Ann D

Okay so now I am torn, Stay filled or Unfill?????? What to do! What to do! I want to have fun which I will; filled or not, But I want to eat. We have many friends in Vegas, one couple is Chinese and always takes us for authentic chinese food. The food is fantasitc. I want to be able to eat. But I don't want to over do it, and gain weight. What to do! What to do! I'll call the doctors office and see what the head nurse thinks, she is really cool about this.

The constipation comes from the pain meds and also the fat that you really ahve nothad that much to eat since surgery so there is not much to come out. Also those abdominal pains will get better. The port area is the worst site. I also found out that some doctors will cut a pouch into the muscle and secure the pouch that way. That would account for all that pain. When you cut a muscle is causes it to spasm (very painful).

My doctor charges $100 per fill or unfill. Unless the unfill is due to complications from the last fill, which I had last month. Charges vary by doctor

bluebike, Thanks for the reply, I'll try and get on Youtube when I get home from work. Most of our webaccess has been blocked due to some moron viewing and posting inappropriate things.

Wow, Thank you to both of you. Lanie if i can avoid sliming and vomiting in public that would be wonderful. I've only done it twice in 6 months at work, but no one was around thank god. Texasfire - We have several shows on our list that we want to see and I think that is one of them. We are also trying to get ticket sot Robin Williams; I hope we succeed, he is hilarious.

Okay so I previously posted about going to Vegas soon. I called my doctors office and he said that when you fly the liquid in the band may expand some and that i might have a little more tightness during and shortly after flying. I was told to eat very light and a least an hour before my flight. Then sip Water throughout the flight unless I get too tight then wait until I land and usually within an hour it should be back to normal. I just wanted to pass this information on to you all.

Congratulations to you all. Welcome to our world. A lot of times the sounds your stomach is making is just gas sounds if you are hungry eat somehting very slowly to see how you feel. I mean drink something. I am almost 6 months out and I still get a lot of gas sounds in my stomach. Yes it's a little embarassing but normal according to my doctor. If your gas becomes painful try the Gas X chewable tablets and walk; moving around usually helps. As for the Port that takes a lot longer to heal, they attach it to your muscle, so there is alot of pulling. Mine still hurts on occasion if I move wrong. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Okay so my husband is taking me to Vegas in a week for vacation. I am a little nervous this is my first vacation since being banded in December. Also, I had a fill a week ago and am having a lot of restrictions. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas? I am ecstatic that I am skinnier then before and can wear a few dresses while there, but I am still nervous about what and how to eat while there.

Hi all, Not only am I a loser but I am a slow loser. Sounds like an insult to me. Anyway I was banded on 12/13/07 on that day I weighed 248lbs. I last saw my doctor on 5/6/08 and my official weight with him was 228. 20lbs thats it...:confused2: At my last visit I reached 6cc's in my 10cc band. I have a lot of restrictions with it so I hope I have reached my preverbial "Sweet Spot". I'll keep you all posted to see if this is in fact my sweet spot. I go back to the doctor June 10. I just want to lose as fast as some of the others. Its discouraging.

gardengrl, My doctor only has you sign in with your first name and it's on a sticker and as soon as they pull your file, they peel the sticker off the board that had your name on it and throw it away.

Hi all, I am so glad I found this posting site. I am a slow loser and thought I was alone. Thank goodness for this psoting. I had surgery 12/13/07 I weighed 248, as of 5/6/08 I am 228. I am only down 20lbs. I see people that have 5 monthout and are down 50+ lbs. How depressing. I know I am losing but I thought it would be faster. My stepdaughter lost 75lbs in 5 months. I just need to knuckle down and workout more. My exercise leaves a lot to be desired. I think I have reached my sweet spot. I am at 6cc's I think I'll stay here for a while since I have good restrictions and anymore may shut me down. Again I'm glad I found you all.

Wow, I could have written anyone of those posts. At first even after my first two fills I had little restrictions and could eat virutally anything. Then I got to 5 cc's and had major restrictions. Slimming has occured more times then I would like. So back to the doctor I went I had 1/2 cc removed; felt great, ate better; however, lost nothing that month. This month I had the 1/2 cc put back in. I am at 6cc's now. I still have a lot of restirctions and like you I can eat one thing one day and not the next. I used to eat Breakfast all the time but I am now resolved to not eating it anymore. It just won't go down. someone suggested swelling like when you can't get your rings on. I don't know if its relavant. Anyway I wat a lot of noodles and try to remember to chew really well. I forget sometimes or eat too fast; then I get stuck. So what to do????? take some Fluid out of my band and not lose or live with the restrictions and slime on occasion. Usually once a day.

