LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Ok so I have a question for all the long time banders out there. I had a fill 2 weeks prior to a vacation to visit my family in Indiana from Massachusettes. Was losing well and felt great. Two days after arriving I was feeling alot more restriction. Up until this point I have never been sick. Love my band. I am 9 months post op and it took me about 5 months and 6 fills to get great restriction. Ok so anyway the first day I was there I was very careful about eating. Second day we went out and I got a salad bar and stuck with the basics which are things I have always eaten. That night out again and only have vegetable Soup because I wasn't feeling so well. About an hour aft…

I'm sorry in advance for asking because I m pretty sure there's a thread somewhere here, but I don't know how to find it . So What happened to the Lap Band Talk forum. I have it on my I phone and it won't load now. Came on my PC and it brought me here. Also, I have reached goal after having Lap Band procedure last Oct. I would like to post pics, but I don't know how to do that either. Can anyone help? I'm sorry, I am so computer illiterate. Thanks

I have recently moved to Oklahoma and am looking for a filld dr. I previously used Dr. Dobson in Fort Worth and then moved to Arkansas where I used Dr. Skinner. I'd like to find a closer Dr. to avoid the 6 hour drive. Any suggestions?

AUGHHH!!! It's like EaSyPeAsy in the beginning as you are pumped, excited, motivated, recovering and NOT really hungry . . . Now 7 months out - I am making a few bad choices, getting stuck over and over and not loosing. Had 3 cc's removed this am to allow some healing ... ABOUT TO STARVE! liquids are NOT cutting it; not to mention I haev 3 more days of total liquids. What tips do you guys use to stay in the game? Any tips on Proteins - liquid form other that a Protein DRINK? I'm so afraid of getting gout from consuimng so much protein!!?!??!

So I got a pretty cool compliment today. A fellow teacher had asked me a few months back how I lost the weight. And I told her everything. Then she emailed me about who my surgeon was. Today I saw her and she said she had started the process with my surgeon it made me feel good to know that my journey has inspired someone else to get healthy.

I was banded 2/20/2013, I am 15 lbs from goal weight. I was wondering what everyone experiences when they are "done" eating and if my experience is typical. First thing that happens is that my nose runs, then I start hiccupping. If I take another bite, then I have pain and I have to stop. Period. Sometimes I can wait, and the food finally goes down, if not, I am running to the bathroom to throw up. It comes up pretty much as it went down. dinner is over. There are some days everything goes down fine. There will be a day or two in a row that nothing seems to be going down except liquid. I get worried that maybe my band has slipped. The next day everything is back…

I'm close to goal and have been thinking alot about the maintenance phase of my journey as the weight loss phase been successful so far. I took my first baby steps towards this being a lifelong lifestyle change by not tracking everything in myfitnesspal anymore. It was invaluable to me in terms of what I was consuming but at this point, I'm well aware of the calories/sodium/sugar/protein of most of the foods I eat regularly and I'm trying to be less obsessive. I'm still weighing out my food as that gives me a sense of comfort and control but I hope to stop doing that as well one day. I just don't want to be thinking about food all the time...even if it's not thinking a…

Does anyone else feel like they have a hair ball stuck in the back of their throat every time they eat?? It's so annoying...happens after I take 2-3 bites. I stop eating of course, and then it takes about 30 minutes for the feeling to go away. Sometimes if goes away quicker when I walk around or burp.

I am writing here for the first time in the hope of getting some sort of answer from anyone who can relate. I am also trying to figure out if I am going crazy. I have had my band for a year and a half and have been doing great, was adjusting to the restrictions of not eating certain foods, smaller amounts etc...I was losing weight but very slow so I got "greedy" and wanted even more restriction. This came at a time when I was assigned a new Dr. So in late October, I got a fill in which I requested it to be "tight." And, tight it was. I could barely eat and lost 8lbs in 2 weeks and oddly, I was happy. However, stupidly, I ate something I knew I shouldn't have, and it got l…

I see this arena doesn't have much activity but I will use the RI forum for my own diary as I work through this process. Today I see Dr. Roye for my preliminary consult with him. I had the seminar this past week and am looking forward to it. Wondering what to expect if anyone is out there. Mixed reviews from the site were it seems some aren't able or willing to make the behavioral adjustments. Trying to represent little RI. Look forward to hearing from anyone.

