LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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

Trying to find ways to get more protein in my diet. Especially at breakfast time.

I'm 5'7" and weigh 242lbs. I haven't been under 200lbs in about 7 years...even then, it only lasted a few months. In high school, I was about 170 for the most part. I've never been a "normal" weight (based on BMI). When I first started planning for all of this, I thought 170 would be a good target weight...then I thought 165...maybe 160. Even at 160, though, I'd be "overweight." by BMI standards. How did you decide on your target weight? Granted, just getting under 200lbs is my primary goal, but I can't even fathom being 155lbs (and thus have a BMI under 25). How did you decide on a target weight for yourself?

Hi there. I am 9 months post gastric band. It's all gone well till last week. I had three glasses of wine. Woke up next day in terrible stomach pain... And got major food blockage. Iced up and reverted to liquids and now two days later cannot keep real food down. Just regurgitated Water now. Everything seems stuck. I eat two bites and that's it I feel full instantly. Is my band too tight? I just moved to new country and have yet to org a specialist to support me. Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh and yes... Wine, actually any booze at all definitely off the cards these days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey every one, I thought I would start a stages recipe thread for the 3 stages. Maybe a mod can make these stickies. Then when ever we want a recipe from a certain stage we can check out these threads, and if we find a good new recipe we can post it in the threads. What do you guys think??

So I have done exceptionally well in the past with my weight loss. I was banded in May 2010 and proceeded to lose about 120 pounds. I was eating right, exercising minimum 5 days a week. I even ran a 10K! Then last January I got a bad ankle injury and was in a boot for 3 months and then had to go to Physical Therapy for another 3 months. My exercise took a huge hit and that one injury completely derailed me .... physically and emotionally! I ended up getting depressed and gained 20 pounds last year and I am PISSED at myself! So here I am, a year later, still clawing my way to find my motivation and get back on track. Its funny how I KNOW what I have to do but end up doin…

Hi, I had nachos last night at a ballgame--had a few jalapenos. A few hours later my stomach really hurt. Still hurts this morning. Think it's because it took the jalapenos a while to pass through the band? Seems like my Protein bar even irritated my stomach today. I've taken a few rolaids and it IS better. Any thing out there that you all avoid like that?

Super excited, no wait, scared, no, I think nervous...Okay all of the above and then some. My emotions are all over the place. I start my pre-op diet on Jan. 2nd. and will be banded on Jan. 15th. Looking for friends to chat with and that understand what I am going through. I have supportive family and friends but they don't really understand. I am sure they are pretty sick of hearing about it anyway. I have two days left of eating the "old" way. I feel like I am freaking out wondering what all i need to eat before the two days is up. Did/does anyone else feel this way? Thanks!

9 months in and going so well.., I am 6 kilos off my goal weight. But I have had three days of nausea and vomiting... Last night waking up and choking on fluid... Cannot lie down flat and feel like crap. I am trying to find a specialist here in Copenhagen Denmark. I just moved here a few weeks ago. Every time I breathe I feel sick. Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi anyone know anyone in Denmark? Europe not Australia? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to see if anyone else has found out they're band intolerant? I've been having really bad bouts of constantly vomiting for awhile, and it has gotten to the point I'm vomiting up white mucus and blood clots. I went to my doctor's office that did the surgery, and they checked the band to see if it slipped, and it hadn't. So then 2 weeks later I had an upper endo by the same doctor. The procedure he said only took 4 minutes, and the band hadn't eroded. So it hasn't slipped, or eroded, however, I have all the symptoms that would make you think so. I can't hold down majority of solids now, and liquids are questionable. My band is completely unfille…

Hi all! I'm scheduled for lap band surgery tomorrow. I'm nervous, excited, and everything in between. I've lost 17 pounds during the two week liquid phase. Should I expect to gain some of that back??? I'm trying to keep my expectations as realistic as possible. Thank you. Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone! I'm now 6 days banded and getting back to normal life at home. I really wanted the gastric sleeve but couldn't afford it, and my mentality around my weight was getting obsessive so I wanted something done immediately. My insides feel really tight, and if I even drink Water too fast I feel close to being sick, but I guess that means it's working. I have one tiny problem - I already think I can see a loss in my face, but the scales aren't showing any loss. Did this happen to anyone? I thought you got a big loss in week one, but not so far. Should I be happy to see a loss rather than see a number on a scale? Many thanks xx

I had lap band and port removed on 8/10/15 due to complications from prolapse and then slip 9 months later, all which had cause me to vomit everything I ate. I had lap band for 4 years. Lost 80 pounds. Since removal, I have had NO reflux or heartburn which has been amazing. I haven't had much of an appetite and have had pain at the port site, but pain has improved every day. I had gained 8 pounds due to surgery, but have lost 7 pounds over night last night. I am now on a soft food diet until my post op appt and have been logging my calories on fitness pal and using my Vivosmart activity tracker. I have been focusing on protein to keep up my energy level. Drinking water, …

So after 6 yrs,, am having complications with band,,am on week of liquids per dr. Craziness,,, all due to my esophagus being dilated,and such!!!

