LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Anyone in the austin area? I was banded 7/3 and I feel I've stalled out because i don't have support or people to be active with. I'd love to hear from yall

After nearly a year of preparation, jumping through hoops, setbacks and jumping through more hoops, my "stuff" was submitted to Cigna for approval last Wednesday. As a low BMI gal, I'm hoping my comorbidities are enough to please them. The suspense is killing me! Focusing on giving up my beloved Diet Coke and hydrating. Guess that needs to be done regardless of the insurance outcome. That is all. Have a great night!

I am having no luck w/his office at all and neither is my friend, we have done everything we are suppose to and it has cost us alot of money hundreds and everytime we call to see if they have sent our paper work to ins. they keep coming up w/excuses week after week there is nothing more we can do it is all in their hands. has anyone else gone w/him and what was the experience? Sholud I try another Dr.? We have been going thru. this sense June.

Hi, I just got banded. July 20, 2015. Goal weight is 135. Weight prior to pre op 280. Current weight 266. Am currently on liquid diet. Nothing but water and milk and broth. Jello every other day. I'm really trying not to gain weight. So I'm strictly following this diet. But look King for buddies out there. Let me know

Looking for someone else who has the lap band to work out with or hang out with. That can teach me kinda what to eat. I've so far since July 20, 2015 surgery date lost 11 lbs. But I didn't read the guide lines of what to eat what days and have been on clear liquid diet for 5 days. I just added milk to my full liquid diet and protein mix. So anything helps. let me know

Well I am ready for removal. I have so many issues I never had prior to the band. Thyroid, sever dry eye, hair shedding extreme!!!!!! It grows but sheds. Its not worth it for me I have always had beautiful hair. I need that more than this non working band.

Hi: Has anybody had blood in their band Fluid? I've been banded 14 months. Not been having many issues. I had some tightness issues a while back. I was so tight that I couldn't bend without losing my morning coffee. I had to get unfilled 8 days ago. Yesterday got refilled. Today had pain in band area and went to get a slight unfill. Doc said he was going to empty my band because there was blood in the fluid. Then he put new fluid in, but a little less than last fill. I don't have any pain, but I'm still on liquids. Yesterday I didn't have any pain. The pain started the morning after the fill. How the heck do you get blood in the band fluid? Should I be…

Anybody here in the Macon area that went with Bagnato? Would be cool to have a meet -n- greet in the area of all the banded people.

Just wondering what exactly is meant by "restriction" and what should it feel like?

What does your doctor tell you to do after each fill? Do you have to stay on liquids and puree for a week? I've heard conflicting things.

So I had surgery on June 15. I am down 10lbs from following the pre and post op surgery diet but I'm starting to get hungry and I won't get my first fill until after I come back from vacation (my doc preferred I wait until after I come back) on Aug. 17. That's exactly 2 months from surgery. I'm worried I won't lose anymore weight from now until my fill because of this gnawing little hunger I'm starting to get back since my swelling is down. I guess I thought I'd see more weight loss at this point. I seem to lose a pound or two and then I weigh myself and it's back to just the 10lb weight loss. I guess I just need to stick to more Protein and less everything else. I …

I'm 28, getting band on 7/29/15! I'd love someone to talk to when I'm feeling tempted to cheat, discuss food plans, get to know someone who understands our struggle!! I weighed 230.2 at 5'1". I'm on pre op diet and currently weight 226.4! I'm hoping to get to 222.0 by next Thursday. We'll see! Let's get to talking!

I got my band Jan 2013. I got it filled very tight in only 6 mos. 10 3/4cc in a 14 cc band because I was not feeling any restriction. I seemed to be fine. I could feel the band when I pressed my stomach because it was so big but I thought all was okay. It did take me a really long time to eat meals 45 min to 1 hr. but I could eat anything from steak to very large vitamin pills and no throwing up. I did have the feeling that things were going slow down my throat or even stopping before they entered the pouch. I lost about 80 lbs. But in April 2014 I had my first of 3 hospital visits because of esophageal spasms. My throat locked up behind my adam's apple. I could breathe b…

