JACKIEO85

Are you looking for something in your area/ or online? I'm guessing your asking because your Doctor doesn't offer one? You Might also want to go to the Forums page, Click on USA groups and then post this to the Illinois group specifically to find group support in that area.

normal Satiety should last 4-5 hrs? between meals If your STARVING before that you probably need a fill. But of course ask your Doctor.

Hope to hear that your doing well after seeing the.. please Dr. Keep us posted

I'm Truly sorry that you've had to experience this. I AGREE 100% we aren't told the FACTS. WHY? because the Doctors don't share them. Oh they attend their conferences ( at least I hope they do) But they only know what the manufacturer tell's them or what the previous studies report. Do they learn about situations like your's? Highly unlikely. Or their over inflated EGO's don't believe a person in PAIN. I personally don't care who you are, but be warned it doesn't matter on this Board about Complications, or REAL band experiences, Because for allot they only want to hear all the GOOD. And I myself have heard that complications are only 5% with the band, and it's Never the fault of the band, but ALWAYS non-compliance of the patient. So please don't scare all the newbies (NOT my words, but those spoken here) I however want to hear the GOOD< BAD< AND UGLY. SO THANK you for Sharing your experience.

YES, it can be done, I did it lost 70, regained ( life stress) and lost 80 again.. I used good old FEAR, I heard all the bad things prior to the band, don't drink b4 or after, don't drink carbonation, chew,chew, chew, vomiting etc.. So when starting out I was scared crazy to do anything wrong. After life settled down I decided I worked to hard NOT to MAKE it work again. I restarted 04-12 originally banded 04-09. Either way it's not easy,but nothing that you REALLY WANT ever is. My advise, re- fill slowly, count calories, exercise do whatever you know that has worked for you in the past. If your not a calorie counter then Don't. Find an exercise you can live with, if you like to walk, then go do it! i know you can do this

yes, gas pain from the C02 used during Surgery does cause shoulder pain. That normally dissipates days-weeks after surgery. (Everyone is different) Over eating can and does cause this same pain, Some have reported this as being their "soft stop" (but it's not a good guide to use) instead measure your food, count calories ,whatever it takes. When the stomach is too full and if it contacts the diaphragm, anytime the diaphragm is contacted /irritated it doesn't feel pain it refers it TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, the vagas nerve is involved. When this occurs long term it damages the nerve and that takes times TIME TO HEAL. This can and DOES occur from scar tissue under the band as well. The pain referenced is Severe/stabbing @ times and or just pain with limited mobility of the shoulder and arm. (constantly not intermittent) I'm hoping this isn't what your referring to, give it time, and watch what you eat. I hope this resolves, and your discomfort has lessened.

that's crazy, I've never heard of that happening, Tell the beggar to get lost!! but YES, use the ignore option, but also if you reported it to Alex I'm sure he will boot the beggar off and lock his account. sure hope you get some resolution OR send him My way ...lol I'll give him something for Free and it won't be Money

when were you banded? how full is your band? So you saw him on Tues and he did a fill? how much saline? don't start worrying about a Slip, but if your concerned check my signature line to read about complications. Sounds more like your just too tight, scar tissue builds-up under the band and can cause a tightening..sounds like you need a slight un-fill. I'm not sure I believe "the stress" excuse that the Doctors use to pacify us I went through Divorce, moved around the country and all that while banded, and never had a problem being tight because of that stress.

I'd have to say no, and it's different for everyone I would get a fill, could drink half a bottle of H20 in office and then the day after feel the restriction to the point of being too tight. went to liquids and if the feeling passed great ,if not then I'd get an unfill. It's NEVER a good idea to stay tight, go for the happy medium. Being able to eat small amounts, with a steady slow weight loss. Aspirating or Vomiting is NEVER a good option. I

Sorry you experienced this, One of the things is that after having this surgery your stomach needs time to heal after being thrown around and banded. My doctor told me that is why you need 6 weeks post-op to let things heal, I can't imagine why your doctor thought you needed to be filled already especially to 3cc? I'd ask him/her next time you see them. Glad your feeling better.

WOW, that's really awesome. I love flowers and take pictures of them all the time,more than of people. When i'm on vacation family members will ask why no pictures of people? ...lol I tell them people are boring nature is prettier Thanks for sharing!!

Sorry that your going through this... I think what your referring to (ilap) Gastric imbrcation, also know as a gastric Plication. This procedure is considered experimental, and they say it's reversible? From what I understand they fold over the stomach and suture it so it's smaller. When that is done with a band in place the band is really a "back-up because it doesn't need to be filled immediately, if ever because the plication makes a smaller stomach= less food eaten. I personally wouldn't do this not if your surgeon is telling you he's only done it for a year I'd want a surgeon with more experience. In regards to a slip, whether it's an anterior or posterior slip they tend to slip again. I've been told by my surgeon that allot of people have H. Hernia's, most are unaware, they usually repair them at the time of the original WLS. Have you considered just having the vertical gastric sleeve? It's something to consider.

