LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Has anybody had this problem. Stomach cramping and decreased appetite. It takes a few but can feel food going through band have severe cramping. Saw internist he gave me Prelasec and med to stop spasms after 1 dose not extremely effective but can take another in 6hrs.

Made these tonight. My family LOVED them!!! http://www.emilybites.com/2011/08/taco-cupcakes.html?m=1

Not only do they want to put aspartame in milk, they want the requirement to disclose it waved as well. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/07/aspartame-milk_n_2828359.html

Hi all..I have a question...I have some fresh meat coming to me but before I order my cuts is bacon something anyone has opinion on post op? I love thick cut smoked bacon but dont want to waste money ordering if I cant eat it anyway. Then I would order ham etc. thanks all for your advice.

I need help. I'm 8 months banded. This has been a slow process and I'm learning a lot. I feel like over the last couple of weeks I'm really starting to make some progress. I have been staying between 900 and 1000 calories a day and I'm burning at least 250 to 300 calories exercising. I get at least 70 to 80 grams of protein. I have lost weight doing this but I want to continue losing. Am I in the right range of calories?

Hi, I'm just starting this process so bear with me but I'm wondering what made you decide to go with the lapband instead of sleeve or bypass...I've come wo the realization that I just can't loose my weight without some help but I'm unsure, nervous & plain old scared! Can anyone share their pros / cons?? Thanks!

That u just wanna throw ur food across the room cuz its so delicious and u wanna eat like 3 helpings but can only have a few bites hehehe happened to me a lot thank god the band works lol

I have lost 75 lbs. I have pics posted online of my progress. I'm proud and have found that ppl I don't even know are inspired by my weightloss. So I keep posting about my journey. Here's the crazy part. I have a select number of "friends" who will comment on photos and text me nutritional advice. I know in my heart they are just trying to help. But HELLO?!? I LOST 75 LBS! I think I know how to lose weight. And guess what eliminating egg yolks (one recent tip given) ain't it! I just think it is rude to give advice that wasn't requested. And it is a little condescending to my work thus far. Does this annoy anyone else? Or does it just happen to me?

Snowbird living in Glendale, AZ during the winter and need help finding a good doctor and as much info as possible. Thanks.

24 hrs after surgery and I am sooo hungry I could cry! I had to make dinner for my family which included angle hair pasta and sauce for the kids and a tuna fish sandwich for the hubby. It absolutey killed me to drink 4 oz of chicken broth for my meal. My stomach is growling all the time. I have to go through this for 2 weeks? I need some extra support with this one that is for sure! So sad....and hungry!!!! How do you get past this stage and keep the cravings at bay?

Help! I am snowed in and surrounded by food! It will be a challenge not to blow it. I think I'll make some decaf tea

Well...it is the ene end of day 2 of my 7 day pre-op diet. I have a slight headache and a bit more tired then usual, but other then that I am doing ok....using my down time to get the house cleaned up a bit so I am not tempted to do to much after my March 13th banding.

Poking to talk to people who have the lap band in FL I live in North Port near Sarasota FL. Looking for motivation sharing stories someone to talk to about the band I was banded 6/3/2010

Oh my word! I thought I was feeling some restriction up until now, but I could eat faster than I should and I wasn't having to take tiny bites to get things down. I got a third fill on Tuesday, did fluids for 48 hours, then mushies for a day. Tonight I had roasted chicken and steamed broccoli and felt like I tried to kill myself! I ate about 1/2 cup at what I thought was a slow enough speed and chewed like crazy, but felt like it was all going to come right back up. It finally settled down after a few minutes, but I can see that I am finally going to really have to make the chewing and slowing down much more concentrated than I have up to now! Not sure if this is the g…

Finally feel smaller still don't feel near as good as others seem to see me...down 80! 30 to go. How are u all doing?

What are some foods that you cannot eat anymore? I've heard everyone is different. Just curious Also tell me how much Fluid in your band and size of band as well as where you are in your journey. For me: I cannot do: Any bread Sushi chicken gives me a hard time Fruit with skin Potato skins of any kind lunch meats sometimes trouble me Onions Tortillas Currently I'm in the green zone. Surgery 4-17-12. 75 lbs lost I really miss cheeseburgers but don't miss the 75 lbs!!

