cjhurley

I asked my doctor telling him about week after my surgery I couldn't stay full. He advised me to try some soft food. I was eating soft vegetable and I tried a few to see if i had any problems. After I waited for little bit I noticed everything was fine and I took things slow. There are days where I am not hungry at all. They told me that is common and try to eat. I do keep liquids down all the time. I would stay away from fast food places and try something healthier.

Hi, I am Cassandra, 31 yrs old and was banded on 11/8/11. I weighed 288 on my surgery date and weigh currently as 274. I had to have the surgery in the hospital setting, my insurance paid for the surgery fully. I went ahead and stayed the night in the hospital since I don't tolerate pain that well. I had my surgery at 8am and didn't wake up fully until 3 pm in the afternoon. All the nursing staff at IU bloomington hospital was wonderful and they helped me with all my questions. I had only discomfort when I was getting up from the bed or couch, and couldn't bend over fully without discomfort for about 1 week. I was on liquids for one week and didn't feel like I was full, my doctor gave me the okay to start some soft food. I didn't have no problems with eating soft food so early after my surgery. I noticed the first week after surgery I lost 12 lbs immediately, then after that I noticed I been losing inches in my waist. If there anyone from Indiana or else where who wants to chat, or give me suggestions I am open to anyone. My family and friends were aware of my surgery. Only two my in laws were not told because they scared that I was going to die from this procedure. I haven't found the right time to tell them because they are against the procedure. I have no complications. Can anyone tell me when they eat do they drink with their dinner like few sips. That is one thing I have trouble with. I haven't had no pop for over 2 months and don't have no desire to drink it. One thing I noticed with this surgery that I have problems with is constipation. I am going to call my doctor tomorrow to give me some ideas about what to take. I don't have no problems with IBS no more, quit taking my medicine for it. I don't have acid reflux no more. I just notice I have bloating after I eat. I take some gas x. Does anyone have any suggestion. I haven't tried Beano yet. I just hate taking medicine. I do take my multi-Vitamin daily. I have to watch drinking the carnation Breakfast drinks they seem to go right through me. I wish everyone good luck.

I have been on Tricare Prime for last 11 years, and been thinking about getting the lap band procedure done. I am 30 years old, weight is 280lbs, height is 5'8. I know I am overweight and obesity does run in my mother side of family. I have been experiencing knee and back problems. I have tried different diets and some did help but I noticed as I got older I been gaining more weight. There are days I don't eat but only once a day. It been getting harder to lose weight. I take walks in the evening time for about 1 to 2 hours. Questions or concerns about Lap band Are there any side effects of getting the lap band completed? Does anyone know of any surgeons near Terre Haute Indiana that perform this procedure. How long does someone leave this device in. How often do you have to follow-up with your doctor. I would like to hear from other people that had this procedure done. I have been considering this procedure for last 6 months. Thanks