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Get a fill when: your weight loss halts for at least 2 weeks {give your body time just in case something is hormonal or medication related} you feel like you eat too much AND can't control what you eat I went through a while of losing .33 lb a week. I didn't complain or even think I needed a fill ... afterall weight loss is weight loss

Nah, she's entitled to her opinion....if someone doesn't like it...they shouldn't be tuning in. She asked all the right questions and was even funny when she didn't call things by the right name. Oprah KNOWS more about WLS than she let on.

1. Did you have a nutritionist? Did you receive a written diet or program? Yes, yes. 2. What was your pre-op diet? How long were you on it? Liquids, 3 days 3. What days were you on Clear Liquids? None 4. How long were you on Full Liquids? Did you incorporate any whole foods in this stage, for example, by blending? Don't even know what that is...full liquids. 5. When were you on the Puree Diet? Day out of hospital til 3 days later. 6. When were you on the Soft food Diet? Wait, soft food? Maybe I wasn't on puree. 7. In the soft food diet, were you told which foods to avoid or be careful of? Yes. 8. Did you deviate from your diet? What was your experience, if so? No. If you are hungry...eat! If it hurts...don't do it! my philosophy anyways

That's a neat idea....just don't know though. I eat regular foods, even out of regular cookbooks. I just have to be mindful of things I can't tolerate. If there was a cookbook for Lapband, I'd pick it up for sure, just out of curiosity.

Addiction transfer.... was discussed yesterday on Oprah. Dear, you have an addiction....so fix that. You may not even have needed the surgery...just your addictive behavior under control. Knowing first hand about addiction, I've stopped eating and the other habits and sleep now. Yeah, sleep. Weird, huh? But I just don't know what to do....either about my addictive behavior.

You are not off track for your concern. The risks increase with EACH surgery you have. Something about being more prone to something...I'd have to do a yahoo search for that....maybe it's latex something? A nurse who had her stomach stapled in the 90s, then a tummy tuck, then RnY this decade..... was terrified of having her last procedure done due to the number of prior surgeries. Always listen to your gut! If you are hesitant, you shouldn't have the procedure. If it's nothing more than wedding day jitters, go for it! Good luck and keep us posted on the outcome.

Yep, when you try to get someone else to pay for it....the redtape and waiting game begin! But you have the right to have your insurance pay or cover this. So don't give up. I didn't have that problem, I don't have insurance. After deciding on the band, I interviewed a few docs, chose one and had the surgery within a month.

Crunchwrap combo from Taco Bell. I've tried 2x since being banded to eat one....NOPE. It gets stuck and hurts like h e double toothpicks.

Wow, good question. I didn't have a bmi in mind for a goal...only a size and weight. Let me calculate my bmi now.... wow, 24.5...and you are wanting what? Hmmm....don't let that BMI fool you. Just get to where you feel good in the skin you are in!

Go for it! Start jogging...if that doesn't work for you try brisk walking and jog when you can for a few steps. You are doing way better than me, I don't exercise a bit.

Congrats on the restriction! Stuck food? You've got plenty of options. 1st) Don't eat it 2nd) cut it us so fine that you get a grain/grit of the food and not even a tsp full Take forever to eat. 3rd) eat it, let it get stuck, then slime it up (this was my choice) 4th) get an adjustment to unfill some of that restriction Good luck!

Sorry you are suffering so. Thanks to your post many others will LEARN that this is SURGERY....not a simple haircut. Anytime someone tinkers with the innards there is going to be discomfort to even pain. Hang in....it does get better!

Implantation of the band isn't the Lap-Band System.... when selecting the lapband for weightloss who and where to get the appliance is only a part of the process.... adjustments- select a doc and if you travel to the same place alot...check out who does adjustments there, too Primary Care- your family/primary care doc will be one of your best resources....as a person 'diets' things can happen...and it's not just band specific. Due to the lowered food intake, I have gotten sick alot this past year, still sick now w/ a new flu. When you start showing symptoms...get seen! Nutritional issues, your primary care can handle these as well....like if you need a script for potassium or something. Many things can be added to this list, but when I hear of folks getting the band but not planning for adjustments or other issues..... well, it's like buying a car and not having a drivers license or insurance to drive it off the lot. And there are some who elect to do ONE STOP shopping, as in get the appliance, adjustments, etc at ONE place. That's great ... if you are happy with the service. I've read countless stories of people being 'stuck' with a provider and can't afford to go elsewhere. (they paid a lump sum to cover the device and aftercare) Good luck everyone! I'm at the end of my weightloss journey and Dr. Huacuz was the one who performed my surgery and has exceeded my expectations.

Wow, good question! I travel a bit as well and eat what I want.... I just have to be mindful IF I know I will start sliming on something or not.

NSAIDS...you are more prone for erosion....but docs will still give them when needed. Long term use isn't good.

I still have soda when I want. I am mixing reg and diet as I don't like diet sodas.

Yes, it's normal. You mentioned feeling warm...but didn't say she had a fever. So if she has a fever, that's NOT normal. But not wanting anything to eat or drink after any procedure is not abnormal. I didn't want anything either, the nurses kinda pushed what they could while I was there but I didn't have but a few bites over the next few days. Fever? Call the doc. Make sure the antibiotics are being taken as directed.

Reading the paper I saw an article where people are so desperate in Hati, they are eating dirt to fill their bellies. Granted there is a type of soil that has something in it that's a delicacy...but now they are eating just regular dirt. And as I read it, I looked at my plate with all that was going down the garbage disposal. How blessed we are in America....but too much of anything isn't good...like food.

I continue to weigh myself, but noticed I don't do it every day. I do it about once a week now. Last time I was thin and stopped weighing myself I gained it all back plus. I promised myself I won't let that happen again. Clothes aren't a good judge for me because I wear relaxed fit clothing. So I could gain 10-20 pounds before I even noticed weight gain. (no, I don't wear jeans) Yes, if you are losing weight and need to stop, an unfill is in order...between .2 and .5cc. I got .3 unfill and am still losing weight, although at a rate of a pound every 3 weeks or so...so it's not alarming. If I get closer to 130, I'll go in for another unfill. Good luck and congrats on the weightloss!

If you are just sliming... no worries. It takes time to figure out what you can tolerate and what you can't. If you vomit, like when you have the flu or something...w/ convulsions and all....that's NOT good.

Yes, you can. It's designed to do just that. And it's adjustable so that if you ever start to go back to bad eating habits...it can work a 2nd time, or a 3rd.

Not wierd to have that happen. I experience that sometimes.

FIRE HIM! He accused you of something..... fire him!

I took Fastin as well.... I lost a few pounds...but had to diet. Gained it all back, of course.

Hahaha, when you said, 'mexican patients' I thought you meant MEXICAN patients. So funny! Nah, so many md's take patients banded elsewhere....it's becoming so common. Elsewhere including if you move or have the surgery elsewhere.