LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Anyone back or still around? How's it going? I'm hoping to reach goal by my 3 year banded mark.

Hi I'm 52 years old and had my Lap band done on 3-11-2014 Just wondering if there is anyone else in the Area who has had it done and would like to meet new folks for Support.

So I went to my doctor an hour and a half away from home for my second fill...well so I thought....I laid down and no go could not enter the port with the needle ... after TWELVE attempts by three different staff members(and lots of brusinf swelling and pain now) I was sent down to radiology(my doc is in the same building as hospital) and I had about 6 different xrays done to be told my port had flipped.....eeeeeeeerrrrrrr!!!! gotta go back and have my port area opened flip the port and close me up again....6 more weeks of no lifting....good news in 10 weeks I've lost 38lbs but oh how I don't want to go in again and start with post op restrictions again ......HELP!!!!!!…

Can I remain a Vegan after lap band? I am seriously considering surgery but can't imagine consuming animal products. Any Vegan banders out there? Thanks!

Who doesn't love chocolate? But, I know its not going to help me lose weight....so, I am mostly eating sugar free pudding if I craze chocolate. does anyone else have healthy chocolate ideas? Thanks!

Looking for anybody in polk or Hillsborough counties. My surgery is scheduled for May 2 with Dr. Erbella in bradenton

I have had my band since Dec 2012 and I love it. But since about Aug 2013 I slim more then I think I should. I don’t want to tell my doctor because I am embarrassed by it. I don’t think I’m too tight I just think I haven’t found the correct way to eat. I need to know what to do or if any one else has had this issue what they did.

Hey guys. I'm a licensed massage therapist to be banded in May (on Cinco De Mayo! Vodka is a clear liquid right? Jk). My job is, as you might expect, very physical. I'm fortunate where I'm in a good place to take several weeks off, but I'm curious if anyone else here does physical work and how fast your recovery was? If you have a desk job, how long was it until you could do (gentle) core exercises?

I'm going through some severe non-band related medical problems that have my anxiety levels absolutely through the moon. This is the first time I've ever not had the urge to turn to food AT ALL when I was stressed out, that alone is crazy enough. That being said, I'm having trouble even forcing myself to drink or eat the last two days. It's a blend of mentally having no appetite and physically my band being tighter than normal from the stress. Yesterday I got down a Protein shake in the morning, three chicken nuggets from Wendy's at lunch time, and then about five bites of an omelet at dinner time. Today I've been able to sip some Water, and ate a Protein Bar broken up …

1 month post op and my port pain is not fun. It started yesterday when I woke up and I only notice it when I walk and things "jiggle" lol! I have to hold my pory site to ease pain when I walk. Anyone else experience this? I go for my first fill Thursday and will talk to surgeon about it but wanna hear everyone's experience.

I know. Weird question. After decades of being able to out-eat my husband (9" taller and does manual labor for a living), I should count my lucky stars that I can't eat much nowadays. And I've been at the WLS game for 6-1/2 years now, so you'd think I'd be used it by now. In the final 18 months or so of my happy coexistence with my band, I realized that I just didn't care about food all that much. It was wonderful to be freed from slavery to my appetite. Since losing my band, and after living with my sleeve for 1-1/2 years, I now find myself very often feeling disappointed that I can't eat much at a meal. I love to cook, and the food looks and smells and tastes wonderfu…

Since I have not had my band filled for almost 2 ½ years I was able to eat pretty much anything and however much I wanted. Now that I have had a fill I was wondering how long should it take to eat a meal? What should be a good portion size? I'm sure I could do a search and find all this but I'd like to hear from other people who know. Thganks!

Please help! I have 6.75 cc in a 9 cc band. I have lost 60 lbs and was feeling great. I am in a slump for the past 7 months and am gaining weight because I eat all day. I can't get it through my head to stop and I feel disgusting!! Tight in the am and as long as I keep grazing I can eat more and more during the day.

This thread is for peeps banded or being banded in December of 2009.

