LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

So, today is my 1 year bandiversary. I'm so pleased with how this has gone. No complications at all. I still watch what I eat, not always as closely as I could, but as closely as I need to. I'm at a stand still with weight loss, but I'm almost to goal, so I know if I tighten up I'll get there. Just trying to live my life and not focus on food. Hubby has lost 40 lbs during our journey and we are double pleased. He did not have surgery. I never thought I would even consider WLS, but my weight had already gotten out of control and my quality of life was diminishing. I'm just grateful for everything. I'm also very grateful for the support I have received from many b…

Am 7.1 in a 10cc band. My stomach has been cramping since Wednesday. The pain goes away when I take a alka seltzer. But once it's worn off the the nagging muscle constricting pain comes back. A couple of times I've dry heeved. I have an appt Monday but just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this

I have noticed that since getting lapband surgery my entire relationship with food has changed. I still have cravings and still want foods that are bad for me sometimes, and yes- I'm sure I'll make poor choices from time to time. But for the first time I can remember I don't save the best bite of food for last. It's a small change but I think it's indicative of a bigger shift in perspective. Before, when my meal was in front of me, I would save the best bite of steak, or the cheesiest potato for last, fully expecting to eat the entire portion. Now, when my meal is in front of me, I go strait for the good stuff (Protein first, of course). I'm still lea…

Have been having serious heartburn and indigestion off and on the past few weeks. I'm going to the Dr. on the 9th for a fill but idk I just don't feel right. I'm going to have a long discussion with him. I guess I just needed to say this out loud in a fourm. Thanks

I had a friend who went to the same Dr as I did, and was banded in 2010, and she found out recently that her band has slipped and has to be removed. She had not been seeing her Dr in over 2 years, so no maintenance etc. I have had my band now since June 6th of last year and when she told me what happened I FREAKED. My stress level went through the roof. I had been sick with the winter crud so I had been coughing and with the holidays I had been over eating, but not to the point of vomiting, just to the point of ugh I feel miserable. Finding out about her made me stop and reevaluate everything, my eating, my habits etc. I had slacked off over the Holidays and was not bei…

Hi all. I'm 6 months out from surgery. I've lost 15 pounds since the surgery. I've had 4 fills and I have a total of 5.75cc in the 10cc band. I went for my 5th fill on March 27 but my Doctor wouldn't add any because I had lost 7 pounds since my 4th fill on 20 Feb. I knew I had lost due to the liquid/mushy I do for a few days after the fill. I had weighed the same since about 2 weeks after that fill so I knew I wasn't in the losing stage anymore. But, he wouldn't add anything. I have an appointment tomorrow morning with him. I'd like to ask him to just do a minor fill and get me to 6cc. I still weigh the same this morning as I did on my last visit with him so I h…

Running out the door but had to share this with my peeps. For the first time ever I can fit in the company casual Friday approved corporate Izod shirt they gave me when I was hired. I've never worn it before and this is a milestone. I'm so happy!

My last fill was done during barium xray , all fine but told no restriction so half a ml was put in ontop of the amount already in , soft things and liquid normally ok , mornings things seem tighter so anything more than yoghurt or Protein shake a no no , my throat feels sore but infection has been ruled out , is it a clue to being too tight despite it being done under xray conditions ?

I have done so well, but today, even though I didn't mess up too much, I let the day get to me. You know I became an Autism teacher to make a difference, but there are days when you just sit on the floor and cry. My patience had run out. I was no longer the saint that my principal professes I am. I no longer had the patience of Jobe and I just wanted to disappear. Please take me out of this room of screaming, running, throwing chairs and slapping and hitting. I was tired. I think the children even wore each other out. I have got to be successful, but I expect that if I fail at this it will be because of days like today. I'm too spent to work out, I ate great toda…

I had my 5th fill on Monday and I think I might be in the Green Zone or getting REALLY close. Last night I had terrible shoulder pain and during the night had to burp. This was very unpleasant as I could feel the air getting "caught" on my band. I lived through it with a little gasX but still have a little shoulder pain today. I am assuming this is due to my fill and restriction. Anyone else experience this? Very excited to be close the Green Zone - ready to "get on with it"!!!