Since my lapband is empty now, i feel normal. I can eat whatever I want too. It's hard having physical hunger but i want to learn how to control it before I go in to restart the filling process Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal

Over this past weekend, I experienced more pain than I've ever felt. Turns out it was gall stones. (Now thinking back, I think I attibuted a couple attacks of my gall stones to the band.) Now I'm up for surgery in the next couple weeks and I'm nervous about it. I knew that the chances are higher with rapid weight loss. Perhaps I should have had more water! It's been 5 months since the surgery (in Sept) and I'm wondering if anyone else has had gall bladder attacks and/or stones?

I was banded in Sept 2012. In July 2014 I had an episode and was hospitalized and since that time I have and numbness, fatigue and burning in my left arm and leg and when really bad extends to my right side. I have been tested for Lyme twice, two sets of MRIs, CAT scan and blood tests and I have no answers. Doctors chalk it up to being in my head...... Wondering if anyone has had similar symptoms and if they have received a diagnosis. I have young kids and cannot keep up with them. This has been going on for almost two years. I am frustrated and desperately need answers. Rylynne Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I'm so frustrated with True Results Ft Worth area. For as big as DFW is they only have 3 locations (they use to have 4 but closed it) I just called to schedule a fill but 1st available appt. isn't until June 28th! Is anybody else in the area having the same issue?

I was banded in January 2014. Everything was going great up until about 9 months ago. I has .2 cc of Fluid added and I would have days of feeling very tight, then days of ok. I went back to the surgeon and he took .5cc out about 3 months ago.. I was ok, until a week ago. Now for no reason at all everything is getting stuck. My rings are loose and I don't feel swollen. I have been tested for the band placement, nothing has moved. Does anyone know what is causing this? How can you go from eating everything ok to extreme tight without an adjustment?

Hi I am Maryann . I live on Long Island in NY. I had surgery in 2004. I started at 225 pounds and got down to 160 but now am back up to 178. I never really gave it my all; always tried to "play with the system" so I never really developed good habits. I have tried other diets since surgery (such as WW, etc) which resulted in weight loss but always gained it back. I have recently been not feeling well with burning and tightness in my chest and throat. I went to the Dr and we discovered a pouch has formed above the band and food/drink is sitting in there for awhile and not passing right thru the band. I want to avoid surgery if possible so I am on liquid diet for…

Hi everyone. I finished my second nutritional pre-op requirement. Banding hopefully in June. Looking for a buddy near Aurora. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello. I had the band on Feb 27 2015. Is there anyone from Aurora or close by that would like to chat it would be great. I have lost 15lbs in one week. I'm so excited can wait for spring. I'll be out this year, smelling the flowers, watching the birds and taking my dogs out for a walk. I started 245lbs. We'll talk to you later

Hi I'm booked in for lapband and plication January 14 I'm very nervous but excited, I wanted to hear other people's experience with both combined also anyone who's had it with low bmi

Hi all, i'm getting banded tomorrow and I am super nervous and excited... Very weird feeling! Anything I should expect 24 hours post surgery? Apart from hoping to wake up looking like Barbie lol! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Please help it is night here. Today I had my second fill & felt fine. I ordered a takeaway hot Mocha with low fat milk. Nearing the end I swollowed a amount of thick gluggy chocolate. Some time later my chest became tight & i had to be sick however nothing came up only thick saliva. I can hardly keep Fluid down & its been about 7 hours. It goes in cycles when fluid stays down or it doesnt. Could it be that i am very swollen ? It seems unusual if there would be too much fluid as its only 2nd fill and i was fine until the mocha drink. Its night time here now. My chest is not tight as i am not drinking atm. please help thanks

Just been banded... Well 9am this morning and was discharged about 2.30. I have a terribly dry mouth and it feels like I've had a hard an work out lol. Actually the worst pain I'm feeling is burps because of the gas they filled me with. I'm so surprised I'm up and about so quickly! How did people sleep in the eve- propped up or lying down flat? Excited for the start of my journey :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been struggling with my band and I am in much need of support.

Hi everyone I was banded 2 yrs ago and lost a little over 100lbs. Hubby is getting banded tomorrow and I'm so nervoussss. Please send positive thoughts our way. I know the surgery is minor but any surgery gets me nervous.

