LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Just curious as to everyone's calorie intake while in the active weight loss stage and then for Maintenance after reaching weight goal, after Lap-Band surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I drink a 8 ounce shake and take about 1 hour. For a snack pak of Jell-O sugar free is the entire cup to much for a snack 1xs a day? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App

Let me know if you're near me, k? I'm in Los Osos, near San Luis Obispo, and would love to connect with local Bandsters. Was banded in CO years ago and then recently moved to the beautiful Central Coast.

Hey all! i am looking for friends kn my fitness pal. was originally banded 4 years ago and had some success starting weight of about 270 got down to 180 had a family tragedy that sent me into a deep depression and i thought, im gonna take it easy on myself and not get a fill. wait a month or so then get back on track.... well here we are 2 and a half years later. had at one point gained about 40 lbs and have lost about 20 of that. now i had started having problems, pain, gerd.. went to the doctor and discovered a pretty severe slip the doc tried to take Fluid out and it would not come out so he had to re-operate to reposition the band. that surgery did not go well and i…

I'd love to start this thread going. I attend OA meetings and the support, honesty, and peace I find is critical for me. I am parenting myself, putting my needs first, validating my inmost feelings; the ones I thought were only mine to bear. I thought it was all mumbo-jumbo...I realize now how complex my relationship with myself, food, and emotions really is. I also realize WLS is only a small part of my overall journey. Is there anyone else who is interested in keeping in touch?

How is everyone doing? I've done pretty well so far, I think. Down 23 pounds as of this morning and looking forward to my first fill on Thursday. That will be 6 weeks post-op. Has anyone had any troubles so far? I haven't found any foods that make me throw-up yet. I find it hard to eat slow, so I am hoping I can slow down a little more after my fill. All in all, I am happy with my decision so far.

If you are thinking about getting the lap-band, it's a big decision and one you need to think about carefully. I wish I had done more research before I got mine and perhaps I would have gone somewhere other than Slimband. There's so much going on at Slimband that it's scary. It's a company that just wants your money. Once your payments clear, they'll drop you. It's happened to lots of us already. They will actually refer to you as a client because that's all you are to them. They are also very secretive which means you can't have any trust in them in terms of the care you will get post-surgery. If you ask questions you will likely go ignored for a long time. Th…

I had 3 incisions from my surgery almost 4 weeks ago. The smallest one is near my navel and is almost gone. The mid sized one feels harder that the surrounding skin but visually it should fade over time. My largest incision for the port however, has developed into a keloid scar; it is hard, raised, pink, and shiny. Have you developed a keloid scar on your incisions, and if so, do you have keloid scars not related to the surgery?

Hello all. As some of you saw my previous post my husband recently put in a lap band for the first time after seeing my great results. Well I went to the Dr. Today because I thought I needed a fill but low and behold after the esophogram it appears I have a dilation not slip. So he emptied about 1.5cc out and I'm going to do liquids for a few days. My question to you all is..,will this work? Will I go back to normal again? I'm scared about needed another surgery but also scared to be without my band. Anyone been in my shoes? Thanks

I got my first fill about 3 weeks ago, it seems like I'm eating more than I was before I even got my fill. For the first time, I turned to "bad" foods tonite and I'm so upset with myself but I don't understand how I got a fill and now all the sudden I am starving all the time and am craving bad foods. I've been trying to do 2 Protein shakes and one meal, but I am way too hungry still. I've even gained a few pounds Advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will find out on Wednesday how my ulcer are healing. I guess one have a hernia where my lap band is. No one wants to fix it. I've also learned my band just doesn't want to work with my body. It is all getting so frustrating after 5 years of having this band :-(

Just a few words of encouragement not to give up if you happen to gain weight one week...last week i gained 1 and 1/2 lb and I was so disappointed in myself, that id stuck to my healthy eating and doing everything by the book yet I'd still put weight on. I beat myself up mentally pretty bad and my first instinct was to go eat all the bad food i could find,luckily i didn't,instead i stuck to what I was doing,and in my weigh in this week I had lost 4lb! So,if you find you happen to gain at one time or another,keep going,keep doing what your doing and have faith, ????????

Apenas como para minimizar o peso em casa - os principais ingredientes Ao usar a respeito da maneira antiga de perder o peso adicional, nunca é simples para todos. E o que é, aparentemente, a explicação para isso? Poderia ser, pois é apenas difícil de fazer ou é porque é apenas ineficaz? Não responde a estas preocupações talvez porque algumas pessoas tendem a não seguir o caminho certo de reduzir o peso, fazendo isso. Há alguns aqueles que exercem, mas sempre esqueço de comer a melhor dieta tornando o método inteiro sem êxito. Outro remédio would-be existem algumas pessoas que quase nunca vai realmente perder peso através da maneira old-fashion e qual seria sua resposta a…

I'm about 1.5 years out, and have been having acid reflux at night after I go to bed. Anyone else have this problem?

