jenn9585

that's a normal thing in the beginning... they call this part of the surgery lap band hell because you've had the surgery and your expecting it to work right away and it doesn't work like that unfortunately... you will eventually catch up on your fills and it will do wonders... I agree that you can call the surgeon and ask for a fill but it will depend on the surgeon this is your healing time and that's what they may tell you! and as hard as it is and believe me I know how hard it is I def cheated during that time after surgery and im sure there are many of us out there who did but the only thing you can do is try your hardest to stay on track with you diet!

well there are a lot of medical reasons why your insurance could/would cover it if you have insurance and if you do call them and find out... if not I can not help with the price I do know a lot of drs have payment plans though....How soon after the surgery can I go back to work? once again it varies and depends on what kind of work you do but most people within a few days to a week...I know the portions will be small, but I see on some of the boards that people can't eat certain foods - why? I thought you just eat less of what you normally do? you def eat less then normal but a lot of foods like pasta and bread swell when they get wet and since you have a band around your stomach its much smaller then it is now so it wont go down and a lot of meats are dry and you cant chew them enough to have them go down but once again it varies for everyone... there are people who can eat bread and pizza and pasta and have no issues with it at all they just don't eat as much as you would be eating now... with lap band people typically eat about a cup of food maybe a little more but its def a lifestyle change! Lap band was the best decision I ever made and for the most part im extremely happy with it! Do your research though! and most surgeons require you to attend a seminar and in the seminar you will learn more about the band and sleeve! Hope this helps!

ok so long story ill try to make it as short as possible.... so last month here in ct I was chosen to do a research study they pretend to take your fill out one day and the next they do take your fill out or vice versa and they don't tell you which day they are doing what and then they monitor your brain activity.. I could completely tell the difference because you eat lunch when you are there anyways I got my fill taken out the second day and they went to put the fluid back in and I couldn't even get water down so the dr took out 1.5 cc and I felt like my band was completely empty even though it wasnt with just that taken out... 1 week after which was a little over 3 weeks ago I had 1cc put back in and ive really been struggling since... ive had days when I feel like I can eat anything and everything that I want (not that I am but im just describing how I feel) and then 2 days later I cant even get my morning coffee down... im not loosing any weight and those days that I cant get anything down feel like ive gone a lifetime without food... anyone have any opinions on what to do? should I get some fluid removed(I really don't want to because im not loosing now and im afraid ill gain but if I have to then I have to!) does it sound like my band has slipped? should I be worried? any opinions or help on what to do I would appreciate! Thanks in advance!

Thanks for understanding!

ok so I just spoke to the nurse on the phone I have a appt with my surgeons aprn nxt Monday and the nurse said to just eat mushies and don't drink anything to hot or cold after I eat just have it be room temp?... she said after having the fluid out and then in and then out and back in it can agitate the stomach so stick to mushies for a few days and if things don't get better within the nxt few days call and they will get me in earlier...I did however do that for 4 days after I had the last fill so I would imagine it would've had some time to heal no? I will do what im told and hopefully itll work itself out! I will keep you guys updated!

they were trying to see the psychological difference... I was in a mri machine for 5 hrs a day for 2 days... and I do understand what your saying about the band I went through the same thing but I was in my green zone before the study

I was not having issues with the band before! it was something the surgeon had asked me to do because of how successful I was with the band...they are trying to figure out why successful people with the band are successful so that they can have a better understanding of how to help those who aren't so successful and yes my last fill was covered by them! thanks!

the study is over that's the only reason I messed with the band I never thought I would have to deal with this after... and I will never do it again!

i had a tt done on the 3rd and everything seems to be healing fine except last night i noticed that my belly button is ozing out white stuff and smelly plus it is burning this morning i am a worrier so i called last night to the surgeons office and he told me sometimes its harder to clean the belly button and to take a shower and then clean it with peroxide after my shower but i just wanted to know if anyone else thinks i should go in and get it checked out? does it sound like an infection?

thanks

thanks missy you always seem 2 be the one 2 answer

checking in at 172. met my goal! i wish it was more!

172! so happy im finally losing was sick of seeing 174!! met my goal and am just hoping it stays the same or i lose another pound or 2 would be great!

sorry im so late checking in at 173 finally!

i am still at 174! been here for 3 weeks and its not moving!!! grrr

Name, real or screen~ Jenn Goal weight for March 31st~ 172 Weight on March 1st~ 174 Age~ 27 Dietary goal for March~ stay on track Exercise goal for March~ work out as much as possible Personal goal for March~ not sure yet Date banded~ 11/1/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 106 lbs What is your good luck charm? family

met my goal im still at 174... i cant seem to get past 174 though my goal for next month wont be much!

scale is up and running again and i am still 174! i met my goal! just hoping to stay there this month although losing another 1 or 2 would be excellent! guess i will have 2 wait and see!

174 last i checked which was on wed scale isnt working today so i could be more or less but that is my last known weight

yeah i couldnt live without being able to have a nibble of sugar every now and again and ive heard the same thing about gastric bypass and the success rate!

there are many people on here who have lost 200+ lbs! floridays is one who has inspired alot of people talk to her if you can!

i wore sweats all the time at that size and most were all beat up so ive gotten rid of them but i do have size 18-20 in summer stuff when summer rolls around and if your that size shoot me a email! you pay for shipping you can have it!!

still sick uhhh!!! although i am 176 so this week was the opposite of last week! ive been to sick to eat this week!

ur in onederland! congrats!!!