I believe I'm going through bandster hell. I was banded 12/3/12 but had port revision 2/8/13 due to kink in my tubing. I'm doing ok but the hunger is unreal. I eat plenty of protein and measure and count calories but I get hungry about 2hrs every time. This has been tough and a test of self control. Is this bandster hell? My doctor won't do a fill till next week. Having 2 surgeries in 2 months he wants me to heal more.

Does anyone use PB2 or Almond milk to make protine shakes??

I made this for my family last night; served it with costco rotisserie chicken. It was a big hit! 1 1/2 cups cooked broccoli mashed 1 1/2 cups cooked cauliflower mashed 3 cups cooked quinoa Mix veggies and quinoa together, place in 9x13 pan that is sprayed with nonstick coating. cheese sauce: 1/4 c butter (or olive oil) 1/2 onion chopped fine 1tsp ground garlic 3 tbs flour 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 3 cups milk (I use 1%) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Melt butter in a heavy 3 qt saucepan over med heat. Sauté onions in butter until translucent. Add cayenne pepper and garlic. Add flour, stirring constantly, until it bubbles. Add m…

Is anyone experiencing this during the preop liquid diet phase? Day 4 and my husband said its a little hot. My patient care coordinator said I shouldn't chew gum because it will make me hungry and gassy. Any help or suggestions out there?

Hi, This is probably a silly question but I'm confused, so here it is. I am in the full liquid stage of my post-op diet and for my mid-day meal I am having a protein shake. Can I drink coffee after my shake or is the shake considered like a "solid"?

I was wondering if anyone had any good recipes they wanted to share.

Is there such a thing as taking in too much protein?

My band is pretty tight ..how much weight should I lose for my band to loosen up??

I had my band (Realize, 11 cc) implanted on February 1, 2012, so a little over a year ago, which seems a bit surreal, but today I had the most exciting appointment since my initial consultation. No, it wasn't because I reached my goal (oh, I wish!!!), but because it made me excited about my band again. I had a remarkably easy surgical experience. Maybe too easy. I was home barely five hours after surgery with nothing to report but that pesky shoulder pain. My surgery was on Wednesday, and I was back at work by Monday. Since the completion of my initial healing, I've never had any negative symptoms from having the band. In fact, there have been days when I have, unfortu…

I had my 3rd fill about 2 weeks ago and I feel like something is wrong. I get terrible pains, if I had my appendix I would think that's what it was. It doesn't always happen after eating either. I woke up this morning and its already started. It happens all day even when I don't eat. Is it possible I have air in my band or something? Has anyone experienced this? It's mainly on the right side.

Can we take woman's laxative ? I feel a little constipated

Hi gang. So i was banded 10/07/11 and have had slow an steady weight loss. I also have had Fibromyalgia since 2003 (28yo) an recently have been diagnosed with Secondary Raynaud's and Lupus. I have noticed that as of lately when I am in a flare up my band is Super tight! Does anyone with autoimmune disorders experience this to? And how do you deal with it? Mis73 I know you deal with something too (not trying to call you out) do you have any tips? Right now its even tough getting down my meds. I also am going with warm liquids tea, chicken broth and such. Thanks guys!!

Going in for my 6 month post op appointment tomorrow morning. Still down 30 pounds , but I haven't lost in months:-) i gained about 5 pounds over the holidays and have lost that again. last month I got a 1cc fill for a total of 8.5 in my 11cc band. With the last fill I'm just now able to even tell that the band is there! My surgeon says he normally only fills to 9cc's:-/. I feel really close to green, but I think I am going to ask for a .5cc fill tomorrow and see if it puts me in the green! Hopefully it won't make me too tight:-)

Anyone ever try these?

Fairly new to the county and very new to banding. Anyone nearby looking to connect/support?

I been struggling with fatigue a lot no energy to enjoy my 90 pounds I've lost so curious what vitamins different ppl take cuz I don't take any and thinking I should start please help :/

Can we eat oranges with the band?

