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Good morning, I am wondering if you would update how you're all doing since surgery? I've just started looking into this procedure, and trying to see if it's the right fit for me.

Thanks in advance!

I had surgery in 07 at 243 pounds, lost 45 and since then it's been up and down/love hate bander. I'm at 255 now and can't lose even with WW. (Also have a spinal cord injury and limited on physical activity)

Last year I ended up with an ulcer from ibuprofen. Did a round of Nexium and been better since if I eat right.

A few weeks ago it started acting up so i started another round of the Nexium. It's helping during the day. But-In the evening I am having terrible pain in my stomach, and it hurts a little to walk. Also if i lay down it helps some, and by morning I'm in no pain again. (This happened the first time the ulcer was bad last year but after a couple of weeks of Nexium it went away).

My question is, has anyone experienced this?

I'm away from home for almost a month, so I can't just skip over to my family Dr or my lapband surgeon.

Thank you, I can take it! I felt like I was safe to wait, but decided I'd ask for reassurance!!

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I was banded in 07'. Lost fifty pounds but have gained it back and more over the 10 years.

I was taking prescription strength ibuprofen for nerve pain from a spinal cord injury. I stopped taking it about a month ago, assuming that's what was making my stomach burn and hurt.

I have since removed caffeine, fried food, I'm on a bland diet. Just drinking Water now other than one cup of coffee in the am.

The pain is across the top section of my stomach/along my ribs. It's pressure and sharp pain. Some burning like an ulcer would feel. It hurts to stands up straight when I have the pressure. It was only in the evening and worse when I drank whole milk or certain foods.

I've eliminate everything I can think of for food. If I didn't get hungry, way small meals it was pretty good.

Over there last few days, it seems the pain happens almost constantly. Nothing makes it better, it hurts if I eat, or if I don't.

I'm taking Probiotics, and one week in with Nexeum.

I have an appointment with my gastric doctor April 11th. My question is, do you think it's okay to wait for the appointment? I'm out of state until then, and will have to pay out of pocket to go to Dr here. If I'm not in danger, I'd like to wait. But, I don't want to cause damage I can't fix?

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The posts about putting rolls of quarters in pockets to set an artificial highest weight at first weigh in is sickening. Lying from the start....

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Unless the artificial high weight was needed to meet some arbitrary requirement to get the surgery covered by insurance. That's the only way I can see the "roll of quarters" being ok. But make sure you own it!!

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So, this was several weeks ago. How are you doing now?

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Please explain? LOL.

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I have been banned since 07. Up and down, now almost back to 240... I can't get my head in the game. How can I want to lose this so badly and hate to look at myself, or be so discouraged buying bigger clothes again, but not be able to get mentally back into it? Sighhhhh

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Hi Everyone,

I would really like to see this thread get up and running again.

To all of you original, earlier posters out there - where are you??

I think I have just "ignored" the fact that I'm banded. I have stopped working it, stopped thinking about it (except when I can't eat, which is rare anymore as I'm not filled), stopped seeing it as a tool for weight loss, and have even stopped mentioning it unless medically necessary. I don't even consider myself as a real WLS patient anymore. However, I am just fooling myself.

I have joined and quit weight watchers 3 times since I've been banded (February, 2008) and have not lost a pound, been on numerous reduced calorie diets and have not lost any weight, seen a dietitian for years and even currently have a trainer and my weight has even been slightly increasing. Been told my metabolism is shot.

I'm trying (again) for a revision with my insurance company. I was denied last October. I remember what happened when I was approved for the band back then - my confidence, motivation and self esteem returned. My drive grew and I found it easier to make better decisions about what I ate. It was a new day!

Calling fellow banders for support and camaraderie!

Where are you?

I have a spinal cord injury and can't exercise with meaning!!

If i eat 800/900 cals a day, I store and do not lose. If I up to 1200+/- I lose at a rate of about 1 pound every couple months. I stall for 6-8 month intervals.