My name is kim and I've had lapband since June 3rd 2011. In my first year I lost 75lbs. 2nd year, I had complications. The lapband became too small, I had the size 10 cc band. With it completely empty I couldn't swallow. My old surgeon kept saying the band was fine, I needed to change my eating habits. I knew I was doing all I could, so I seen another dr, my current dr. He said the band was too small, so I had a size 14cc Band placed December 8th 2013. To be honest, it's been amazing to just enjoy food and life. TWO years later, I'm ready to get back on track. I've gained 30 lbs back and I need to lose 60lb all together. I'm here for support and motivation! So, HELLO! …

My esophagus is dilated do to the Lap band. When I went for the upper GI it looks almost double the size a normal esophagus should be. How long does it normally take to heal? Apparently the surgeon who will be removing my lap band is the best one at Kaiser. Regardless if he’s good, I thought he was an a*****e. I felt belittled by his answers and although I could go for a second opinion I know I’m going to need to get the lap band removed regardless. He said it’ll take a year for my esophagus to heal but I don’t know if that answer was exaggerated as I felt all his other answers were. For instance: When I asked about how much weight people normally gain after the…

Hello I just recently had a stomach virus which was absolutely awful. It was coming out both ends(sorry TMI). Anyways I was dry heaving and vomiting (mostly just liquids no hunks of food). Now, I am sore in my chest area and am hoping all is okay with my band. I was unable to eat the whole day I was sick. I was able to eat a few bites of salad w/grilled chicken and then I was full and some food was coming back up. Should I stick with shakes, and soft foods for the next day or 2?

It's been a while since I've contributed anything to this site. Mainly because I've been on a bit of a slump the past few months and haven't really lost any weight at all. I feel like I have turned a corner and am confident that I am well and truly getting back on track. To help with my confidence, I'm doing a little 'Throwback Thursday' and showing you a pic comparison. The pic on the left was taken at a corporate photo shoot not long before my surgery in 2014 and the pic on the right was taken this morning... Even though I haven't lost so much weight in the last few months, the evidence of what I have lost is clear - need to remind myself of that every so often. …

I was sleeved almost 5 years ago. I love it. But I my weight was climbing back up. I was up to 203 from 172. I was having nightmares about my weight coming back. I notice some people would look at my belly before making eye contact, like before. Well my wife came back from her check up in Feb and was told her cholesterol was 345. Her Cardiologist ( from India ) told her she was a heart beat away from a heart attack or stroke & needed to go on a vegetarian diet. Well our daughter told us to watch "FORKS over KNIVES" made in 2011. It saved her friends life. So we watched it on Netflix. We were stunned. First thing you think of is "why is this information not …

Love using MFP to track what I'm eating but am still a bit confused as to how to set my daily goal values. The doctor wants me to have 30 grams of carbs (or less) so I set that number at 15% and MFP set my daily calories to 800. Then I get a message that I'm eating too few calories. How are your numbers set? Or do you just ignore the message and number of calories?

I stay away from aspartame as much as possible, and I know it will be difficult to find sugar free things that don't have it in it. I've ordered some sf jello and pudding from Amazon, but if anyone has any other sources they have tapped into please let me know.

Hi. I'm Amy & I'm in the Katy area. I haven't been banded yet, but I'm hoping to have my surgery before the end of 2012. I am seeing Dr. Hollis with True Results and have been to 1 support group meeting there. Hopefully we can get some people in the Katy area to meet out here occasionally! I have successfully lost weight in the past, but it has always come back with a vengeance as soon as I stopped watching everything I ate. The numbers on the scale would go up a little bit, I'd get discouraged & just give up completely. Then every bit of weight I'd lost would come flooding back, along with even more pounds. I enjoy working out and have a membership at the…

Hello,I've had one fill,am not feeling much restriction at the moment so have been keeping my meals below 800 cals a day in total,except for a Saturday when I allow myself about 1500. I've lost 2 stone in 10 weeks,but this week I have gained 1 and 1/2 lb. I don't understand what I've done wrong,am i eating too much or not enough?

