luvbug0712

I had surgery on Wednesday to unlock my band and predisposition my stomach. Lucky there was no swelling of the stomach so they were able to re-lock my bad (if there was swelling we would have to wait 12 weeks to re-lock the band). My procedure was done laporoscopicly, 5 incisions (the Dr was nice enough to reopen my 4 previous incisions). I will be on a liquid diet for 5 day, followed by soft foods and then regular foods. On Sept 5th I have a check up and at that time we will discuss filling my band.

I feel okay just sore and groggy from the surgery but I am glad I didn't wait.

I'm currently writing this from my hosptial bed

after several months of pain it was found that my stomach slipped over the lapband. Yesterday I had corrective surgery.

Did the Feb 2012 bandsters every decide on a post area for us to keep in touch?

Sorry for the delay in response but here's my update:

visited the Dr and he removed ALL the fliquid from my band which felt great. I was schd. for an Upper GI today and we found that my stomach has slipped above my band so I have been schd. for surgery tomorrow at 11am.

I'm very nervous but since I know what to expect I just want to get it over with. After surgery i will restart my lapband process

I eat around 7ish and go to bed at 11pm. I find that i cant even drink anything after 8pm or my night will be hell...

I'm 1 yr and 6mths post op, lost a total of 87lbs with only 13lbs left to my goal. Within the last 5 mths I've been experincing refulx and discomfort while eating.

I was having sometime where threw up after anything I ate and I honestly waited to long to go to the Dr. When I finally did go he removed 2.5cc out of my band that was filled 5.5cc. I did gain 7lbs during the 6 weeks but the symptoms where gone. After the 6 weeks I got 0.8cc put back in and the symptons came back which resulted in 1cc being removed. I've felt fine for awhile but not I have the acidy feeling in my stomach and some mornings I wake up and vomit the food I ate the day before. (I don't think that's normal) Today I have pain on my left side and around my port. I dont know if something is stuck or if my band slipped.

I'm trying to stay hopeful but it's very hard. I don't want to lose my lapband.....

Well I have a 2pm today with Dr. Dietrick fingers crossed it something simple.

Well good news no slippage of the band... Bad news my esophagus was tired from the band being too tight. So I went from 5.4cc's to 2.3cc's not really happy about this but my dr said in 6 wks we can bump me to up slowly. so now I have to be very careful how and what I eat. I have to say I feel so much better.

Well headed to the Dr to see if my band slipped:(

FEB 2013 Bandsters PLEASE! PLEASE!! PLEEEEEAAASSSEEEE! visit your own page

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/2640-february-2013-bandsters/

we are all at different points in our journey. We wish you luck but it gets confusing when you post. Thank you!

I have lost 15 lbs on liquids. 3days to go!!!!!

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February 28 is my surgery date.. I'm excited but yet a bit scared. It's also my Birthday on the same day!! what a way to start a new life!! I'm looking forward to the BIG DATE.. I go for my Pre-Op at the hospital on the 21st.. I look forward to all your support and thank you all for posting your experience as this alone is very helpful. I will have a great last meal tomorrow to enjoy and then it's A NEW LIFE STYLE FOR ME..

Cubanita0068

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So I get my surgery on Friday....... I had the band put in in 2009 had it removed 2010 and gained all my weight back all this was due to lack of knowledge and communication and my choices..... I've since gotten married and have been pushing to get the band again. I've researched, went to numerous doctors, talked for days with insurance companies, friends, family even random people. I've set the date and tomorrow start on the liquid diet. I've been so sure this is exactly what I want, I think of how I use to look how I felt how I could run around and play with my kids and enjoy life, how I fit in my shower and could get my shoes on without taking a deep breath and twisting into a position to reach my feet. I think I'm most excited for the day I get out of bed to grab something I forgot and cuddle back up with my husband without sounding like I ran to the end of the block and back instead of the other room. But still there is a little nagging thought that somehow managed to squeeze into my brain and kill off some of my confidence. What am I doing is this a good idea what if I fail and just screw this up again. So here I am I just want to see if anyone else feels or felt this. I'm so happy to find this support system

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/2640-february-2013-bandsters/

I'm feb 15th as well.... Keep me posted

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/forum/2640-february-2013-bandsters/

Maybe we February 2012 bandsters should start another thread' date=' February 2012 bandsters? Not sure. This is becoming too full and convoluted.[/quote']

I agree and what I find funny is when you go to the lapband support groups its divided into years: 2013 Bandsters then by the month 2012 Bandsters has its own link. This forum has become SO confusing. Myself and several 2012 Bandsters have politely suggested they visit a forum created specifically for them. Smh!

