LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

If this was the right place to put this thread, but... I got banded January 2nd of this year and I'm down 62 pounds. Just wondering if I'm losing too slowly?

Little tight in am but gets better in evening is this normal

I have an appointment with the nurse at my doctor's office this morning. I'm not sure if I should have her do a small fill, as I'm not clear about the "green zone", and what it's supposed to feel like. Right now, I'm able to take pretty normal size bites. Not snarfing size bites, but.....regular. I chew pretty well, and haven't had any problems. I may have had a tiny stuck sensation, but I'm not sure what that feels like, either. What I think MAY have been a little stuck, lasts for only a few seconds. I'll feel a little jab in my sternum, right above where the band is. Most of the time, I'm clear when it's time to stop eating, but sometimes I push it a bit. I do…

So last night out of nowhere this heartburn hit me..... And then tonight again out of nowhere heartburn.... I have an appointment with my surgeon on Thursday but I am really nervous.... Could this be a possible slip?!?!

Hello, Recently moved back to Orlando, FL and looking to make some new friends that are also banded. I'm single and have a lot of free time and would like to find someone with similar interests, possibly a gym buddy and just a friend in general. Please say hello, would love to chat!

Hi I'm Bronte and I'm 21 with a two year old son. I've tried pills and diets under the sun and nothing works so I made an appointment this morning to speak to a surgeon. I weigh 240 @5ft 7in so I'm considered obese. I'm just so nervous what if it doesn't work. What if something happens. I'm scared but truly want this!

I notice I've had to get an unfill around my period or have hard time digesting meat.

Hello, can anyone tell me what the free seminars at the Nix are about? Im planning on going this wednesday. Just so nervous about the first steps and hoping my insurance covers the majority of the costs. Im just really up in the air about everything right now, but really interested in this lifestlye change.

I got stuck yesterday morning and it never cleared. Today I still can't get liquids down and it's 7pm. Should I go to the ER or try to wait it out until tomorrow and go see my doctor. I'm worried about dehydration. I'm so damn thirsty! I try to drink just to taste the water but then I have to throw it back up. Help!

I am looking for a buddy mentor in Illinois hopefully close to Peoria or Bloomington area

Any one else having a head time finding it? I used to drink a pack a week. They were a great hit of low carb one hundred calorie chocolate without the aftertaste that all the Adkins shakes seem to have.

I have my first fill scheduled for this week, and last week I had a sidebar conversation with my surgeon at a meeting. He told me I was losing weight fine, and he didn't recommend a fill, but if I wanted to spend the money, go ahead with it. I typically see his NP, and she had scheduled my fill 3 weeks ago. Yes, I'm losing on average 3-4 lbs a week, and am almost 6 wks post op, but I can eat more than 1/2 cup. I think my weight loss is contributed to the complete change of diet and the addition of more exercise. And I don't feel the restriction of the band, which he said I shouldn't. I've read on here that if you can eat more than 3 meals a day, over 1/2 cup each time …

Hello, I posted here way back when I had my surgery in 2006 but I haven't been back in years. I tried talking to some folks at OH.com but.... not too helpful there. Here's my story and question. I will try to make it short and sweet. I got banded in July, 2006 with the 10cc band. I lost 130 lbw in the first year and got down to a size 6 (from a 22!). I still love my band and I am happy with my decision to have it but the last few years have been bad to me. I lost my job and insurance about a year after having the band. I was able to self pay a few times to get into my doctor for check ups but after year 2 or 3, I could not afford to go back. In that time, I gained 7…

I just moved here to Irving, Texas about 4 months or so ago from CA. I left all of my friends and the little family I had to bring my family here and to try to give them a better life and better oppertunities. Since May I've gained back 35 lbs slowly, and I'm so discouraged I don't have any friends here and my husband doesn't really give me the emotional support I need. Is there anyone in the area? I really would like to get back on track and meet some new friends here in my new home.

I'm going to rant a bit. I'll be scheduling my surgery this week. I am so excited. This is a long time coming. While out for Mother's Day dinner, I mention to my husband (as he kept pushing me to try something that I had no interest in eating) I said no, and I'm hoping going forward you will not try and sabotage me, but be helpful & supportive. I went over all the changes we'll need to make as a family, and his response " I'm sorry, I like to eat, and enjoy dining out". I just zipped up for the rest of the night. He's always making me feel bad. I am strong, and my kids are supportive... I'll kick butt!!'

