LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Hello:) I'm new and have a question regarding my lapband which was put in May 2010. I went through surgery just fine, came home on liquids about a week, soft about a week and solids with the exception of the obvious foods that down go down easily (steak,pork,tougher meats) for 3 years I had no problems at all. I was up to 10cc and needed a fill , but being on Medicaid right now (soon to get insurance tho) they will not pay for my fill. I had insurance when I got it. My question tho is...a week ago yesterday I was eating a handful of blueberries and had eaten about 5 when I felt pressure and realized I needed to stop eating them. I threw up finally ...but after that…

I had my surgery about 4 years ago I got down 80lbs from 312 lbs. I now stay around 255lbs. and I would like to get rid of the last 55 lbs. So my question is do you think it would be good to completely unfill for about a month or two then start over? Has anyone done it and had success?

I had my second fill yesterday up to 4ccs and I believe I've hit my green zone. I had a yogurt this morning and if I hadn't had to feed my kids I wouldn't have even thought about food all day...so I had a Protein shake (liquids and mushies only today!) and I really don't want anything else. But...eating 500 cal/day is only going to hurt me in the end... How do ya'll get in enough food when you don't want to eat? They say 3 meals /day but only a cup of food...how does that add up to enough? I just am not understanding how I'm supposed to be eating. I already have an unhealthy relationship with food and I don't want to make it worse.... On Monday I'll be making a…

This morning I tried a new way to make eggs. I used a muffin pan and put one piece of thinly cut ham in each of the cups. In a mixing bowl I beat 12 eggs (for 12 muffin cups). I wasn't feeling adventurous this morning so I didn't blend anything in with the eggs. I put small pieces of cheese in each of the cups and then poured the eggs in the cups. The eggs baked on 350 degrees for 18 minutes. They were moist but I like them that way. I hope you enjoy this fast and easy recipe as much as my wife and I did. Larry

Hello, My name is Heather today I am 15 days post op. I am looking for a lap band buddy. Someone who I can talk to about progress and get to know. Unfortunatly I dont have many people who know what i'm going through right now and a buddy would be great. I am looking for someone who 1) between age 20 - 25 (in college or just graduated) 2) banded in the past month or about to be banded in a few weeks I want someone who I can talk to about lapband struggles, diet, and someone to get to know. If you are interested in a lapband buddy please let me know!

Hi everybody my name is Letty. I had lap band surgery in 2010. At first I lost 50 lbs, then I got stuck at the same weight. I got discouraged so I have not seen my doctor since august of this year. Cause I gain my weight back . I feel like I fell at my weight loss and my doctor will be mad and disappoint at me. I want to see my doctor but I am scared.. Help I feel so alone.....

I just read a posters rendition of her experience With the band and how horrible it was/is for her And all she got was slammed !! Everyone who is Conciderimg this type of surgery needs to read ALL out comes because one of them could happen To you! When you are told in orientation all possible Side effects of surgery who are you fooling guys Everyone hears them and thinks it can't happen To me.... Well ask your self why are you obese?? Be honest this is life long and not a quick fix. They Also don't tell you all possible side effects either. Did they tell you that your band could cause a Life threatening inflammatory process involving Your lungs, liver ect…

When I start Phase II post op , my Doc said smooth low-cal yogurt is fine to eat. What are some smooth low-cal yogurt that you would recommend? There are to many on the shelf for me to try. I also am not quite sure of the amount of fruit in some low -cal yogurts are acceptable?

Are there any single men from Canada on this site?

Once you reached the green zone, how long did you stay there before you needed another fill? I reached the Green Zone about 8 weeks ago, but now I'm thinking I might need a small fill. Perhaps it's head hunger...what a struggle sometimes!

So I'm scheduled for my fill at 11:30 - what time should I have my last meal before they do the fill or doesn't it matter?

I had my fourth fill on wed and did fine until Thursday night. Thursday night I started having a dull consistent pain in my stomach. This pain has been constant since then. My question is does this mean I'm to tight? In eating great I'm full on a little amount and stay full. The dull constant pain is the only thing bothering me. I'm also worried about the possibility of slippage, could the pain be from slippage?

Can anyone give me a good lap band doctor in the Dallas or around that area banded 10/3/12

Lately I have been seeing a dramatic increase in the negative lap band experiences people are reporting (maybe it was always like this and I just didnt notice??) It seems like every day people are posting that they're getting their bands removed because of serious/irreversible complications So far I have no reason to be upset with my band (other than occasional heartburn, but with no Fluid in my band, my doc isn't really concerned) but being on here makes me feel like my band is a "ticking time bomb" and that something will surely go wrong. I try to stay positive, and try to be happy with my 60 lb weight loss, but I am feeling increasingly unsettled and its really bu…

Hey all i need help. I had a fill on the 3rd. half cc. Now since then my medication that i have to take it's making me nauseous. Last night i slept sitting up which helped it pass. Tonight i tried eating something before and cut my pills. They were seriously the size of like a sesame seed. I'm still nauseous. This has never happened until now. Even right after surgery i was fine. Has this happened to anyone else? Suggestions? Thx Kate

When you lost a lot of weight or when you reched your goal weight did you breasts get smaller? I know that everyone is different. To be perfectly honest I dont think I am vain I have just always had large breasts since i was like 9 so I dont know what it would be like to be small chested.

