LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

Wednesday mornings I weigh and measure myself....and today, I was 199.4!!! I made it to ONEDERLAND!!! Before my surgery I made a list of both scale and non scale goals I wanted to reach, and it feels amazing to keep checking them off!

Have noticed since my surgery that I burp. A lot. Is this common with banding?

Each time I get a fill they say nothing but liquids for three days. Why do they say this? Is it possible it will stretch out the band ?

Hello. I'm almost 3 weeks post op and I have stomach virus. Dry heaves constant diarrhea. I'm so nervous with all the vomiting I'm doing with the band. Any advice?

I was just banded on Wednesday Sept. 4, 2013. I could not wait for my implant. I never had a doubt in my mind about getting it but, now I am afraid I made the wrong choice. I have a lot of questions about how I am feeling and I don't have anyone to ask. One question i have is will i ever feel like my normal self again? Please help. I'm In Northwest Houston

Does anyone know what to compare that to? I don't think I will notice a difference once I'm back on solids.

I could use a partner in crime - or atleast someone to help keep me in line!!

I was banded Dec 27, 2013, did the liquid diet and lost 17 lbs the first week. Now that I'm on mushy food, I seem to be fluctuating with my weight! I'm exercising, and eating(drinking) healthy, but I don't see a difference. Am I doing something wrong? Could I do something more to help the weight come off?

Okay i had my last fill am at my goal weight etc. My concern now is that im at my goal weight but I cannot eat if I'm sitting down at all. I'm talking taking one bite and then puking that up. Sometimes at night I also wake up coughing and puking on stomach fluids. Should I get an unfill? I'm scared of course of gaining any weight back as I have my new clothes etc. but it is totally embarrassing to not be able to sit down at a meal with people without running to the bathroom to puke. Is this normal? Not normal? any experienced bandsters out there?

I know some of you guys have had plastic surgery after the weight loss. I am just starting the PS search and research. Who did you guys use in the area? Thanks Jonathan

I started solids today and have only very little restriction... Is this normal? Also, after I eat.. Not during I burp A LOT not PB though

Ok, so I'm just wondering if anyone else has had or is having these feelings. I've been banded for 8 mo. now and LOVE my band. Lately I've been feeling worried and nervous about what's to come. I'm approx. 26lbs. From my goal weight and find myself worrying about gaining a pound, being able to maintain my loss and worried about not reaching my goal. I think its because I've been eating out a lot this month like every day. 90% of the time I make the healthiest choice possible, count my calories and always come in at or under 1200 cal. Per day as per Dr. Recommendations, my portions are staying the same etc. I look at carbs and sugars but dont track them. Are we suppose t…

How much food do you eat before you feel that you can't take another bite? ( 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, or 1 cup)

Hello, got my lapband 9-2008, only 1 slip in 2011, doctor suggested an unfill totally for 4 months.. At that time I felt must better. But, I gained almost 20 pounds back... In 2012 he started to refill me very slowly... Over time I lose the weight and a little more.. I feel great now. But, I noticed this week when I was looking at my stomach, and felt the port area(incision) I could not feel the port!!!! It's like it has moved up about a inch or so...I know with age(55) gravity takes place..lol... No problems with night cough or anything, I still have restriction... Has anyone with the lapband long term had this issue????

Seems like every other post the subject comes up concerning the "Band being too tight" either in the way of a statement, or a question, a problem... I am curious, and for the benefit of all the newly banded people that come here everyday, and those just starting out with the Lap band procedure.......when people talk about their band as being tight... What does it mean for a band to be tight? How do you know if your band is too tight? How would you define it? With as many people that talk about it, complain about it, warn others about it.....I'm sure there will be no problem getting explanations.....

