cheryl2586

Im in Jacksonville. Lived in Fort Lauderdale for 10 years. It's coming so get prepared they said on the weather channel it has no where else to go but inland once it reaches north. Be prepared. Im sure there will be no electric for about a week so they are saying. Sending in trucks from everywhere in the US to help restore power. You can always have your surgery worry about the storm for now.

I'm in Florida and its odd that now I have to worry about my family in New Jersey for once. All I can say is I will pray for your safety. Living through Wilma was enough for me for the rest of my life. Hope it down grades to a tropical storm by then.

I dont understand why you call it hog wash. Erosion happens because the band is too tight around the stomach and over eating pushes the band in to the stomach wall and the pressure causes that same band to erode. The band can not or will not erode unless it is too tight on the stomach or is placed incorrectly. Erosion happens but 9 times out of 10 it is the patients fault. You may not be in that 9 but it is mostly due to the patient not doing what they are supposed to do. Nsaids sitting in the pouch over and over again along with caffiene and soda (which we are told not to consume) will also cause erosion in the pouch.

I dont think one thing she said was condesending. You're just emotional right now and I don't think she was being rude. Cheer up it will get better but you can't take everything that people say thinking they are being rude because I don't think she meant it that way.

I'm in Florida and its odd that now I have to worry about my family in New Jersey for once. All I can say is I will pray for your safety. Living through Wilma was enough for me for the rest of my life. Hope it down grades to a tropical storm by then.

I dont understand why you call it hog wash. Erosion happens because the band is too tight around the stomach and over eating pushes the band in to the stomach wall and the pressure causes that same band to erode. The band can not or will not erode unless it is too tight on the stomach or is placed incorrectly. Erosion happens but 9 times out of 10 it is the patients fault. You may not be in that 9 but it is mostly due to the patient not doing what they are supposed to do. Nsaids sitting in the pouch over and over again along with caffiene and soda (which we are told not to consume) will also cause erosion in the pouch.

I dont understand why you call it hog wash. Erosion happens because the band is too tight around the stomach and over eating pushes the band in to the stomach wall and the pressure causes that same band to erode. The band can not or will not erode unless it is too tight on the stomach or is placed incorrectly. Erosion happens but 9 times out of 10 it is the patients fault. You may not be in that 9 but it is mostly due to the patient not doing what they are supposed to do. Nsaids sitting in the pouch over and over again along with caffiene and soda (which we are told not to consume) will also cause erosion in the pouch.

If you over eat the food will put pressure on your band causing the band to erode in to the stomach. Over eating does cause erosion.
Foods that typically cause bloating, such as carbonated beverages, can lead to increased stomach pressure. The pressure exerted can cause the band to expand and contract, leading to erosion of the banding material. As a result, sodas are not included in post-surgical diet plans.



Cause of Erosion: Anti-inflammatory



Anti-inflammatory drugs pose a dual hazard for Lap-Band patients. First, the anti-inflammatory drug will attack the band and attempt to treat the area where the band was surgically implanted. Second, anti-inflammatory drugs--like aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen--can cause serious stomach problems. Bleeding, perforation and ulcers are all stated side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs. Both will lead to erosion of the band.
Cause of Erosion: Pressure



Foods that typically cause bloating, such as carbonated beverages, can lead to increased stomach pressure. The pressure exerted can cause the band to expand and contract, leading to erosion of the banding material. As a result, sodas are not included in post-surgical diet plans.

My friends band eroded because she ate too much and had to have it removed.

Your body is in ketosis. As long as it is in ketosis it will be there along with bad breath. It's great lol

Most erosion is caused because people eat things they are not supposed to and eat too much. It puts pressure on the band and causes it to erode. I think that most band failures are because of the patient. Being too tight and throwing up, eating too much, drinking carbonated beverages and caffiene, these all cause erosion. The amount of people on here that do all these things will end up with getting their bands removed. It's not worth the risk to over eat. You have to take some responsibility in your diet. People say nothing is off limits but if you're eating something that is constantly getting stuck then that product shoud be off limits.