How is the revision?

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I would like to know how the revisions are going?

We have the Protein items in Maine that you are using Banded... I love each I have tried, except the broc cheddar Soup I thought was nasty.... I need to try the lemon!

How ya doing miss Meg? Are you exercising? :-) I have been in a stall for Everrrrrr! Hit One Lander and can't get away from 199 I am trying to walk some and do a little upper body resistance strengthening, but frankly, I have been finding other things to do. So, it's my own fault I guess. My food intake is right, I just need the activity, and movement.

That is a great idea. I don't either, but I do sit with the family in the evening for a couple of hours. Plenty of time to do something.

I need to do some resistance strengthening. But I have a spinal cord injury and cannot do much to any real exercising.

I was banned in 07 have lost only 42 pounds, but was over filled for about 9 months and misusing my band.

I recently had it emptied, and starting over, eating right, slowly doing fills again, and just learned they have discovered the band isn't very successful unless you can exercise with it....sigh!!

I am going to try Water therapy, see if that works.

Do not drink soda, it's dangerous and can hurt you. It will move your band and can erode your stomach, learn from me!! Do not drink carbonation!

Kkaren, how are you doing now? Are you still only eating soft foods?

I go tomorrow to see if Mr band has moved or started to erode.... I am so disappointed for not taking better care of myself right now. :'(

I agree, and I felt its more for you to personally to look at yourself and decide if this tool is going to work for you. WLS is a tool, and it will not be the magic answer. Its difficult, sometimes a little scary, and a big step. You should learn a lot, I know I did.

I do suggest going to the support meetings and actually getting involved, don't just go because the insurance wants you to. Ask questions and understand everything before you make this step.

I am happy with me band, and I would do it again, but I wish I had been more informed. They do not explain getting stuck, pb, slimming, why we can't use straws, drink fast, etc.

Are you getting the sleeve or band? I understand some of these things are not an issue with the sleeve.

I want to switch to the sleeve and still have questions. Why does everyone have so much trouble drinking the first few weeks after surgery?

And, you do not get sick/dehydrated only taking in a glass or two of liquids a day?

I am so excited to revise in 13 days. I lost 100 lb with the band to bmi 21 but regained 50lb due to slippage And pregnancies. I feel that I lost the weight first time round in a really unhealthy way basically because it was so hard to eat Protein and veggies! In the last two years I have really educated myself on fitness and nutrition but like all of us I just can't lose the weight (portion control is non existent!) I feel like the sleeve will give me the right appetite for the kind of life I want to live with the added benefit of no sliming, pb'ing restricted foods, fills and getting stuck.

I agree with the life you want with the sleeve and appetite. I was banned in 07 and never reached the"sweet spot"or whatever they call it. LoL. I do get stuck often, but with odd foods, like yogurt and if I drink milk or Water too quickly, are two big ones for me. I am looking forward to the sleeve, and eating with the family without them worrying. I get stuck when we eat out because I have to eat so slowly, and we are out, I think I get nervous and its almost s given I will get stuck. :'(

Good luck glammadeb! :-)

So happy you are doing well. Yay! I am looking forward to this new journey also.

I am not maintaining good health right now, which is actually a shock to me. My Vitamins and minerals are out of wack! I have to remove soy, add sodium. Add red meat, and wheat back into my diet and additional vitamins! We are not sure this is entirely due to the band yet though.

Thank you!

I'm going through the stages of having revision surgery - my nutritionist has been emphasizing that after I get sleeved - I have to do "high protein" - low-carb. They have me following the plan now as a "pre-op" diet although I'm still waiting for approval

With the band we are high Protein and low carb also, are we not?

Hi s_suther, I will try to find it. I am not very great finding my way around the forum.

I usually can't even get back to posts I want to go respond to later. LoL. I found your post, but not on the APP.

I didn't realize I was so out of touch. Ha ha