Hello. Am on day 2 post op and not having any problems with the liquid diet so far, in fact the idea of normal food is scaring me a wee bit. With the mushies/soft food stage approaching I was wondering if anyone had had any baby food sachets, instead of pureeing food yourself. I am thinking more of the organic fruit purees etc, rather than the savoury, but as they are usually made with less acidic fruits and sugars I thought it might be a worthwhile investment. Was curious to know if anyone else bought baby food for this stage? Cheers DP xx

Last Monday (1/20/14), I had my lapband tightened. Dr added .5ccs. I went from 5.5/10ccs to 6/10ccs. Before this fill I could eat almost a whole small plate of food for dinner (1 chicken breast and 1 cup of vegetables). Since my fill, I eat 4-5oz of chicken/fish and I AM FULL. FULL to the point where I have to walk around because it almost feels stuck. I can't even eat vegetables with my dinner anymore because there is no room. Have I been losing weight? Why, yes. I've lost 4 pounds in 2 days. Is this the "green zone" or am I too tight? Should I be able to eat vegetables with my dinner or is this 1/2 c of food/4 oz of Protein it for me? I only ask because it is slig…

By newly banded or any still going through the process? If so how was or is your journey going so far?

I was just banded in Louisville Ky by Dr. Olsofka. Any other bands tears from around this area??

Any other banded CrossFitters out there? Curious how CrossFit has helped you lose weight and if you have had any problems with CrossFit due to your band. I've been doing it about 2 weeks now and love it!

I put my mask on before I sleep, it's comfortable, I've been doing it for 4 months now, and lately I wake up and it's on the floor. I have no idea when/how it happens. Is that a sign that I maybe don't need it anymore? I am on a 6, but ramp from 4 each night. What should I do? Anyone else do this?

Was banded 10/31/12 i have 34 lbs since surgery & 44 total including preop.. Where are you at with your weight loss. Do u have restriction? I dont have restiction.

Hi i was banded 6 days ago in Melbourne but live in Alice Springs. I would love to join or start a support group in Alice to keep on track and learn from each other. Give a shout if you would be interested.

Just a few bites and I am full. Not hungry in the morning and no cravings at night. Am I finally in the green zone?

I had to get all of the saline removed from my band yesterday. (I had been extremely tight for the last three months. I thought my band was going to explode inside of me because if the pressure I felt yesterday. The band and pouch are fine luckily. I got so tight because I lost all motivation and gained back fifty lbs. I am slowly gaining motivation back but I'm still feeling very hopeless.) have any if

There has to be some of you out their from Memphis or Collierville, I would hope. Anybody else been banded by Dr Woodman at Baptist East? Would love to hear fom you . It seems so lonely on this side of the state.

I just went to my post op appt today. I had my surgery a week ago yesterday and my dr cleared me for regular foods and just said chew very well and make sure the food is very moist. Sounds good to me but I thought people go through stages..

I had my lap band surgery on January 16th. I followed the two week pre-diet and have successfully completed the two weeks after. However, I am a little concerned. After almost 4 weeks of eating a very light diet, mostly liquids, I had my first real meal tonight and then some. I had baked fish and spinach at first for dinner. I was still hungry and indulged in fat free sherbet. Shortly after that I was still hungry and had two heaping bowls of oatmeal. Is there something wrong with my Lap band? Why was I able to eat this without having the food get stuck, etc. Is my stomach healing and possibly, I won't have full restraint until my first fill which is Feb. 11th. …

Hello, I was banded June 2013. I've lost 55lbs so far. :-) I exercise at least 3 days a week. I've been in a plateau for a while now. I'm always interested in trying new things. Today I went to a nutritional shake shop in my town. I found out they use herbalife for their shakes. First you take a shot of aloe, then natural zero calorie,zero caffein tea, then the shake. All in all 250 cal,30 grams Protein, Vitamins, minerals and low sugar, low sodium etc. The shake was delicious!! Tasted like ice cream. I am wondering if anyone else has tried herbalife shakes only. I'm not interested in the vitamins/supplements etc. Just a shake as a Meal Replacement or to get…

Just curious ... Does anyone else drink out of straws? My pre-op instructions said it was a big No. I'm 5 months post op and discover that I have no issues with straws & wanted to know the rational. I find that I drink more with my camelback water bottle (straw) vs a container you have to sip. I avoid straws with most other drinks ...

