Chastndeb

I was banded on Feb 28, 2012 by Dr Bagnato. Down 68 lbs, 40 more to goal...

I think whether or not we talk about lapband surgery is a personal choice, period. I had my surgery on Feb 28, and have lost 58 lbs. I still need to lose another 50 pounds to get where I want to be. It is a process, and I go to the gym 4-5 times a week, Watch what I eat and take my Vitamins. I share with people who are close to me, but I take pride in what I have accomplished so far. I do think WLS has a bad connotation for some...and I am sensitive to that.

I just had my third fill last Thursday....my surgery was Feb 28 and my first two fills took me up to 4cc in a 10cc band. I got 1cc on Thursday, and felt very little restriction til Thursday evening. Then, wow! I was painfully restricted. I considered going back in for a slight unfill, and I still might do that Monday....but I am anxious to get back to real weight loss after only losing 3-4 lbs last month. I have lost about 40 with 85 to go....tonight it seems a bit looser, since I have been able to drink pretty well. I was scared last night because I was spitting a sort of yucky saliva. Is this the "sliming" everyone talks about?? Is this just a normal reaction or should I consider an unfill?

Jean, this one hit home with me. I am 4 mos out, and down 40 lbs, but SO impatient with myself! I am walking 3 to 4 miles 4x a week...when I have been a couch potato for 30 yrs! This is a process, not a in a blink miracle....and I need to remember that!! Being off all type II diabetes meds is a huge nonscale victory, and I need to focus on the positive!!

Thanks for your imput, Cindy. I worry about anti inflammatories and NSAIDS because of potential liver problems. I very occasionally take Tylenol for arthritis, but am trying a hot soak to both feet after I walk and that helped last night. I also am switching up the distance depending on how my heel feels...for example, 4 miles one time, then 2 miles the next. I will google the diet info. I would much rather not take meds if I can help it. I have just started the glucosamine chondroitin a few days ago and am hoping this natural remedy helps.

I am 4 mos post op and have been working on a walking regimen. I was walking 3-4 miles a night, and began having some heel blistering and Achilles tendon pain. I went to a specialty shoe store, had my gait analyzed and bought some Asics sneaks which are made for people who put more pressure on the heel portion odd the foot while walking. I have also started walking one night and resting the next, still 4 miles, but 3 to four times a week. I am still having problems with my left heel and have just started glucosamine chondroitin 3x a day. If it gets bad, I am using Tylenol arthritis once a day. I am 55, excited about getting more active, and am down 38 pounds since surgery with 85 pounds to go. Any suggestions? Indon't want to stop my routine, but I want to be careful of my heel, too!

If your mess are going up, that may help your weight loss! I am going in for my first fill April 4...and getting my tsh levels checked out....I have lost 18 pounds since surgery...but things have really slowed down this week. Hopefully that will restart my weight loss!

I am also waiting for my first fill...my surgery was Feb 28, and my first fill will be April 4. I have lost 13 lbs since surgery, but now seem to be gaining and losing the same pound....I am going to join a gym this weekend to get some organized workout help. My only activity since my surgery has been sporadic walking and I know now that I need to get with it to see the scale move...I went back to work 2 weeks post op and feel good physically, except that I am now having some constipation every few days. I had a large hiatal hernia repaired so I have been slow about adding any raw fruits or veggies yet....I am exited and a little nervous about my first fill!

I am on Crestor and have had no problems...but Lipitor caused me terrible back pain.

I find that coffee or hot tea along with a fruit yogurt during the day and LOTS of water does the trick. I also use a stool softener if I miss a day. That is much easier on your system than a laxative, but don't wait to take it. I only have one cup of coffee each day, with the blessing of my doc. All other fluids are caffeine free: I drink a lot of herb teas and crystal light. I am 10 days post op, and so far, so good.

I just had surgery Feb 28 with Dr Bagnato. I feel like I am doing well, just the predictable gas pains. I had a hiatal hernia repair plus the banding. I have been very impressed with both his office staff and with him! They are very considerate and responsive! My first office visit will be this week on the 6th. One thing you should be aware of is that he puts the port at left upper breast level. I was pleased with that since I have had 2 c-sections, and three other laprascopic procedures: one for a kidney stone, one for an ovarian cyst, and one for a hysterectomy 2 years ago. I was glad of the port placement to avoid more abdominal adhesions. I am glad that I am taking 2 weeks off work to get myself adjusted before I return to business travel on March 12.

My surgery was Feb 28. I had a large hiatal hernia repaired at the same time. I spent the night in the hospital since my insurance required it. I feel better than I thought I would. Stll having gas pains, but taking Gasx which seems to help. My doctor ordered a anti nausea patch for me which was placed behind one ear. He also ordered a bracelet thing which I am supposed to wear til the battery runs out...it is supposed to also combat nausea. I did not know about the hiatal hernia but my doctor suspected it because I had been having some pain after eating. Anyway, I am going to start my walking tomorrow!

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful success! Those of us waiting for surgery dates to come feel like your words are just the tonic we need!! I hope you have a GREAT trip!