Good morning everyone I have a quick question.... Why don't I ever feel satisfied after a meal? n also lots of meats I eat is hard to get down I have to really really take my time n eat meats n even then it's not like when I eat everything else... A little back ground on me I was banded in January of this year n I had 4 fills

Hello everyone! I have been with this forum going on two years in October, I am the support go to person for the Central FL person for upcoming support meetingsAnyway, October 24,2014 there will be a "Cruise to Lose" out of Pt Canaveral, FL (Orlando) we have reserved 32 cabins and deposits are now being taken ($250 deposit now) and layaway payments being accepted up until final payment in September. The itinerary includes Curaçao, Aruba and Grand Turk. If interested please PM me. We have plans on having a special guest/personal trainer onboard . Prices on request, up to 4 in a cabin and all this will be on the newly renovated and refurbished ship The Carnival Liberty. Y…

For as long as I've been overweight, I've always HATED this time of year (Spring) even more so than summer, even if in all actuality it's tied with Fall as my FAVORITE season. The reason why I dreaded the arrival of Spring every year is because I was always forced to realize how BIG I really was. Winter usually played tricks on my mind, and not to mention the inevitable pounds I always gained during that time. It kinda alway took me by surprise. I could no longer hide behind a heavy coat, a large scarf, a hat, and boots, lest I didn't mind looking all crazy in 60 degree weather. Yesterday I felt SO FREE walking my daughter to school with just my keys & p…

On 4/25/14, after 2 full days of pain and vomitting blood, I was rushed to the hospital via rescue. What was happening to me? I thought it was my band and it was. My band had slipped and cut off the blood supply to my stomach. Scar tissue had began forming and the stomach was starting to die. OK, this is serious..That night, my band was removed. I had my buddy band for 2 1/2 years. 120+ pounds gone and I was not having any issues..wow, when I started issues, I really started. I am now bandless and don't know if or when I can have anything else done. Due to my current weight and BMI, I don't think that will happen. Thank you all for being so honest about your pro…

I am a smoker, will I need to quit before the surgery for the doctor to go ahead with it?

Had to share this...it's soooooooooooooooooo funny...wanted to make you SMILE!!! hope it comes through!!!

I am 3 weeks post band op. I am in need of a hip replacement but need to lose weight for I get it. That is why I decided to get the lap band. However I am in so much pain daily because I can not take my much needed Aleve which did mask my pain. Tylenol does not provide any relief. Does anyone know med that is allowed other than Tylenol for pain relief???

I know you're wondering, what in the world is she talking about now. Let's admit it we've all been there, those moments when we just don't think we can make it, we start doubting our abilities and strengths, we make a "mistake" and beat ourselves up over and over again and then feed ourselves to "make us feel better", then we start blaming the band, it isn't working for me, I don't understand why. Really, what ever happened to self-accountability? It's all about how we CHOOSE to deal with our feelings, so dry your eyes, dust youself off, hold your head up high and get back to what you KNOW you should be doing, and we ALL KNOW what we should be doing, it's never too lat…

I have lost my initial 27 lbs and have stayed there for 2 weeks. What questions should I ask? Is there anything you guys didn't expect that happened? Any input is appreciated. Thanks y'all!

Hi everyone! I have started a facebook page called Lap Band Louisville for anyone looking for local support. I'm hoping that maybe we can form some small, in person, meetings in the future. Everyone is welcome to join. Look it up!

I got my band back on June 21st last year and since then I've barely made any progress, I think I lost about 20lbs in the beginning and then gained some back. Then recently I needed to remove my fill because I got blocked up, and between the time it was removed and my dr refilled with 5cc I gained 14lbs. Since the fill I lost 5 but I'm sitting here thinking about how I've has the band for almost a year and have NOTHING to show for it. I feel like it's mostly my fault because I lost track of the way I'm supposed to do things. I don't know, has anyone overcome anything like this?

So I'm totally pumped, the sun is shining, it's 86 degrees here today and just absolutely beautiful (too bad I'm at work;)). While I was getting ready this morning it almost felt like a special day you know a day that you've been waiting for, anticipating for some time because something good is planned or special is going on, so I was thinking humm what is so special about today? It's not my Birthday, it's not Mother's Day, there's no work parties, it's not the weekend........ IT'S LIFE AND LIFE IS GREAAAT!! I hope it's ok but I want to share some NSV's with everyone that really didn't occur to me until this morning. I got in the car today and for the first time …

I'm 2weeks post-op and have lost 23pounds!! It would be great to have someone to talk to or buddy for support! They don't have a support group here anymore! ???? Thanks!!

