LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Hi. I was banded 14/2/14. Wondering if there is anyone in the armadale area who wants to chat.

I'm new to Carrollton and been struggling with gaining weight in the past few months. I'm looking for a support group in the DFW area where I can go and be inspired. I'm also looking for a food addicts group as well. Someone help please!

How can I get rid if my flappy arms?

I wore this black T-shirt for St. Patrick's Day 2011 as my 3 Year Bandiversary – 3 years since lapband surgery and when I did the laundry and went to fold it and put it away for another season, it struck me how small it seemed to me compared to my Tshirt I had on in the fall of 2007 when my cousins from Germany came to visit. I got this blue Tshirt when Michelle and I went to Sanibel Island and ate at the Cheeburger Cheeburger where they have huge hamburgers that are so so good and I got a Tshirt that I thought was really cute and funny at the time… not that I thought being big myself was funny but just being defiant that I wanted to live life and be happy no matter my si…

I got a new ninja for mothersday and am trying out shakes. Our local gym makes an awesome shake with Wendys frosty consistency. Anyone know how I can get this consistency with my shakes. I use whey protein.

I'm fat fasting today (day 1) and its been SIX hours and nooooo hunger... I better get me some macadamia nuts, they're perfect for such a time as this.... But oh, so expensive. Do any of you fat-fast regularly?

Hey guys, Been a while since I visited. Time to kick it in gear again. I have a 14cc and have 10.5 in it. I have had the band for about 7 years and I am only down about 25 lbs. I originally lost 45 lbs, but have put some back on. My question is this: After my last fill, I started experiencing Water coming up while I am sleeping. My question is it possible for the pouch to have created a pocket that could hold food in it for longer than normal. I wonder if I am filling my pouch the way a septic system fills, and it has to be full for things to flow into my stomach? Does this make sense? The water issue is worse if I lay on my left side. I almost have to have my he…

Anyone from Johnstown pa or near there and was banded by Dr. Marley and his crew? Looking for some new friends who are close by and going through the same things I am!

So I noted a few topics on Hagerstown/Frederick areas but not really up to date. I just moved to Hagerstown about 3 months ago but have worked in the area (DC/NOVA) for the past 5 years. Looking for some sort of support be it a meeting or exercise buddy, etc. I was banded in March of 2009. Initially I went from 350 to 250 in the first year. I stayed pretty steady after that. Managed to get down to 210, annnnd somewhere in the past year I've popped on back up to 240. Not cool. I had my band checked via radiographs and a very slight fill about 6 months ago. Band is in fannnntastic shape. I'm at a point where I'm filled to a point where I can eat proper portions and st…

I gave birth to my 3rd child in January of 2012 and have been complacent ever since. During the pregnancy I had to have half of my fill removed and never had it replaced. During the pregnancy I gained 60 pounds and have managed to hold on to 35 of them, all this time later. I am a self pay and never really find the money or time to go get it filled again, which when I think about it have just been excuses. I am not proud to admit this but a family member who had VGS has surpassed me in her weightloss journey and jealousy has brought me back to the place I was before WLS. I am disgusted that her success has sparked so much jealousy in me. I am very proud of her and thor…

LATELY WHEN I EAT ANY THING I HAVE HEART BURN REAL BAD IT MY NECK HAS ANYBODY HAVE THIS PROBLEM

Thoughts? I want one that has the individual cups as well as the larger blender. Ninja? Cant spring for the Vitamix I have a Magic bullet...it does ok for some things but does not blend as well as I would like. Thanks in advance

Hello everybody, A few years ago I was on cloud nine. I had lost almost 80 lbs and I was in the 100's for the first time since I started college. I was following all the rules, staying away from bread, rice, and Pasta during the week with one day of carbs. Then one day I was overfilled and starting having PB's. This led me to make a fatal mistake that I haven't been able to shake since; I ate a ice cream shake. It was a downhill slide from there. I had never been addicted to hard core sugar like candy, ice cream, and Desserts. After that one time I went on a ice cream binge. My favorite stop has been Sonic for their Sonic Reese's Blasts. That led to buying the gallon Sni…

So I get my first fill today. Very nervous ! Hope all goes well. I definitely need one I have been struggling with hunger last two weeks . May 7th was one month. Down 25 pounds. Hopefully this fill will jump start my weight loss

Hello everyone, I just had my 2nd fill last thursday and I am not noticing any difference it terms of restriction. I am wondering if it could be a possibility that the nurse missed my port ? Could she just had injected me saline on my belly? I think about that because my co-worker had a fill with her and she missed her port,then had to pinch her again. I was given 1.5 cc so that makes my band at 5.5 CC filled and I just not filling full. I am losing weight because I stop myself and I am too scared i might stretch my pouch . I am able to eat everything, breads, Pasta, rice , meats etc.. I do chew well though and stay fuller much longer than I used to before I was ban…

