guyguys1

Hi, I had my l.b. surgery back in March of 2011. It has taken me this long to get to where they(drs' staff) says I should be. And finally I have started to lose weight quickly. I too am having this problem since my last fill about 3 weeks ago. I can't seem to inhale as much as usual. Like I need to sigh constantly too. I called the office and 1 person said this is normal. Then a P.A. called my back and said I could stay this way if I can still eat. Or come in for an unfill. So I will let evryone know what the outcome is. I will try 1 more day. If the same, Then I will go in. I hope this info helps you a bit. I'ts like something is slightly pressing on my upper stomach. Sincerely oceanswaves

IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO LIKE ME, IS JUST BANDED 3/28/11 WITH OUT THE FILL YET, ON THE liquid DIET AND HUNGRY ALL THE TIME? I KEPT WONDERING WHY I WAS STILL HUNGRY AND HAD THE BAND IN. THEN MY SURGEON TOLD ME THEY DON'T START TO FILL IT TILL 6 WEEKS. I WAS MORTIFIED!! HE SAID MY STOMACH AREA IS ADJUSTING TO THE INSERT AND VERY SWOLLEN STILL. SO WHY THE DIFFERENT DIET PHASES , LIKE YOU CAN CHOKE ON YOUR pills ETC. HELP! SOME ON EXPLAIN THANKS GUYGUYS1

Hi, I was just banded on 3/28/11. I read online that the gasX strips were the best and boy are they. If I use these the gas just disappears. My problem is I am always hungry..They tell me it will get better so I am waiting. Sincerely GuyGuys1

I just got banded on 3/28/11. I am to follow a liquid diet for a week, then a soft diet next week.. I am to try and have 40grms of protiein at least,daily. I kept feeling hungry over and over and I felt like I was not reaching a full point. I finally gave in and called my doctor. I spoke with a P.A. She told me I am hungry because my band isn't even filled yet for 6 weeks. I was so terrified I would choke on my small pills etc. too. Is this true I never heard of this. I thought the band got filled immediatly. please explain anyone thanks so much guyguys1

THANK YOU SO MUCH, THOSE OF YOU THAT WERE ABLE TO ANSWER MY QUESTION. THIS IS A GODSEND. SINCERELY GUYGUYS1

I just had surgery on Monday.and I have a headache that won't quit. I tried the liquid Vicoden, still headahe !/2 xanax 3hrs later still headache I have Tylenol jell capsules but how do I take these any help would be greatly aprreaciated thanks oceanswaves

Hi, I am soo glad to hear this info from you. I wanted to hear some honest info out there too, about the lap band. That way we know that we need to look out for these issues too. My lap band is set for 3/28 Mon. at 11 am. and I still can't make up my mind.. My problem is I have to take anti depressants that can't be crushed,cut or dissolved. So I am afraid to go down the tubes again mentally. I will ask the hospital now.. My psyc said to just crush them, but the pharmasist said I can't.. Any info appreciated. thanks oceanswaves

I am getting banded on 3/28/11 and I am going thru the same roller coaster! I go from yes to no. I have to have hernia repair done too. I feel I will have to be off too long etc.. But I have got tremendous support from here.. I feel it is normal, my fear is I might not wake up!!! but, I am learning thru here that it will be just fine. So Relax and take a deep breath and we are here to listen. guyguys1

hi, I am soo glad to hear that!! I too have to have hernia repair at the same time and I am soo freaked out about having to take more time than normal to have the 2 done together.. I only went to one group support meeting so I feel I don't have enough info for when I get home..thanks all for listening. my surgery is 3/28. guyguys1

thanks for giving me confidence. My problem is I am having hernia repair too. So I am sooo afraid I will be in a great deal of pain. Any one had these two done at once for lap band? thanks guy guy