Tia Payton

Thank you for sharing you personal trials with the band. For me I was really weak afterwards. Being on 600 calories was keeping so weak. Yesterday I went for my first fill and the nurse could not find my pouch! She poked me several times. I was so painful I cried like a baby!. She stopped and set another appt so they can take an ex ray and locate the port. I had to stay there for more than an hour after my appt because I would not stop bleeding. My stomach was bleeding so bad it ruined my shirt. I was so scared and very scared to go back Wednesday. I called today and was told that this is normal for the first fill. But upset me is that I was told today that she should have numb my belly before trying to inject me. At this point I am not as confident now, as I was before I got this put on. Has this happened to anyone else?

I was banded on 4/24/14, my birthday! 9 days out I have lost a few pounds and now starting to feel hungry. Today ate Egg Drop Soup for dinner. Needed a change from broth.

I was banded 10 days ago. I see the weight coming off but if I do too much out and about,I feel weak. Also, starting yesterday, I've had the worst hunger pangs I have experienced. Anyone else?

So far I feel weak and hungry. Literally starving with bad hunger pangs. Will reach out to Dr. Reily on Monday

April 24, 2014

I was banded by him on April 24, 2014

I was banded 2 weeks ago. I am losing weight but starting to feel very hungry. Still on liquids but have bad hunger pangs. Any suggestions?

I'm on week 2 post op and starving miserably! I'm on week 2 post op and starving miserably!

Unless its to save my life, I would never let any doctor cut off my stomach. The lap band is reversible and the sleeve is not. Because I plan on becoming pregnant than cutting off half my stomach would not be a good idea. But if it works for you God bless. See ya on the slim side!

I have an apple shape so my weight is on my belly which according to my doctor has caused my to have PCOS. One of the reason I want to have the lap band is to become fertile. My husband and I both want children. I so am looking forward to becoming a Dance and Pagent mom! Are there any other women on here having the lap band or has had it for this reason?

I purchased the nutri bullet to help along the way. So far it has been a blessing. Not only do I add whey Protein and ice to my cup of berries, I also add brown flax seeds and spinach or kale. It blends up so well that you can hardly taste the kale! At first I thought it was going to be difficult going on this pre op diet but it isn't. I am starting it now so I will be ready when my INS calls and confirms approval! After reading all of the post; it seems as if most of our doctors have us on the same diet.

Thanks for the heads up. I will be having it done within the next 5wks.