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I had a serious conversation with my surgeon last Thursday. He agreed to start the paper work to get my band removed. I haven't decided on a revision yet, but I really considering it. I've been banded for 2 years and lost only about 20 lbs total.... I am over my band. Good luck & trust your instincts.

I am sorry to hear your story. I am just recovering from the stomach flu. I am really worried that my band could have slipped. I vomitted repeatedly for about 5 hours straight. What were your first signs that your band slipped?

spjrkb, I was banded by Dr. Stephen Davis at Emory Hospital. The hospital does not charge any crazy fees. The only thing that wasn't cover by Aetna was my nutrionist appointments. I would suggest you look around for another doctor.

Sharilynn1965 there is an entire thread dedicated to lap band to sleeve patients. Band to Sleeve Revisions - Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery (VSG) Forum

I constantly read about people hitting the "Sweet Spot" with the band. What does that feel like? Are you able to eat just a few bites without pbing or vomiting and that is the sweet spot? Is part of being in the sweet spot, acknowledging that you can no longer tolerate certain foods? I am so confused on how tight or loose my band should be. If it is too loose then I can eat a whale. If it is tight then I might be able to eat 3 crackers. What size meal should I be able to eat in the "sweet spot"?:biggrin:

I am in a similar situation as you. I received my lapband in 2008 and quickly lost a few pounds. I don't know if I ever took it seriously. :smile2: Anyway, when I did decide to get serious about my weight loss. I found out I was pregnant (August 2009). I delivered a healthy baby boy on April 1. During my pregnancy I ate whatever I wanted & I never gained a pound. THANK YOU LAPBAND!!!! At my deliver date I was -5 lbs from my initial appointment. Now my son is 4 months old, its time for mama to get serious. Before my lapband surgery I was always on this website & day dreaming of the day I would be skinny. Anyway, the last time I logged in was April 28, 2009. Not anymore! I've made a follow up with my doc to get a fill next week & I will start over. I say all this, to tell you. You can start over during pregnancy. Or after pregnancy! Don't feel ashamed or embarassed of your progress thus far. You are not alone. Good luck & have a safe & healthy pregnancy. P.S. I was so tired while I was pregnant. I didn't excersise one time.

Hey single ladies! I am not banded yet I am in month 3 of my supervised diet. I mentioned to a friend yesterday that I believe that when I am skinny, my dating life will be better. I am tired of being not noticed or over looked because I am overweight. When I go out to clubs, I NEVER get asked out. :eek: I believe that once I begin to lose weight, more guys will be attracted to me. (I do not have a self esteem problem!) What do you think about this? Do you think this is a fact that most overweight singles deny regardless of evidence around them? Has anyone's dating life improved since they have lost weight?:thumbup:

Girl Congrats!!!! :thumbup:I am so happy you are doing fine.

Girl! Been there done that with Bally's! :tt1: Girl I am not trying to give Bally's anymore money. $$$$$$ Good Luck!

Girl get a WII! :tongue_smilie:It will take away all of your boredom!

Good Luck Yettia. I have my first fill next week and I can't wait. My appetite is back with a vengenance. :tt1: I hope I will be able to feel some restriction.

Congrats Cali!

I am 5 days post op. and I am having a hard time distinguishing the difference between hunger pains & surgery pain. I was laying in bed last night and my stomach started cramping really bad. I thought it was related to the surgery untill I realized...I was hungry! :confused:My stomach was growling & rumbling.:smile: Has anyone experienced this? I am on mushies now, and eating every hour or so. Any advice?

I can have jello, grits, oatmeal, & pudding.

You & the rest of Nola are in my prayers Yettia!

Hey Ladies I wanted to share my experience with having surgery this past Tuesday. Monday 5pm drank 1 bottle of magnesium citrate Stomach exploded all night long...:eek: Woke up 5:30 am Made it to the hospital around 7am - checked in. Nurses called me back around 7:30. Stomach still bubbling:unsure: I go to the preop area get an IV and wait. Made 3 trips to the bathroom since the IV. Anastesilogist can to the room asked if I took a pregnancy test.. No.. The nurse forgot to give it to me.. So had to take the test wait another 30 mins for results. Anyway they finally took me back to the O.R. around 11am. The nurse puts on the compression garments on my legs and the ana..logist gives me some feel good. We are in the O.R. laughing and having a good time. Next thing I know. I am waking up in recovery. My first thought in my head was... what the F*ck have I done! The pain was unberable!!!:eek: I wasn't expecting it to hurt so bad. Anyway I had a nurse with who tried to rush me out of recovery. She woke me up saying "Ms. Speed the Dr. said you look fine, so you can go home." She kept on tapping me on the shoulder, and shaking me. :sneaky: So I finally am able to mouth "I'm in pain" she gives me a dirty look because she doesn't want me to fall back asleep. So the Dr. comes and gives me some more pain meds:thumbup: and I fall back asleep. Mean while laying in the bed in recovery I hear the nurse referr to me as her "problem patient":cursing::cursing::cursing: So I politely called her over and said "I KNOW YOU ARE IN A HURRY TO GET ME OUT OF HERE" "BUT I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!!" "I AM STAYING RIGHT HERE UNTIL I FEEL BETTER":thumbup: She left my bedside and switch patients with another nurse.:thumbup: This nurse was great, she let me sleep until I felt like I could go home. This lady took me to the restroom, and helped me sit on the toilet. (I know TMI!) but my legs were shakey.:ohmy: I finally felt good enough to leave the hospital around 3pm. I went home and slept all night. Not much pain while laying down. Just pain when I try to turn my torso. :biggrin:

Lowbmier I have be banded for only 3 days now. I do not regret getting banded. The pain I am feeling right now will pass and I hope to be living the band high life! I've lost 6 lbs since my surgery on Tuesday! I am on cloud nine.

Congrats Travelady! You will be banded before you know it!

I am so excited! I get banded tomorrow!!! :eek::w00t: Does anyone know how long the Dr. made them stay at the hospital after the surgery? I have made up all my food for the week and it is labeled in my frig. I am so excited!!! Am I forgetting anything else?? Pain meds, gas meds, heating pad, pillow, bible, anything???

I told my boss I was getting my hernia repaired. My dr. did find a hernia (about 2 cm.). But I am also getting banded!!! GL!

Congrats Stephensgal! :thumbup:I will be banded on Aug 26!!!! Excited & Nervous!!!:wink2:

Sweetpea.. I am getting banded on Tuesday. You have got me scared of the gas pain.:ohmy:I hope you find something that works. If you do please post the solution on the board. I will run out an buy it this weekend.GL!!!

Hey ladies! I just wanted to share the good news! In 12 days I will be banded on Aug 26!!! I can't wait. I am nervous & excited at the same time. :biggrin::w00t:

Lil Wayne is sexy! He has swag & confidence.I love confidence in a man!! :biggrin::cool2: April I also like nerds. I have a crush on the actor Dule Hill from Psyche.

Good Luck!! Your appointment will be here before you know it!