Most erosion is caused because people eat things they are not supposed to and eat too much. It puts pressure on the band and causes it to erode. I think that most band failures are because of the patient. Being too tight and throwing up, eating too much, drinking carbonated beverages and caffiene, these all cause erosion. The amount of people on here that do all these things will end up with getting their bands removed. It's not worth the risk to over eat. You have to take some responsibility in your diet. People say nothing is off limits but if you're eating something that is constantly getting stuck then that product shoud be off limits.

Your body is in ketosis. As long as it is in ketosis it will be there along with bad breath. It's great lol

Most erosion is caused because people eat things they are not supposed to and eat too much. It puts pressure on the band and causes it to erode. I think that most band failures are because of the patient. Being too tight and throwing up, eating too much, drinking carbonated beverages and caffiene, these all cause erosion. The amount of people on here that do all these things will end up with getting their bands removed. It's not worth the risk to over eat. You have to take some responsibility in your diet. People say nothing is off limits but if you're eating something that is constantly getting stuck then that product shoud be off limits.

Most erosion is caused because people eat things they are not supposed to and eat too much. It puts pressure on the band and causes it to erode. I think that most band failures are because of the patient. Being too tight and throwing up, eating too much, drinking carbonated beverages and caffiene, these all cause erosion. The amount of people on here that do all these things will end up with getting their bands removed. It's not worth the risk to over eat. You have to take some responsibility in your diet. People say nothing is off limits but if you're eating something that is constantly getting stuck then that product shoud be off limits.

I havent eaten fast food in almost three years. Don't have any desire. I don't understand how people eat that crap at all because it is just that. I don't look at people that have just had surgery I look at everyone. Why would you want that aweful crap in your body.

I havent eaten fast food in almost three years. Don't have any desire. I don't understand how people eat that crap at all because it is just that. I don't look at people that have just had surgery I look at everyone. Why would you want that aweful crap in your body.

Well I don't know why they wouldnt give you a belly button the skin is still pulled tight and any surgeons office I have called indeed puts the belly button back however I could live without a belly button Im not wearing a bikini or showing off my stomach

Pickles have little to no calories. If you like bread and butter pickles get the no added sugar mount olive. No calories. banana peppers no calories. Eat cucumbers or other vegetables. Crackers are carbs and wont help with hunger. Eat some lunch meat. Fat free cheese. There are options. Nothing better then some turkey breast and fat free cheese with pickles and banana peppers. Greek yogurt (Dannon Fit and Light only 80 calories no fat). You have to be creative.

Nayelli Its not unrealistic to lose 20lbs a month in the beginning but dont get used to it because it will slow down tremendously eventually. As far as soda, I think he can go without it eventually. It is a hard habit to break but not totally undoable. I used to drink only coffee and diet soda now all I drink is Water and Decaf. He can do it.

Pickles have little to no calories. If you like bread and butter pickles get the no added sugar mount olive. No calories. banana peppers no calories. Eat cucumbers or other vegetables. Crackers are carbs and wont help with hunger. Eat some lunch meat. Fat free cheese. There are options. Nothing better then some turkey breast and fat free cheese with pickles and banana peppers. Greek yogurt (Dannon Fit and Light only 80 calories no fat). You have to be creative.

For one week do not eat anything except meat and vegetables. eggs for Breakfast and up to four cups of vegetables. It's the only thing that works for me. Once I am detoxed from carbs and sugar then I am good. If you do this for a couple weeks not only will you lose the six pounds but probably more

Because if your on Clear Liquids its not a clear liquid. I would assume at four days post op you are still on clear liquids correct?

I am three years post op and I get hungry. Hunger is the bodies natural response to the need of food. If your looking for never being hungry I dont think that will happen. You have to work with some of this yourself. If you're still hungry every two to three hours then maybe your not really hungry. If you are really hungry then maybe you're eating the wrong things to keep you full. I still get hungry even at three years post op and no I am never going to be filled up because that is the problem. Everyone is in a hurry to get filled up then what happens? You have nothing to work with. Try to control some of your hunger yourself. Take some hoodia. It works wonders. You can't depend solely on the band to completely take away your hunger.

I like Lipton diet green tea. No calories. I have drank the sweet leaf tea but I dont like it as much as the green tea.