Lolly- Singer in the BAND

I am at 7cc and I couldn't imagine having anymore in my fill- but you have to remember everyone is different. Comorbidities, like Diabetes, do cause complications- but there is absolutely no reason I could think of that would have caused your 10 lbs weight gain without "cheating". It isn't worth the chance of band slippage, paying to have it repaired and going through it all again. I feel for you- that is no way to be treated, but consider that they are not angry at you but angry that you are failing your band. What types of foods are you eating? Are you hungry or bored? Do you push past FULL? Hope all gets better- stay on top of your sugars and your choices!!! I have reached a huge goal- down 40 lbs today. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

I am in a similar situation. Moved for a new job RIGHT after I had my Lap Band placed, and I found a doctor to accept me. My new job said I have to get insurance on my own and pays me a stipend for it- but I can't get approved because I have a pre-existing condition of the BAND. Rediculous. I am getting healthier, not increasing my risk!!! Anyways, I pay for my fills ($150) out of pocket... $100 is norm rate and $50 extra because he wasn't the surgeon that did the procedure. I am happy and once I get enough fills (I ask for 1cc at a time to minimze coming more often for smaller 0.5cc fills) I won't have to get them regularly anymore. Just need the sweet spot. I have had 2 1cc fills so far... lost 19lbs total: 6 lbs each month with fill. Good luck!!!

I have actually decided to go with him and have had 2 fills. I am very happy with him and have lost 20lbs since surgery! You should like him! Thanks!!!

Hi- I am ALMOST 28 years old, moving to a new city across the country from my friends and family, and would love the support of someone who had a band. I am going to Texas... so FYI =)

My surgeon doesn't do protein shakes. He says we have to learn how to eat the protein with foods and sense the full feeling that solids will give, so I am post op day 1 as of today and will have 2 weeks of a pureed diet stressing protein. I am gassy- but not too uncomfortable. No need for any gas-x and vitamins will start when off pureed foods. I have to crush or use liquid meds otherwise (birth control gets crushed, nexium sprinkled on food) and it makes a great difference. I am getting to a full feeling by taking tiny bites off a baskin robin sample size spoon and 1 bite per two minutes. No drinks 30 mins prior to food, during eating or 30 mins after. Keeps me from flushing food out of pouch and losing full sensation. I have not been nauseated once. NOT ONCE. Most of my discomfort is where my port is... but I am taking liquid oxy for that. Just got home tonight and will keep walking. Good luck to you... just thought I'd share how my post-op recommendations are working for me. =)

Yep- I am having surgery tomorrow 3/2/11, by Dr. Wallace at Froedtert (Teaching Hospital) because as an employee at the Medical College of Wisconsin, it was covered at 100% there. Froedtert is in Milwaukee, WI... And pre-op process has gone really well. Good Luck!

OMG MY SURG IT TOMORROW TOO!!!! I got the call saying I have to be there at 5:30 am for 8:30 am surg. I am doing EVERYTHING i can to keep my mind off this... trying not to let that include eating naughty items. You are not alone, PS... I did well and lost 9 lbs prior to surgery, but I am sure when they weigh me tomorrow, half will be back. All my friends and family wanted to take my new fiance and I out for dinner and drinks- and I am moving soon- so I didn't want to lose these opportunities to share special moments with family and friends. They didn't have me on any kind of liquid diet- it was more a high Protein "eat healthy" diet. I did fair to poor this weekend and early week... but I, like you, am just trying not to beat myself up about it. This is why I failed diets in the past- a little success and I feel like I can just go ahead and loosen up. This is where the band will keep me from gorging at meals like I was used to. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. While they put me under- I'll wish you luck... so the same for me, and keep in touch =)

Hi there!!! If it makes you fell any better- I feel the same nerves you probably do, but my surgery is TOMORROW! Hopefully this forum can be a good resource, but after being heavy my whole life- and feeling that people mis-treat you for it, I KNOW that I am doing what will help me in soooo many ways. I have a wonderful support system. Haven't told EVERYONE, but the people I know won't judge and who I know would understand. The rest can come with time as I gain comfort in my new self. Good luck. Do it if it feels right for you.

ok- so i just got the phone call to confirm my surgery time for tomorrow morning... ANXIETY! But also excitement. I am nervous... anyone have comments as to discomfort -or tips to avoid nausea after surg? And SUPPORT is always appreciated. My heaviest was 264 lbs. Got to about 258 pre-op... so HERE WE GO! Also- heard that oral contraceptives aren't as effective related to weightloss... Anyone just using pills or is it standard to need a barrier method as well?? And is it silly to ask when I can become, ahem, active again???

I am schueduled for my lap band tomorrow!!! YAY! But I am moving from Wisconsin to El Paso, TX in a month. Need to find a fill doc.... anyone know/ like/ dislike one near there?