JillS

Dr. Marley did my lap-band .

Thanks for the information. I'll try it.

I just started with this pain right below my breast. I've had my band for a year now and I haven't had any problems until now. Has anyone else had this problem? It can be very painful at times.

After I eat I get pain in my shoulder and neck is normal.

I had flu last weekend. By Tuesday I had to call Dr. When in and he unfilled my band to give my stomach a rest. He said if this happens again to call right away, and if after hours or weekends go to the

I'm feeling fine now. Called the dr. he wanted to see me. He unfilled my band for a week. I go back next week and he will start to fill again.

I was sick and throwing up. Now I'm worried that my band might have slipped.

I'm having a hard time with head hungry. I struggle with all my bad habits. I have lost45 lbs. gained 5 lost that now I gained 2. I feel that my band is tight enough, because It hurts when I eat. . I know I don'tI feel like a lost cause. I was baned Feb 11th. Please HELP!

My Dr. has you do liquids after a fill. I was wondering what others do?

So sorry to hear but your bad experience. Hope you are feeling better. God's speed. Jill

OUCH! I feel bad that it hurt so much. What my Dr. does is:you lay down & put your hands above your head then when he is ready you lift your feet so your stomach is hard, that way he can feel the port better. Hope next time goes better.

Congratulations! Me too. It feels sooo good. It's the first time in 5 years.

I didn't realize that I would have to count calories. I thought the band would do the work for me. I'm not good dieting that's why I'm fat. I knew I would eat healthy but count calories. Boy was I stupid.

I can walk but not for exercise. Thanks for the help. I never think of the YWCA. Thanks again.

I 'm disabled and need to find exercise that I can do. I can't walk etc. I ride a stationary bike, but would like to do more. Any idea would be great.

Elton, PA. 2 hours form Pittsburhg, PA

Yes I lost it per & post op. I haven't losted anything since then.

I have never felt any restriction. I only eat 3 meals as per dr's orders. I try and count calories and eat the Protein first then veggie's and fruit. It's hard without restriction. I know I eat more than I should. I need the help from the band. I can't do it alone. If I could I wouldn't have been banded. The dr. won't fill you if your not hungry. I'm never hungry. I would hate to lie about it but I think that's what will happen if I want restriction. I going to see a therapist on Wed. sure hope he can help.

How often can you go for a fill?

Went for my first fill on 3/26. Still can eat anything. Dr. was not happy that I can eat said I need to diet. I thought the band was to help with that. It's hard not to eat when that's all you know. I'm trying but it's very hard and I'm getting depressed about it. Don't know what to do. I need help!

I don't know if I regret getting the band but I'm disapointed. Had my first fill 3/26/08. Dr. was not happy when I told him I can eat anything. I still lost 5 lbs. Dr. said I need to diet. I thought I got the band so I didn't have to diet. If it took diet then why get the band. I know I need to eat healthy but diet!

How much does your dr. charge for fills. My insurance paid for some, but then got a bill from the dr. for the rest.

I have a 14cc band. I had my first fill on 03/26/08 the doctor put in 3cc. He wasn't sure if he would fill it because I still am not hungry. But I still can eat anything I want and the dr. was mad about that. Said I need to diet. I didn't think I would need to diet once got banded. I thought I would just have to watch what eat. Now I wish I didn't have the band. If I just need diet that's what I would have tried again and again.

Sweet_pea_2 I just want to get one thing straight. I did very well pre & post op. in fact I lost 30lbs. during that time. I was even cooking for 4 other people and never cheated. It was after I got on regular food that I started to have problems. I'm a compulsive eater and that is why I got banded. I try very hard to stay on track ever day but it's very hard to break old habits over night. I don't get my first fill until 3/26. If you have that much self control then why did you get banded? You may like to be direct and to the point but don't be so judgmental. Until you get to this point you have no idea how hard it is.I hope you can stay on tract.

I know that you can still eat alot before your firts fill. But I feel really bad because I'm back to over eating and have gained 3lbs back. I go for my first fill 3/26/08 can't wait. Have anyone else over eaten before their fill? Can you stretch your new stomach? I'm worried about all of this.