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Hello,

I was banded about 5.5 months ago also. My weight loss has been slow. It just now started picking up, however I am all the way filled up. I am at 11cc right now.I am just now starting to feel like have a band. I discussed this with the docs and they said everyone is different. Sometimes you might have to bump up the caloric intake a little especially if you are exercising alot. I lost about 40lbs to date. I weighed the same lb for 3 months straight. I understand your frustration

Crystal

When I get stuck I feel it in my chest and I gagg, and spit up alot of saliva. You sound really stressed to me or what you ate just simply didnt agree with you....

14 pounds in 7 weeks sounds great to me....my weight loss has been super slow. Anywhoo...The body has a funny way of holding on to the weight. I know when its around "my special time of the month" I gain 3 lbs and quickly lose them once everything is said and done. Maybe you gained muscle while hiking. Have no worries...I am sure you will lose it quickly!

I was stuck in rut where I ate the same foods and did the same exercise routine just about everyday. I switched up everything and the scale SLOWLY started moving again. Good Luck. My plateau lasted from feb-last week....ugh....I just started losing again

definatley get some more on there...you dont want to chance getting an infection. the wounds are still too fresh. Mine didnt come off until 14 days later and I still had to pull them off. Good Luck

Hello Friends,

My question of the day is what happens when your filled to capacity but dont have any real restriction? I have 9.5cc's in an 11cc band. I have a fill scheduled for Monday. I am getting nervous because I am not at the green zone yet. I am running out of room. So what happens when you get to 11cc's? Also I received my band 12/22/11 about 4 months ago. The weight loss has been very slow. I am down 32lbs as of today!

Crystal

My sugars have been a little on the low side I suppose. Presurgery they were very high and I was on medication. They told me to stop my medication immediately after my surgery. I have only been checking them with my machine since then. They normally range from 68-96. Maybe I should talk to the bariatric surgeon about this.

Crystal

Sorry if this is TMI but I have been having a constant vaginal itch without odor or discharge. The docs are clueless and have been giving me creams just to pacify me but they are not working.I am negative for yeast infections, bacterial infections, as well as STD's. I have seen 3 different ob/gyns. I was banded in December 22, 2011, about 3 months ago. I started this itch in February of this year. I also started birth control the end of January. I was on the same birth control for 2 years prior to the band and they made me stop it just before my surgery but I got back on it 4 weeks later. I am wondering if this is a side effect of the lapband or my birth control or could it simply be from the weight loss and different diet that my body is just going through changes. I am desperate to get rid of this. Has anyone experienced anything like this? I dont know what else to do.

Crystal

ugh...I have plateaued too...Its frustrating. I weigh myslef twice a day. I have too become obsessed and it just doesnt move. I have been taking in 1200-1300 calories a day. I am going to lower it to 1000 calories a day and see if that makes a difference...

I didnt really think the lapband was working for me at first because I have yet to reach the green zone, but I purchased 2 pairs of too small jeans 3 weeks ago and decided to keep them as incentive to lose weight. Well I tried them on this morning, and they are a little snug but they fit and I can close them. I couldnt get them past my hips 3 weeks ago. I had my surgery done exactly 2 months ago on December 22, 2011, and I am proud to say I went from a size 20 in bottoms to a size 14...yayy...I get my 4th fill on Friday so hopefully I will be even more successful after that one! Good Luck to all my fellow lapbanders!

Crystal

Hello All,

Just curious as too how many calories your nutritionist suggest daily. Is it 1000, less or more?

Crystal

ugh..i feel the exact same way. I have an 11cc band and I am at 7cc's and I feel nothing...Frustrated beyond words. Some days I wish I opted for the gastic sleeve...

Crystal

i believe it really all depends on the practice because I was able to get fills 3 fridays in a row. They told me I could come back in 2 more weeks if need be. I still dont feel restriction by the way!..yikes

awww... happy for you...This is an exciting time. I was banded 6 weeks ago...only lost 24 lbs so far but I feel and look better already!! Good Luck to you!

Crystal

I am so sorry to hear about that....This is all new to me. I was banded 6 weeks ago and have had 2 fills since then , and I dont feel any different. I have the realize band. what kind did the use on you?

