VegasGrace

No, you are fine. Just mention it the next time you see your doc.
Don't eat anymore solids!
We don't want you to check in for surgery and then your doc says to reschedule because you have solids in your digestive system.
But many docs only prescribe a liquid diet for a day, even two and three days. So, it's not time to panic...just don't eat...drink!

I thought people did. I read about band failures and patient failures quite frequently on this forum.
My thinking is people may tend to 'quit'...thus fail.
Someone can only fail if they themselves quit. If the band is defective, that's another thing.

1) Let the band do it's job.
By virtue of getting the band in place doesn't result in restriction. For some it does, however....what a bonus!
2) Allow time to heal and remember the Lapband System begins to work with adjustments. So, if you don't lose an ounce before your first fill about 6 weeks out...don't stress over it. But many diet during this time and lose weight. (my doc said if I could have been sucessful at dieting...I wouldn't need the band - but many can diet either pre or post op, but that doesn't mean I'm a total failure)
3) Stay close to your chosen physician, heed the advice and direction.
4) Let the band do it's job....let it restrict your food intake. During the weightloss period of the system learn the band, learn what you can eat; and then when you go on maintenance keep your portions controlled.

Hi everyone:
I am very surprised at the cost of adjustments in the offices around my home! I got banded in Mexico by a wonderful Dr. However, due to the new "problems" with the new requirements for US re-entry, I cannot go to my doctor for adjustments anymore.
I started looking for a doctor that would do adjustments here in the Los Angeles California area and ohhhhhh my GOSH!!!
The first few places that I called, would not even look at me since I got banded in Mexico. But the others that would look at me charge average of $400.00 to $500.00 dollars for the consultation alone and then in addition the cost of the adjustment which ranges between $900.00 and $1,000.00!!!!!
Please tell me that I am looking in the wrong places and there is somewhere else better where I can get an AFFORDABLE adjustment with the option of fluoro around my area???? I refuse to believe that this is going to cost me sooo much.
Any help, ideas, thoughts will help me a great deal.
Thanks youall
Celia

:confused2:Hello could anyone please tell me if they've expierenced anything similar to this: I've had 2 fills since my surgery 3months ago and wasn't feeling much restriction , then 1 -1/2 weeks ago I went away for the weekened to the moutains (I live in CA by the beach and I went to Big Bear for the weekened I think elavation is like 3,000 or something like that) and I didn't feel a difference there, but I felt tighter and more restricted now that I 've been home like 7 days since the trip I 've even thrown up twice ???????????? WEIRD Is this normal ???? Could this be do to altitude ???

I guess I am looking for a place to vent. I am so frustrated as I am having trouble with my insurance. They are fully funded so I doubt if they will budge for an exception...but I am still trying. TO self pay....no way. I do not have that kind fo income to pay back the loan...if I could get one! With vehicle payments and home bills, it pretty much takes care of my check. I am really sick of being so heavy. I am trying to loose weight on my own, but as we all know, it doesn't work or we wouldn't be here. Thanks for listening.............

Has anyone tried or considered getting involved in Pilates? I just order a pilates machined from QVC Saturday. It looked great and seemed to be everything I need to substitute for me not being able to get to the gym on a regular basis. Tell me what you all think!:biggrin:

Wow Grace, when you did get around to losin you sure did it well!!! What an inspirations. I will keep you in mind if I get a slow start losin. Any words of wisdom you want to pass on to a beginner? Once again....wow!:biggrin:

I know the first few weeks post band are for healing. I was just wondering on average how much weight.. if any were people losing?

I would like to ask my fellow bandster, when you do go to a restaurant, what would you order? It takes me now a long time to review the menu, you want to make a sound choice when ordering food, knowing you can only eat so much. I haven't learned how to eat salad, the last time I ate one was 8 months ago, and I balled over, the lettuce got stuck in my stomach and it was so painful, ever since, I never ever wanted to eat lettuce again. So far, am good with soups, but is that all I will ever eat in a restaurant???:biggrin:

Warning.... I'm pretty blunt and graphic about the description of my sliming episode:....... :biggrin:
So here's the deal. I've been banded 4 months and I have to say, so far it isn't the way I thought it would be. My biggest problem is I get slime EVERY time I eat. Even if food isn't stuck I get a certain amount of slime which gags me. If I do get something stuck or tight, I get TONS of slime. And when I say tons, I mean to the point that I can gag up a least 3 times a huge handful of clear goopy slime. Sometimes the sliming occurs right at the time of eating, sometimes it is 10 mins later. Sometimes even longer than that.
Any suggestions, anyone else go through this? Is it just a matter of being too tight maybe?