I am currently in Arizona but might be moving to Colorado soon will the change in altitude hurt my band once i am banded?

Hey everyone, I'm a newbie. Just banded July 1st and I'm loving this app. I live in Keller, Texas am looking for some local support..hell I'll take any support. #justfeelingalone

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Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the forum and although I have lots of questions, the one I am most concerned about is air travel. I am an International Flight Attendant so I travel long distances quite often. The flights are anywhere from 3 to 14 hours depending on where I am going. Does anyone know how soon I can return to work? How much time should I take off? Will it be safe to fly? My concern is deep vain thrombosis (DVT).

This past week and half has been, how do it put politely, ok, hectic to extreme. We had a disaster at my mom's house where I live with her and fortunately a builder we knew has offered to buy my mom's house as is with the probs that have happened, disaster to say the least, and we are buying a new home from him that he is building which will be done in 2 months. So in the next 2 months I have to pack up an entire house and move again, did I mention I just did this a year ago when I moved in with her. Hopefully will drop some lbs in the process. Anyway, getting back to when will I learn. This morning the realtor and builder came by and were here during my breakfast ti…

What do you think beans? Pinto beans, baked beans, lima beans, kidney beans etc. I know they have carbs but if I'm gonna eat some carbs, thy're the way I like to go! They have protien and fiber. I find them very filling and they are not a slider food for me. I know they can be for some. What are your thoughts?

hub and i went to walmart to stock up on our 4th of july mini trip and he came across these grapples it does taste alittle like grapes mixed with apples this pack of four cost 3.97 here is the nutritional info in case you are wondering i prefer my pink lady apples over these but they are not bad..

Just wanted to start off with a quick hello! My name is Felecia, and I am having my surgery June 6th. I am nervous, I am excited, I am terrified! I am ready to start this journey as long as I don't think too much about it. When I start thinking about it I freak myself out, begin to have second thoughts, and generally freeze up like a deer in headlights. Anyways please introduce yourself and feel free to talk about anything! From why you are doing this, fears, excitement, etc. Just anything!! Thanks! F.

Is this poss? And will it show results like toning the body for when the fat has gone?

So my sweet tooth is rearing its ugly head!!!! AHHH! I think I will have a protien shake to quel the beast! I just got my Unjury in the mail today! Love the stuff. Hopefully that will work, fighting head hunger is sooooo hard. Thanks for listening to me moan.

Hey everyone! I love this app and it's given me a lot of tips. I just got my surgery on July 3rd and what I'm surprised the most about my recovery is that I'm extremely hungry and it's getting to a point where it hurts!! I'm eating plenty of jello and protein shakes and broth but no matter what my stomach keeps aching! Can anyone help me? Am I doing something wrong? I'm scared to eat too much because the band and I'm still healing. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

So i realized since the beginning i could always eat more than a cup or 4oz whatever i try not to but if i dont weigh my food im sure im eating more than recommended i just want to know if this is something normal? Will i gradually be able to only eat that amount or i just strictly always need to eat that amount I know i need to call my dr or nutrionist. I dont think i slipped i have no signs ( i know you dont need symptoms to actually have slipped) still losing weight slowly but surely but just wondering. I have a 14cc band with i believe 6 cc in the band

I went for my 3rd fill yesterday and my surgeon couldn't do it because my lap and is twisted. Anyone here ever have that problem? He is going to do the fill next week under fluoro.

I was banded December 2006, I did very well and lost 100lbs, I ended up getting pregnant and now have a 2 1/2 year old son and all the weight to prove it, I gained 80lbs back lost 50lbs doing Isagenix and working out, then I quit smoking and gained 50lbs back again, I feel like I have spent my whole life trying to lose weight, I have learned to eat around the band and can't seem to control my late night munchies, I have decided today that it is time to stop feeling sorry for myself and try to get back on track, I have also decided to learn how to box which I start this Wednesday (super nervous) :-) Looking for a buddy to keep me motivated :-)

Hi... I was band on June 4th and just had my first fill today! So the journey begins and I am looking forward to all the help & support I can get. I will need it. Happy July 4th to you all

Problems started about a year ago and my surgeon felt that he was 99% sure the band needed to come out. My fear of packing it back on pushed me to suggest that if he got in there and felt whatever could be fixed and the band left in, please do so. Still, I was a bit disappointed to come out of surgery still banded. Apparently, I had a haitel hernia, which he repaired - same as when I had my original surgery three years ago. I'm three days out - the usual swelling and discomfort over the incision sites. Can hardly swallow the pain meds and even liquids are doing the old 'stop - then - drop' on the way down. Odd lump at base of throat - which I can literally feel with my …

I have been using MyFitnessPal for about a month now. I'm not disappointed with it really, but it bothers me that I can't set my daily protein and carb levels. It also tells me everyday that I'm not eating enough. I know I can ignore that statement, but it's quite annoying and I feel like the app is scolding me. Lol! Does anyone use MyNetDiary? It looks like I can adjust my carb and protein levels as well as my calories. The app is $10, but it also looks like I can use it online for free. Any thoughts? Experience with both?