I wasn't able to DVR this episode. It's finally online.... Lap Band Surgery, Is It For You? Part 1 "If you've been at war with your weight without any relief, you may want to consider this procedure. Dr. Oz discusses the new regulations regarding Lap Band surgery. Learn how you may be eligible for it if you have been trying to lose over 40 pounds." Click here to view on Dr. Oz

I had my surgery 2/4/14. I didn't tell anyone about the surgery and had it done in a other state. I have since told my parents but that's it. I'm 30 years old. I am so happy since having the surgery. I haven't had any fills save for the 3ccs put in at surgery and am losing slowly but well. I'm down 35 lbs and close to onederland! I can eat anything but the band controls the portions. Perhaps due to my new lease on life I met an amazing guy about two months ago. I think he may be a keeper and while I'm no where ready to tell him yet I think if this goes where I'm thinking it will I will have to eventually tell him. This makes me slightly nervous. Anyone else go throug…

Dr. George Fielding, Associate Professor of Surgery at NYU School of Medicine, LAP-BAND patient and bariatric surgeon who has performed thousands of weight loss surgeries, including LAP-BAND® procedures for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Head Coach for the New York Jets, Rex Ryan, will be appearing on the Dr. Oz show this Friday, May 2 and discussing LAP-BAND! Click here to find out what time and channel The Dr. Oz Show is on in your area.

Just uploaded an app on my phone to help me with eating slower, called Eat Slow!!! it is great!!! Thanks Gloria Nayely!!!

After finding a leak in my tubing and having it replaced in April 25. I went to my doc yesterday. I had 4 cc in after surgery and felt no restriction so yesterday he added 2 more and then ended up taking .5 out because I had difficulty drinking my water before I left. Although I'm on liquids I definitely feel that I'm going to have restriction. I've been dealing with no restriction since August. So I hope this is what I've been waiting for. Hopefully I can get this weight off that I gained plus some! Yesterday was my 6 year bandiversary so I hope I'm back to being successful! Lets do this!

Miss eating my meal while it's hot! Between the slow pace and the good chewing by the time I am half done with my dinner it's cold. I know I know stop bitching and keep chewing . Just needed a moment

Hi, my name is Kim and I had Lap-Band Surgery on 6/2/06. There have got to be others who have had the surgery in the area. Don't be shy. Come say Hi.:clap2: :clap2: I would love to hear from others in the area. kimsretro@comcast.net or right here on the boards.

Has anyone had an issue eating them with your band? I was thinking about trying them in place of my protein drinks.

I'm not sure how to post this agan. I made one post about locating a doctor in Illinois that accepts the Illinois Medicaid Card and got a great list of Chicago area doctors, Thanks so much. I was wondering if anyone would have a list of doctors in the Central or Southern part of Illinois. Any and all help would be very valuable. I reached beyond desparation awhile back. Thank you for your time.

Hi my name is Penny I am from the Mattoon area and am looking for some local bandsters to chat with.I got banded on Nov.13 2007 .The best thing I ever have done for myself.Hope to hear from the Mattoon area bandsters.Penny:)

I had my band since 2007 and i keep going up in weight but the journetlite in houston closed down so I cant go check to see if my bang is ok. i need a dr in lufkin tx area.

I am new here. So, hello! I have had the lap band for 9 months and am feeling good. However, I am in a funk! I have lost 32lbs and I know a lot of inches {I need to measure myself}. Since I have lost a lot I am wondering if I should get a small fill because I am in the green zone but I am starting to get hungry between meals like in the beginning. A little tweak hopefully can get me out of my funk! Thanks for reading. Tips are appreciated

Anyone out in Melbourne Florida...?

We had a downpour in Dallas today and I was rushing to my car and slipped and broke my right ankle. Thought it was just sprained so a coworker helped me to my car and I drive an hour home on it. Got home and had my husband take me to my doctors after hours clinic and it is broke. Have to stay off it totally for 48 to 72 hours and then a boot for 6 to 8 weeks. Good thing I have people who live close to me that I work with and they a happy to let me hitch a ride. Bad news is I will not be working out any time soon. My husband has to work tomorrow so not sure how I am gonna make it. In so much pain!!!!

Hello All! I'm new around here. Anyone have any experience with being a Type 1 Diabetic and having WLS? Looking for similar stories to mine. I have my first consult next week. TIA!

March 29th 2014 marked 3 years that I've been banded. ... I consider myself to be one of the unsuccessful patients. ..... I started out at 268..... last June I had gotten down to 218..... and I was so excited to had finally reach the 50 lb mark...... I'm now back up to 235...... I just got a fill last Friday..... I was 240 Friday. ..... down 5lbs..... but not eating or drinking very much....... omg this journey

Hat did you all do when you plateaued ? I have lost 50lbs and am 5 mo out of surgery. What can I do to step up my losing power?

