I struggle to eat Nd feel full quick but within a week I can eat fine I can eat a big plate of food no problem - been told to get another done but what's the point if it only works for couple days a time?! I'm trying to cut down myself to lose weight I know the band isn't a miracle but I am wondering why I spent thousands on it as so far it's not helping me at all any advice or experience the same thing? Thanks

Gosh...its been a while since Ive posted and looks like thats the case for most of us......... So..........its been almost 2 years........how is everyone doing?

I want to talk with only those who have had a band over 10 years! Successes? Complications? Challenges? Other medical issues that may be indirectly related to the life style change you made when you got the band. Let's talk!!

I am 3.5 weeks out from my surgery and feeling pretty good. I've started exercising again and had a meeting with my nut last Friday. She told me I should be eating around 800-900 calories right now and not be hungry. I'm not sure if she forgot/didn't know that I have absolutely no fill..... I am hungry! I ate 1 scrambled egg and 1/2 cup of high protein Greek yogurt for breakfast and I didn't even feel full afterwards. I won't get my first fill until August 1st (I'm going to call tomorrow and ask if I can come in sooner). I am officially in bandster hell. I'm keeping my calories around 1100 (what my nut said was my upper limit) and I'm exercising daily (walking for 45 minu…

Well today was my first fill and it didn't go so well.. Dr. added the saline and had me sip on water in the waiting room, well this pain in my throat and chest was horrible!! She had to remove some saline Salisbury I had to vomit to get the water out. We did this 3 times so yes, I got three sticks, which I hate needles. Then I had to get x-rays, finally she just removed all of the saline and put me back on liquids for one week and soft foods for one week.. I hope this gets better but I am excited about being able to get back to my exercise routine......I miss workouts so let's hope my next fill will be better..

Ok so it's 430 and I cravy salty crunch stuff. If I don't hv anything I literally get a headache. What can I hv/do to curb this madness!?!?

Hi everyone, I just got the new Prevention in the mail and they had an article about adult acne. I am almost 63 and still get the occasional pimple. In the article it talked about too much milk and the sugars in milk. I have a protein shake every morning with 8 oz of fat free Lactaid milk. I then investigated other milks and coconut milk has no sugar and only 45 calories. Has anyone used coconut milk in their shakes? I also looked at almond milk but it does have some sugar. Anyone use this? Thank you for the advise. Maybe one day I will just have wrinkles and no more pimples. Which is worse? Arlene aka "Eye Candy"

I am looking for a dr who does fills had the band for years lost a lil weight but gained it due to not maintaining my band..my drs office seems like they have no time for fills so i stopeped going need a dr who cares..Help!

It will be 5 years in August since my surgery, no complication until last week. Started with a horrible cough and throwing up only at night. Felt fine during the day, and was still able to keep food down. I have not gotten my band tightened in I don't know how long. In know they say that is a sign if a slip or band is to tight. Saw my doctor yesterday, he unfilled me all the way, and guess what no coughing or vomitting! I have not slept that well in weeks. So he ordered a GI for Tuesday to see what is going on. Keeping my fingers crossed it has not slipped.

Hey I am 21 going through the approval process for my lap band surgery and I need an extended support group. I've chosen to only tell some close friends about my decision because my family are blabber mouths and even though I'm not ashamed or embarrassed that I'm wanting this surgery I don't want everyone in the south to know also. Any encouragement,advice, wisdom.... whatever you have will be greatly appreciated!

I can't believe it!!! I have to be at the hospital at 11am!! In less than 24 hours I will be wheeled back to surgery and come out, banded!!! Sooo nervous! Hoping that everything goes well! Starting numbers: Age- 26 Height- 5'0 Weight- 163 BMI- 31.8 Thanks to everyone for their support along the way!

