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You said they did a CT scan, but did they do a barium swallow? Did you go to your bariatric surgeon rather than another doctor? If not, you definitely need to get into your bariatric surgeon ASAP.

Looks and sounds like you're healing nicely!!

Personally, I've never had problems swallowing pills. I would talk to your doctor about the time release ones you can't crush and see if you can try swallowing them.

Honestly? The recovery is rough. I had my surgery a week ago and still only feel vaguely human. But, he also fixed a few big hernias and removed over 12 pounds of skin. So, it was considerably beyond the usual tummy tuck.

You may think you're ready to eat but your stomach needs time to heal. It's been manipulated, stitched, and overall abused. The post op diet is for the single purpose of allowing it to heal. It sucks but it's crucial you stick to your doctor's post op diet so you don't cause complications.

Not until your doctor says you can. Are you on liquids right now? Didn't your doctor give you a post op diet to follow?

I was staving lol. It was a huge challenge. I've lost 206 so far in the last 16 months.

I lost a lot my first month, 43 pounds. But I also had a lot to lose and didn't have a pre-op diet either. I also think a big reason I've always consistently lost is because I've counted calories religiously since the day I got home from the hospital.

I would take it! It has acetaminophen in it not an NSAID so it's safe. Plus, it'll knock your butt out so you sleep through the worst of it. I've taken Nyquill a couple times and always keep it in the house. I hope you wake tomorrow feeling better ((hugs))

It's never too late to start over and you're only a "failure" if you give up. You haven't given up and you're not a failure. The very first thing I'd do is call your surgeon and make an appointment. Let him help you get back on track and check your band. I'd also make an appointment with your nutritionist so they can also help you. I also think having realistic expectations of the band will help you a lot. You talk about portion control- that's not the band's job. The band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anything and this is exactly why it's so important to stick to band sized portions. What the band is supposed to do is allow you to go much longer periods of time without hunger after small meals. Have a look at these links, I really think they'll help a lot: The Lap Band is NOT About Restriction- by Dr. Simpson Tighter Isn't Always Better- by Jean McMillan Hang in there and don't give up! Best wishes.

I would call your doctor and have them call you in a prescription anti-nausea med. I keep Zofran on me at all times and it's a lifesaver. They do sell OTC anti-nausea meds but I've found they only work for mild nausea not flu severe nausea. As far as OTC headache reliever, acetaminophen is safe with the band. I personally find it to be totally useless though and got permission from my surgeon to take Advil.

Awww he's so beautiful!! Congratulations!!!!

A gastro doctor isn't going to know or understand the Lap Band. That would be like having an eye doctor try to diagnose a hearing problem. Totally different specialties and knowledge base. If I were in your shoes, I'd find another bariatric surgeon for a second opinion. Tell them the conflicting information you're getting and see what their opinion is.

It all depends on your insurance. They all have their own rules and coverage limitations. You'll have to call your insurance to find out for sure.

If you threw up for two hours, you definitely need to let get back into see your doctor ASAP. It's a very real possibility you caused a slip.

There's no reason why you can't donate blood or get a tattoo after being banded.

Unfortunately, the band can't help food addiction. The band will allow you to be satisfied on much less food for longer periods of time but it won't change cravings, head hunger, and/or food addiction. There is a popular saying around here "the band goes around your stomach, not your head". My best advice to anyone considering the band is to deal with your psychological issues with food first. Seek counseling or a good support group specifically for food addiction. Too often I see people struggle and fail with the band not because the band didn't do it's job but because they never dealt with their food addiction first. Food addiction is very real and often we need very real professional help to tame it. Best wishes.

When I carb cycle, yes. I count net carbs not total carbs. Very much like Atkins.

Congratulations! You look beautiful!

I had 5 incisions and the only one you can see even faintly is my port scar. Otherwise they're so small they just faded away.

Not me but I am struggling to eat at all. Apparently surgery kills my appetite. Let us know how you do this week, though!

First, go back to liquids only for at least 24 hours to give your stomach time to calm. It's now likely very irritated and swollen from getting stuck and needs time to relax. Second, do NOT try to make yourself vomit. Ever. You should be avoiding vomiting at all costs because it can and will lead to slips. Third, if this continues, call your doctor. Best wishes.

thank you, I was napping and just saw the link request lol

He's right, you shouldn't feel restriction, at least not the way most band patients think of restriction. The band isn't supposed to physically stop you from eating anything and this is why it's so important to stick to band sized portions- regardless of how much you can eat. The band is supposed to allow you to go much longer between small meals without hunger. Have a look at the link in my signature, I really think it will help. Best wishes.

You look absolutely amazing!! Congratulations on your amazing success!!!