Hi, I had my lapband placed in Mexico (Sanoviv) about 10 years ago. I think it was a 10cc band. I went from 180 lbs to 133 (lowest). My standard weight is about 142. I'm 5'5" tall. My last fill was 3.9cc's. I was waking up at night basically drowning in my own saliva. I couldn't keep anything down and I developed walking pneumonia. In addition I started having I having esophageal spasms which feels like you are having a heart attack. I had to have the band unfilled just to get healthy. But- with no restrictions I gained 15 lbs in 4 weeks. I went back yesterday and had 3.6 cc's put back in. But I'm not restricted at all. 3.9 was way too much. 3.6 is not enough so now I ne…

Well probaly not that bad but let me tell you this much, Wife and I had a late lunch, I only had a plain hamberg. which filled me up, around 8:30 pm I thought I was hungery so grab something small to eat and a bottle of Water, holy cow what a Big mistake that was it felt like the water I drink got stuck and would not me do anything felt like a gas bubble. like if you drink a real cold soda fast. for a split second could not beather which was not true but i did gag and vomit my water up. so lessson learn again which is a on going thing for me and problay a bunch of others

SO Excited. I am finally dropping. I think I have it the green. I am at 5.4 cc in a 10 cc band after my last fill. BUT I am really struggling with getting things stuck. I know part of it is eating too big of a bite, but it really happens without me thinking; Esp. for my evening meal. But I also struggle with eating too fast esp. during my evening meal as well. But I have managed to get stuck several times since my fill last Wednesday. I don't want to go back and have Fluid taken out until I know that I am just too tight. But does anyone have suggestions for remembering to cut food up really small, and chew really thoroughly and eat slow, especially when talking or try…

Hi, I don't have a lap band, but I have a new co-worker who does. I'm a little concerned about her...she's had the lap band for 4 years now and she vomits at least 6-7 times a day. Is that normal? I'm worried that she may be bulimic. Also, I understand that you're supposed to be on a special diet and she eats cheetos, crunch n' munch, pringles, soda, micorwave burritos...that's not healthy even without the surgery. I guess I'm just looking for a little insight from people who have had this surgery. Any help would be greatly appreicated. Thanks!

I am almost 2 1/2 years out and this year I've had alllergies to ragweed for the first time. It is really high right now and I've noticed that I'm not able to eat as much and I've had a bit of reflux at night. Could be eating too late, but each time it was a small meal at least 2 hours before bed. I did drink Propel about 1/2 hour before bed the first time. Last night I just noticed I had to cough, but not really a regurgitation of Fluid. Anybody had a reaction to allergies with the band. Developed tightness due to allergies? Just wondering if it's something I should be concerned about. Haven't been able to get out and get OTC allergy meds yet and see if there …

I had a fill today and am on soft foods! Only got .1 cc's so I am at 6.5 in my 10 cc band! How immediate is green when your this close! I can drink and eat with no problem but after 4 bites I was done! I know I could be swollen and it might loosen up ... But for those in green is that sensation that I don't want anymore going to stay??? Not a full sensation.. Just a sensation that I don't need anymore! Hoping for green!!!!

Was doing great. Had surgery oct 14 with a goal to lose 50 by 50. I turn 50 in May. Well I did better than that I hit 50 by Christmas! Boy was I so proud. So I set a new goal. Be in onesies by the time I turn 50. At the end if January that would have been 30 pounds. Thought this should be doable-3 months no problem. But watch out I have only lost 7 since then. Ugh. Y y y y y. I eat 3 meals a day, walk over 12500 steps a day according to my fitbit but I can't lose. I have an appointment for a fill (hopefully) on Wednesday but I feel like I am going to have to argue with the PA to do it. I do feel like I eat more because I am not full. I only have 3ccs I my band. Oh boy- …

I am craving it, and am not sure if it's allowed. I was banded on 12/14. All advice is welcome! Thanks! Nathalie

I had my 2nd fill today for a total of 5.5-6cc (dr said somewhere in between) I know I'm probably still a little swollen (that happens after a fill right?) but I am just curious what I would be looking for as far as being in the green. I assume it'll happen soonish since I'm a bit more than 1/2 way filled. Also, if you can please share what you are filled at (not that it truly matters since everyone is different, just curious). Thanks!!!

