Young and banded

Had mine March 25, so over 5 months and im stuck on 20lbs weight loss really discouraging.

So i had my surgery end of March, so soon to be 5 months, and for the past 3 weeks or so, ive been getting a sharp pain in my stomach where the port (i guess thats what its called) is. When i touch it, you can feel it hard. I know they say the more weight you lose the more visible it is and easier to touch. But ive barely lost anything, and its almost sticking out. And its very painful, almost like needle is trying to poke it. I cant lay on my stomach anymore, and it hurts when im in certain angles on my side. Im afraid its moved (if thats even possible). Any ideas what it could be, any similar experiences with anyone?

After over 3 months of being banded today i had my first stuck moment, and OH MY GOD i never want to feel that in my life again. That was beyond painful. I didnt panic because i know what it is and knew i was going to have it one day. It doesnt block my breathing which is a plus. But i didnt know what to do. I know youre suppose to take papaya enzyme pills or drink hot water. But i dont have the pills and the water wasnt working. I was being tortured for over 30 minutes. That was very sharp pain it felt like something was going to rip out of me. My mouth started, not foaming but it was very interesting liquids coming out, and i couldnt throw up the food it was so jammed. I couldnt even talk. Its literally stuck, i never knew the feeling until now. It just refused to go up or down. I drank some hot water but that automatically made me feel worse and it didnt go down past my throat and i had to force myself to throw up the water. Any home remedies i can do other than these? or tips that help you guys? This was too painful. i need to start being careful.

this is great !! keep up the good work!

Surprisingly i still havent had a stuck episode and its still easy for me to swallow my own spit. My doctor fills us up until its comfortable for us to swallow easily. He lets the patient decide when they have been filled enough.

So today i had my second fill (had my surgery Mar 25) i previously had 3cc in me and today 2.5 more was added so im at 5.5cc. I had gained 2 lbs i really hope this fill works this time around. Im having a hard time giving up my favorite foods like something so simple like rice and broccoli. Come on lap-band work with me and let me start losing the weight i need for the confidence i want. Anyone else at 5.5cc or around there? how do you feel? what are you able to eat and when do you get full?

Im so not motivated.. I had my surgery a little over 2 months ago, had my fill about 3 weeks ago and ive completely stopped losing weight. I eat as much as before, i feel like nothing has changed. Im starting to wonder if i had the wrong surgery... i need some major motivation

Its nice to see all the March banded people share stories. I like reading them and comparing and making sure im keeping up with everyone. I was banded March 25, and im down 23 lbs. I expected a little bit of better results, but ill take what i get. Ive had one fill which was last week (and to be quite honest i dont remember how much was inserted). Im just kinda confused because i still have no trouble with carbonated drinks, or any kind of foods. Im still able to eat without getting full with concerns me. Havent had food stuck in me or anything. Sometimes i wonder if the band is really inside me or if it was all a dream.

My doctor is great, i didnt feel a thing. He made it so easy. I was so nervous i was sweating like i just walking out of a sauna. I havent been doing my diet the past like 3 weeks but im down 4 lbs again. i need to get back on track. my diet of cereal and sushi came to a end . no more rice no more milk. But i am really mad im back on a liquid diet. I hate soup.

Thanks guys this was a lot of help, im guessing i fell under the misconception of thinking that once you have a band you always feel full and you get full fast as well. Im excited to start getting my fills and get this thing on the road.

I was banded exactly one month ago today and a problem im having is im still hungry. I always read about how people are full after they eat a egg, or a few spoons of this or that and theyre are bloated and it feels like the food is stuck on their throat, my worry is i have yet to have the "im so full" feeling. I stop eating around 2-4 ounces (thats what i was told by doctor) because i know the effects of over eating, but i always thought i would be full by eating that much, but im never full off what i eat. Any suggestions, similar problems, tips, advice? Not sure what im doing wrong, im doing my liquids and eating the right things, i just never feel full.

i remember those shoulder pains!! they were horrible. my gas reliefs didnt work on me either. I would just drink the liquid pain meds i got because i couldnt stand the shoulder pain. It will be gone in a few days. hang in there

So today marks my one month post op of surgery, and im down 20 something lbs. and im happy with the results but a little worried. When i eat i dont sense the feeling of fullness. I just stop myself when i know i should be full (2-4ounces) cause i know the risks of over eating. But im confused why i never get the feeling of fullness. People talk about how one egg fills them up and stuff but i never get that "oh my god im so full" feeling... anyone else get these? solutions ? tips ? suggestions?

I thought this day would never come when ican slowly start eating food ! i finally got the ok from my doctor today that ican have a scoop of chicken, salmon, turkey and tuna.. But it has to be blended with yogurt and super mushy. But hey as long as im not in the liquid stage im happy. I wasnt too happy with my weight loss number but isee the change in my body. Im down 15lbs in 3 weeks, but my clothes are already loose, my collar bone sticks out, and double chin is almost gone

Today is my 14th day after surgery so im finally officially done with my liquid hell of a diet. I cant stand the thought of soup anymore. Now i just eat my sugar free fudgicles, sugarfree puddings and gotta go shopping for my mushies. I can feel myself slowly wanting to cheat because of the liquid diet, but im happy im out.

my doctor said 2 weeks for me. i HATE it but i have few more days until i cant eat. But make sure to follow what your doctor said

Techinically im not april or may, but i got banded 8 days ago and im 19 as well and its so exciting shedding this weight off. I look at the scale and i always think im being lied too because it wont stop going down. Youre making a great decision. I still have a feeling i might have done it too young, but the pros weigh out the con, and the more weight you lose the better you feel. Its hard juggling all the appointments with school and stuff but very worth it !

Im not 2 years post up, but maybe i can answer some of your questions, i recently got banded and im 19

Hey, im 19 and i just got banded 8 days ago. i was starting to feel that theres no one our age but im glad to see their are some

Well im on Day 8 post op surgery. And even though im really sick of this liquid diet im happy with all the pounds im shedding. But i cant wait till im done with the liquid diet. Its really frustrating for me. Am i the only one that has all this bone pain? My back and shoulders kill me and im sleepy all day. Hopefully im 100% recovered soon and with that all this pain will magically disappear. I would love to meet someone my age that has had the surgery.