I was banded back in May of 2011. I have had great success over the last nearly 3 years and have lost over 200 lbs. Recently, about 3 weeks ago, I started getting some discomfort and mild pain near my port area. I can best describe the pain as such. Whenever I sit, stand, bend, or use my abdomen muscles I feel moderate pain in the stomach muscles around my port. i have noticed a little swelling in the port area however the swelling has no pain. I have noticed a little redness and very slight itching on the outside skin where my port is at. Has anyone ever experienced this or have some insight what it could be? I went to my primary care doctor and had an Xray tak…

Curious to know what symptoms you get from band slippage? After my first stuck episode I've noticed a slight dull but achy pain on my left side close to my rib.

I'm in West Chester and am looking for fellow bandsters! SJ

Hi all: Just a reminder that we are getting together. Anyone from the tri-state area is more than welcome. Details are noted below. As I mentioned in an earlier post, if this goes well and we want to meet regularly, we can look to find a space that is not food-centric. See you on Saturday. Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2014 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Europa Cafe. 1412 Broadway (between 39th and 40th streets)

I tend to get very swollen after a fill, so I've been sticking to fills of .25 every 3-4 weeks. Friday night, I got stuck on shrimp. VERY STUCK! By Saturday morning, I could drink Water but in very small amounts. By Saturday night, I was okay. I ate grilled chicken with cheese for dinner and had a few glasses of wine. Woke up Sunday morning and was SO tight. I mean, beyond tight. I couldn't even keep my saliva down. I'm not sure what caused it. I probably threw up/PB 30 times on Saturday. Struggled through the night and went to the Doctor on Monday. The Fluid FLEW out of my band. We tried to only take out a little, but I kept throwing up. 3 unfills and 1.5 ccs later, I…

Banded 1yr today. Lost 30 lbs fr Feb -- Sept. Slow but no probs. Plateaued till Dec. Week before Christmas had lots of reflux ,heartburn. Then awakened one night with feeling of fullness in stomach. Called Surgeons office and was told to go to emerge. Dr there removed total amt of fill. Thinking last fill which was my 5th fill was too much. First three days after unfill was unbelievably hungry And thirsty. Got partially refilled three weeks after. Then half fill two days ago. Which means one more fill in a month to catch up. Gained 9 lbs back and can't seem to lose it. Keeps losing and gaining 3-4 lbs every other day. Have gotten back on track. Journ…

Lately I have been having difficulties realizing how small my new stomach is after my last fill. What tips do you have?

Hello have not posted in a while I was Banded November 12 2013 with no fluid in my band , I have lost 21 pounds and now I go for my fist fill this upcoming Tuesday.. Need advice on what to expect. The first fill is done in the hospital, My doctor said so he can put the maximum amount in band.I have no restriction I can eat what ever I want I just choose to make better choices. Other than the slow weight loss and the challenge of staying on track this has been the best decision of my life!!!

I'm so nervous! As of now I have no saline in my band, as they wanted it to heal beforehand. Tomorrow is my first fill and I'm so nervous! I don't know what to expect. Any and all advice would be appreciated!

HI! My family wants to order Chinese for dinner tomorrow. I'm 3 weeks banded and am doing greaaaattttt!!! What can I eat? I'm nervous so I'm scared to eat real, real food yet so I will probably have some soup but what else is soft? Any suggestions?

Hey Folks! Just looking to see if there are any local Bandsters in the Nebraska Panhandle that frequent this page? If so tell me a little about you and who your doctor was and how its been since your surgery! I had Dr. Jeffery Holloway. He was great. Feel free to ask me anything!!

Anyone watch the Biggest Loser finale last night? Rachel was crowned winner but now sounds like she is going to take some heat on her weightloss. She weighed in at a 105lbs and looked anorexic. Making entertainment headlines. I have to wonder was it all about the money or does she now have another eating disorder to be concerned about. I feel bad for her because it's like damn if you do and damn if you don't. Even the judges looked shocked... http://www.eonline.com/news/507477/the-biggest-loser-rachel-s-weight-loss-sparks-online-concern So I guess the question really is did she keep losing to ensure the victory money or does she have an actual problem?

I’ve noticed a number of posts lately from bandsters who are non compliant due to stressful situations in their lives. I am very sympathetic to anyone dealing with difficult situations but not so sympathetic with those who deal by eating too much, or eating poorly. I can’t help but think it’s just an excuse to self sabotage. If you were an alcoholic, you would avoid drinking during stressful times. Otherwise, you would be back to drinking uncontrollably again. Same for us foodaholics...and yes, I'm a foodaholic. If stress makes you reach for a cookie or a taco, what makes you think you won’t eat a box of Cookies or a ton of tacos? We must must must find better outlets …