Okay all, I found this years ago and my family LOVES it. With Summer right around the corner and seasonal fruit getting ready to hit the markets I thought I would post this recipe. You will need equal portions of: Fat Free/light/anykind Coolwhip Lemon Yogart (or plain and add a teaspoon of Lemon juice) Marshmallow Cream Whip all ingreadiants together and chill for a few hours to let the falvors blend. Mix again before eating. Enjoy with your favorite fruit. Very Light, Very Tastie, Very Good!:cry_smile:

I marked "No because my doctor said so" but in reality, I just can't drink it anymore. It causes too much gas and I get a real full feeling that is uncomfortable.

Hi all, I have only told a handful of people. My mom told her side of the family, against my wishes. Oh well they never liked me anyway. I don't care. I've told my sisters and sister in law who is also interested in it and my step-daughter had the surgery as well so she knows. As for work only a few very close people know. I had to tell a couple of them due to the work I do, someone has to know just in case. Fortunately I had my gallbladder out a few months before I got the lapband so I blame my eating habits on that. No one questions me.

usually by waist size 34, 38, 40 etc. They have some pretty big sizes trust me I wore them. IF they don't have them they can order them. I've also seen them in a few cataloges

I've even tried reheating them in Water or some type of liquid. Like chicken broth for a baked chicken breast. Go figure

Does anyone else have problems eating leftovers?? I have problems with leftover meats. chicken, beef, pork, etc. I can eat it fresh without any problems and regardless of how I reheat it I can not get it down and PB. Just a question, any thoughts...

Spanx & Lipo in a box are okay but if you just want something for your tummy without a panty or anything like that; I bought a "waist sincher" from Macy's, (or any large department store with a lingery department.) I bought mine a size smaller to support my back and hold in my panni. I am a police officer and my duty belt really effected my back. That waist sincher helped tremdously. It goes around your middle and has a hook and eye front closure, it also has the bones in it for extra support. Good luck

I had that for a while and could nto burp. The doc told me I would not be able to burp for a while. Well now I can burp like carzy. Anyway, have you tried drinking something Hot like Tea or coffee? When I get that stuck feeling that usually helps.

Fairy Saddle, You never know one day you might be one hell of a seamstress, all it takes is pratice. if it doesn't work rip out the seam and try again.

Hi all I was at 228 two weeks ago at the Dr. office. I think I am down another 5 so 223. I know Onederland is on the horizon. I keep looking. I am getting closer, It might take me a little longer but I will get there. When that day comes I will be celebrating with new clothes and a day at the spa.

Fairysaddle, I purged my closet a few weeks ago, so I know your feelings. I was a size 22 at my largest, I am now a 14. I am an HSN junkie and bought some storage saver hangers. I don't know the exact name, but I took everything out with the intentions of just switching hangers. I ended up bagging up 3 - 33 gallon trash bags and donating them. I now go to Walmart, Fashio Bug or Good WIll to find a pair of pants here or a shirt there. I am not going over board on buying cloths because I am still losing. I buy just enough to get through to the next month or so. I have also befriended a seamstress. I have a few expensive suits I saved up for and my mom helped me buy for work. I have had them taken in. however the seamstress said she can't really take them in any more without having to completely take the outfit apart and re-make it. So those will be donated too. FInd a good seam stress for outfits you really like. They really are not that expensive. for minor alterations like taking in a pair of pants my seamstress usually charges about $5-10. Most dry cleaners have or know an seamstress. Great job by the way of losing the weight. Keep up the good work. and just think how good you will look in all the new cloths.

I hated wearing skirts or dresses, before but I am now down to a size 14 and I love them. I just bought 3 new dresses, one ot wear to my cousins wedding and the others for vacation. I love them and I have my figure back. I can't wait to get even smaller and really get sexy.

Why is it with 5 1/2 CC's I can eat almost anything and everything one day and then the next, almost nothing??? With 6cc's my band was too tight and I PB'ed everyday several times a day. it was miserable. I took it back to 5 1/2 ccs. Last night, I made t-bones and salad, usually I can only eat a small portion of the t-bone. Last night I ate the whole thing and a small salad. :confused2: