LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Hi! I'm new to the area and am looking for support and a place to get an adjustment if needed. Not sure where to go or who to see...can't get a response from a local surgeon. I've had my band for years and have been very successful. I'd like to keep it that way! Anybody else out there from this area?

I have recently moved to the area. I've contacted one lap band surgeon and have gotten no response. I even went by their office, had my records moved to them, and cannot get a returned email or call since. I am looking for a support. I'd like to weigh-in and attend support group meetings (if available). Anybody local out there with advice?

Hi guys, I had Lap Band surgery in May of 2009 - wgt 260. Then due to complications with the band it was removed in February of 2011 - wgt 170. Since then I have gained 40 lbs - wgt now 210. I am trying to be optimistic.... Can anyone tell me if they had their band removed and how much weight they gained after? I am not sure if this is average, above or below... Thanks so much for the feedback.

I know so many of us are numbers focused, myself included but we should really look at NSVs and/or the bigger picture regarding quality of life. I say this because for two years now, I've been watching my weight go down and my clothing sizes go down as well and at so many times, the two do not match up as I expected. I've said before on other posts, that I had to lose an awful lot of weight just to go down one or two sizes from my inital starting point of 4X in tops and 26/28 in pants. Yet I've noted that over the last four months, I've dropped a total of ten lbs. That's roughly .6 lbs. a week. Not much, right? Yet....I have gone from a petite medium/large to peti…

Are you out there??? Anyone with OSF? Have a recommendation on a lap band OSF surgeon? I have been to the meetings, psy, etc...but not sure which surgeon is best for the lap band......any ideas??? experiences?? :biggrin:

Today I had to have all my fluid removed due to a dialated esophagus. I literally broke down in tears devestated.

I also posted this on the veterans page....... This February I will have been banded for 7 years. It's has been a journey... Ups, downs and inbetweens! I have lost weight (over 100lbs) and managed to keep it off. I have also experienced many stalls in weight loss. For over a year, I was too tight. I realized it, but was too scared to loosen it as I didn't want to risk gaining any weight. (I was also on almost complete exercise restriction due to a herniated disk which is now fixed and I am almost back to a normal exercise regime). I would throw up almost every day, almost every meal (morning were especially bad and sometimes struggled to get medications down…

I am going in this Thursday for my first fill and wondered what I should expect. surgery was October 23, 2014, so far I have lost 20 pounds. Thank you for the input.

I'm almost ready to start my ore op diet in 2 days. How are the November people doing?

Got a second fill this morning. I'm now at 3.5cc. Just enjoying my tomato soup again.

Hi everyone! Little winded, but here goes: I had lapband surgery December 2011. I was up to almost 8.5cc's in my band by the time September 2012 rolled around, and had only lost 16 pounds. I was working out, felt no restriction, but at the time, the PA at my surgeon's office would not fill me any more, even though I had come in crying to her about the difficulties and frsutrations I was feeling as a result. I once saw her on a Friday, and again on a Tuesday, and even though I lost 3 lbs, I told her this is how my body has been, up and down five pounds for months now, I really need to find something that works, but she still refused. Then I got pregnant. I wasn't plann…

Newly banded here. I've noticed since I got banded my breath has been awful. In the initial post op stage I assumed it was just a little dehydration, but I'm drinking plenty now and eating soft foods. I've heard about the breath once your body enters ketosis, but how long does this last? Will it go away? I feel like brushing and mouthwash isn't doing the job anymore.

Would it be wise to follow the food plan on RTEs Operation Transformation with the band, or would I be setting myself up for disappointment? I like the idea of it but worry that once I go back to normal (not unhealthy, just realistic) eating, I'll pile it all back on. Any bandsters have any experience?

Ok, let me preface this post by making the disclaimer that I am a terrible cook. However, in hopes of being able to actually cook something remotely healthy, I bought a Crockpot today. Does anyone have any good, healthy, band friendly, and easy Crockpot recipes? Thanks!

Good morning everyone.. So yesterday marked 6 weeks post-op and I have a loss this week of .5kg. It isn't a lot but it is something. I was a bit miserable to have lost nothing last week over the Christmas and New Years celebrations, but I have now moved passed that and the weight loss has started to come again. I did think it would be a bit more, but I understand that this happens sometimes, and as long as it is heading in the right direction, it will be okay. This brings my total loss now to 12.3kg and I really do feel it - yay for me!!! So have a great week everyone and I'll check in again after my next weigh in next Thursday xx livelovelapband.blogspot.…

I had my surgery Nov 21st. 3weeks ago I had my 1st fill unfortunatly I had gained 2lbs but, today I was down 9. The Dr. is more pleasant and complimetary when I'm actually following his plan lol, He gave me another fill 1.5 so I think that's 3cc all together this time I can tell a small difference, I had Tuna and broccoli salad for lunch, I bought a pound of broccoli salad at the deli, I had about 10 bites of tuna, and 10 bites of broccoli and I felt full, gave the broccoli to my son cause he loves the broccoli salad, it sort of tastes like cole slaw it's good and sweet enough to help me with that particular craving. I want to try Zumba tonight, I'm getting bored with …

I'm feeling awful today. I was banded on November 12, 2014. I've done well, but after having some physical issues a couple weeks ago, not related to the band, it left me tired and hungry. Now, I seem to always seem to eat more without feeling overly full. I'm out of control today, like I have no band. Shouldn't I feel sick or something from eating more than I supposed to. I'm feeling so sad and alone today. No one seems to understand!

Hi! I just need some words of advice. I have had 2 fills since my surgery (that was on March 10, 2014) and my band has 5.5cc's in it. I can't tolerate bread or Pasta. But lately I feel I can eat more.. Tonight for dinner I ordered take out (Thai food) and I had 3 cups (maybe a little less) of Pad Gra Praw with chicken (it's like a vegetable stir fry in a spicy basil sauce) and 1 cup of white rice. I'm not sick, I didn't get stuck but I am satisfied. I had a granola bar for Breakfast, 12oz of chili and a cheddar cheese steak for lunch and 1 cup of salad with a hard boiled egg for a snack... Plus my waters.... totaling 1,290 calories for the day (I'm "still under" accord…

Why all of a sudden I'm hearing and Feeling lot of gurgling?

After losing 100 pounds in 2 years with the band, I had a lodging situation where they drained some of the Fluid to loosen it up. I didn't chew something good enough. I waited 2 months too get it filled again and in the meantime gained back 15 pounds.(Not Happy) But during this time I also quit smoking and this gain was over the holiday's which isn't the easiest time of year. I went in Monday and got filled almost to where I was before my lodging issue and it seemed a little tighter. Maybe I just needed to get used to it being that snug again. The first day started out with Soups and liquids and the first night I had very bad heartburn through the night. Second day I h…

I have been given the approval by surgeon for lap band. Expecting call Monday for next steps. Nervous and excited and soo ready. Im at Orpington in Kent UK

Ive had 3 fills since april 2013 .I am able to eat quite a lot.and get hungry more frequent. Its taking more food to satisfy me. Does this mean I need a fill? Is this always going be what happens when I need a fill?

Feeling like I went over board.....anyone else? ??

I recently got a fill and at first everything went great, now I seam to find myself getting stuck or in pain. I'm either eating too fast or the wrong kinds of foods. I need some ideas for healthy foods that are band friendly

Alabama here, Saying you're a southern bell can mean you're from anywhere south of the Mason-Dixon line. I never considered Texas as southern but some do. How about you?

Hey Banders! As someone who recently aged out of my parents health insurance, I had to sign up for the exchange. While our privste insurance covered my surgery at 100% (i know, i have no room to complain), No exchange plans cover anything bariatric-related. So I am now self pay for maintenance. What is reasonable for my doctor to charge for an adjustment? I have spoken to two doctors, one of which doesn't charge for the appt. if he doesn't adjust, while the other charges $80 just for the appt. And a total of $125 for an adjustment. Is this normal? Am I being overcharged? Am i getting s great deal? What are self-payers out there paying for band maintenance??? …

Hi All, I was banded in 2011 and it was a move that everybody in my family was against, I started to lose the weight and was very happy, reached my ''initial'' goal within a year and was very happy... Had a little bit of extra skin as I was too scared to work out. During this year, I was lucky enough to get my entire family living in the same city as myself, and we ALL enjoy food so much, so any gathering with parents, brother, and sister meant food, food, and more food. I was eating good portions, and had started to take my band for granted, forgetting about the rules of of not eating too fast or drinking and eating at the same time Anyways, my troubles started …

I had band removed 5 days ago its still sore and swollen where the port was. Looks like i still have the port..just alot of pulling it feels like....did anyone get band removed .

Anyone else???

Oh I'm in love. I'm 3 years post op and just never got the pb2. I was always fine without it and enjoyed my protein shakes just fine. Well 3 years in and I get tired of the same old taste. I boost my protein intake with protein shakes for a snack. I got PB2 2 days ago, and I think I've fallen love! . What do you guys do with your pb2? If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it!

Just wanted to say hi to all the FL bandsters. I'm hoping to get surgery before the end of the year (maybe in the next month or 2?) I'm working on all the paperwork/process now. I'm a single professional and I've been researching this a lot. I'd love to hear the good and the bad. Please feel free to message me if you'd like to share your experiences. Thanks!!

I already have an appointment for tomorrow morning but last week I noticed it felt like a golf ball in the back of my throat. I learned that is a sign of reflux. So I started eating softies, now today I feel actual heartburn. Obviously I'm too tight. My last full was in March. Anyone else have this happen?

Long a whipping boy of the industry that began in opposition to the 'Sugar is my Friend' craze, ever more evidence accumulates. My own educational background included convincing evidence of health problems for at least SOME people. And I'm convinced in part my own Diabetes 2 is related to poor eating habits and corn sweeteners of the 1950-60-70 era. If you want a bit of exciting reading from about 35 years ago along the same lines as our 'new scientific findings', dig up a copy of the old book "Sugar Blues". Perhaps arguable yet startling and definitely on track to find physical facts relating to health and nutrition. Here's an updated report: "Is sugar making u…

Anyone not get a fill yet!!!!!! How did your fill help ....or did anyone still lose weight with no fill

Back into a size 5 on wedding ring finger!!!

On Thursday I had my dinner everything was good. I has quesadilla 1/2 stuffed with cheese and chicken, 2 oz of refried beens and 1 oz of guacamole. Lots of protein and good cholesterol. I took a Gas X right before I went to sleep. Well on Friday I woke up and tried to have my normal breakfast, a cup of coffee, a slice of bread and some cheese. I felt stuck at the first bite. So I stop eating, I took a gas x gel tab and I went on with my morning and about 11:00 am I felt hungry, since I was going out with my family to do some errants like 1 1/2hrs away I grab some Cheetos and a bottle of water. Cheetos is my weakness whenever I can not eat because my band is tight Chee…

I've had too many chocolates and biscuits and feeling v depressed. So scared I won't get back on track. Haven't done anything like this since my band was fitted nearly 5 months ago. I don't have any Fluid in my band yet and a friend said she has to have hers q tight so she can't do this. Feeling like I need support - felt so depressed this morning with sugar hangover! This is my first post and first time on forum. PB

I found this on a low carb site. While I'm sure it's good for low carb, I was wondering how it would work with the band. Has anyone tried it?? Here's the recipe in case anyone WANTS to be a guinea pig I would try them myself but I am still on full liquids for another couple days then a couple weeks of mushies. Just trying to plan ahead ...lol. 3 eggs 3.5 oz cream cheese Pinch salt 1t. Baking powder or cream of tartar (can be omitted) Separate egg whites. Whip egg whites with salt until very stiff. You should be able to turn te bowl over without he egg whites moving. Mix yolks and cream cheese well. Add the baking powder or cream of tartar, if desired. (This make…

I've posted this under two forums here because I feel I need an answer so desperately. This question may be covered but I'm not exactly sure what to search for. Lap band in 2007, decent results (85 pounds). Untightened 18 months ago because I felt like I had developed good new habits. Went back in recently because I was gaining some weight. They withdrew the entire amount in, as they always do - said it had been stable the whole time and this was proof I had a 'good one'. Only partially refilled me because they like to do it in two steps. Second visit - can't get any Fluid out. They are concerned they poked the band. They send me to the hospital, where I go throug…

I am at day 4 from my surgery. I feel really good. Emotional - but not physical hunger. am struggling with 62 oz of Water I am supposed to be drinking a day - but, more importantly I am really struggling with how to consume 64 grams of Protein on a Fluid diet. I have a lot of (failed) diet food around [can you say pork rinds alla atkins, frozen dinners alla Jenny Craig etc... None of those will of course work for me in this stage. Has anybody tried Isagenix? I still have a couple of tubs of those around. I was a failure in the isogenix diet a few months ago- before I decided to have the lap band but found it tasted pretty good. How are you getting in enough …