Hi how long have you had your lapband

Thursday makes 6 weeks since i was banded!

Crystal

When will I feel restriction? I have had a fill two weeks in a row and the doctors say I can come in this friday for another fill which is exactly one week since the last one. I just feel like this may be too much too soon. I feel absolutely no difference with these fills. I never get stuck, which I dont really want to, or feel any difference at all. I feel hungry all the time. I have to side track myself out of eating....Yikes. Wondering when will this "tool" will kick in!What am I doing wrong? Do you think I am getting too many fills too soon and its having the adverse affect?

Crystal

I am in the same exact boat....I have had 2 fill in the last 2 weeks....I cant believe my doctor does them sooo frequently. He even said I could come back again this Friday which is a week later from the last one. Anyhoo...I feel no difference. Its straight will power. I dont even feel like I have a band in place. I have 6cc in my 11cc band. I have never gotten stuck with food or liquids. I dont know what to do!

Crystal

ugh I experienced the same things as you have. I am 5 weeks post op. I lost a considerable amount of weight up front and then all of a sudden it stopped and stalled for about 3 weeks. I just received my second fill and now the weight is starting to very slowly come off again, but its not without hard work. From what people tell me, this is normal. Just try to hang on in there and be patient. It will come off!

Crystal

Are you getting your Proteins in first? Also what type of yogurt are you eating. Alot of yogurts are high in sugar. I know we cant cut out bread all together but maybe try 1 slice instead of two. Also can you replace the pretzels (carbs) with a higher Protein snack? Just some suggestions.

Thanks...those sound like great suggestions, that fully plan to put into practice....Hadnt thought of those!!!

Call it impatience, but I was banded 5 weeks ago yesterday and I have only lost 13lbs post op and 9 preop for a total of 22 lbs weight loss. I received my second fill today. My first one was a week ago. They put 5cc in my 11cc band, and today they added 1cc. I am starving...yikes. I feel like a bottomless pit and I feel like I dont even have a band in me at all . I dont know if my birth control that I just restarted has increased my hunger or what, I am ready to feel restriction. I am not even sure what restriction feel like,but I know that I dont have it. Sorry for rambling on and on, but I am scared I wont be successful at this.

Daily Menu

6:30 - blueberry banana Protein smoothie/shake

9:00- oatmeal (1 packet)

11:00 rolds gold pretzels (1handful)

12:30 tuna fish w low fat mayo on wheat toast or turkey w/ non fat cheese on wheat with mustard

clementine

2:00 Protein smoothie

5:00 grilled chicken with tomatoes, low fat mashed potatoes

8:00 yogurt

I drink about 4 bottles of Water with crystal light in between

Also zumba for an hour 6 days a week....

Am I eating wrong or consuming too much????

I am almost 5 weeks post op and I remember starving my butt off during that phase. I had the audacity to have the surgery 3 days before Christmas. Christmas was really hard. I chewed food and spit it out ....yikes. Anyhoo... I loved diet hot chocolate by swiss miss with some Protein powder added to it. I loved carnation Breakfast shake. It takes way better than any Protein Shake out there. I also had some Soup from saladworks because campbells just wasnt getting it. I ate non fat yogurt and by week 2 I made fruit smoothie Protein shakes. Its a rough phase but you will get through it. I just had my first fill last friday and feel 0 restriction. The doctor said I could come back this Friday for a little more. I am on solids now Hang on because it will get better.

Crystal

I just called to confirm and they said that I could get another one as soon as this friday if I didnt feel any restriciton. I have decided to get .5 cc to 1 cc which will give me a total of 6cc in my 11cc band.If this one doesnt work then I am going to wait awhile for the next fill and give my body a break.

Crystal

I even called to verify this information generically and thats what they told me too....I am just reaching out to other sources or just getting a second opinion I guess

I have been reading conflicting stories...I received my first fill last friday. She put 5cc in my 11cc band. SHe then told me that if I didnt feel any restriction which I probably wouldnt she said I could come back next friday..which is only 1 week later for another small fill this time. That just seems like alot too soon!

Crystal