Was there and at my goal. Got stuck and had to be re adjusted. Had about 1 1/2 cc removed. Since then I've gained 20 pounds and I been in the yellow zone. I'm going to see dr this Tuesday to see if i have room for a small fill. I'm now 20lbs away from goal ???? Definitely not giving up on this journey. I'm so close. Anyone else experienced my issue?

I have now received THIRTY FIVE newsletters, identical, TODAY. I have unsubscribed and MORE arrived!! I don't want to mark them spam as I will lose other BP messages. HELP. Two more have jusr dropped into my e Mail inbox. So now 37. What do I do? Can't see a contact tab to beg for mercy. Have tried replying to newletters e mails and they don't bounce back but neither do they stop coming.

Hello, it's been a long time since i've reached out on this Forum. How are you guys doing?

Hi everyone! I was banded nov 2013 and I've since lost 46 pounds. To me it's not a lot for a year but my band is temperamental. Had my first fill in April five months after surgery, put in 3cc. Then my next full was July 3 months later put in 0.8cc and finally I had a fill yesterday 6 months later put in only 0.7cc! I felt less restriction and I knew I needed a fill. But I lost 16 pounds from July till now. I only have a total of 4.5 in my band is that normal?

I have been buying these at my local grocery Store and keep some in the fridge....they're great to throw one in my Briefcase to have during the day... I especially like the "Arabica Coffee" one...but they have many flavors and varieties...as well as different brands...it is becoming fashionable to drink health shakes - smoothies and Juices, instead of a heavy meal........with people who have not even WLS... \ \

I went for my physical today and afterwards asked my family physician about neck pain and how it will go down to the middle of my back if it was possibly because of my posture, as I sit at a desk all day and I was not sure if it could be something with my lapband. She just said hmmm, and explained the proper posture and gave me a handout on some back exercises, which I will do and try to be more mindful of my posture. My concern is could this be related to my lapband. The pain seems to settle right in the middle of my back during the day at times, and in the evening. I take Tyleonl, which seems to help some, and can be really painful and uncomfortable at times as if …

Lately I have been seeing many posts people stating they need more restriction.... I'm being general here, and wonder if people know what they are asking for? Or at least, exactly what it is they're hoping for? What is restriction supposed to feel like? How do you know you have enough,the right amount or too much? I'm just rambling...I see many posts, and it makes me wonder some times.

Let's start a new thread! What kind of things do you like to put in your Greek yogurt to amp up the flavor or what do you like to use it as instead of something else? I just discovered Greek yogurt+ adding to taste a flavor Water packet (cherry limeade, yum!).

Why are we not allowed to have things like Coke?

I was banded just over six months ago and have been doing awesome so far down 65 lbs! but lately I have been very hungry in between meals cravings ext so I made an appointment for a fill Feb 18 , I am TERRIFIED of needles so I am very nervous about the fill and also being overfilled . I havent had a stuck episode or an adverse effects so far so I am worried ,done venting

Okay, so I hate milk and the texture of it, so Protein shakes for me are no different. Ick...like gag ick. BUT I CAN drink the International Delights light iced coffee. So when I go on a liquid diet after a fill, I rely on that, especially when my blood sugar drops (diabetic). So then I thought IF I can handle and actually ENJOY the iced coffee drink, flavor and texture, is there a way to make a Protein shake taste like that? Anyone have a recipe or a brand that can give me the iced coffee flavor but with protein?