Hi All,
I wonder how you ladies get through stress with the band? I had a horrible week last week.
Boss went to Vegas and I was in charge. I work from home, when the stress got bad, I ate! I don't know what to do about this. It's so easy to just run to the kitchen and grab bad stuff! Not even bad stuff. Actually, I had stressed my band so bad I was getting sick even on my shakes.
I am feeling better today, but the constant over-eating and the PB'ing (being home makes is easy for me to just run to the sink and PB) has to stop.
I lost 5 lbs. last week, but that is no way to do it and I know that.
I am seeing the Doc Friday for my one year check-up. I am going to ask for a counselling session because I feel out of control in those situations.
I'm afraid he's going to have me unfilled.
Any advise?
PS: I am down 70 lbs for my one year anniversary.

I'm just wondering how much this varies from person to person. I've read some people are eating full meals, with healthy portion sizes of course. But I've also heard of people who can't eat more than a 4oz of solids before they're full.
Is it a standard 4oz pouch for everyone? I thought it was, but maybe I'm wrong?
What is a typical meal for you in size? 2oz of chicken, 2 oz of veggies, and something else?
Thanks.

My doctor asked me today, "How did you do it?" He knows all the ins and outs of banding and patient care but as he was congratulating me on my success he wanted to know how I did things so he could share them with other patients.
I was banded by Dr. Daniel Huacuz, 2 visits for adjustments, then 2 visits for maintenance adjustments from Fill Centers. From a size 22 to a size 4/6.
No problems, no issues like slipped band, leaks, port flipping, pouch stretching (and this is the one he sees the most).
My response was "I let the band do it's job". I added that I didn't diet, as diets don't work.
I began with small steps of changing my life and lifestyle. My eating habits changed the most. I didn't deprive myself of anything, ate what I wanted when I wanted. But the fact was, I didn't want. I did not once want an entire pizza, like preband. I didn't once want a box of pasteries, like preband. I didn't want combo meals at drive thru, like preband. I had those things, but only a few bites til I was full and satisfied. And I now have a love of cooking, baking, preping foods rather than just nuke a frozen dinner.
Thru the course of the past year, there was a time when I heavily relied on the band. It had to tell me 'when' or what not to eat. Then as the months passed, I conciously made the decision. And for those times I ate too much, the band was my backup. Now that I'm on maintenance, it's mostly me and my choices...but it's nice knowing the band will always be there if I need it.
He told me something disturbing...that I will never be able to fully judge my portions. He went on to describe how it's embedded in our culture, that even if I did good for a while, even years...how overeating could creap back up on me. Portion control, as in what I decide before I sit down to eat...that will be key for me. He said I should eat like a 9 year old... leave food on the plate. Not exactly sure about that yet, but I'm sure I will discover it over the coming months.
Eventhough my last adjustment was January, sometimes over the past few weeks I can't even hold down liquids. I thought it was the restriction kicking in...but after 3 months? Well, my doctor told me today it was stress related. And that I did notice as when my teenagers give me a difficult time, I spew like a warm Dr. Pepper.
Now, instead of having my "stop" for eating, I have an added plus of when I get really restricted...that is my "stop" for stress. When that happens I know to take a break, to take it easy....calgon take me away!
Who knew!
So, thanks to everyone on the boards. You guys are a wealth of information and experiences. Thanks for getting me thru my weightloss!
And for all you newbies, welcome to the board! Feel free to post any questions or concerns. You may encounter some negative feedback from time to time. Just remember that sometimes it's not you, it's them and where they are coming from. But I'm sure they wouldn't post it unless they genuinely wanted to help you. Keep your chin up!
I'll stop in from time to time and I wish you all, every one of you, the best!
Grace

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