carymom

I reached my goal weight today, Yipee! With that said, I worried every single day that I wouldn't be successful! Now since two months ago I am scared to death of gaining my weight back!

I am too, new at this and have had the same feelings. I think they are completely normal. I still lay in bed at night and wonder! Keep your head up and know this is the best thing we could have done for ourselves and how much healthier we will be in the end!!
Good luck!

That all sounds very odd.
You don't normally get leaks with a band that is something that you would expect from sleeve surgery.
The band is generally tested before they put it in as they do not want to have do a second surgery to take out because of something that could easily have been checked beforehand.
I am also very confused as you say that there was a problem with how/where the liquid was entering your stomach but you haven't said how they rectified it.
Yes the liquid diet is horrible and really hard but remember there is light at the end of the tunnel. You can do this.

I would go back to doc and get a little out don't wait until something gets stuck like I did and ended up in ER to be unfilled

always trust the info from your doc!

I agree with Jean...your band should not hurt a slight unfill now can make the difference. If weeks from now you feel like you don't have enough restriction, then you can always go back! That is the good part of it!

If you're uncomfortable even when drinking liquids, you may be a bit too tight, but just the fill itself and the changed fit of your band against your stomach can cause irritation that will eventually subside.
Eating and drinking with the band should never be painful. If I were you, I'd call your surgeon's office, tell them what's going on, and maybe consider a slight unfill. Even a tiny unfill can make a big difference in your quality of life without diminishing your restriction.
Good luck!
Jean

I had half of my fill taken out today. At first I didn't know if I was just finally feeling restriction and having to learn to use my band or if I was too tight. I started having problems eating anything solid , it got to where it hurt to eat Soup. Today when i saw my dr he said that I was too tight, and they removed half of my Fluid and told me to do the 6 day post fill diet , then I will go back in 4 weeks to check on things abs go from there.
I was upset at first, but I know I could not go on like I had been. We will survive this hurdle !

I can feel my fat cells growing, too! I think they're having little meetings at night and plotting to take back over. I cannot let them succeed. Forum friend are telling me that this is a temporary thing, so I am choosing to believe them, I am going to beat it. Nibbling getting worse, but I am writing down everything I eat so I can make sure that I don't go over 1200 calories a day. Well, I can't include Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, BUT, other than those, I am trying very hard.
Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. I feel like Linus in Peanuts needing his blanket. I will be glad to get my "security" fill back.

I have a 16 year old sister and she got a couple pair of new jeans for Christmas. She was trying them on and had a hard time getting them buttoned. The last size I bought were a size 14 and these were juniors size 13, so I said let me try them on. They went on with no problem and were lose at the waist. My mom even said they looked better on me. Needless to say, she was not happy at all, especially when she read my Facebook status that said "Best Christmas present is knowing I can fit into my 16 year old sister's jeans!" She told me I was embarrassing and she was starting her diet tomorrow, forget the first of the year!

I am 7 days post op and like you, I was getting naseaus. My Dr. gave me a perscription before the surgery for phenergan, which I had on hand and ready to use. Apparently the symptom is that normal. My team suggested that warm liquids were easier for some to tolerate. I switchedfor a while, relaxed, and decided to take this whole process a little easier and the nasuea went away after a few days. I agree with the reply about too much sweet. It was suggested that I wasn't getting ENOUGH liquids, which (from out put) was easy to agree with. Now I am able to tolerate any liquids and started on full liquids Sunday with great results. My advice? Relax, and like they say...sip, sip, sip. Keep hydrated and the rest will fall right into place. Good luck!

I have also heard some ppl say there is more swelling in the morning, and a warm drink will help open things up for the day...try some warm tea/green tea and see if that helps!