I am on the Post-op two week full liquid diet. I sip slowly and stick to what I can have, usually opting for a high Protein drink. I get hunger pangs at all hours of the night and day! Is it because I am sipping slowly? My drink has 16g of protein. Av

So I scheduled a fill for Friday but I have lost a decent amount of weight since my last appt. I don't feel like my restriction is where it needs to be though. I have lost the weight because I have been dieting. I'm just wondering if anyone's doctor has ever told them "no" to a fill because their weight loss seems to be successful

I had lap band surgery in August, 2010 and have lost about 60 lbs. I have had occasional spitting up which I understand is a side effect of this surgery. It happens most often the first meal of the day. I was on a 3 week cruise and lost 5 lbs. My doctor tells me this is one of the problems with the lap band. He had me have an upper G.I. to see if the lap band had moved, and it was still in the proper position but there was a small problem with slight esophogial issues. My boyfriend who had the roux n y surgery in November, 2013 has lost 65 lbs with no dumping and keeps urging me to get the same surgery. My surgeon has left the decision up to me because there is no …

I had a hernia repaired during surgery and the doctor told me he didn't tighten me as much as usual. (he wanted everything to heal) On 5/7/14 I went for my first follow up and told them I was able to eat as usual so she checked and I had 3, so she filled me with 2 more for a total of 5. My band will hold up to 14. Now I don't get hungry as often BUT I am able to chew and swallow and eat like before surgery. I mean I only lost 2 pounds at my visit. Anybody else have this kind of experience?

I will be traveling to San Deigo and staying for approx 4 to 5 months. I am 2 years out and do not anticipate any complications, but you never know. Does anyone know of a Dr. in the San Diego area that does adjustments? If they accept Tricare would be great, but not necessary. I would appreciate it greatly.

At my appointment today, I only lost 4 pounds after two weeks on a calorie restricted liquid diet. My doctor filled me, and is starting me on phentermine. I have never taken this. Does it work? Is anyone else taking medication to help with band success?

Does anyone know of a good doctor in bakersfield ca my insur no long covers the doctor that did the surgery and the insur told me to find one.

All I can say is drink plenty of hot liquids to keep your stoma cleared out while you wait for the anti-biotic to kick in.

I'm hungry after a fill and the slim fast shake I had wasn't enough. What should I do?

Just a quick question I'm wondering about. Since being banded, have you had to change the way you drink liquid, or do you drink like you did before? Since my last fill I have to take small sips of Water, instead of the great big giant ones I usually take. Just wondering if anyone else had to change their sip size. Thanks!

Tonight I either ate too fast or too much. I'm still on mushies but have the ok to begin to add solids as I tolerate them. I had some refried Beans, salsa and under a tablespoon of shredded chicken. I haven't been getting my little soft-stop burp that has been my signal to stop eating. Afterwards I had some terrible shoulder pain that has since subsided. I'm miserable. It's been a couple of hours since I ate or drank anything. I'm nauseated, burping constantly and have wicked heartburn. I have a pain in my chest (not a sharp pain that I usually hear about with getting stuck, more like the type of pain that comes with severe heartburn) I can't even lie down to go to s…

I was wondering if anyone was close to Taunton, MA?? I am interested in starting a local support group. It is hard for myself to drive to Boston after work and a family. I just need some local band buddies....

Read a while back that papaya enzymes were good for PB'n. Do any of you use these? I need more insight.

I have been asked to chaperone a school trip abroad next year and want to know if I will be ok with my lap band. If you have experience with any of the following, please chime in!! The flight will be about 8 hours, the whole trip will be 9 days in Europe. I am concerned that stress plus the flight will make me tighter and I'll end up in the ER again. But I don't want to have an unfill if I can help it (I had a major unfill and it's been a hard time in trying to get back to the green zone). No one knows I have my band, and I would like to keep it that way. I am also concerned about meals while traveling. Any comments?

Hi everyone, I had an adjustment early December which put me up to 10ml in a 14 ml band. Mid January I started waking up in the middle of the night coughing and choking. I let it go as I knew I had another appointment early feb. As it turns out, it's a common sign the band is to tight. I honestly felt like I had good restriction never hungry eating small portions etc. but just the terrible chocking coughing at night. The dr has taken .5 ml out and now I find myself hungry and looking for food. Has anyone else had these issues? And did your doctor do more fills after that event. I'm just worried I'm not going to get as good restriction again, but obviously don't want to …

To all my new lap band (WLS) friends, I wish all of you a wonderful Mothers Day!!! May your day be filled with many blessings, joys and new memories-all with happy new healthier days to come!!! And good thoughts to those of you whose mom's are merely watching over us and are very proud of us!!! (to all my male friends wish this to your wives and mom's too).

Had my first real bout of head hunger today. I battled it a bit, but succumbed as well. I had two pork chops for dinner, when one would have been fine. Although the total damage for the day was only slightly over 1200 cal, I'm still unhappy with having eaten twice the amount of meat I needed at dinner. My band didn't stop me, either. I think the restriction I was feeling the week of my first fill is wearing off. Anyway, I know exactly why I was eating. I'm feeling very emotional about my upcoming trip to Italy, when I will see my daughter for the first time since January. She's been studying abroad for the semester, and I have missed her terribly. Also tomorrow I'…

anyone know where I can get a fill in Houston if I got my surgery in Mexico?