I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. OK so I woke up on the same side of the bed I always wake up on, but will say that I was really out of sorts in an oddly wicked mood! I woke up and I had nothing nice to say to the person I passed as I walked out the bedroom door. There she was again in the bathroom mirror so I stuck my tongue out at her. Didn't she know I would rather have my eyes closed then be in the bright lights of the bathroom mirror that just make everything seem garish?! OK so on the way to the kitchen to feed the cat who is now under my feet and giving me the so far silent meow that will turn into an all out annoyingly screaming meow if I don't …

Had my bioring gastric band fitted on valentines day. I have just downloaded a great app that has this awesome meal timer and pouch timer to help u eat without over eating. Wish I had found it earlier. Hope it helps someone else. Go to the App Store and search bioring gastric band.

went back to see the doc today. About 2 1/2 weeks after surgery. Said I was doing good, have lost around 14lbs. I go back to see him in 4 weeks for my first fill. verna2197

Himhhi my name is crystal

Had a fill two weeks ago. Seems like two weeks later I have more restriction than when I got it. Is that possible and how/why? I feel like I'm in a green zone. Can someone tell me how I will know?

Hi All, Happy Holidays. I won't go into all the details, but after a long hiatus I went back to the weight loss clinic and had .5 added to my band. I thought I would feel more restriction. This is getting me worried. I've been away from the board for a long time, so I'm not sure as to how far they will fill? Can I expect to get filled up to 4 cc in my 4 cc band, and then what? Where do I go from there if my weight loss continues to stall? I have gained 30 lbs. after a 3 year hiatus. I'm getting back on track, but now I'm worried.

Need a buddy. It would be nice to hang with or chat with someone close to me. It's hard to deal with this alone and only having my mother in my corner.

i need to find a fill doc in s.c. or somewhere close. i want to have this in place before i set up my surgery. any help or suggestions appreciated..........

Has anyone done their surgeries at the INT hospital? Just trying to gather information. Thanks!!

Hello, I am four and a half months post op. I went from 275 to 233. This process is sooo painfully slow it seems like its been forever. I am doing everything right. It seems like I should have lost more by now. Is it like this for everyone?

Just curious. I have really been struggling with irregularity. I haven't had those issues in over 18 years. But I may go 3 days and things get pretty backed up. Does anyone else have these issues? Solutions? Our doc recommends Milk of Magnesia, but it does nothing for me.

I am a lapband patient from richlans, va. I am now 2 years in and struggling to loose weight. I gain and then loose. So was loking for some supporters out there to give me advice and to help support me. Hope to hear from some people. Have a wonderful day. We can do this journey with effort and faith

For the past several weeks I have been throwing up more often. I have terrible burning in my throat. I have eaten slowly,less portions,ect. I do not know if this is acid reflux or what. I am becoming quite concerned because I do not want to eat anything anymore. I have notified my doc and they set me up for a UGI test. I did the test and my band has not slipped, thank God. But at this point I do not know what to do. Maybe just get some fluid out? What are good OTC acid meds to take? My surgeon is 6hours away and I haven't gotten the help/advice i expect from them. I know I'm not supposed to be throwing up at all so I'm kind of frazzled by this. Any help or suggestions gre…

Lapband Coffee Group – Burlington Tuesday, March 25th – 7:00 p.m. Second Cup 901 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 2J6 (Just West of the Walmart) The Lapband Coffee Groups are open to EVERYONE who has had Lapband Surgery or if you’re looking into the lapband process, recently banded, or a long time "Bandster". This is a great way to find out about the lapband from individuals who have had the surgery and to ask questions or just listen to individuals share their lapband journey experience. No need to sign up… just show up and if you can’t find the group ask for Tom at the cash register. If you have any questions before the coffee group please cont…

I got a discount coupon from Aerosoles for 20% off so I figured I'd see what they have for spring. I don't really need any new shoes since I bought several pairs last spring when I went from an 8 1/2-9 wide to an 8 regular. I did notice though, that some of my flats are a little big...it's been getting a little warmer here in NY and I've been transitioning back out of my heavier winter shoes. I though maybe I stretched them out a little and figured, no big deal...my feet tend to swell in the warmer weather anyway. So, I went shopping yesterday afternoon and tried on a few pairs of new styles in size 8. Well...they still felt too big, and I asked for the 7 1/2 just…

So much for eating my Jenny Craig food - LOL - I had my 4th fill to 8cc's on Tuesday and I'm thinking I'm way too tight. I was hoping that it would adjust and get better but I'm not able to eat or drink anything - including Water. I've been able to manage a Protein drink per day that takes me a few hours to get it down - all with agony. My best luck has been around 11:00 a.m. eating - I've tried to eat Soup last night and Thursday night and it's real painful. Let me describe the pain and what's happening in my body. I feel like I have a deep lump in my throat like right beneath were an adams apple would be - it's real tight, almost a muscle tightness. When I try …