Need some support. Newly banded in 2/2013 and would love someone to work out with or just chat with! Terri 32 years old Mom of 3 & 6 year old girls Divorced but in a long term relationship with a guy....and ham. Turn ons: Ham, food Network, Kindness and sarcasm. Turn offs: No Ham, Skinny Jeans (are they skinny if they are plus sized?), mean people and grapefruits. Ewww. Did I mention I'm freaking hilariously awesome? imfeelinsmurfy@gmail.com

I have 4 days until my surgery!!!!! Im so anxious to have it done already...it feels as though this process has been sooo long!! I have finally realized something...I am on my liquid diet btw..yesterday I was talking to my fiancé and I asked him if I could cheat just a little on the diet...and he told me something that I now hear in my head every time I want to cheat.."You have cheated your whole life, its time to buckle down cause things are changing!!" Im blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life who supports my every move. I heard him and I thought to myself...he's so right, I have ate pizza at late hours with extra cheese, extra pepperoni, I have eaten out for d…

Well tomorrow is the BIG day!! I have lost around 10 lb from my liquid diet..i cheated a couple times...I am guilty of it...its bound to happen. We just got to pick right back up and keep going! I took my before surgery photos!! last night at around midnight..i though to myself...OMG surgery is tomorrow...already!! I'm so scared to be put under, still! Until we Type again my fellow bandsters!!! Please send your prayers this way as I proceed in my journey to a NEW life

Looking for anyone in Northern Minnesota?

Just looking for a friend who knows what I'm going thru. Or anyone else who would want to be text buddies or support buddies??

I'd like to meet a guy who is going through or has went through the Lapband. It would be nice to have someone who understands what I'm going through and motivate me. I just want someone at the end of the day I can call and talk to about my day and my worries and my diet and it won't bore him. It'd be nice to find someone banded in my area but I there isn't even anyone my age in my support groups. So long distance wouldn't bother me. I live in TN. Born and raised here, open for moving. So if something did evolve I could see a move happening. I'm going to be 27 in September. My Lapband is still in the approval stages with insurance. Just doing all the required stuff at this…

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Hi everyone I need some advise please... I had my band in 2009 and it goes well for 12-18 months then my port flips over and has to be reset. The last time this happened was in november and due to issues with me insurance i wasnt able to get it fixed until 5 weeks ago. since then my band has been leaking so looks like another hospital visit. I had lost 70 lbs but have put 30 back in since my issues started in November has anyone else had any issues like this???

So I have been struggling with the fill amount in my band for almost four months now. I have had two small un-fills and I am now at less Fluid in my band than I have had since mid December. December was when I got my last addition of fluid to the band as I was close but still a little too loose. In the past week I have finally figured out that it is my acid reflux that was irritating my band area and was causing me to be still too tight even with un-fills. I have upped my acid reflux medicine and it has done wonders for my ability to eat consistently. I think I will need to spend the next 2-3 weeks getting back into the groove of eating solid food consistently and not…

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I know this subject has been discussed before because I posted in it. However, the more weight I'm losing the colder I am. I can't stand the AC but we have to have it on so it won't be so hot. When watching TV I am completely wrapped in a blanket in order to stay warm. I sleep in flannel PJ's with a thick blanket and comforter. Do any of you know why our bodies change like that? Will it ever stop meaning will I stay cold all the time?

I lost 45 lbs with no fills and then I plateaued. I decided to get 2 fills which put me at 6 cc in a 10cc band. I still feel like I can eat just as much as I did before the surgery. What is going on? Did I completely sabotage the entire surgery and stretch my stomach out or do I just need another fill? I don't feel like I have any restriction what so ever.

I had my 3rd fill on Wednesday. I'm currently at 6.5cc in a 14cc band. I don't feel any difference then my last fill. I can eat anything, but I keep myself away from breads and high calorie foods. I'm feeling very frustrated, I hate the fact that I can still eat whatever I want. I'm hungry just a hour or two after eating and I HATE to eat again in a short amount of time. I just want to be at my "sweet spot" I know it takes time. Just curious as to those with a 14cc band, at what cc did you start to fill restriction??

Hello people. So I had a bad stick on some pasta last night. Threw up like 5 times. No big deal as it happens rarely and I can deal with it. My band is very irritated and swollen today from this. Is there any remedy you have? I am swollowing ice chips hoping this will sooth the problem. Anyone else have this happen?

Is it possible to become a vegetarian with the lapband? I've tried high protein diet but I don't tolerate any meat well now do I have a craving for it....

I'm looking for suggestions and information from other vegetarians or vegans about their experience with lap band given the limited protein intake with the lifestyle.

Getting a little nervous about my first fill. Does it hurt? What should I expect?

I was banded on April 30 and have my first fill spot on June 6. However id like to move it up to may 22. Do u think there would be a problem?