Hello everyone! It's been some time since my last update. I am almost five months post op and have had @ 5 fills. I finally lost 3 lbs. with the last fill. My problem is that I was thinking I may bet too tight since I was vomiting most meals and having a lot of PBing. However, as of 2 weeks ago, I found that if I drink warm tea/coffee with my meals, I am able to keep it down if I eat very slowly. I have only vomited x 2 since and PBing x 1 today. My issue is that I am starving all the time. If I am too tight, why am I hungry so frequently? I have an appt to see my doc in 3 weeks (he's on vacation). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My weight loss has been very slow…

In 2014 my band slipped , and I a complete unfill. Of course some of the weight I lost came back, but not too much because I was still working out. Getting myself back on track has been hard. My PA suggested I have an Endoscopy to make sure the band didn't slip again. I was a nervous wreck. The doctor confirmed that all was good, and I was relieved. They added 0.25 to my band. This was my first fill since January 2015. I feel the difference. I can eat , but the fullest comes after three or four chew sessions with my meal. I'm less hungry between meals .....lasting at minimum 4 hours. I'm tighter in the mornings , so I just drink some water and then eat my oatmeal 30 minu…

I had the lap band a few years ago and trying to find a doctor in the Atlanta metro area that does band fills from another doctor.

Just wondering if there are any vegetarians here? Or if it's even possible to be vegetarian and get all of the needed protein and nutrients with lap band. I'm just kind of exploring the idea for various different reasons.

The last post made here was in July of 2011, with Indiana being consistently in the top 15 states with high obesity, I am sure there have to be a few Hoosier bandters out there.

More times than not, I'm not hungry for Breakfast. I'll eat because it's time to eat. I hate eating when I'm not hungry so a couple times this week I skipped breakfast and was fine until lunch. However, I didn't get even 60g of Protein those days. To those who don't eat breakfast, how are you getting your protein? I struggle on a good day with all 3 meals to get to 60g.

I am 7 weeks post op, have had 3 fills putting me at 5cc now, I don't have any restriction yet, no satiety, and no dimmed hunger. I am constantly hungry, I try so hard to follow the rules and eat small meals, not drink during or after, to eat slow, etc.. But I cave in every time! The hunger and cravings for certain foods are so hard to fight! I feel like such a failure when I do well all day, even get exercise in..then I get hungry and eat everything in sight! ???? I can't wait until I am forced to make the changes and follow the rules so I won't struggle with this anymore! Is that how it works for some of us?.. Only being able to finally get to that point when we …

I had an adjustment and got a full cc in on June 29th... I'm still not having much luck with solids. How long after a fill does your ability to eat solids come back. I've attempted and I get sick... I have gotten sick at least once per day since having my fill. My scale broke (cheap one) and I just bought a new one today and I'm down 15lbs since my fill on the 29th. Any advice? Should I be concerned?? Thanks

So I had my first fill today, I had 4.5ml put into a 10ml band, the nurse said I should sit in the waiting room for 15 minutes and drink 2 cups of Water before I leave to make sure everything is ok, so I start to drink the water and can instantly feel that it's not going down smoothly, had to go back in and had 1ml removed, but now I feel like I've hardly got any restriction at all, I'm so surprised at how much difference that 1ml made and now feel that I'll be waiting another few weeks before I see any significant weight loss ????. Anyone think I'll be able to take more of a fill in a few weeks?

Went to a baby shower on Saturday for the daughter of a dear friend of mine. We've been friends for more than 40 years so I know her family well. The last time I saw many of them was for the wedding of the mom to be when she was a bride two years ago. I got lots of comments on how good I looked. I was ready for them and was very gracious. Then cousin Ettie comes over and tells me that she didn't recognize me and that (in a stage whisper) I lost alot of weight. Twice she said it. I know it took everything she had to not ask how I did it, which I appreciated but it was still unnerving the way she swooped in on me and got up into my face. I have relatives just like this s…