My name is Jennifer and I live in Illinois. My surgery is Friday. I feel like this is my chance for new life. I'm 41 and divorced. I want to lose at least 130 pounds. I've been watching what I have been eating and have lost 8 pounds on my own but I will need guidance since this is all new to me.

We had to make a drive up to Ohio the other day and we stopped at a fast food place to just get something and keep going. My first bite of fast food since I was banded. It was awful! I've missed fast food a lot but the french fries coated my mouth with oil and the burger just didn't taste like I remembered. I guess I just don't like it anymore. I wonder how many other foods I used to eat that I wouldn't like now. Anyone else notice a favorite food just doesn't taste good anymore?

Hi, So, I just got the news today that I have a slip and that I need surgery to fix it this month. I'm very scared.....I have blue cross ppo and I want to know how much it would cost for surgery to fix a slip. I would think that it would be less than the initial surgery. Does anyone know? Any information or insight would be helpful. Thanks!

I am scheduled for my first fill next week. I was banded 2 1/2 weeks ago and started soft foods like fish, yams etc. I have found yesterday and today that I am able to eat a lot more than I want to. I had pan seared scallops and spinach with wild mushrooms. I had about 1/2 a cup of veggies and 6-7 medium sized scallops then wanted something sweet. Come on fill appt! I have been doing to well to go back now!!!

I'm a newbie..

Dr. Erik Wilson, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, will be on Sirius’ Doctor Radio discussing Lap-Band surgery with Dr. Marina Kurian, Medical Director of NYU's Weight Management Program, on Wednesday May 7 at 8 am ET.

I get banded in May. Would love to talk to anyone else that is being banded in May! !!

I have been banded for 4 years, lost 80 pounds went from 220 to about 138. Recently, I have noticed that I can eat much more and a little heartburn at night. I even gained 20 pounds. Went to Dr and found that I have a dilation. All Fluid was taken out for 3 weeks and now we are gradually putting fluid back in. Having trouble with restriction and yet afraid to get tight or otherwise I will get dilated again. Has anyone experienced this nightmare and does the restriction ever come back or the band ever perform as it once was? HELP!! KP

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me when it's time to see the surgeon do you have to have lost so much weight or how does it work? I'm not sure if I'm ready but close I have to tuck stuff in lol and I can feel that its just hanging there I guess you could say it's hard to describe I do get rashes an raw from it rubbing my doctor said for now use powder or diaper rash cream. At one time I was told after a year or two with lap band patients. My doctor says I'm gonna be one of his band patients that has gastric bypass results. So if anyone knows anything about the plastic surgery or process l'd love to hear from you.

So had my surgery yesterday. I'm sore but not as tired. I'm happy and excited!

July,2011 changed my life. I got my lapband w/plication and began the journey to a thinner/healthier me. I have lost over 120 pounds, take no medication and feel pretty good. Unfortunately, my band saw things differently and on 4/25 I was rushed to the hospital with a slipped band, vomiting blood and in terrible pain. That night my "buddy band" was removed and cannot be put back due to scar tissue that had developed around my stoma. I still have the plication but no band. I am nervous. I don't know where this is going. Sure, it is easy to say I know how to eat now, I am in exercise mode now,,yadda yadda yadda..I am 62 years old and a weight watchers veteran - I've…

Was banded last May. I only lost 17 pounds. I never got the hang of the eating! I was ALWAYS hungry. I had all of the fluid removed from my band in February. Planning on having another child I had my BC implant (implanon) removed last week. Within three days I was questioning how I ever ate so much food! For the past three years I have just been eating everything in sight! Now I know I will be able to loose weight! I did it before lost 91 pounds in a year. Eating healthy and working out and since the implant was put in I couldn't do it! Sad about spending 10k on my surgery but excited about post pregnancy weight loss! Maybe I won't gain 60 pounds with the next baby!

You know how "you just know it" when you meet the "right" person, or when you're having a great day? No one can explain it to you or describe it to you, except through their own experience...... But, when you experience it, "YOU JUST KNOW IT!" That's how being GREEN is for me.... I read about it ( a lot), I heard others talk about it (a lot), I researched it (a lot), but now..... I JUST KNOW IT! And now I know why I NEEDED to wait these few months before I found MY sweet spot. For me, I needed my brain to catch up with reality. I don't think I was ready (mentally) for the truly small portions I am now eating. Thankful that "I'M GREEN AT LAST!"

