Sweetness

Just like everyone said above.. you are human.. shoot Ive been banded a long time and have my mess ups often.. 28 lbs in 6 weeks is great!! you will feel tightened tomorrow and wont be able to eat the pizza.. so no worries.. drink lots of Water and maybe go on a walk. youll feel better..

julie.. isnt dr. mckeen the greatest? Im so bummed not to be there anymore .. ugh. Yes, I lost almot all of my pregnancy weight. the first thirty came off in about two weeks.. then ive been working on the rest .. My doctor at the time, said that the band got tighter possibly due to the hormones. I guess some women experience band tightness when it is 'that time of the month' the same sort of hormones or similar ones arise during pregnancy and increase.. that and the larger my belly got the more 'compact' my stomach got.. thus making the band tighter

so, you had your baby banded right? did you gain alot of weight? or did the band help you to keep your weight down? did you have to get the band totally unfilled? were you able to breastfeed? (hope that wasn't too much to ask) my husband and i are trying to get pregnant and i have worries and questions about what life/pregnancy would be like banded and if i would have a hard time losing after the baby was born. __________________ yeah i was banded while pregnant. At first I kept it tight. but i could barely get food down.. the more 'into' the pregnancy i got. the tighter the band got.. i had it taken down from 3.5 to 2.5 cc. It felt like i had it emptied out! as soon as i got it unfilled i balooned up.. i gained 60plus pounds. I did breastfeed.. but i wasnt able to produce enough milk for her.. i pumped and tried for 8 weeks but gave it up. I dont know if thats related to the band or not.. but i just endedup formula feeding and froze what i could with the breastmilk and fed it to her with formula. It was funny.. towards the end I got so big.. with the baby.. people thought that the 'port' was her foot! it stuck out of my belly. lol we have a healthy baby girl since day 1!!

Thank you for the recommendations.. I took note.. I had a little girl!

Long time!! How are you doing? Thanks for the responses everyone!!

Wow its been a while since I have posted.. having a baby changes your life!! I am now going to stay close to this board.. as I need support to get this weight off! I have just moved to Texas.. havent visited a lapband doctor here yet.. but dont need too.. Im filled to 3.0cc on my 4cc band. Ive lost 53 lbs since having my baby on April 28th, but have 88 more to go! I started a blog.. the link is below Anyways.. wanted to so hello and introduce myself!

Thank you very much for your info.. Ill look into it! Shae

Husband and I are moving this summer to Dallas area, does anyone know of a fill doc in that area?? Thanks!

Hey Everyone, Im on my fourth fill, 3.0 cc, for about 1mth and half, and have an appt to get a refill, as i know that some has disipated.. (my guess is im back down to 2.8/2.7) I still have restriction in the mornings, but lunch / dinner i can eat too much and have ot control myself a lot. After you have gotten to a 'fill level that you like' how often do you go and have it redone to keep the same restriction level for optimum restriction/weight loss?? Thanks!

That EXACT thing happened to me.... In January before my surgery... From that point on I only went to Lapband meetings. We Bandsters go through so many different things. .that RNY won't and vice versa. They have several bandster meetings in the bay area..Who will be your doctor?

You both are such an inspiration, congrats ... You look amazing! Thanks for Sharing..

Tamiko, I am experiencing the same thing... its frustrating but I always say nicely, going well thanks. I have only lost 3 lbs since my surgery on Jan 25th, so needless to say mines going at the rate of about .3lbs a week. Getting my third fill has help, we just hav eto keep at it, and I try to remember people only ask because they care about us, not because they are mocking us for not loosing weight quickly ( which is of course what we tend to think first because its how we feel inside) We can do it..

Thank you all.. Today i am feeling better. still havent burped.. but have coughed/sneezed and ouch! Im working on following the guidlines and trying to realize when im hungry or not... or full or not.. im a little frustrated cuz my mom is continually trying to feed me.. she and my sister are also overweight.. and i went through the instructions with them several times about how i have Water at what time, and how much to eat. and every single day shes like.. ill make you chocolate moose, how about some ice cream.. and i keep saying no i cant have that.. and she gets upset. a bit frustrating...but, i guess they will understand with each day that goes by.

DeLara, My best friend had gastric bypass 3 years ago and has kept off 150 lbs.. she sits next to me at work.. and I dont ever smell her booty... nor has she complained about it.. Of course there is an occasional fart.. but that can be solved with room spray lol

oh thank you everyone.. im feeling a little better this evening.. not really looking forward to tonight trying to sleep but you right.. it will get better day after day. i have family here helping me out.. and all they are doing is cooking some good ass food.. i want to have what there having but i know i cant.. and i wont.. but what temptation~! I am also missing the sensation of chewing... maybe ill get some suger free gum. Thanks everyone for your support.. im sure ill be back asking questions.. oh.. wait. i have one already ive been coughing. and it feels like my whole stomach is comign apart.. this is bad for the band right.. similar to vomiting? i try not too...