Well, after 5 yrs since my Lap band, I finally had to have my gallbladder removed. At first, I thought it was kidney stones. I had 3 episodes of pain and finally the last one, the pain would not go away. The pain started on my back, and then went to the right side of my stomach near my port. On the last pain episode, my port was poking out so large and it scared me really bad. It turns out, I had a stone blocking the entry, the size of a river rock. I haven't noticed any difference since my gallbladder was removed. For those worried about this, don't be. The worst thing is the pain. I ended having surgery the week of my best friends wedding. I was the maid of honor and …

Hi everyone, I haven't been able to get online much since surgery. Thought I would say hey and let you know whats going on and see if anyone has suggestions. Surg was 9/3/13 at 221.... last office visit I am down to 172.2 yeah!! HOWEVER There are concerns of erosion. I have appt to see dr in the am. I haven't had a fill yet, but I remember the nurse telling me there were 3 cc in band at surgery so I am going to ask to remove a smidge, that is if it doesn't have to come out. I will be completely devastated. And if I hear one more time "Well, just eat like you still have the band" from people who have no idea what its like. I may kick them i the shins!! i did…

Hello! By some amazing grace I have had my band since Jan 25, 2013. I have only needed to have two fills since then. My fills on average about every 4-5 months so far. I am just moved so I am having a hard time getting into this new doctor in which they REQUIRE you to take a nutrition class but it is only offered once a month so I have to wait until the feb. class. With that being said, I am due for a fill and need a fill, BAD! I am writing on the forum because I want to know some helpful tips or some success stories on how people have survived the monster of hunger while waiting until you can get a fill. I literally have no restrictions and am not feeling full lik…

Ever since my first fill on Tuesday, I have started hiccuping when I get hungry. Usually about 5 hours after I eat. Every now and then, hungry or not, I just hiccup for no reason. It's not a series of hiccups. Just one usually. Maybe two. I tried to do a search but everyone else was talking about hiccups during or right after eating. Has anyone else had this happen? It's not really a problem or anything I just wonder if it may be a precursor to reflux or something.

Hello Folks! I am looking for suggestions for different meals to cook that are Atkins Introduction friendly please Also tell me if you are doing Atkins? How long you have been on it? How well it has worked for you? and How you got started on Atkins? My Answers: I have tried it 3 times now (Just started over again). I have been on it for two days now. It has worked for me in the past and seems to be working for me now. and I got started on it because of the suggestion of one of the Main nurses at my surgeons office. Now your turn!!

I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else before. I went on a 2.5hr plane flight and felt fine. I had around 6ccs in my 10cc band. A couple of days into my trip I tried to eat a piece of lettuce with a tiny piece of red pepper. I got horribly stuck. I couldn't swallow even my own saliva for 8 hours. I finally went into the ED to loosen my band and they ended up taking out 3ccs. When I got home and talked to my surgeon he said he thought I got so stuck due to the flight. He told me he had another patient have it happen after a flight also. He suggested that I come in and get a little fluid taken out next time I fly. That stuck episode was one of the worst feeling…

Does anyone have any suggestions for snacks for a Super Bowl party? I have succumbed to the fact that I will be having some red wine. Looking for some suitable snacks so I don't blow up the next day. Celery and broccoli get stuck in my band. Will probably have some yummy hummus. Obviously we can't have pizza. Any suggestions??

I had a really awesome appointment with my surgeon this morning! I had been feeling a bit down in the dumps because I felt like I hadn't really been losing weight at the proper speed for the last few months as I've been fighting an uphill battle with my thyroid levels having been totally tanked (having trouble getting meds readjusted after such a large weight loss). I would stay steady for a week or two, maybe even go up a pound, and then the next I would drop five. But my surgeon seemed really stoked about how much I've lost, stating I've lost about 10 pounds more than he would have expected in that amount of time. He didn't even want to give me the fill I thought I mi…

I am so discouraged this morning... No restriction!! So afraid I am going to gain the 28 lbs back that I have lost. It's been 4 months since surgery. Called my doctor to see if maybe I can get a fill early since I feel no restriction and he said I have to wait the full 4 weeks before a fill. Will I ever feel restriction???