Hey all. I figured this would be the best place to post this and I hope it is, but I have a situation that I'm not sure how to handle. I wouldn't necessarily like any relationship advice, but rather...advice on how I should respond to or support my boyfriend. I am hoping to get the Gastric Sleeve surgery. I have talked to the various people in my life that I would tell about the surgery and sought their support; these include my parents, a very select few close friends, and my boyfriend. They are all willing to be supportive and I am grateful, but I seem to be encountering an issue with my boyfriend that I'm not sure how to handle. A brief history: he and I were hig…

Hey all, I'm just wondering if anyone can tell whether they think I'm in green zone yet or not. I am still able to eat meats, just slower, sometimes I get the "slime" with certain foods, I definitely eat less, but still more than a cup. I do get hungry about 1-2 hours after a smaller meal. I'm confused, don't know what I should be feeling if I was in the green. I am more able to control my cravings now a little more...

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I've had some what of an epiphany this week!!! Last week I posted about a bit of a light bulb moment about needing to change things along the way to make the most out of my band. In that, I decided to do a lot more research and re-educate myself about how the lapband works. This week I've realised that I've been eating too much slider foods and not enough of the stuff that will send the signal to my brain that I am satisfied, being foods that need to be chewed well and pass through the band at a steady pace. I'm nearly 8 months out and I've just had this realisation now. I have to say though, that I really need to give a huge big shout out to @Bandista. I've al…

Hi everyone, I was banded in February 2011. I was down 175 lbs the first year and a half, I was completely motivated and working my butt off to get where I wanted to be. I was at my sweet spot, completely satisfied and happy with my progress. About a year ago, I started getting sick every time I would eat anything. I called the doctor, he took some Fluid out, and I was okay again. 5 months ago the same thing started happening again, only now in the middle of the night I would wake up choking, and throwing up black liquids. Honestly, the first time this happened, I had a small brownie that afternoon so didn't think to much about it. Only, over the next few months …

HI, JUST HAD LAB BAND 10JUL15, IVE LOST 10LBS, IM STILL NERVOUS, BUT EXCITED, ,IN MACON

I just had my band removed due to port complications 6 days ago. I have been recovering nicely but I still feel like I have a lot of restriction, just like the band is still in place. Has anyone had their band removed and had similar issues. What I want to know is, is this normal and if so, how long does it usually last before things go back to normal.

Yes before you ahsk I'vwhat I meant to say was yes I've unfortunately gained, sad... anyone else who have had their band removed have issuese gained

Hello let me start off by saying I was banded at a very young age, I was banded in June of 2007 I was 16 years old I'm now 23. At first it was great I lost 60 lbs is occasionally get stuck but, no major issues. A little farther down the road, I did notice that my Iron levels seemed to drop I bruised a lot easier, I was constantly cold and, I had become prone to passing out. I went to get a fill one day and, my original doctor wasn't there so there was a nurse that did my fill for me. I didn't think anything of it I hate shots so I just wanted to get it done and over with, well she couldn't find my port and was digging around until I told her to stop I was going to pass ou…

My band has been empty since shortly after surgery.....well new job, less exercise, more stress and I have gained 14 pounds. Went in for my first fill. Doing clear liquids and I am so hungry I could eat a cow.....and tired!!!! So tired. A little nauseated (Prob from hunger) Does anyone else feel like this after a fill? Haven't had one so I don't know what's normal.

Hi friends. I went for a bone density scan on Saturday morning. Like alot of small white women, I have bone loss and the start of osteoperosis. So I take supplements and get a bone scan every year to keep an eye on everything. This year they wanted the spine along with the forearm so I got my spine scanned and the tech said they may not be able to read it all because of the band being in the way. I looked at the monitor and there it was....clear as a bell just floating there in my midsection. This is the first time I've really seen it. When I get the fluoroscopy, I don't see the band very well..it just looks like a Rorschach test to me. But this bone scan showed it cle…

I am almost 3 weeks out from lapband and I feel nauseated quite a bit how normal is this or do I need to call my doc

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I'm in Central Maine. New on this site. Banded in 2005. Looking for buddies to connect with

Ok so iv had another fill and still as if i can eat a horse dont fill restricted at all, although since the last fill i get (slim) come up more with hot food is this normal?

So I was too tight and had a total of 4 cc taken out and now have 3 cc left. I feel no restriction and now I get bloated and gas so easily! Any thing to help or take! It's killer! Hope to get adjusted next month cuz I feel gross and I think I have gained!

