JulieBaby

Hey all! I caught your messages and maybe you can shed some light for me. I'm a little over a year out, had the stomach flu, got a small fill, and now I have the WORST pain ever when I eat. I can get food down and keep it down no problem, it doesn't feel like the "band is too tight" pain. This is a searing, throbbing right around my band. My doc told me to take Priolsec OTC over the weekend and see if it helps. Could it be an ulcer? Any other ideas? Thanks!

I had my band put in on August 6th and Dr. Eibes was my surgeon. He and his team are wonderful! They just expanded their group and added another surgeon plus others as well. I would highly reccomend him. He put all of my fears at ease and his stats on surgery success are fantastic. PLUS- he understands and doesn't lecture....thank goodness! :kiss2: Julie

I was taking Metformin as well before surgery then stopped afterward. I was noticing that after even 2 fills but weight loss was SO slow going. I started back up again to help and also because my PCOS symptoms were flaring more. I haven't seen any huge differences but I also haven't felt as tired. I'm not sure if that is the exercise or the Metformin. I'm just gonna wait and see how it goes because I've only started taking it again for a month. :kiss2: Julie

Hang in there! I'm 3 fills in and still not at the right restriction. I'm hoping weight loss fixes the ecanthosis- I'm sick of it! Do you use anything special for it to reduce different coloration or texture? :kiss2: Julie

Yea she did give me specific things. I'm all around campus all day so I'm just eating small portions of non fatty foods. I'm also workin on stayin away from simple carbs! Any advice on good supplements or vitamens that help PCOS and insulin resistance? :kiss2: Julie

So I need some advice ladies.... I'm 21 and was diagnosed with PCOS two years ago. I lucked out by not having any extra hair growth, but do have severe Acanthosis on my neck (talk about annoying). I was blessed to have the band in early August but weight loss has been at a snail's pace. I know that I haven't reached my proper fill adjustment but I feel like there is a piece of the puzzle I'm missing. I am at the gym 6 times a week, walking all over campus, and being careful with my food choices. Any suggestions about what to do to help boost my weight loss and spirit? Thanks! Julie

I'm only 21!! It's so hard to find people around my age who have had it done! Anyone in the Des Moines/Ames area? :kiss2: Julie