I was banded on Jan. 10, 2013 and so far I've been doing pretty darn good. I had one mild set back a couple weeks ago when I had my fill and I was too tight, so my doctor had to do a slight unfill. The first week or so after my unfill, I was doing great, I wasn't hungry and felt very satisfied when I ate. However, the past 3 days I have been really struggling to eat right. I'm not sure if I'm just not getting enough to eat, or maybe I'm just head hungry. I've been staying between 600 - 900 calories a day, but I'm beginning to wonder if that's enough. The past 3 days I've eaten 1000 - 1200 calories and I have gained 2 lbs! I have also felt really tired this week and…

Hello my name is Liliana I live in Dallas and I'm looking for a buddy in my area. To help me thru this new experience. I'm in the process of soon getting my lap band and I'm feeling scared and nervous. Someone pls help me.

Had the port removed due to infection and incision not healing on April 26th the 29th I went to urgent care with 102.6 temp and dry heaves severe pain in left side under rib area. My surgeon told me to tell them I needed stronger antibiotics so they gave me a pain and antibiotic injection and sent me home with a script for more antibiotics, and said if it gets worse I need a CT scan. well a week goes by and I constantly telling my surgeon that I can’t eat severe pain still in my side temp running from 99.6- 102.9, and he says that it will take time for the antibiotics to start working so May 4th I’m up all night same issues as previous week so I called the surgeon to let …

Hi there.My name is Molly and I was banded 9 years ago. This year my port got infected and I had to have my band removed 2 weeks ago. I was wondering, anyone who has had it removed, how long did it take for the port wound to heal? Having to pack it twice a day is a pain, but so far I'm not doing it myself because I have family who is willing to do it-- but if it goes on for a long time, I'm going to have to figure out how to do it myself. Thanks, Molly

Went Monday for small fill. I got .03. Wow it put me in red zone fast . Sheesh now I know what it feels like to b in the red!!! I lost 7 lbs in 7 days. Had 1/2 of it removed. Back to normal now!!! Don't ever wanna let that happen again. First 4 days was ok but of course was on liquids then softs but wow the 5 th day was not fun reg foods was not going. So I'm green now and good to go. Got 20 more to loose before I HIT MY GOAL

Is it just me or is it really hard to eat small bites?! I finally have good restriction but I just can't seem to get the hang of eating. I get stuck every time! I'm 10 months postop and every time I've gotten good restriction, I end up going for an unfill because I'm always getting stuck. What the heck is wrong with me?! How long did it take you to learn not to shovel down food?

I'm so excited!! I never thought I'd see that number again - it's been over 10 years. I have a talking scale, and when I heard the number "one hundred," rather than "two hundred," I was practically crying, however I really expected my scale to do more than just utter the words "one hundred and...." I though it should at least play some music, sing me a song....lol. For all those waiting...just keep working it - if I can do it anyone can!!

I have to be on a high protein low carb diet before I go on liquids a week before my surgery. He said not to worry about calories I'm just suppose to eat healthy. I have a problem with portions so I put myself on 1800 calories a day. But I wasn't dropping any weight. So I dropped the calories to 1200 a day. I'm not hungry really just at night a little. I'm drinking my 8 glasses of water a day, and exercising. I noticed though that I don't feel good I have a headache and kind of sick to my stomach not bad just feel like all this is effecting me possibly, is that normal? I have not watched what I eaten in years, not a water drinker and no exercise to think of for 2…

I start my week on puree foods on Monday (banded 5/6) Any ideas on good puree foods? I'm looking forward to my mashed potatoes & Apple sauce

Is or has anyone tried juicing while on the lapband? Pro/cons?

I am scheduled to get my first fill June 3rd. I am alittle nervous

I was told no more popcorn.do any of you still eat popcorn?

Hello, I am hoping to have my band done in a couple of months and my Dr. Is wanting to also do the Plication. I have never heard of it, but some people on here gave me a little information. If you don't mind, can you share with me how it has worked or not worked for you. Thanks! Julie

Hello all My name is Joe and I have had the lap-band for several years... I did well at one point went from 320 to 267 lbs .... I have not been successful due to not getting my fills. As a matter of fact have not been to the Dr's Office for 2 years and I have regain all of my weight and plus a few lbs.. I like to find someone that can sure there menu> I think for me is menu planning.... Since the weather is getting better I will be out and will start with a walking plan so if u can help out starting with a menu I would appreciate it.......I am located in Sterling, Colorado......joe

I was banded on 1/10 and have lost a tremendous amount of hair. Has anyone experienced this?

Hello I would like to know what is your typical menu and if you are doing well with it? The re-start weight is in correct...I am now 325 lbs.... I really need to get a fill