I was eating anything i wanted except for steak. Been scared to try that. Then I got a fill. Since the fill I find that I have to be a little more cautious. I do find that first thing in the morning it seems tight. The solution for me is to drink some hot tea when I first get up, Then half and hour later I eat breakfast. It works for me. I also find that certain breads dont work well either. I pretty much stick to whole grain sandwich thins if I eat any bread. The doughy yeast breads are not good. I have to eat more slowly and chew better. But isnt that the reason I got the band- to slow my eating down and restrict the quantities. Why yes, it is! That is what I needed. I am doing well with the band and using it to control my obsessive eating.
That being said, while it is great that it is restricting the bread and Pasta intake a little bit, you definitely should be able to eat chicken and and your other healthy foods, so maybe it is just a little too tight. Throwing up is not good for your band, so you need to get your situation fixed soon. Good luck and dont give up. Find that sweet spot that will allow you to use the band for what it is intended for.

I got that too alot. That is why I didn't tell many...now that I am newly banded its time to prove everyone wrong!

People can't except that you might be the ONE person to meet goal and Not gain the weight back. Goodluck, Karen

didn't your doctor give you this information? I don't get why you are asking this, call your doctor. After my first fill i went 2 days on all liquids and then the third day mushies and the 4th back to regular foods, but call your DR...

I didn't feel restriction until 6 months after surgery and 9.5 cc in my band. I was frustrated too. But now I'm two pounds from a normal BMI so it will work if you hang in there.

No, nothing magic....I don't think you are rec'g the aftercare you are due...something is not right and you deserve btter. Can you switch to another doc?

I do Zumba find a good instructor I love it so much when I first started I could barely make it through an hour now its pretty easy it's fun sexy and judgement free try it I promise you will love it

My doctor told me that if I didn't follow, the "new" stomach could stretch. Even if you can tolerate the food, it isn't doing you any favors. I agree with 911, PLEASE make healthier choices, even if it is KFC. We're all here for you - rooting for you to succeed.

I think I would start with protein drinks again and going to a support group - because there will be others that have either been through, or are going through what you are. I know you're very busy now, but you need to make a little time in there for you. You cared enough about yourself to be banded in the first place, care about yourself now. I'm rooting for you. Please keep us all posted, but please go to a support group.

I had my procedure (done laproscopically and outpatient) this morning. Arrived ay 7:30 am, prepped and in operating room by 8:30 AM.
I woke up in recovery at 10 AM, and was on my way home by 11:00AM.
I can walk (with ease) - am a little sore at the incision sight, but nothing awful. My throat is a little sore from the anesthesia tube, but that is the worst of it. I do have minor gas pain in my upper shoulder. Dr had to repair a hernia while he was in there.
I've responded to emails for work, napped a little, and have daydreamed of the changes to come for me.
I have been on liquids for past 3 weeks to drop pre-surgery weight - it was only really challenging on Thanksgiving, but I know will be worth it.
I'm on my way..and should have considered this years ago.
Starting weight 201.5, Day of Surgery 192... Goal 150 (or south)...
Dont be afraid...

There is a recipie for instant potato soup in the food section (I usually cook it for 5-10 mins) that's really good and
fast, There's a lot there for the full liquid stage and if you look in Google you'll find more than you need.

Hi Ann, no the port (after it heals) isn't very noticeable, of course everyone is different. Mine is well under my skin and
I can feel it, but it's not intrusive at all. I'm not a stomach sleeper, but I don't think it would have been a problem.
For the first week or two, while you're still healing, it'll be a little tender, but after that you'll be fine. Kate and I are
going to loose 10 lbs by Dec. 2, are you in? I blew my diet yesterday and need to get back where I belong.
I 'm redoing our kitchen and carried 10 sixty lb boxes of tile into the house, most of them against my stomach,
right over my port and never even noticed it. So I don't think you have anything to worry about,

i'm just excited to say that between yesterday (Thanksgiving) morning and this morning - i lost 2 pounds instead of gaining anything! i owe this ALL to my band! There is NO WAY i could have just had a spoonful or two of each of the dishes instead of piling the plate high and corner to corner with food. I still ate everything that was served just in much smaller portions. I had a couple vodka/crystal light cocktails too! I just can't believe how many changes a year brings - last Thanksgiving i would have eaten and eaten - and been sick to my stomach from so much food. This year - it was all controlled and manageable on so, so much less food - yet i still had a wonderful day and never felt deprived! I LOVE MY BAND!!! BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF US ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!