kedmo821

Could the band have broken? Even though I don't feel any pain or exhibit any side effects?

Thank you for your quick responses! I had 2 fills, one under fluro and another in the office. My first fill was 7 cc's and yes, my doctor pulled it out first, almost in disbelief that my first fill was so much and I was already complaining that I wasn't getting any restriction. I was told that my band has a max capacity of 10 cc's and it currently has 9 cc's in it. I am discouraged that if I am almost to my maximum, what will I do after that? Something must not be right but I don't know what. I am not having any pain...I never have. My first fill, done under fluro, didn't indicate any slippage or streching of the pouch. My last fill was in February and I have stalled calling the doctor back because he truly doesn't seem to understand that I am so serious. In addition, I lost my job and health benefits at the beginning of this year so it will be difficult to return to the hospital for the fluro.

Is that possible!? I do not feel as if my lap-band has worked...EVER! I am almost 9 months post-op and have never once vomited, gotten food stuck or even felt any type of restriction. I lost 40 lbs from pre-op liquid diet through 3 months post-op and have put 20 lbs back on. All as a result of the prescribed diet, not because I ever really felt full or over-full. My band has 9cc's in it now and I can eat a large, pre-op-type meal. I have spoken with my doctor and he doesn't seem to get it. I don't understand how this is possible. Anybody ever hear of this or know what could be wrong? I am afraid of being that girl who had weight-loss surgery and is still fat!

My surgery is on July 30th (I can't wait!!!) and I'm starting to think about the meal replacement shakes for the pre-op diet. Any suggestions? (brands, flavors, tips and money savers!?) Thanks!:cool2:

Kayleigh's Mommy, Thank you for your kind words. I will be thinking of you. Please let me know how you are doing.

What a great way to look at it! 120 lbs would be awesome!!!

Hello, my name is Karen. I'm a 31 year old, happily married, mother of 2. I am scheduled to be banded on 7/30/08. I am so excited but starting to get nervous as it draws closer. It's funny, I'm doing this because I'm a mother and need to take care of my health to be around for my children. Yet I fear that I may be that statistic and die, leaving my children...oh the irony!!! I am very clear on the numbers but can't help but think in the back of my mind, "Imagine I didn't wake up?" After all the reassuring I've done; reassuring myself and my family who think there is a better way. Honestly, I've been overweight for 23 years now...if I could do it on my own, I would have! But then again, have I? I don't even know anymore! Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :thumbs_up: