JillS

No I haven't gone to the meeting's. Have you?

Dr. Marley did my lap-band .

Did Dr. Marley put your band in?

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.

Anyone from Johnstown, PA?

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

Wendell if you are still here. Besides the band what else do you do to loss the weight?

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!