Hi all. I had my surgery on Oct 17. I've had 3 fills so far and I'm currently at 5cc in the 10cc band. I had to take so many classes to be approved by my insurance company and I thought I had done my due diligence on the lapband but apparently, I don't know as much as I thought because I'm a little discouraged and confused. I've not yet ever had any feeling of fullness or satiety. I could mindlessly continue eating and eating which is what got me to be overweight in the first place. I do notice now that it is easier to get stuck and I've had two stuck episodes that were resolved by a PB. I know this was caused by my not chewing enough. I knew as soon as I swallowe…

Hi all....i need your advice i got my first fill 3 weeks ago. It helped with portion control at the beginning, but i feel like my portions are getting bigger and im craving more between meals. Wondering if my doctor will administer another fill now or do I have to wait another 3 weeks? They said after my appointment to come back around 6 weeks for my next one. Im losing, but very slowly. Im fine with that, i just really want restriction improved so i dont gain ;( Thoughts?

Lost 17lbs in December. Had my first fill on January 13th. Have only lost 6lbs since then. Can't see the doc til march 3rd for my next fill. Worried about going on vacation next week. Just down and I know I shouldn't be. Going to support group tomorrow for some encouragement.

I am getting banded in September! I can't wait I just want to meet people local and have a support system in place! I haven't told many people I know about the surgery as I don't want their negative opinions. I am going through True Results in Scottsdale for the surgery.

Hi! I'm 3 weeks postop and I've been watching what I eat. The hubster has been doing a major food overhaul along with me. We have been not been eating out, eating more Protein, and have cut out most carbs. I've also been watching my calories, using My Fitness Pal, and walking on the treadmill. The thing is, I have been craving something sweet for 2 or 3 days now. The sugar free pudding cup is just not solving the problem. Tonight I had a 100 calorie pack of blonde brownies and one sheet of cinnamon graham crackers. They were really good and low cal, but I felt kinda guilty about the sugar and the carbs. I know sometimes we just have to satisfy an itch and then move o…

Just got banded last Tuesday doing good! Lost 12 pounds starting weight was 212 .

I am scheduled to have my band repositioned after a slip tomorrow morning. Im hoping it can be repositioned, or replaced. Ive had my band since 2006, and did well with it for so long. Im optimistic but getting a little nervous now! There is a possibility that the band may have to be removed altogether; I won't know till I wake up. Im going to remain positive though, and hopefully continue on my path towards my goal weight. Anyone have any experience with rebanding?

I had my 4th fill Monday for a total in my band of 5ccs. Did the 2 days of liquids and am now eating some eggs with veggies. After 3 bites I am noticing some soft hiccups. It looks delicious and I want to eat it but I'm wondering if my body is telling me no. I also have a sort of full feeling in the back of my throat, like I have a burp trapped. Does that sound to you veterans like a signal to stop? I've only had 3 bites! But in no way do I want to push it, so I will listen to your advice!

Have no cc's in band. Just wondering

I was banded 4.5 months ago and am down 45 lbs. my port hurt when I first had the surgery. It hurts less but the pain is still there. My Dr said he could move it to the other side and it may help. Happened to anyone else? If so, did you lose more weight?

Does anyone know if Chili freeze well?

I am looking for some good idea in terms of types of fish as well as recipes. I am not a fish water but I think I want to try some to see if my palette has changed - maybe I will like it now. Any non super-fishy fish?

I'm about 7 weeks post op and lost about 25 lbs. I know the weather isn't helping this issue but I'm either burning up or freezing cold. I know when I was skinnier I was always cold. The weird part is more or less when I'm cold I mostly feel it in my legs and feet. I would say it's almost a burning cold. Is this normal with weight loss this quickly? Should I go to my primary or back to my surgeon? I don't feel like there's anything majorly wrong just curious of your experiences.

Hi, I was banded September 2013. And I have lost about 19ILb, I feel restriction with my band, but can't stop eating In between meals and sweet foods! I haven't gained anything, but it's getting me down as I haven't lost any weight since christmas. How can I stop this cycle! I am so disappointed with myself. I know I never had an operation on my brain, but I was doing so well! Please help me get back on track. It doesn't help that my husband won't stop bringing chocolate home and I have no willpower.

I'm very frustrated and hungry :,( I am on liquids and I just keep feeling hungry no matter what I consume. I know this is a short time in the long term goal but I just wish I could at least be on puréed right now. I can feel that whatever I eat is going right through. As it should because I'm only on liquids and have no restriction in my band yet. I'm just venting. A lot of it is head hunger but this is rough! I guess it's also good because it means im healing well and the stomach swelling is going down.

Anyone from the burgh?