I just wanted to check in with my fellow May band buddies. It has been 2 months today for me. How are you guys doing? Any issues? Are things going how you expected? How in LOVE are you with your band? I am doing great. Some days it seems slower than others. I lost 10 lbs this last month. It wasn't as much as the first month so I got a little aggravated. Then I realized 10 lbs is great! 10 lbs a month would be amazing if it continued that way. By December that would be 50 more lbs!!! I know the more you lose the slower it starts coming off. I am all up for the challenge because I know it is not going to just bounce back on like all the other diets. Health wise I have …

After a 1 year 1/2 hiatus I need to go back and get a band fill. I called my doctors office number and I find out she left the office about 1 year ago. They did send a letter about a year ago but apparently it does happen "it got lost in the mail" to let me know she was leaving. The receptionist said they are referring a new doctor but he is about a 11/2 hour drive. I know there are closer doctors then that. The only bad thing is that now I have to do research on a new doctor. The receptionist did say they still have all my records but I would have to sign release blah blah blah... My main concern to ask everyone out here is, Is anyone an adoption case? Did you switc…

Down 40 Ibs. I've had 2 fills and get my 3rd tomorrow and hopefully that is the magic number for me to get the rest of my weight off.

I havent had a fill for 1 1/2 yrs because i had to move...if anyone can provide info of where to go in NE New Jersey Thanks

Hi, Alex. Thanks for the anniversary reminder. It has been ten years since several of us at Spotlight Health whined and moaned that the boards were dominated by RnY people and Alex said, "Is that all you want? Your own board?" And, ten years later, Alex's board is thriving and Spotlight is long gone. Speaking of long gone... I was an early LapBand patient, 2002. The band had just been approved in the US, but my local doctor in Newport Beach, CA, had done a whole 30 or so. That's why I went to Roberto Rumbaut in Monterrey, Mexico. He had been part of the pre-FDA trials here and had placed well over a thousand bands at the time. My band worked well for about …

Hi my name is Jessie, I am a 27 yr old female from Minnesota. I am an occupational therapy assistant but presently also in school to become an occupational therapist. I am looking for a mentor as I am just starting the process to get banded. I had my first consultation with the surgeon this week and have started to schedule all my appointments for many of the months ahead. I currently weigh around 275 and at my highest I was 292 and my goal is to get down to 150 but that goal may change once I meet with the surgeon. I am ready to get my life back on track and started up again, from reading these forums it is a life changing experience and it is not a walk in the park. I w…

Hi everyone, Tomorrow is my consultation with my surgeon. I'm excited and nervous. I'm halfway through my six month diet, however I don't exactly know what to expect. I've got all my insurance documents and my doctors support. Can anyone share their experiences with me? I'm meeting Dr. Brad Schuwack at NYU in Manhattan. Thanks in advance.

who knows of a lapband surgeon in the Hudson area in New Jersey

Im searching where to have adjustments done.... had surgery 3 years ago haven't been to a surgeon in one and a half

I will have my band a year aug 23rd. I have lost 102 pounds. Which is great. I just don't eat much at all or I throw it up..for example one chicken nugget. I am only able to eat one or two bites of food unless its stuff I shouldn't be eating. Like chips.. The last fill I had was in January. Is my band too tight or is this normal?

.....and I need help. I gave up diet soda, candy, large portions, etc. but this dangerous slider food has a control over me that I haven't been able to beat. Hoping that "confessing " to my weakness might give me strength to give it up. Small portions won't work, I need to stop cold turkey. Tomorrow will be the beginning to take one day at a time. The frozen devil got the better of me already today.

I had an upper GI done yesterday because I had thrown up quite forcefully a few weeks ago and haven't felt the same ever since. I had a little pain when I would first drink in the morning and food was coming back up hours after I would eat. I also was having reflux at night. I found out today that I had a small prolapse and now I'm on stage 3 again for 6 weeks then going for another Upper GI and if it hasn't improved then my band needs to be removed. Has anyone had this happen or know about it? Did the liquid diet work? I know everyone is different but I'm really nervous about this prolapse. I'm worried about the damage it may be causing right now and I'm also worried abo…

Anyone is Bloomington that has had,having, or thinkin of having lap band?