Krussell19

Same here banded in 07 constant heartburn and reflux has a slight unfill no help the reflux came back and it was so bad that I couldnt lay down had to go back yesterday for a complete unfill because my poucj was so swollen and inflammed

Same here I almost felt like I needed to cough it up but I couldnt and the feeling was constant! couldnt take it anymore went to the doctor my pouch was so swollen and inflammed I needed an unfill as soon as they removed the saline I had instant relief!

Yes I drink jager I try to do it only once a month or so because its so many calories but you cant give up every little thing you like the band helps you learn moderation its not ment to be a terrible life sentence where you enjoy nothing

Def start lookin it can be harder then you think to find a new one especially since a lot of them do not like to do your fills unless.they banded you

Lol yup I wore a size 9.5 before surgery I wear a 7 now

I can truly say if salad would go down I could eat it everyday twice a day because there are so many things you can do with a salad so many great veggie choices and ways to add protien..

When my pouch and throat and mouth are instantly filled with thick insane amounts of spit that wont stop until im instuck.. Im talkin thick weird spit (like on big daddy when the little boy has ketchup spit thay he can dangle half way to the ground then suck it back up..) Sometimes it pours out like a fire hose.. I asked the doc about it and he told me its our bodies nattural response to choking so if you were actually choking your body sends out a signal to make this insanley thick gooey spit to help unlodge the stuck item.. Well occasionally something sitting in my pouch causes it to think im choking.

Salad is hit n miss for me one day I can eat half a chef salad and the next one bite of lettuce and im sliming.. My band has a mind of its own.and likes to keep me guessing the only real safe foods I know that never get stuck are of course things I shouldnt have like mashed potatoes and cheetos

I was a faithful soda drinker before my band talkin all day everyday I had one but you know I dont even miss it now at all.. I even tried a rootbeer the other day it tasted horrid not to mention the carbination almost killed me. Take this time to try new drinks like crystal light or teas and find something you like there are so many flavors out there you can surley find a new drink to love thats better for you and your band.

Oh the diffrences in doctors and our bodies seriously confusing at times. But here is my input and experiances.. my consultant said if you wanted to have 1 once in a while to allowed the pop to get flat and sip it. That it would be better to have no calories then to substitute it with a high calorie drink. I have done this a few times when I really feel like I need it but for the most part try to avoid soda because even flat the carbonation kills me. now my dad and step mom have been banded for 8 years and drink diet pop daily they're both at thier goal weight, have had their reconstructive surgery, and have had no problems with their lap band. so there is no good solid answer, you just have to do what's best for you and your body.

Best advice dont even pour a drink then your not tempted.. Once you have your band Give your food half an hour to process then take a sip or two and see How ya feel if its tight or uncomfortable wait another half hour. Weird at first but youll get used to it. Believe me once you slip up and drink to fast and you start sliming youll think twice. One more thing make sure your meals are moist one it will cut down on the thirst and two you are less likley to get stuck. My band hates dry or rubbery food which is why I avoid left overs the microwave rubberizes.everything!

First off congrats!! Sounds like your really makin progress I to am finally startin to notice changes which makes me feel good. I was starting to become discouraged because I am not in anyway at my goal but instead decided to look at the positives! Ive lost 150 pounds, I went from a 34 jean to 22 I can comfortably where a 1x tshirt without stretchin the heck out of it first. I can run up a flight of stairs! And still be breathing normally!! I used to stop to catch my breath just from walking up them. And my favorite I can try clothes on at the store and not have to go for the biggest one on the rack and hope I can stretch it to fit! Lapband has truly saved my life and yes we struggle sometimes but beyond worth it.

Oh I hear ya I should be withered to nothing by now but no still a chunk! ive lost 150 pounds and still have 80 to lose to be happy and by a doctors chart I probably need to lose another 140 but I keep pluggin away ill get there someday if I stop havin so many complications :s

If wr have pizza I jusy have the toppings... But I will say a friend and I took a whole wheat pita shell cut it fully open and put grilled chicken, veggies, and mozzerella cheesr on it and toasted them and I ate it! It took a little while but was delicious and half the calories of a pizza hut piece of pizza

Yes.. I lost 22 in 7 days

Steak, hamburger, corn, bread, noodles

Dr.holloway banded my dad and step mom they are both 7 years out at goal weight look fantastic and have had no complications! I hear nothing but great things about him

Dr.malley and his staff are wonderful that is where I do all my fills and checkups they really take the time to help you

Also karen.. Dr.farrings nurses aid she is fabulous

Dr.malley did not band me but he is where I get my fills and I absolutley love him and the staff there ive been threw some terrible things with my actual surgeon and dr.malley has done everything possible to help me out

Good lord so,many times ive heard terrible things but here are a few that will never ever leave my head number one my step grandma looked at me and said youd be so beautiful if you werent fat what a waiste of a face.... I was so depressed and it has always stuck with me and this was 8 years ago! .. Worst high school situation I won a contest for most spirited at a pep rally walked down in front of the entire school to get my prize which was a bench seat for blechers at a football game and a guy stood up and yelled better give her two maybe then her ass will fit in it I bawled my eyes out I was so humiliated... Then a few years ago A guy I thought was finally diffrent then other guys decided to tell me after a few weeks of seeing each other that I was so great and pretty and he had never had so much in common with a girl but that he could never really be in a relationship with me because his friends would never stop teasing him because of how big I was and he didnt want to deal with it..this is after I was down a hundred pounds from my band n feelin pretty giod about myself... Well good for him because im now married to a real man who loves this girls curves n supports me in every way .. Ppl.suck

Good lord so,many times ive heard terrible things but here are a few that will never ever leave my head number one my step grandma looked at me and said youd be so beautiful if you werent fat what a waiste of a face.... I was so depressed and it has always stuck with me and this was 8 years ago! .. Worst high school situation I won a contest for most spirited at a pep rally walked down in front of the entire school to get my prize which was a bench seat for blechers at a football game and a guy stood up and yelled better give her two maybe then her ass will fit in it I bawled my eyes out I was so humiliated... Then a few years ago A guy I thought was finally diffrent then other guys decided to tell me after a few weeks of seeing each other that I was so great and pretty and he had never had so much in common with a girl but that he could never really be in a relationship with me because his friends would never stop teasing him because of how big I was and he didnt want to deal with it..this is after I was down a hundred pounds from my band n feelin pretty giod about myself... Well good for him because im now married to a real man who loves this girls curves n supports me in every way .. Ppl.suck

Love spicy food! Absolutley my fav I either just tough it out or my next bite is somethin mild to soothe the heat

Anything with carbination is awful for your band but not having somethin you love ever sucks.. My band consultant said if you really want one occasionally make it flat then sip it.. Its calorie free better then sluggin a high calorie drink in its place.. And believe me a totally flat pop is quite good if you havent had one in a while

So sorry for the repeated post phone went spastic :s