Lapbandster

Oh dear... Maybe have some soft music playing in the background at your office to drown out the sound? You say it sounds like farts and a toiletbowl? did I read correctly? Are you eating lots of Beans and other gassy foods?

I can now cross my legs (most of the time!) I can now fit into size 14's vs. 20-22 I can now do the elliptical for 30-40 mins without being winded vs. 10 mins and feeling like I was gonna die!

I'm so sorry to hear that you're giving up! I usually hear of ppl getting their bands removed from complications, but it seems like you lost patience, and I don't blame you Good luck with your WL journey!

PLEASE don't try losing 58 lbs in one month... 4 lbs/month is good, anything more is excellent but don't set your expectations so high or you may feel let down!

You look GREEEATT!!!

So about two weeks ago I started having heartburn. Nothing too major, no reflux, no gagging or night cough. I emailed my doctor thinking it wouldn't be a huge big deal but he freaked me out saying he MUST see me today for an unfill. I dropped everything and ran (actually drove 45 mins, but wtvr!) He put the syringe into my port and had me sit up and drink a glass of water. As I drank, some fluid spritzed out of the band into the syringe (Only a few droplets) He was satisfied with that and told me everything was fine. On the way home I started feeling some heartburn and called him. He said not to worry because it's just lingering irritation. Fast forward two weeks, and i'm still struggling with the heartburn. I emailed him yesterday and he wants to see me tomorrow for a total unfill and possibly get an x-ray on Friday. I have no issues keeping down fluids or any food (unless of course I eat like a pig without chewing properly and taking big bites) which is why I don't think I'm too tight. So I fear a slip....!! Has anyone ever had a similar story/struggle? I would love to hear, cuz i'm really lost. Of course i'm fearing the worst, and probably overreacting but my surgeon did sound nervous and asked me to come in urgently...

Wow what an insane story! I'm glad you're feeling better! And good luck in your post-band journey

Hey! Its now 2 weeks later and still heartburn!!! Doc emailed me that he wants to do a total unfill!! His ominous emails always freak the daylights outta me! I will bE seeing him on thurs, I hope its just tightness and not a slip I'm so distraught

Don't burden yourself worrying if you made a mistake... Spend this time healing and learning about your body and your ful signs. Many people sneeze or get hiccups when they're full

I don't think it's so great for a bandster No restriction and the calories slide right through

Honestly no... How many fills have you had? When you say you cant eat anything, can you at least get liquids down? How about soft foods like yogurt or cottage cheese? I am not at proper restriction so I do battle hunger a lot, but I never have trouble getting things down (unless I eat harsh foods like a pig without chewing properly)

Wow, I have NEVER heard of someone with a slipped band having no symptoms...

Just to add what the other's have already said, you should know that not all birth control pills are bad! SOME are horrible, especially the crappy brands, but if you seek hard enough, you will find a good brand that will not give you adverse effects.

Some people can't see it, most people can feel it (like a hard disc under the skin) and others can not only see the outline of the port, but see an actual bump that protrudes out of the skin. I too, was worried about this in the beginning but now i've lost over 50 lbs and am really getting close to my goal weight, and still cannot see it, just feel it. If it's really obvious and noticeable you could always get it replaced with a smaller port, but really don't worry about it right now! As my doc said "we'll cross that bridge when we get there"

I sometimes feel ravenous after a workout, but I try not to eat.... Drinking a TON will help, but i know, it really is hard!

slow and steady wins the race! give yourself a pat on the back, cuz that's 56 lbs you'll never worry about again!

What were your symptoms start and what were they?

When i'm stuck and keeling over in pain I try forcing water down (even though i'm not thirsty and am sliming) because water will fill my esophagus till my throat and trigger a gag reflex until a throw up whatever is stuck I sure hope i'm not hurting myself/my band by doing this

Chicken breast is tough, and my surgeon warned me of that from the beginning Dark chicken is OK, but as Hely88 has pointed out, it's all about how you cook it and how you eat it (small bites) Crack pots are a good thing because the chicked gets really moist and soft in there because it sits for hours

1) It is totally normal to not lose/or gain weight before you have a fill! It's called "bandster hell" DON"T beat yourself up for it 2) I don't want to be dissing your surgeon or anything but I think if there is another surgeon in that practice you should see someone else. If he makes you feel uncomfortable you'll never wanna walk back in there again- which is very bad for your bands health!

Has the Salmonella caused you to vomit? Unfortunately you could have a slipped band. Call or email your surgeon tonight and see what he says- He may want to see you before tuesday I am glad to hear you can keep down liquids though!

Another thing to remember, and i remind myself this all the time, is that the people who are losing SO much more weight than me probably had more weight to lose from the start. someone weighing 244 lbs (like me) will lose a lot slower in the begining than someone who weighs 400 lbs

You look GREAT! And btw, i remember when I was brand new to this site I loved reading your posts! (Havent seen ya here in a while, but thats probably because I haven't been as active as I used to be)

It's no big deal. Dont be scared and don't be shy! Ask your doctor all your questions! It's a little pinch, can you handle bloodtests? It's even easier than a bloodtest because you don't see the needle and no blood...

Pain, reflux, vomiting, not being able to keep water down, waking up in the middle of the night with saliva in your mouth...