My daughter is active in the music and theater departments, which also means that my bride and I are also busy as volunteers. The show started this past Thursday (Shrek, the Musical if you are curious). As the president of the Booster Club, I have been at the school every night the last two weeks doing everything from repairing puppets, shoring up sets and delivering Water bottles to the actors backstage. I run into many parents that I don't see too often. If you want to have a happy day, meet up with a lot of people that haven't seen you in a year after you had WLS.....it is great. Many people comment, but the ones that really don't know you are the best. Not once…

M really craving some peanut butter on celery. Is this something I should avoid? I have no trouble digesting it but is it something I shouldn't be eating??

http://www.soard.org/article/S1550-7289(13)00338-9/abstract yeah not sure why this link doesn't want to work tried to fix it multiple times so I decided to copy/paste the abstract, you can just search the site and find the same. Abstract BackgroundThe laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) is widely used for the treatment of morbid obesity. Many patients benefit from this procedure initially, but experience complications after a few years. The treatment for many complications is revisional bariatric surgery. A number of patients, however, request only band removal without secondary bariatric surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the perioperative and mediu…

I have been told that just before and during menstration that eating can be more difficult. I've found I can't tolerate meat or bread during this time. I also feel full quicker. Anyone else experienced similar???

Hi There, I just had lap band surgery a few weeks ago. I was wondering when you go for a fill do you not eat anything or do you need food in your stomach so they can see how much is needed?

2005 I was banded. I loved my band. I was able to have two healthy children in 2007 and 2009. I got serious about my health and weight in 2010. I hit my goal weight early February 2011. February 12, 2011 my band "slipped" when I tried to eat and I instantly threw up. I knew instantly something was very wrong with my band as the pain was so severe I couldn't walk. I was writhing in pain. 10 out of 10 pain... I had never experienced pain like that before. Ambulance took me to the ER. Dr's ordered a plain X-ray as well as a CT scan. Same radiologist read both scans and reported that there were NO abnormalities. In the X-ray my band was at the base of my stomach.... my stomac…

Since my sugery I have been very focused on losing weight. I exercise and I pretty much follow the rules as far as eating. I eat very low carb and have stayed away from sweets like Cookies, cake, donuts, etc. I eat no bread, no Pasta, and rice about once or twice a week and in small amounts. At my last visit to the doc, my blood sugar and A1C were good, so she said I could stop taking Metformin. Which was awesome. So, this past week I was really sick. I had a terrible head cold. I ended up eating more calories than I usually would, but I didn't go crazy. I bought what to me was a treat, some Kale and Pine Nut Orzo salad. It was so good. It was the closest thing to p…

Surgery Date - January 22, 2014 (7 weeks ago) 14cc band in place. 6 cc Fluid in band. I have not lost weight in 7 weeks. I am hungry, I have problems controlling amounts, I don't feel any restriction. What's wrong with me? Do people feel results at this level? I am so, so depressed after 7 weeks and so hungry, and basically zero weight loss.

Hello, I am just curious as to what everyone else's portions size is I am at 1/2 cup and I am still hungry, drinking plenty of Water. I have 7.5 in my 10cc band. Just had fill yesterday and it has been 4 hours since I had some Breakfast and I am starving.

I had a fill about 4 weeks ago and still feel ravenous. I have an appointment with my Dr Monday but I'm not sure if he is doing another fill or not. Is this too soon or is it adequate time?

I was banded in August of 2005 weighing 310 lbs. I lost a total of 45 lbs with the band before I plateaued, mainly because I did not modify my eating behavior and deal with the emotional issues in my past that caused my obesity. Well, about 6 months ago, I starting vomiting after EVERY meal, which caused severe acid reflux, an ulcer in my esophagus and two hospital stays in 2 weeks for chest pains and shoulder pains that mimicked a heart attack. After taking a stress test, having a CT Scan done, and a Cardiac Cath done on my heart, it was determined that the band was the culprit. So, yesterday (3-20-14), I had the band removed and my insurance company deemed it as medi…