LeeB1946

WheI get a stuck I can't usually get anything down. Last Saturday I wanted to reach in and take the damn thing out just to get something unstuck. It was probably the worst stuck I have had in 2.5 years of having this band. Wish I had the sleeve or bypass but alas too late.

I never had high blood pressure even at my top weight. Have now dropped into upper category of low blood pressure. Don't take any meds, but when I get out of bed I have to sit on the edge of the bed and wait for room to stop spinning and sometimes the same when I get out of a chair. If I stand too quickly I have been known to fall against something or someone, but docs all say "just stand slowly."

I too would probably go with sleeve, but at the time I had surgery my insurance did not cover sleeve. Less maintenance with the sleeve is about the only reason though.

Keep some of the larger clothes. I found out that with the weight loss and loss of fat and insulation when winter comes you have to layer a bit and I needed a size larger or two sizes larger if I have to wear the thermal underwear to keep warm. I clean out my closets two or three times in the process of getting rid of 95 pounds and then filled the closets with smaller sizes. Fortunatly, I was slow at getting rid of all the old 38 and 40 jeans so have a supply to get me though this winter.

Water and coffee, tea, etc go down fast. Carbonated drinks which I don't do often take some time as I have to sip and burp and sip and burp until I get tired of both.

Did you get your surgery. Wishing you well.

Well, I had the same or similar pain for almost a year. Talked with PA and he felt around down there, and of course, just like the car mechanic, I did not have the pain nor could we find an issue. It still occurs now and again and I have figured out I might be eating a little too fast. I would ask your doctor or his PA or nurse about it though.

I go through periods of what seems like no restriction and then all of a sudden there it is. I was at a banquet with a friend who had by pass just before I had band and we split a banquet meal of chicken breast and mix veggies. I took three bites and said "Oh, damn!" She turned to me and asked, "Band working? I told her yes and she said her surgery was working too and we neither cleaned our plates. Love that surgery!

Seems like you got 7cc's at surgery. That seems like a lot when some doc's don't even give any. I got 2 cc's and 19 months later I have only 5.5 as 6 was too tight and I slimmed and coughed all the time (not a good thing to do in public).

Liquids only 2 hours pre fill and 24 hours post fill. No issues. I even get out sometimes without the drink of water test, but try to take bottle of water into office with me so I don't forget.

Hang in there kid you are just starting 19 months ago I was in pain. Today 95 pounds given away and I say I don't remember the pain. Best of luck and do what you medical staff tells you to do and all will be good.

It took me 19 months to have pizza. Had one of those small microwave ones. Over 500 calories so ate it all day. Well, that's over thank God!

After you get back on solid foods you will have to experiment to see what you can and can not eat. There is no food I can't eat. Yes, there are some I should not eat. Those being sugar, white flour, high carb sweets and junk food. Fast food was never an issue so don't go there. For me it is chocolate items such as cakes, pies, etc. Never meant a chocolate I didn't like. Yes, we can eat anything,b ut do you want this to work? work with dietitian and get a good food plan you can follow.

Don't get stuck on eggs, but stay away from potatoes due to high carb. When I do eat potatos I get less that 1/3 cup. I envy all of those who get 1/2 cup food. I get 1/3 cup 5 times per day and that includes carbs and veggies for a total of 1/3 cup. Went over a little yesterday so today back to the program.

Had same issue and was told to drink more fluid. Maybe a few more ounces of protein shake and that worked for me. Now, I have a similar problem 18 months down the road and 95 pounds gone. I never had high blood pressure even when I was at my highest weight of 265. Always around 112/75. Now if I can get it up to 95/65 I am doing good. When i get out of bed I have to sit on the edge of the bed for a few seconds and the room stops spinning then I am ok to get up. PA said she has low blood pressure and gave me the suggestions of sitting upright before standing up. Just hate it when the bed spinns. Reminds me of my drinking days in the days of my misspent youth!