I have a question... I got my second fill on Monday and when I eat I belch a lot and have some discomfort until I can belch. Am I eating too fast? I feel like that is the cause. Any suggestions? I've had no problems with regurgitation or heart burn, and am able to keep everything down. Just concerned about the discomfort.

Yesterday, I had my second fill- I'm up to 5cc in a 10cc band. My first fill was 3cc and I had no problems eating. But now I cannot even drink milk or coffee with out discomfort. I'm gurgling all day long and trying to sip as much Water as possible. I want to burp but I can't. So here is my concern. Is my band too tight or do I need to readjust my thinking about the restriction in my band and give it a couple of day?

My surgery date is set for July 11th - the last week in June I will make my final flight before the band and i'm filled with all the dread - will i fit in the seat? can i get the belt to buckle? will the person next to me be so small they won't be put off by my hip spilling underneath the arm rest? I always vacillate between hoping i'm next to a small person who doesn't take up their whole seat anyhow - and a big person who we can at least commiserate together (even if we're totally smushed together). I'm just so glad this group exists - I'm aiming to lose around 125lbs - and knowing there's a group out there in a similar place as me gives me great comfort. I hope by…

Has anyone ever heard of or experiences a vasovagal syncope? It's when you pass out from eating too much(what er said) and the lap band squeezes you and you pass out. The weird thing is that I had egg salad and 2 onion rings but I did feel uncomfortable. This is the third time this has happened since Jan. I guess I have to slow down. Just looking for feedback. This is kinda freaking me out.

Today is day 3 post op and I am enjoying 2oz of cream of wheat. Boy is it good.going real slow though. It has fiber, calcium,iron some protein and is sugar free. Might be a good starter for others. Good luck everyone

Curried Jalapeno Dip Ingredients: 1/2 cup of Light Miracle Whip 1/4 cup of dijon mustard 1/2 tsp of curry powder 1/2 tsp of cumin 1 tsp of paprika 1/2 tsp of black pepper 3 tbsp of jarred jalapenos (pickled & diced) ** 1 tbsp of the juice from the pickled jalapenos ** You can adjust the jalapenos peppers – (I used 3 rings and the heat was very mild) Directions: Throw it all in a food processor and press the grind button

Hello All! In the past month I have began to seriously consider weight-loss surgery and for many reasons the Band is most appealing. So now I am starting to become better educated on the procedure etc. I'm going to informational session at the clinic next week but I wanted to ask band users some questions. I would love any and all feedback positive or negative about the band. Are the risks involved with getting the band increased by not following the guidelines post-op? Is the erosion, slippage, etc something that can happen either by fault of the device or user? Is it possible when you have met your weight-loss goal and feel confident that would be able to manage y…

Is this procedure done here in the US yet? Or is it still unapproved?

I recently had an injury and went to my gen dr and then to a specialist. I personally feel that when I state I have the lapband and cannot take any NSAIDS they are not aware of it. So, I researched and found this list. It gives me a peace of mind to what is safe. Here it is; http://www.pharmacistsletter.com/pl/detaildocuments/251101.pdf?cs=&s=PL

Well I did tonight. I am 13 days post op and am heading into hell. I wanted anything to eat. chips? A Diet Coke (it's my crack) maybe? And then I stood in my pantry and spied the Golden Oreo package. Those delicious little, calorie packed Cookies were once a great night time friend. I stared at those cookies and then grabbed a can of low sodium green Beans. It was difficult, to walk away and the I remembered I just went through hell with surgery and don't want to screw this up! Also, I'm down 18 pounds! 18. That is much better then a cookie. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Yesterday's surgery went pretty well. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well I'm doing, especially after reading some of the horror stories that people have told about their surgery experiences. At this point, I just can't wait until after 5pm today, so I can take a shower. So far, I've got some mild pain in my left shoulder from gas, and some tenderness where the port is sewn to my abdominal muscle. I get to advance to thick liquids tomorrow, so hopefully things will only get better from here. Anyone else get banded yesterday?

Be careful with Over Eating On Holidays for Tomorrow Will Be a Normal Day!! No Regrets!!

Hello out there. Sending good wishes out into the universe and asking if there is a mentor in the UK who has some extra time for a newbie please give me a shout!!

I have been in hell for all most two months. I have been the last week sub meal with Special K Protein shakes. Does anyone know if these are ok. Also I stay hungry. Need Help to stay full.

Can you please tell me what foods are sliders? Not sure what they are exactly. And is it just a term for junk food?

I was just wondering being that summer is here and banded in December. How do we eat fruit I don't snack and eat about 2 meals a day can I have fruit and how much?

I just want to share a wonderful article written by Australian writer Kasey Edwards, entitled "When Your Mother Says She's Fat." It's about the dangerous messages we get about body weight, not just from our parents but from our society. Edwards is dead-on, and her story is very touching. Here's a link to the article: http://www.rolereboot.org/life/details/2013-06-when-your-mother-says-shes-fat