Day 1 of Pre-Op Diet (almost) Complete As you can see in my attachments, I had over 70 grams Protein today when I needed about 65 grams per my nutritionist. Yay me! I am still a little hungry, just finished dinner. I waited a bit late to eat dinner because of schedules. My awesome husband grilled my pork chop in 7 inches of snow while their homemade chili was cooking. I get to have a sugar free carnation instant Breakfast in a bit. That will help I am sure curb my hunger. If I had eaten on schedule I probably wouldn't be as hungry, or it could be I burned calories shoveling snow.....idk....but we are taking before pics tonight. ????????

I have been banded for a few years now! I got banded while applying for a nursing program that I am now only 5 month from finishing. School has taking its toll on me. Stress and studying for hours at a time with little time to exercise (excuse i know!). I am struggling, to top it off I experienced the tragic death of my dad, after clinical in November I received a call he was taken to the hospital for trouble breathing, this was not an uncommon thing so I packed my bag expecting to wait with him for some breathing treatments and send him home. An error occurred in his medication administration, and as I got there he was going into respiratory arrest and died three day…

Yesterday evening I broke down and started binge eating. I have no idea how I did it. But I kept eating past super full. I went to bed and woke up about 5 hours later with a sick tummy took two phenogrins and still vomited about 10 mins after that. I was still feeling ill so since I just puked out the medication I took another and went to bed hoping I could sleep it off. I woke up this morning feeling so bloated, sick with nausea,head was foggy, followed with sulfer burps.. eww. Im still feeling awful my Dr. Just recommended for me to go on a liquid diet for today but the smell or tast of anything gags me. Has this happened to anyone else? I feel like such a dumb ass.

Arguing with the scales again. No there is no way that I have gained weight especially I 2 days. I know in my head it is daily fluctuations, but when I see it on the scales it freaks me out. Tempted to trash them and only weigh at the Doctors office or at least have the hubs hide them again. On to other news... Going on vacation next week for 10 days. Really worried about getting off track. Worried about getting my Protein. Not worried about Water, I get that in everyday easily. Seriously considering taking my kitchen scales with me. Looking forward to visiting my dad and then going down to see my daughter and grandson. Just want to be able and enjoy it and lose a few p…

I just got the lapband today.In a lot of pain but I am exited.

I was just curious if there were any fellow banders in Burlington County or Counties close by?

I was banded on January 17, 2014. I did NOT receive any fill in my band during surgery, and will not receive any until the end of February. The first 5 days after surgery, I felt like I had eaten Thanksgiving dinner, ALL DAY...I could only drink coffee and a little of my Protein shake. The 6th day my husband fixed taco salad for dinner. I tried some lettuce, tomato and a little shredded cheese and about two spoons of the hamburger mixture. I ate it without having to chew chew chew ...the only thing I noticed was the small amount actually made me feel full, maybe a little too full. Most days I eat Soup, coffee and some Water (I am NOT getting in my needed amount of w…

I read someone else's post and thought I'd share my experience with newbies: If you're having difficulty keeping food or liquids down, make sure your body is warm and you are in a warm environment before eating or drinking. I am so tight that I'm nearly closed when it's cold outside or cold around me...I have learned that I simply cannot eat or drink unless the temperature around me is at least 70 degrees and I've been in the environment for at least 30 minutes. I've experimented with this over the course of a week and have determined that cold weather affects the tightness of my band; if you are having this issue, it could be your problem as well so try this before go…

This maybe a crazy question.... But.. Does anyone else have "issues" with burping? I can't just burp. I have to rock back and forth or have my back patted to burp (like a baby). Occasionally bending over will help to. Was banded 9/3/13 and currently am empty. Have lost over 50# and am waiting for my EGD to make sure I don't have an erosion. Just wondering if others have this or am I "special" lol.

Hello All... I had LB surgery in October and yesterday I had fill #3 - up until yesterday I really haven't had much restriction, the first month was the healing month and getting accustom to the foreign objects in my body and the swelling - so the mushy diet was necessary - then I had my 1st fill the beginning of December - 6 weeks after surgery. My doc injected 4cc's into my empty band (he did suck out anything that was in there first, there was very little) - as hopeful as I was that I'd feel more restriction it really didn't happen - I would occasionally feel that soft stop burp - but that was usually after I had eaten quite a bit (upwards of a cup of food) - then …

Ad a jacket potato with my tea last night. Never again!!!! I have some of the skin stuck now it's singing to me and unable to keep anything down. Call the hospital group up and I may have to have some fluid taken out, bloody hell, and ideas anyone???!! From Lincoln x