Hi I am new to Bariatric Pal. I was sleeved on 2/25/15 and doing great. My husband is thinking about weight loss surgery. Ten years ago he had a major health crisis and need a colostomy. After he recovered it was reversed 4 months later. Both surgeries left him with a lot of scar tissue, a malformed navel and a great deal of herniation. Has anyone had the lap band with these issues. Was it done laparoscopically ?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I was banded on June 2nd. So far I've lost 22 lbs. I received my first fill July 10th and go for my second one Aug. 7th. I am from Alabama and I'm 21. Looking for someone around my age (20-30) to communicate with daily and just someone to keep me accountable and who knows what I'm going through. Thanks!

I just had my second fill yesterday and am able to drink fluids and mushy foods. However, I have tried to eat solids, mostly protein, a few times, but I can't keep it down. Does this mean I need to get fluid taken out? Is it because my band area is swollen? Should I wait a few days? What do you think?

Hello....In a few days I will be flying for the first time since having my band fitted. It will be a long haul flight from the U.K to the U.S. Aprox 9 hours. Do you have any useful tips or feedback of how you felt when you took a flight. I would really appreciate it. Thank u ????????

Hey there everyone. So I am at 23 weeks post op and have lost 22.2kg in 26 weeks (including the pre-op phase). I was going along merrily for a long time and losing weight at a steady pace and I have always been pretty careful about what I eat and the quantities of it, I seem to have hit a bit of a wall. The southern Australian winter is starting to set in thick and fast and the warm and fuzzy food is all that is really appealing to me at the moment. I've posted about this before and was given some wonderful tips on how to maintain the focus when all I really want is comfort food, and was given some great advice from other members (loved yours especially @Bandista). …

I had my surgery 4 years ago. I have seen success and failure over this time. I went to my appointment today and I weigh the same as I did before my surgery. I've very discouraged. I have trouble sticking with the program. I eat larger portions then I should and I don't exercise. I know what I need to do but don't follow through. I have difficulty with both being hungry and with throwing up. It seems like the fill is never quite right. I have had all the Fluid removed and put back over several visits. I have done atkins more times then I can count to try to get me to loose weight without a fill. I just need someone who has had similar problems. I never thought…

I began my journey in Nov 2014 and lost 26 lbs by surgery. I had my LB done 4/16/15 and have lost 23 more lbs for 49 total. Today was the first day that I got any compliment on how I look!! I got " wow you look great!", " wow you've lost a lot of weight". This happened all morning!! I was so happy! Only a few people at work know I had WLS. Picture from my vacation last week...my dgt said it was my Kim Kardashian dress!! Lol

Whilst we are all trying to include exercise in our weight loss journeys. There is plenty of incidental exercise ideas that we can and should add to our daily routine. One of my girlfriends and I have today come up with the idea that every bathroom visit, be accompanied by 10 squats and we will increase that number soon. We are keeping track of them and texting each other the number of 'toilet squats' we do every day. With all of the Water that I drink, I'll hopefully have an amazing backside in no time. Apart from the obvious house cleaning, can anyone offer a suggestion of something that we can all add in to our daily lives without even really thinking about it??

I had surgery on Feb 6, 2015 and I had my 4th fill today. As of today, I have 7cc's in a 12cc band and I've lost 61lbs since I started my pre-op diet on January 27, 2015. I have a friend who had surgery a month after I did and she's lost 33lbs. My doctor wants to argue about an adjustment every time I ask for one bc he's looking at my overall progress since Feb, but the thing was I never felt the restriction that I read about others having. This fill today is the first one that I actually have to drink liquids slowly and can feel a difference. I hope it does the trick bc I don't think my surgeon wants to do anymore fills on me for awhile. Just curious what other Feb…

I got my first fill a couple of weeks ago and all has been well, except for the fact that I can eat normally. I ate breakfast this morning and shortly after started feeling some chest pain or tightness, its hard to describe. I can still eat and food goes down just fine....Is this chest discomfort normal? I would appreciate any help I can get...thanks in advanced!!