MrsFraga2016

Today I saw a new lap band doctor as my old one has left and I can no longer see him. Upon describing how I can only eat 2 bites of food at a time, the new doctor agreed to take out some Fluid. I told him last year (October 2015) my old doctor had over 7ccs of fluid in my band. After struggling with the needle for 5 minutes, the new doc finally found my port, but told me there was only 4ccs in there?!? He did not seem concerned whatsoever and told me that no, fluid cannot leak out. He said something that sometimes you just can't get it all? Being a worry wart, I googled why my lapband would be missing fluid when I got home and every link said "leak" "leak" "leak". Has anyone else had this issue? The doc did take 1cc out today, but I doubt my old 4ccs would have been giving me this restriction when last year I had 7.....

After a few years I'm back on here after being at what seems like my wits end. I had the surgery in October of 2013 and had gotten myself down to 279 (90 pounds lost). Since getting a new boss last year, planning a wedding, and getting married I have gotten back up to 310. I know the reasons why. I started eating Snacks after dinner again, drinking a lot more wine, and eating full plates of food. I cannot eat full plates in one sitting. I can take two bites and then am stuffed. Now, however, I wait it out until those two bites go down and eat two more, then two more, and so on. I need help. Advice. Anything. Stress eating help? I exercise 30 min/3x per week (cardio). I see a brand new lap band doctor on Thursday as my old surgeon moved out of state. Interested to see what he says.... - Nicole

I appreciate your honesty. I need more people like you in my life! lol I was completely honest with my new Dr. and he still recommended a revision. I'm the one who told him I wanted to investigate the reasons behind it. I went to a psychologist last month and DID NOT like her at all. She recommending joining a weight loss support group for bandsters a year out and up. I've signed up for that. I'm wondering if I should join weight watchers just to physically go to the meetings. When I used to visit my lap band dr. once a month for check ins that motivated me to lose because I knew he would say something if I didn't. With my new dr. and HSA insturance I CANNOT afford to go once a month anymore. My last visit to him cost me $350!!! Just to touch my stomach and refuse to do a fill/withdraw.

Saw the new doctor today. He seemed to really push for revision and the bypass. Of all the surgeries I would never get the bypass because I have seen too many friends/family fail with it. He did also recommend trying behavioral health and seeing a nutritionist again. He also put me on the bariatric 3 diet. Basically the same diet you do right after surgery with liquids and mushy foods. This is going to suck, lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looking back I wish I had gotten the sleeve, but at the time it was a relatively new procedure. I am going to talk to my new doctor tomorrow about what has been going on. I am, however, concerned about the cost of the sleeve. When I had the band I had regular Cigna insurance. Now my work has switched over to HSA. Last time I paid $200 for a 10,000 surgery. I can't afford to put in $2000 this time to reach my deductible,,,,,

I lost about 14 pounds in my two weeks post-op. At about the 25 pound mark I stopped losing until I had my few few fills. Then the weight started really coming off about 2 months post-op.

Okay, maybe I'm paranoid. Last night I got stuck while eating some chicken and broccoli casserole. I did have PB with it. After that I ate and drank fine. At about 3:30 this morning I woke up thirsty and took a drink of Water. Upon swallowing I noticed that ten seconds or so after swallowing I got a pain in the back of my throat. NOT a stuck feeling. The feeling you get when you swallow a pill too hard, right in the back of my throat. This pain continued for the rest of morning everytime I would take a drink. I have not had solid food this morning (in fear of agitating something). I'm going to do liquids for the rest of the day. It is about 10:30 am now and the pain seems to be getting less. I drank a coffee, a Protein shake, and am now drinking water. Any advice? Has anyone else had this problem before? I have never had this issue in the year I I've had my band. I had a fill at the end of the September (so not recently). - Nicole

Since I hit my 75 pound weight loss mark in May of 2014 my weight loss has been at a stand still. This summer I joined a gym to help me lose weight and even got a personal trainer once a week. Now I bounce back and forth between the same 5 pounds. Lose 5 pounds, gain it back. Lose 5 pounds, gain it back. I am at 6.25 cc's and cannot eat solid foods comfortably until dinner. I know my non-weight loss is because I am not "scared" of the band anymore. I have begun eating my lap band portion and then waiting 30 minutes or so and going back for the rest. Bad, bad, bad. I do not drink soda. I exercise for at least 30 minutes 4x week. I drink at least 1000ml of Water a day. I eat between 1200-2000 calories per day. Tips? Ideas? Words of encouragement? Very frustrated because I know I do NOT need a fill and that it is completely my fault.