It has been a long and difficult couple of months. My MIL was diagnosed with liver cancer about 2 months ago. I was the was the primary care giver. She died in my arms a week ago Sunday. My husband and I are both devastated, but now it is time to get back to real life. Gained some weight last week by not getting enough Protein and Water and some not so good food choices. Back on track with my water and protein. Going to the gym here in a bit. I know its going to be like starting over there. Haven't worked out in over 6 weeks. I need to hold myself accountable and I guess sharing here makes me do that. Thanks for listening.

I have been having a lot of GI problems over the last several month or so. The pain became unbearable this week, so I went to my dr and she thinks it's due to artificial sweetners. As I think about my diet, much of what I eat has these sweeteners in them. I will do anything to avoid the pain and bloating caused by the artificial sweetener, so I am looking for ideas on how to revamp my diet. I could care less about eliminating most of it, but I think I'm really worried about protein shakes because they are my go to item. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

I am tired of spending so much time cooking. I've even played with the make ahead freezer meals BUT I'm looking for ideas that are quick & simple but still feels like a meal. I try a couple of new recipes a week to try and introduce variety into my diet. That's great but it's so time consuming. I was just reading a blog where the blogger makes individual pizzas on a tortilla. I've never done that. It's a quick & simple meal. I like it. Any other ideas?

Has anybody experienced being overfilled under fluoroscopy? I'm thinking I could possibly use a fill and have an opportunity to have one under fluoro. Thing is, I'm not sure I even necessarily need one and certainly don't want to be too tight. That's why I was wondering. Just throw me some ideas and tell me what you think

Okay so two of my coworkers talked me into doing a marathon in November so I have 6 months to get ready I hope to be ready and fit by then Does anyone have any tips for long distance running?

Does anyone know of a support group in the the High Desert area of California? Anything in San Bernardino county??

I'm nearly 2 1/2 years out. I've noticed my nails are 'cracking & splitting' - both finger & toes. It's bad. They are tearing way down in the quick. Almost (accidentally) ripped a toe nail right off a short while ago. Anyone else have this kind of trouble? What am I deficient in? I don't take any multivitamins or supplements but I obviously need to start. Any suggestions?

An any of you awesome bandsters recommend a good food scale. Thanks for any help you can

I thought this was a residual symptom of a long lasting chest cold I had post-op (over two weeks long) but that's been gone over a week now. I was banded 7 weeks ago. I got a first fill 5 days ago. 4.5 in a 14cc band. I feel good and can sense some satiety faster than before, and have not had any foods give me trouble. I'm not too tight and my NP even told me I could go back to taking my Tylenol caplets again for my arthritis. (I was either crushing them twice a day or drinking disgusting liquid cherry flavored acetaminophen.) All's well with my band. However, this week I've noticed nasal mucus at the back of my throat all day long. It just sits there and it's not sup…

I am going on 7 weeks post op from lapband, and I'm due for my period and I'm 10 days late, no symptoms of period coming, I'm emotional and just feel cranky, tired and craving food! I've taken two pregnancy tests at home both have been negative is there anyone else who has experience being late after surgery I had it normal last month!

So I was a huge beer and wine drinker before I was banded. I actually can say I don't miss the drinking. Well last night we had an awards dinner to honor our fire department in town. My husband won 2 awards so I decided to have a celebratory glass of wine with the crew. Well I was going to go for a second glass and my stomach started burning. So I stuck with water. I took some tums before bed and woke up feeling the same burning. I took more tums and my Prevacid but the burning won't give up. I tried eating some cheese in hopes it would coat my stomach but again, nothing. I have had a couple glasses of wine since I've been banded but my stomach has never reacted like this…

Anyone out there interested in exploring a face to face support group with bariatricpal?

Down nearly 100 pounds in a year. My diver's license is actually wrong for once in the right way. I am 160 the license says 180. Not going to change it either.

I have read where several people on this site take antidepressants and so do I. I read maybe too much, but there is something that we shouldn't take and it is called tryptophan. It is in food and multi vitamins. I know we aren't supposed to take the vitamins that have this in it, I was wondering if anyone felt jittery or any difference after drinking protein shakes or protein bars? Tryptophan is in whey protein and I think all protein drinks, even if it's not listed. Any advice or knowledge would be greatly appreciated.