I'm consuming 800 cals a da maximum..sometimes even less ,typical diet-Breakfast,1 weetabix,skimmed milk Lunch,100g cooked broccoli,1quorn fillet,30g extra light phillidelphia Dinner,half tin baked beans,100g mahshed potato & lettuce I'm not losing,in fact I gained 1lb! Help and advice please

Hello! I'm unable to find much about this online, so thought I'd see if anyone has had a similar experience post-removal. Long story short: I was banded about 11 years ago, lap band slipped, I was scheduled for removal. My original surgeon had moved to CA, so I went through Northwestern Hospital. (Sidenote: I HIGHLY recommend them! They went above and beyond when it came to ensuring my safety throughout the entire process). The surgery went very well and immediately afterwards, all of the side effects I'd been experiencing (horrendous acid reflux, pain, spitting up blood) were 100% gone. My doctor mentioned that he left the stitches in place that were holding my …

I'm wondering why nothing they told me at NYU has been true so far, except for having difficulty eating doughy food and dry food. 1. You can't eat and drink at the same time. I generally don't, but if something gets stuck there's basically no remedy. 2. You can't eat any more than 1000 calories. I've been eating closer to 2000. 3. I should tolerate any more than 1/2 cup of food. I've been able to eat at least 2 cups of food per meal. Now, I'm not complaining. I lose 10 pounds this month, but I'm not sure what to believe anymore. I also hate not being able to eat. 2 days after the adjustment is liquid only, and since I can't stomach the Protein shakes, it become…

Hi.i had a lap band 10 days ago.the first week in was losing 1 pound every day.after that.i haven't lost no even a pound.I am doing something wrong? I have been following the puree diet.i am absolute following the sample menu.i feel little disappointed. Is it normal to get stuck ?am I doing something wrong? Thanks Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App

I have surgery 5/20. Started on slim fast today. I'm kinda nervous but I think I'll be ok in a few days

I had my band for 4 years after having issues and problems( toxic silicone syndrome) my doctor suggested I remove it and revise to gastric sleeve. The day of surgery I backed out on the sleeve because it's irreversible and I was afraid I would have the same symptoms of the band. I removed the band 3 weeks ago and can't eat much I have been in liquids and mostly protein diet. I keep getting stuck with regular food. I lost around 13 pounds. But I have been so depressed and been having panic attacks with anxiety attacks. Don't know why this is happening it just comes on uncontrollably. My body is reacting so weird. Had this happened to anyone? If so, please give me insight …

I didn't lose a ton, about 70 lbs in 2 years, but after I lost about 50, my body started hurting. I assumed it was from exercising. Turns out I have arthritis in my bones. Knees and some in back and I'm guessing all over, but haven't been tested elsewhere. I exercise daily and I a, finding I'm having hip pain and some knee and back pain. After you lose weight, did anyone else's body just kinda go crazy like this? I feel like I woke a beast inside of me and although Im thrilled with the weight loss, I can't help but wonder why after losing weight, I feel worse than I did when I was heavy. Did anyone else go through so,etching similar?

Hi all, I was banded in October of 2015. My weight loss has been pretty slow but it's not necessarily due to me "trying" really hard and doing all of the right things. I'm just having a really hard time finding high Protein foods I can eat easily since my second fill around 4 weeks ago. I like that I'm feeling restriction and maybe I just have to eat smaller bites, take a longer time and chew a lot more but there are foods I already stay away from. I don't want to grow sick and tired of certain foods but right now I find myself gravitating towards grits (I'm a US southern girl) with cheese (for protein), instant potatoes with cheese (also for protein), Cereal with…

I recently had an EGD done. The Dr talked to my man while I was still sleeping. He misunderstood and thought I had erosion. I went to the Dr for follow-up today and was told I had dilation of my pouch. Can anyone talk to me that has experienced this? Tell me what you did for treatment. Dr wants to take my band out and so do I. Checking with insurance to see if they will cover.

So how's it going? I am almost at goal weight but had a major inflammation and then the band tightened up where I couldn't swallow Water... Now had all Fluid out and will be like that for a month. Actually I feel pretty good. Keeping up the exercise and yes eating a bit more but not too bad really. I was thinking I might have a month off from fluids every year. So... Anyone else out there from September 15? How's it going for you? Do u love ur band? Or hate it? Or love hate it like I was for a while... I love it again and it really is a wonderful tool.. I see it as a safety belt for my tummy lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I really hate my lap band. I wish I had never had it. I hate not being able to eat solid Proteins without mayonnaise.. I am so sick of mayonnaise. I am sick of vomiting because I ate too fast, or it was the wrong food, or I ate too much, or the food is too dry... see mayonnaise. I am sick of not being able to eat healthy food. And it freaking HURTS with any of the above. This is NOT worth the 40lbs I have lost in a year and a half and all of that was right at the beginning. I am struggling more than I ever have. I have asked to have it removed.. but my insurance won't cover it so I am stuck with this horrible thing. What medical reasons can I have it removed fo…

Had a fill 3 days ago am up to 7 ml I can eat mushy foods but struggle to keep liquids down?? Is this normal I have been under a lot of stress also it is the time of the month could this affect it or am I to restricted any help would be fab Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok, so I'm not sure if this is a band problem but here goes..... I've been banded for a year this month. Not really tight and have the occasional stuck episode because of bad choices or not chewing properly. About 7-10 days ago I started feeling as tho something was stuck in my throat. For the first week I blamed it on the band because it's just what I have done for the past year when weird symptoms arise. But it's not anywhere near my band. It's in my throat. Not burning, not pain, just a full uncomfortable feeling that feels like I have food stuck in there constantly. Liquid passes by without restriction and food seems to as well. I'm clueless if this is something rela…