Chicken is a big problem for me. I have to take one tiny bite at a time and most of the time I have to dip it in something (mayo or dijon mustard). I am really tight with the band in the morning (I can feel yogurt get stuck) and much loser at night (1/2 chicken breast and some veggies). My tip would be lube up the food you have issues with, but choose a dip low in calories like dijon mustard and such. Don't be like me and lather everything with mayo and then wonder why you aren't losing weight

Name, real or screen: Nicole Goal weight for May 31st: 294 (would put me at the 75lb. mark) Weight on May 1st: 304 (woke up this moring and I gained 3 pounds since yesterday (wth?!?)) City/State~ CT Dietary goal for May~ eat 1400 calories or less 5 days or more per week Exercise goal for May~ 30 minutes cardio 5x week Personal goal for May~ Say no when my boyfriend tempts me with junk food. Date banded~ 10/2/14 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 65 pounds Favorite Flower: Daffodilles

Goal Weight for April 30th: 300 Weight on April 1st: 310 April 8: 306 April 23: 304 April 29: 302 April 30th: 301 Missed my goal by 1 pound, but I will take it! -9 pounds in April!

Goal Weight for April 30th: 300 Weight on April 1st: 310 April 8: 306 April 23: 304 April 29: 302 (-2 pounds, 2 to go!) Maybe if I eat a lot of Fiber tonight I'll make my goal weight! Ha ha!

Goal Weight for April 30th: 300 Weight on April 1st: 310 April 8: 306 April 23: 304 (-6 pounds total, 4 to go!) I bought a fitbit flex bracelet at target last week and it has really helped me stay on track with eating and exercising. It challenges me everyday and keeps me motivated! I highly recommend buying one to anyone who wants to be healthy and stay motivated!

Goal weight for April 30th~ 300 Weight on April 1st: 310 April 8: 306 (-4 pounds)

Name, real or screen~ Nicole Goal weight for April 30th~ 300 Weight on April 1st~ 310 Age~ 27 City/State~ CT Dietary goal for April~ eat 1200cal or less per day Exercise goal for April~ at least 20min every day Personal goal for April~ no nibbling! Date banded~ 10/2/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 60 What do you like about Springtime? April vacation from school!

Holy Moly has this month been tough. My boyfriend is home on the weekends and with his influence I have not been making the best choices Friday-Sunday. He keeps telling me that I have been so good I deserve a cheat. I also got the flu and that took a two week chunk out of my daily exercise routine. Boy did that suck. Alas, I have been buckling down this week and not eating after 7 or 8. I do not eat after dinner anymore and I have been drinking 64 oz or more of Water everyday. I have also starting exercising everyday again. That has really jump started my weight loss again. March 1: 313 March 10: 318 March 19: 309 (- 4 pounds) March 31 Goal: 303 (6 pounds to go!)

Name, real or screen~ Nicole Goal weight for March 31st~ 303 Weight on March 1st~ 313 Age~ 27 City/State~ CT Dietary goal for March~ continue to not eat after dinner is done. No snacking! Exercise goal for March~ train insane or remain the same Personal goal for March~ sign up for Muderella in Boston for September Date banded~ 10/2/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 56 pounds What are you lucky to have in your life? I am lucky to have a supportive boyfriend who loves me no matter what.

February 1: 325 February 9: 321 February 17: 318 (-7 pounds down) February 28 goal: 315 Actual February 28: 3.13.8! 12 pounds lost! Passed my goal!

No cheese February is really going great! Exercising six or more times per week and really trying to get in my 2000ml of Water per day. Clean eating is not as hard as it seems! February 1: 325 February 9: 321 February 17: 318 (-7 pounds down) February 28 goal: 315 (3pounds to go!) Today was a real milestone for me because I have OFFICALLY LOST 50 POUNDS! WAHOOO!

I am trying to challenge myself by doing a "no cheese February". It's been difficult, but it's clearly paying off. Going from eating cheese with every meal to not at all (I believe) has gotten me -4 pounds! Wow! February 1: 325 February 9: 321 February 28 goal: 315 Follow me on the WEILOS app. My username is NicoleMarie86. This is a GREAT app for people trying to lose weight. Very motiviational and similiar to this website. I check it more than facebook now!

Lately I have been having difficulties realizing how small my new stomach is after my last fill. What tips do you have?

I have small 3 (or4) inch plates. I think I'm going to make sure that I always have one clean to eat off of. I usually do eat on it, but last night they were dirty and I used a regularish plate instead. Filled it up with a chicken breast and zucchini spaghetti. I need to learn to now take my 3oz of Protein and walk away. If I want more I can come back and get more later.

I already do both. It's just hard for me to realize I can only eat that much so I add more to my plate.