Puppypaws57

Thanks Humming Bird! I hope this is what I am going thru. I look horrible too. actually "gaunt" in my face. I know that will even out, but I feel so bad.

Thanks, but I'm not hungry. That's not what I am saying. I had 2 weeks of liquids and 2 weeks of mushies, so that is about 4 weeks.

It IS a long time when you can't function properly. I am sleeping too much, not working, etc., and I am having more symptoms than what I posted.

I trust you because you have been successful, but I have still called my dr., and think perhaps I am experiencing something you might not have.

Thanks!

I seriously need some advice. I'm going to call my dr., but I am not getting enough nutrition in during this mushy stage. I can't eat enough for that. I am, however, fine on getting my Protein in.

I had my surgery December 13.

I do take a daily supplement, but it doesn't seem enough. How are you handing your nutritional requirements?

My skin is dry, I'm unnaturally cold and sleep all the time. It is great to lose weight, but I don't think this was intended - LOL!

Please help me - thanks.

Terry

Hi. I very much need a mentor. I was re-banded on 12/13. THEN my doctor leaves. The temporary doctor taking over his practice doesn't seem very interested in the patients he needs to oversee.

There was a physical problem with my old band and I want to make sure I don't do anything wrong this time around. I sure need some help - like now!

Please help me. I live in Moreno Valley, California. Am married, 54 years old and 2 much loved dogs.

Terry

Had my lap band replaced on Dec 13. Boy is it working this time!!! Only bad thing is I can't take my meds. I'm between bariatric dr.'s right now. I called the office and they said to contact my primary. Only thing is he isn't the dr. that prescribed the meds. I don't see him until the 23rd. I see my primary tomorrow at 2:30.

I have tried cutting my meds (which I'm not supposed to do) and they still go down hard. Anyone else having this problem? What solution did you come up with.

Thanks!

Yes, I was afraid you were referring to my post. I know EXACTLY who you mean though. What a downer!

I was the 2nd person my doctor ever did the lap band on and the tubing came undone. I never even felt as restricted as I do now and I was only banded 12/13. I am very happy with this band now. Unfortunately it took my husband to get the dr. to order an X-ray. Even though I had asked for one several times before.

All I lost was a little time and some enthusiasm, but I had the surgery again and am feeling a difference already and am back on the weight loss track.

Gee... I hope you didn't think I was a negative bandster. I was just saying that now that I am banded properly I love my band!

I don't like the band bashers either. This is such a positive site - I love it. I have been to other sites where there were a lot of band bashers.

My band didn't work the first time around. The tubing came undone.

Now I have a working band and I love it! No band bashing from me!

This is happening to me too. Sorry bold is stuck on!

I gag very easily, like when I brush my teeth, etc. Just gagged on taking my meds.

Will this affect my band like throwing up?

Thanks - Terry

Hi. I'm bipolar and have never gone off my meds. Even in the hospital. That is the SOLE reason I decided on the lap band vx. the other surgeries. I have worked way to gosh darn hard and long to get my mental health in a good state and nothing to me is work jeopardizing that - even weight loss.

My psych told me that if I had the other surgeries, he would have to increase my meds to a level that wasn't FDA approved. I'm happy with both decisions - to stay on my working meds and to have the lap band.

So, in summation, I haven't changed any of my meds, but currently am having some trouble taking the big ones.

Good luck to all of us Bi-Polars.

Oh - I didn't know we could crush pills!

I am taking medicine (pills) for a non-weight related illness. They hurt so BAD when I take them, even when I break them in 1/2, take small pills or capsules.

I will call my Dr. to see if I can get any in liquid form, but I am sure I will still have to take some pills. It hurts so bad that I don't even want to take my meds.

Does anyone else feel this way? Can anyone help me with suggestions?

Thanks!

Knitting or crocheting may be a good substitute. It keeps our hands busy and our minds busy on what pattern/stitch we are on.

It worked for me during one of the many times I lost weight on my own.

Good questions. It comes out white, but no odor. Time to call the Dr. eh?

My situation is a little different. I was banded in October 2009 and the buckle came undone. I was operated again on Dec. 13 and the dr. removed the old band and put in a new one. He removed a lot of scar tissue which is one reason I think I still hurt.

BUT one of my incisions has gotten some pus in it the last 2 days. I have been squeezing the pus out and putting hydrogen peroxide on it.

How would you treat this? Is what I am doing OK?

Thanks!

Hi. I was banded Dec. 13. It kinda hurts to swallow sometimes. Is that normal? This is my second band and the first incision hurts pretty bad because he had to scrape away some scar tissue. Weight loss is coming, and I agree, time to get rid of the dumb scale. I will weigh and don't understand when it doesn't move when I didn't cause anything to not have it move. Need more exercise, but this incision hurts pretty bad still.

Thanks so much!

I'm out 2 weeks from my surgery and I had to pick up my 16 lb dog. Do you think I did any damage to my new band?

I'm super worried because this is my second band - and it's working! The first band became unbuckled.

Please let me know what you think. ALSO, the dr. that performed surgery has left and gone to another hospital and I won't have another Dr. until January.

Terry

I use a small 1 oz. container that comes with cough Syrup, Nyquil, etc. I fill it with Water and drink it when the time comes. Works great!

Off topic kinda. I think you were looking for other people that have had Dr. Zanabadi as a surgeon. I had my surgery on Dec. 13th.

If you would like to stay in touch let me know. I don't know how to use this site too well.

Terry

Why did you have to banded twice? I am 54. Had my surgery and can't stop eating so obviously the band hasn't done me any good, so could you tell me why you were banded again. Perhaps it could help me.

Thanks

I'm 56 and have 2 artificial Knees. I make it a habit to walk unassisted, and I walk around the block 3x a week. That's my exercise.

We go out every now and then, and were all over the place, but the Hubbies knees are starting to hurt. So I guess he will be seeing the Dr. for the knees wearing out. (USE TO BE A TRUCK DRIVER, SO ALOT OF UP, AND DOWN.)

I have been banded a while 10/31/2006. So almost 5 years. This is my second time around with the Band (HAD TO START FROM SCRATCH) and I am so glad to be on the Band Wagon. It takes pressure off the knees, feel better all the way around, and me and larrypdot will someday both get a new pair of suspenders LOL Just Kidding Larry. Although he was wise to make the suggestion. Just a idea of what you can look forward to in the future of weight loss.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

Your post was a while back. Have you had your surgery yet. I was banded by him.

I don't think much of him honestly. I was only the second person he ever banded and I feel he didn't get it right. When I was losing weight, it fast wasn't enough for him.

My husband went with me for my fills and Dr. Z was all nicey nicey in front of him. But then my hubby would leave because he can't stand needles and all of a sudden he was like Dr. Hyde. Insulting me and everything. I stopped getting fills because of this and am researching into getting another dr.

My surgery was 9/2009 and I have lost 40 lbs and am gaining it back.

I am sure he has learned alot since he banded me and you will be fine. He is a Looker though, isn't he?

Terry

Has anyone been banded by Dr. Zainabadi at Riverside Medical Clinic?

Your post was a while back. Have you had your surgery yet. I was banded by him.