Brown Kameleon

Thank you!!! Yeah it was very uncomfortable. I feel a little restriction but not much.

So I finally got my first fill today (3cc), this was the third attempt. It appears the hematoma has healed. BUT, she had trouble with finding the center of the port. She thinks it may be tilted, it's def not flipped. I go back in 2 weeks.

Congrats on your first fill? Why did he wait 3 months? Were you loing during that time and how did you feel? Good luck and much success!

I'm with the others, I haven't received my first fill yet (not by choice, that's another story). My doc requires 2 days of liquids and 2 days of mushies after a fill. Check with your docs office or the paperwork they gave you.

I have the realize too, my surgeon uses both. I chose the realize band because the port size is smaller than that of the lapband. My surgeon asked if I plan on getting a Tummy Tuck. I told him it was possible, he recommended the realize band because of it's size and the size of my stomach. The lapband is larger and normally used for larger people. Also, the realize band has been around the longest worldwide (created in Europe) where the lapband has the most longevity in the US.

That is too funny yet oh so wonderful for you!!! Splurge a little, at least on the underwear... I do understand not wanting to spend the money. My mom hasn't pulled out her sewing machie in awhile. I told her she will have to take in some of my pants. Perhaps the only new thing I will by for awhile are bras and panties. Again, WONDERFUL!!!!

It might be gas, try gas x strips. If the pressure doesn't go away after that then call your doc. For me, even 3 weeks after surgery I had gas and bloating where I couldn't burp. It was horrible. Now I can't stop burping.

I can't wait to get into the 100's... I don't care if the scale reads 199.9... I just want to get there. It has been waaaayyyyy too long.

Woohoooo!!!! And I love your positive attitude!!! It will fit perfectly without snugness before you know it!!!

It's a learning process and everyone is different. It's kind of weird but I feel it in my chest first. That's my signal to spit that bite out. Today I ignored that single now I'm sitting here feeling miserable. But I'm getting ready to walk in hopes of getting relief. You will get there and know when it's time to stop without over king it.

@Elcee, you've said it all, thank you for your response to Rossy.

@Rossy, you definitely have a right to your opinion like everyone else on this forum, however; your title directly tells people don't get the lapband. Ive said this before that each persons experience is different. I did the research for well over a year that included the lapband, my surgeon and the facility where my surgery was performed. Therefore I knew the risks and the benefits. I wonder if you did the same. And please I'm not placing blame. However, I also find when things do not go "right" with the band or with most things in life. People (not necessarily you) tend to be one sided in their explanations. What is left out is what part they played in the bands failures.

I do wish you the best going forward, perhaps your title should have been "I should not have gotten the lap band"

#justsaying

Congratulations!!!!!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!!

@Natasha, Elcee is right!!! I know it is difficult but stay strong, you're only 2 weeks in and it gets so much easier. I still cook for my daughter and my mother is in my home until her house is finished being built. She definitely is not a healthy eater although she needs to be because she is overweight and a diabetic. Actually, she motivates me because I do not want to become diabetic.

Also, most members on this site have had some form of lapband. You will rarely see a gastric bypass patient on here.

^{Hello, If I can find the site, I will post it later. I'm not on my home computer at this very moment. However, I read an article on a medical site (I want to say mayo clinic) where it suggested to wait 1-2 years before undergoing plastic surgery. This provides the body the time it needs for the skin to bounce back from weightloss.}

From what I understand, it is good that it's leaking. As long as it doesn't smell bad or starts to puss, hurt, feel hot or turn red then you are OK. I now have a hematoma clot (bruise)near my port. The NP said one of the reasons could be that it healed to fast before it finished draining. I did admit that I started putting neosporin on it very early because I was afraid of keloid scarring. Now I have to constantly use a heating pad to break up the hematoma in hopes the blood will move and spread for it to heal do I can have my first fill.

I go fr my 4 week follow up on 2/9... I'm hoping I get my first fill that day.

Sorry... I am from DE

If I can get it to scan a look readable then I will send by tomorrow but no guarantees as my scanner is not of great quality.

If you have acess to a fax machine, I can send you what was submitted. Again all insurances are different but the from asked for name of program(which was already pre-typed), the year, weightloss, weight regained, length of program and if my primary doc knew.

My doc knew about most of them because every time I saw her I was on some type of plan and would mention them. However I did not hkave any documentation from any of the programs. And I've never met a doc who didn't support the band because of the health benefits it can potentially foster.

Hello, i saw my nutritionist on Thursday and she said a headache is the first sign of dehydration. Drink up before you workout then replenish with Gatoraide (or the equivalent). If you still get headaches after a couple days of doing this, then see your doctor- PCP.

Although all insurances are different, here is my story. I have BCBS- Anthem and all I had to fill out was a history for my doctor. They submitted to insurance and I did not need proof. My history account wasn't even completely accurate because I did it bt memory so it was vague. I gave them everything from LA weightloss to Jenny Craig to Weightwatchers to Atkins with approximate years and results. You should be fine.

Hello, I'm glad you recognize you can be doing more to see better results. However, I'm curious... Do you normally weigh yourself with your friends scale? My doctor's scale and my scale at home have a 2lb difference.

Thank you for this post, it keeps it real and goals attainable!!!!! This should be re-posted at least every month.

@ Xavier... I already have started emulating your band of life. If I could restrict I wouldn't need the band. I need help with Portion Control while learning to eat things in moderation. This band will do this for me. However everyone is different and each person needs to find what works for them.

Hello, same here. From what I've read it's pretty normal. My surgeon expects me to maintain and perhaps lose some. But no gaining. I still have very little appetite yet I find I can eat more than 1/2 cup. I'm focus on healing, eating selections and habits, chewing habits and waiting to drink that 30 mins before and 45 mins to an hour after the meals. Basically, I'm trying to get the basics down.