Hey Everyone, I was wondering what everyone's little indulgences were. Not food wise, but to reward yourself for maybe a couple pounds lost, or even just to cheer yourself up on a rainy Sunday. It could even be things you use at home to distract yourself so you don't think of food. Mine are: A Venti Tazo Tea with Skim Milk, Honey, and Splenda from Starbucks or Getting my nails done. I don't have any great distractions. I definitely think of food less when I'm out of the house. But sometimes I'll ride my exercise bike and if I hit my goal, I'll go get a tea!

Hello! My name is Tasha. I'm 30 years old. Married with one son who is 3. I am leaning towards starting the banded journey this year. I am hoping to find someone that I can correspond with to answer my questions that has been through the process. Thanks in advance!

starting weight 336 and 62 BMI skirt is 5x 1 year post op June 3, 2013 and 118 pounds lost blue pants are size 16

Feeling defeated... I had an unfill due to a stomach bacteria. Prior to that I was in the green zone, steadily losing weight and almost out of the 200's. Now I can't get back in the zone and I am very frustrated. Three fills and I am hungry still after meals. I want to scream!!!!

Greetings, Bandsters, I just had an adjustment yesterday (Monday), and began to experience gurgling. At first I thought I was adjusting, since it seemed that most of my Fluid was actually in the tubing, rather than the band, I got a little more fluid to bring me up to a true 4.5 cc. Well, all night I had tremendous back gas pain, such reflux that I was breathing with my mouth open, and finally threw up some clear liquid. Earlier, I had managed to get some Soup down, but today even getting Water down is causing discomfort. I'm not going to my dance class tonight for fear of dehydration. I called my RN who did the fill, and he says I'm too tight. I will go in tomo…

Happy New Year to everyone!! Just checking in for my week 5 post-op weigh in - This week is a loss of 0.... I had decided to allow myself the week off my blog so that I didn't have to come clean about my 0 loss. I've since realised that that is not the way to be and I need to be completely honest. Admittedly it has been a bit difficult with Christmas and New Year's celebrations, and combined with the fact that I am on holidays from work, eating just tends to be something you do to fill in the time. I definitely do not feel a lot of restriction after my first fill 2 and a half weeks ago, so I am very much looking forward to my 2nd fill on 23 January. I have read …

Happy New Year to everyone!! Just checking in for my week 5 post-op weigh in - This week is a loss of 0.... I had decided to allow myself the week off my blog so that I didn't have to come clean about my 0 loss. I've since realised that that is not the way to be and I need to be completely honest. Admittedly it has been a bit difficult with Christmas and New Year's celebrations, and combined with the fact that I am on holidays from work, eating just tends to be something you do to fill in the time. I definitely do not feel a lot of restriction after my first fill 2 and a half weeks ago, so I am very much looking forward to my 2nd fill on 23 January. I have read …

Hi all, I am in Canada and allergic to wheat. For those of you In The same boat..... What do you use for protein shakes/drinks? Also, what's a good premade drink? For days I have to work, I have trouble getting a smoothie done early in the morning so being able to take a drink with me would be a good option.

I never in a million year thought I will ever be able to fit in my husbands shirts. And I did yesterday, he hanged one of his gym shirts in my closed by mistake, i told my daughter "see your daddy gave me one of his t-shirts I am going to put it on" honestly I thought I Was not going to be able to pass it by my arms but it when thru my neck and it came down not only easily but in top of the t-shirt I had on...what a great feeling I called him at work and I told him...he couldn't believe me. I was 3x he is M/L it depends in the t-shirt, now i am border line XL/L. Yes ...a lot of work but worth it. Sorry for the NVS.. I Meant NSV...couldn't fix it after I posted ??????…

So i had my 2nd fill due to no resteiction on the first fill. Definitely noticing a difference. Especially with the type of food i eat. Has anyone had any experience with the following (sorry this may be gross to some) *not being able to keep anything down before mid day *not pukeing, but slimy spit up? Like pukeing but without the convulsions? Like it all just slides back out? *weird varietys of what your body can handle? I think mashed taters would be ok...wrong. but a turkey burger (no bun of course)settles just fine...