Hi everyone, I had my band placed in 2013. It was going well but then, I got lazy. Gained back some of the weight and now just feeling like I need some sort of support from those that my be experiencing the same. My band is filled to about 8cc and feels good with no issues. I do feel the restriction when I eat and drink Water. I think I just need to work out but do not feel motivated. I am starting to eat healthier and using green drinks to detox myself. Any suggestions on how I can pep myself up and what foods I can eat to get myself back on track. I am good with fish and some chicken but not into meat. Thank you! Teresa

I had my first fill on March22. I felt fine until last week. Food feelsike it is getting stuck. Then, I get nauseous and feel like I going to vomit. I have only vomitted once but sometimes, I feel awful for a few minutes. In am trying to chew my food completely and eat slowly. (I am a teacher and generally eat very fast.) Any thoughts? Thanks in advance! (I have gone a pant size, so I am pleased with the results!)

Looking for a DR that accepts Care Connect. I had lap band with DR Holovor but my insurance changed and I am having complications.

I am looking for a support group in Spring Hill, FL. If there is not one is anyone interested in starting one.

Does anybody find that being stressed can make their band feel a little tighter, and therefore interfere with what you can eat?? I have had a particularly stressful morning at work and having just tried to eat my lunch, I am struggling... Would this be a contributing factor to what I can or can't eat???

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I started my liquid diet phase yesterday and last night, I started feeling what I thought were hunger pains, but I think it's gas or bloat. It's at the top of my stomach, and I swear I can even feel it in my back. It's very weird. Has anyone else experienced this? Am I able to take something for it? Sent from my XT1565 using the BariatricPal App

I am a 10 year lap band patient. I don't know what is wrong with me. I have learned hiw to "out-eat" my band, and my eating is so out of control. For the first 8 years or so, I kept my band super tight, where I could only eat a few bites or I'd vomit. That was 50 lbs ago. As long, as I couldn't eat, I could have a few bites of ANYTHING. But, then, I developed problems. Dialated esophagus, surgical hernia at my lap band site, reflux and pain. They took 1/2 the fluid out of my band, and here I am...50 lbs. FATTER. I feel like a giant failure.

I want to say right off, that I am not writing this to scare anyone at all. I am writing my personal experience and would like to share that so that in case others have this test, they may be better prepared. Everyone may experience this differently. This is informational. I had lap band placed back in Nov 2011, started having problems with reflux in November 2014. I went to my surgeon and he ordered an upper GI and esophageal manometry to rule out slip, or prolapse and to figure out why my food kept coming back up. I even had food that would come up 3 days later!!!! The reason for an esophageal manometry is to show how bad the reflux is and they also measure pressure…

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Anyone from San Antonio? I'm getting my lap band first week of July I believe. Im excited. I'm getting it done at the nix by Dr. Wright. Anyone else have him? I haven't met him yet. I'm deffinatly look for a support group, any good ones? I went through true results, I think they have one but I'm not sure.

Anyone in here from SA? Just wanna see if there's any locals on here!

Hi there, Was inspired by B-52's post comment where he said he eats like a bird and thought I'd ask those of you who've been successful how much you all eat a day, roughly... I just had a (big) hernia fixed and am back to being a band newbie. It's weird and exciting and want to adjust my expectations to what a "normal" amount of post-band food is. I know I overeat. Thanks!

I am new to blogging and hope I doing this correctly. Enjoyed what weight lost I had (25 lbs); never able to discount BP and Diabetic meds-in fact they have increased. I am 72 years old, had the Lap Band placement in 2009. Developed post-op wound infection and enlargement at port site. Dr. said enlargement is normal, will decrease overtime with healing. Gallbladder removed 2010. Since Band placement I have had bouts of daily nausea, occasional vomiting, developed many allergies and sensitives. Fluid was removed from my Band over one year ago due to gastric problems. My doctors and I have discuss possibility that my body is rejecting the band material, there is abnorm…

I was wondering if any of you lap-banders are vitamin B12 deficient? Apparently I am, so they are going to try me on a new nasal B12 inhaler called Nascobal...has anyone tried it? Thanks for any information you can offer!!!

Can anymore recommend a good tasting/decent priced protein shake? Has anyone used the brand Unjury before and if so what flavors are the best?

I got banded in 2013. Had one fill 6 months in. 5cc's. It was fine for a while but now I've started to gain weight. Had another fill yesterday for the 1st time in 3 years and OMG I cant even keep Water down!! I will try to make an appt with my dr for tmrw but the appointments are always weeks away. Please advise. Is this normal?? Im so thirsty just want a glass of water but even sips are unconfortable UGGGH!!

Hi! I'm new here. However, I've had my lapband since January 19th of 2010. I'm embarrassed to admit that I've never asked this, but does anyone feel a difference in restriction between morning compared to evening? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my first fill and now up to 4cc. I am still getting hungry and feel slightly guilty when I eat. I fee like I should not be hungry at all. I have lost about 19 pounds including weight lost with pre-op diet. Does anyone else feel guilty when eating?