Gall Bladder issues are connected to quick weight loss or restrictive diets. And like others have posted high fat content foods can be a problem after removal. I've been experiencing gall bladder-like symptoms for months so I'm being mindful of what I eat. I'm glad to hear it's a "breeze" since after recuperating from arm surgery I'll be going back for in for GB Surgery.

It sounds like you could be too tight, and it doesn't necessarily happen immediately after a fill, scar tissue can and does build up under the band producing a tighter feeling. If and when you can drink something without vomiting try something warm first then protein, shake or water. sometimes it helps to just sip sip sip. Please keep us posted !!

All the above posts GREAT ADVISE!! unfortunately it takes time.....slow fills seem to better, being :"too tight" NOT FUN. I did notice that once I had a fill I too felt restriction later not immediately..and then yes it seemed to gradually wore off in the coming weeks until I got to a good fill or what some refer to as a sweet spot. My understanding is that once the saline is in the band it doesn't go out or dissipate, If they put in 5cc they expect to remove 5cc If not then they suspect a leak.

You've had major surgery and it's the Body it can and does whatever it wants Sorry your dealing with "that" and healing..but I guess being early is better than being LATE ...lol

DANG YOUR LUCKY!!! 3 kids, 1 C-section later and a hysterectomy, scars are the least of my worries, But it all depends I have 5- 2 about 1 inch and the other 3 barely there..And yes they all fade. You can use sesame seed oil (capsules @ GNC etc..), and a laser pointer for 5 mins at a time per day to fade them quicker. I had 2 different doctors recommended this to me, and it doesn't have to be new scars. BUT I'd wait at least 1 month post -op. http://www.ochealing.com/blog/tag/scar-tissue-removal/

NO PROBLEM!! Vent away..that's why were here SUPPORT!! I personally can't watch shows like that or biggest loser because I believe that ALL of us could be awesome and lose weight with a personal chef and trainer 24/7. That's just not being realistic. REALITY SHOWS are NOT REALITY... I often say If they watched my life as a reality TV show it would never make it past the first show....lol

WOW, so sorry that you had to experience that, I have heard people having difficult time with Fills, but never to the point of pain sounds like the port isn't in the greatest position? Mine was always easy to find I could have done the fills myself..Absolutely insist that your next and even future fills be done under Fluro. No reason to have to go through this on a monthly basis. Good Luck

My nutritionist told me that it takes years for the Mind to catch up to the realization that your thinner. I believe this totally because I pass the Mirror each day and can see the WL but I still Think and Feel FAT. You've done and awesome job!! The idea of talking to someone that understands eating disorders is a great idea..........Think about why you thought being thinner would make you happy, was it because you'd be able to do more? The hardest part with or without WL is LOVING who you are on the inside first..It's a TOUGH first step, but you did this, I know you can get past that. HUGGS

Great responses!! But I'm sorry the DentalHygienist in me has to ask, ARE YOU FLOSSING? ....lol

I have 3 Tat's a butterfly on my left shoulder for my 40th, green vines with 3 red hearts intertwined for my 3 kids across my lower back and a heart on my right ankle with a B inside for my hubby or for B**CH depending on my mood I find it funny that people will make comments about "people with tattoos" like my previous bosses...oh I think it's terrible for women to have a tramp stamp. I smiled and laughed (he never knew) And my favorite was a boss that said people with tat's are "white trash" Imagine the Laugh out Loud moment when we found out that, that same bosses daughter got a tat....lmao It's very addictive..but I'm thinking about my next one all the time. I want a small feminine design on my wrist, and something added to my vines,but haven't found the right design yet......

Nope sorry question and answer period is over! ...Just kidding I used to say this to my kids because they used to constantly say : Mom I have a question,then not say anything else. All I can tell you is what my Nut used to tell me, think of the band as a funnel ( or inverted triangle) if something is stuck at the bottom and you add water,tea, whatever, where does it have to go ?but UP and OUT. I know it's tough when it happens and it's uncomfortable, extremely at times. Remember chicken is easily overcooked and dry, sometimes marinading it first or adding gravy, lemon, oil/vinegar mix anything to put moisture back is going to help. But unfortunately, this is one of those things that is a "learned" lesson. For most we do what we can to avoid it from happening. To reiterate previous posts remember to chew, chew, chew Good Luck, here's hoping things are going better for you.

Gwen if you could post a brief tutorial I think that would also help as Some members don't know how to accomplish this.. Thanks

Wow that greeting was sexist! ...hahah just teasing before the MEN do I provided a link to Meds that aren't supposed to be crushed, but I'd ask the Doc. The other advise is Great as well about size, some days a certain med will go down and other times it "might" give you a problem, and some I've heard we banders aren't supposed to take because it can sit in the pouch and cause problems sorry I can't think of anything besides NSAID's at the moment. https://www.ismp.org/tools/DoNotCrush.pdf