Feb 2013 banisters your posts are very confusing to those of us who have been communicating for over a year. I have checked and there is a 2103 Feb Bandsters. It maybe beneficial for you to communicate with those who at the same place in your lapband experience. We wish you the beat of luck in your journey.

Feb 2012 Bandsters has anyone considered reconstructive surgery? Tummy Tuck or breast lift ?

24 days till my 1 yr LapBand Anniversary

I guess Im a little confused is this forum for 2012 or 2013 bandsters?

Not sure if many of the new people waiting are aware but there is a forum for Feb 2013 surgeon patients. You may find it helpful to join that form to read experiences of people also waiting for responses.

How are my 2012 LBT people doing we are coming up on 1 yr. Im do excited and would love to hear how you are doing and see pictures.

11mths post op 71lbs gone only 33lbs to go.

Complications: gas pains

food I can't eat: Breads, Rice, Anything from Mcdonalds/Burger King/Wendys, anything fried, pork chops and any white carbs

Preop complications: unable to stand on feet longer then 2 hrs, GERD, Migraines, back pain and unable to walk up stairs

Postop: all preop complications GONE

Future Plan: breast reconstruction/lift, possible Tummy Tuck

My life: I feel great and I'm happy with my choice

69lbs gone.... 35 more to go!

The leopard dress was in sept and the white/black strip shirt was in Nov.

I am in ONEderland!!! OMG!

Just thought i would share. 56lbs GONE!

Update: I noticed my last blog has some errors...lol!!

As of Sept 7, 2012 I have offically lost 50 lbs.. YIPPEE I am only 3 lbs away from breaking out of the 200's. I couldn't be more happier and to make my day even better I fit into my size 16 jeans... They felt so nice and I looked so good. I love seeing my old body and I'm pumped to see what another 30lbs gone will look like

Okay, so here I am again, got a 2 cc fill back a month ago, so I'm now at 6 cc in an 11 cc band. I SHOULD be feeling restriction, right? NO!!!

I have lost according to my scale a total of 35 pounds. According to theirs, 30. Not enough from February to September! But here is my point - and I KNOW I should not be eating this stuff, but just to prove a point:

For dinner tonight, I had a hot dog with a bun, a spoonful of potato salad, a spoonful of macaroni salad, a spoonful of baked Beans, and an ear of corn. For dessert, I had a brownie and a half a piece of eclair cake. YES I KNOW it is all the wrong stuff - but should I be able to eat that much with 6 cc in an 11 cc band? I am so TOTALLY frustrated that I think I am trying to eat just to see how much I can eat - and it's a lot!!!

Can anyone shed some light on what I should do, or is anyone else having this trouble? I really am feeling like I should have never got this band, because it has helped me NADA!!!!

HELP!!!

I have read there is a possibility that you can stretch out the top part of your stomach which can allow you to eat alot more and bascially makes the lapband pointless. That is why it is so important to measure all your food and stop at 1 cup. You may want to speak with you DR. or consider starting from the beginning,.

So I'm still seem to be doing well with my lap band. The vomiting is few and far between. My husband believes its the way I am eating (mainly eating to fast). I am 7 lbs away from , 3lbs away from my half way mark and I am so happy. I have yet to buy new pants but I am getting to the point that they barley stay on. However I did have a pile of pants at the bottom of the closet that I hoped to one day would fit in again and that day is now I started at a size 22 and now I'm in a size 18 with wiggle room. I also have some size 16s that Im holding on to maybe once I leave 200 I will be able to get into them. Their are days that I just can't believe how well this lap band is working for me and it's a choice I will never regret. I hope everyone else is doing well and seeing results.

Well since my last post I'm down to 212lbs I'm so close to ONEderland

However since my last fill on July 19th eying has become pure misery. I cant drink large amounts at one time, I'm eating maybe 3/4cup of food and I'm throwing up pretty much after each meal.

Recently I've been experiencing a pain while I eat and burp ALOT after food. Can the restriction cause gas or indigestion. Anyone else experience this?

So on July 19th I had another fill and my band has 5.3cc. Before getting another fill I felt like I was stuck and pretty much able to eat what I wanted. Well not anymore since my fill I've dropped 8lbs and i'm 16lbs away from ONEderland

I am so happy with my choice to get a lapband

So I'm 4 myths post op and I've lost a total of 30lbs even though I am happy with this loss I feel it should be more. I'm wondering how often I should be exercising?