Congrats everyone! February is over and we should all be on the banded side now. Im interested in how everyone is doing? How are your spirits? Accomplishments? Struggles? As for me, I was banded on the 5th and didn't struggle much with surgery. I had a small allergic reaction to the glue, but a little Benedryl took care of it. I'm excited because all my clothes are getting big. As far as the scale goes I'm only down 25 pounds, I know I should be trilled, 14 off it was pre-op. I just started struggling with hunger a little... I was hoping I would be one of the lucky ones who was in the green immediately... Haha. I'm struggling to chew chew chew and I know my…

:wub: Welcome to the monthly challenge. February is here and time to keep this great momentum going! Last month our challengers lost 198lbs!! This month's challenge: "February Challenge-Love is in the Air!" is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on Friday February 1st then come back every Friday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and **new this challenge** LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --28th for February and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights to get a table listing everyone's results on the following we…

Does a fill under floroscope get you closer to the green zone? Anyone have any ideas about this?

Anyone on here have to make urself bring ur food back up a lot after eating? Is that just all part of this surgery? Just curious

I am at Magee hospital with doctor Eid anyone else... My psych test is next month and I'm totally nervous does anyone know of any questions that they ask

I really could use a mentor. I'm a 31 year old female. Going to the doctor's seminar tonight. I have Anthem and was told the procedure is excluded and I have to write a letter to the Pre-determination department. I live in Southwest Missouri. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you All for your Get well Wishes As I Recuperate From Surgery, From The Fourth Foreign Body, Instrument Removed From Me! A Big Mistake From A Doctor Hospital But I Know!!! No!!! Nothing with The Lap Band Surgery At All!!!! Something Else!!! 2 Corinthians 12:9 He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. Love All Of You!! Happy Wednesday!

I'm just puttin this out there, any feed back or experiences would be greatly appreciated. I did Hcg drops in my old dieting days and did pretty well... Until I quit and went back to my old way... So just wondering, would it be so bad to try it again if one were stuck in a slow stall? After all our diets are about the same... It's just a horomone that takes energy from our stored fat as opposed to other... Hmmm what do you guys think?

I've been fairly open about having WLS, although not as open as everyone I've told has been, and I've had at least five comments before or after surgery about what I'm going to do about all the loose skin. I have been really insulted by this - I'm not even there yet, but I feel like they are essentially commenting on how big I am. My reply has always been, "I just want to look good WITH clothes on" and leave it at that, but I'm pissed off that people feel free to speculate about my future naked body and want to know my plan for dealing with the "shrinkles." Has anyone else had to deal with these comments?

Can any of you tell me "what I should feel" with the band. I am at 7cc in my 14 which I know in of no relevance cause we are all different but wanted to share. On my last trip to dr....the N. Pract. asked me all the usual questions etc and I said to her "yes I need a fill...I cant feel anything yet? She then asked me..."just what do you expect to feel?" I replied that I expect to feel something, to feel full, to not be able to eat as much...just something as I feel absolutely nothing yet since having the band. She replied to me...."this is what you are supposed to feel...nothing! What???? I mean I get the just of it and all but I want to feel something somewh…

Yesterday I went in for my 5 week check up and my first fill. Dr. Said I didn't need one. I am down 21 pounds since surgery. I am down a total 85 pounds.

How far apart should fills be?

I'm a month post op and I keep losing and gaining 5 lbs????? Dr has no idea and I'm truly at this point just ticked beyond belief. I eat and drink what I'm supposed to and nothing. I'm to the point I want this damn band out

As of today I've been a member of LBT now for 6 years. This site has been so helpful in my lapband journey especially in beginning. I have learned so much and made some wonderful friends over the years. I have a wonderful network of "Bandsters" both in Canada and the US that I chat with on the phone on a regular basis and it's also great to chat with new people that are looking into the procedure. Being part of this community keeps me motivated and on track and now as a long time "Bandster" it's nice to pay it forward and maybe help others that are starting out on this journey. I still get weighed in every month with my family doctor and I still host 3 coffee group…

I came across this on Pinterest, it's a variation from something our family has done for ages, oven roasted veggies. Sauté onions in olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spread over bottom of baking dish. Arrange zucchini, tomato, onion in dish as shown in illustration. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 20-30 min on 350. Sprinkle top with a good Parmesan such as grana padano or reggianno, return to oven for 10-15 min more, enjoy!

Not gaing but I feel like I'm starting to eat everything in the house!!! I'm starting to panic that I'm failing my band!! I don't feel full but I am still eating 1200 cal a day!! Any help?!!