Just wondering on average how long people that are post-op were off work for lapband. Thanks!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, was wondering if anyone has experienced what i am going through. I will be 4 weeks pre op on 4/12. Was on clear liquid diet one week prior to surgery. I was 201 when I started my Clear liquids. Was 189 the day of surgery. I am now 176, so have lost a total of 25 lbs. I did my 2 weeks of clear liquids post op, and currently starting my second week of full liquids. I work out at least 30 minutes 5 days/weekly, and my calorie intake is about 500-600 daily. I was initially losing about 5 lbs weekly, but my weight loss has decreased. I keep going up and down from 175 to 176. I weighed 178 on 04/1. This morning (4/10) i weighed 174.8, and tonight i weighed myself before go…

Please can you tell me if you love your hate your band? You don't have to write why you have your answer just want to know what percentage of you are happy with your decision. Thanks Jess x Sent from my SM-G900F using the BariatricPal App

Back story: I've had my band for 5 years. I just had a baby in November. Towards the end of the pregnancy I had a lot of restriction and really bad heart burn and acid reflux. Since delivery the acid reflux has not gone away. Some days are worse than others. Water even sits in my throat most of the time. I have woken up in the middle of the night choking on acid/fluid and started vomiting. I pop tums all day long and take zantac at night. Have any of you experienced something like this? If so..what was it and what did you do? I know I have to make an appt but I don't want tests or medication to interfere with nursing for right now ..so I'm trying to hold …

Hi, I'm due to have my banding in a week (in quite nervous/excited) Currently doing the pre op diet. Does anyone have any general advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my band unfilled do to complications of food getting stuck. Then I had an endoscopy done and found out I have ulcers from my esophagus down to my small intestine. I've gained 30 pounds over the past 4 months!! I still have a month or two to go before they will start adding fluid. Ugh [emoji27]

So this has been on my mind... I am in the process of getting approval for lap band. I suffer from migraines with nausea and vomiting. Will vomiting ruin my band???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, all! Just wondered if anyone gave up or continued their Starbucks (or any coffee) habit after the band? I gave it up when I did the pre-surgery 2-week liquid diet and I am now one week past surgery so almost a month. I was never really a breakfast eater - would have a coffee until lunch.

Hello, Today I am 3 months post op with lap band, I've lost around 44 pounds and the past month, I am just stuck! I've exercised, had Protein intake up to 100g. Does anyone have an suggestions? I thought maybe I need a fill, I have an appointment at the end of May. I'm getting really discouraged with not losing though. I was going to go back to shakes every day for every meal and see if that helps? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm post-op day 10, and pain at the port site has come back with a vengeance. Between POD 5 to 9 I was able to sit myself up from bed without pain and without pillow splinting my port. Yesterday I drove myself to my first post-op appointment, which made me tired and I had discomfort in my left shoulder and port site during the office follow up. Took a restful nap, and had a friend help me with groceries since I was OK'ed to start Bariactric stage 3 pureed. Exhausted when I got home. Ate half a cup of mashed potatoes and showered. Went to bed with bad cramps at the port site and woke up this morning with worse cramps, it feels like my abdominal fascia is twitching. Since t…

I'm 5 months post op and down a little over 100 lbs and feeling great. Just trying to get an general idea how long before the incisions become a little less noticeable. They have faded slightly but still very noticeable (especially the larger ones) if I was to take my shirt off at the pool. My surgeon ended up using staples because the skin was pulling to much which I think made it that much worse since I also have staple holes along side the incisions. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Picture attached of the worse ones.

Admins please delete if this type of post isn’t allowed (sorry if so!). My name is Melissa Opozda, and I’m a PhD candidate at The University of Adelaide being supervised by Professor Anna Chur-Hansen and Professor Gary Wittert. I’m also a practising psychologist, and have worked with bariatric patients before and after surgery and used to lead a banding support group in Adelaide. For my current research, I’m asking people who have had bariatric surgery to complete a single, anonymous, online questionnaire that will take around 40 minutes. You’ll be asked questions including about your surgery, your presurgery and current eating habits, eating behaviours like b…

Hi. I recently had massive blockage and had to have all my Fluid removed. Feel so much better now I can eat and drink semi normally. Bit scared about a month without fluid and all that entails but I feel so much better now I just intend to increase my exercise.. Now I have some energy again...Does anyone have a story about having to be unfurled for a while? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

more chocolate benefits for diabetics and heart disease? http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/309741.php of course, the basic anti-oxidants etc seem to be involved.