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Listen to your body and be mindful of your calories. Use an app like my fitness pal.

@beccagib08 try massaging a mixture of peppermint oil with baby oil into the painful areas where you feel the gas at least 3 times a day

@beccagib08 try massaging a mixture of peppermint oil with baby oil into the painful areas where you feel the gas at least 3 times a day

Hi everyone
Just had my band fitted a couple of days ago (small 10ml with no fill yet) and I'm in agony all down the left side of my abdomen is this normal? I feel like I cannot stand up straight.
At least on the bright side I don't feel hungry!
This was me just after my band hoping to look much better by Xmas can't wait to update my progress I actually feel so motivated and ready to change!
Thanks in advance to anyone who would like to offer support and share my journey [emoji3]

Yes Water sure helps thing that are stuck......Also I hear that drinking something warm helps ....after you resolve the Stuck !

I have a question about flying with the lap band. My doctor has recommended that I have some Fluid removed before my flight. How much do they normally remove and will they put it all back in at one time when I return? I don't want to have slowly build back up to where I am. I am probably one fill away from being green.

The altitude can affect the band especially long haul.
When flying long haul it is beneficial to have fluids on the flight and if the band is more restricted when landing it is wise to have fluids only for 24 hours.

I would suggest you have a fill after your holiday especially if you were having trouble before. The band can tighten with flying.
Linsey From Gastric Band Aftercare Wales


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Haven't been here in a while...today out of the blue I get an e-mail from a member asking me questions (?)
How (or why) they found me I don't have a clue.
For you newbies, I was banded Jan 2011. Met my goal weight (100lbs down) in one year. Band did everything I had hoped it would. Suppressed appetite, cravings, limited portion sizes. blah blah blah. Because of this I was forced to develop a new lifestyle, new foods, new eating methods, throw in some exercise and presto...a new me. Got my life back. Now, every day is just like any other day...I don't worry all that much about what I eat or how much (thanks to the band) it all comes natural now. I'm not worried, or have been since a few months after surgery about gaining any weight back...how can I? Over eating is impossible....and certain foods are just as impossible....It all comes very natural and effortless.
I know, I probably already pushed a few buttons but I am only speaking for myself and my experiences.
Prior to surgery I was a insulin diabetic, plus I had all the other ailments you read on this forum associated with obesity...could not get anything under control no matter how Dr. s regulated all the drugs they were prescribing. I also had coronary artery disease resulting in heart surgery. While they were in there they noticed I had had a Heart Attack, although I never knew it which is common for diabetics ( and women) but I am fortunate to be here. All that is behind me, and at age 65 my Dr.'s still are amazed...My cardiologist said I am getting younger, not older.
I am going to make an appointment with my surgeon.....I am contemplating having the band removed...not because I am having issues..I have never had problems with the band. It's just after years of forming new habits, perhaps I can continue without the aid of something foreign in my body. Besides, one of the selling points was that it is reversible. At the least I will ask him to take out all the Fluid and see how that goes for a while.
Ok, so where have all the veterans gone? Are they still out there? Successful? The answer is yes..we are out here. No Offense, but there is not much happening here for us. When I logged in today, which hasn't been in a while, I looked down the list of trending topics and they are all the same as they were 6 years ago. The same hot topics also. And after a while, after you're thru the early stages, you start to realize things. I used to get roasted for saying some of the things I did from someone who just went thru the surgery whereas I after years, had a different take on things. The majority of people here are new to this, and sorry, just don't have that much in common with veterans.
Ok, that should make up for years of not posting. But to all my fellow banders out there, remember this...THIS THING DOES WORK !! Don't sweat the small stuff...give it chance, it is adjustable and takes a little time to get it just right. After that it is all easy-peasy.
See ya!

Glad to see a few posts from the dwindling lap bander group. Some of us are still around.
I'm arguing (unsuccessfully) with 10 lbs right now. It is better than 20-30 or 40 lbs, but
still...the only times I seem to be at goal is when I have the flu.
Oh well... life is still easier to navigate at a "normal" weight.... whatever that is to each of us.
Banders.... (especially the readers) please post.
It helps to read of others and their banded life.

I too am struggling. I am 8 years (almost) post-op and I did quite well for the first 4 years but these last 4-5 years have been a battle. I have had a lot of issues with getting fills as my band is EXTREMELY sensitive, so I have little restriction. My doctor moved 1.5 hours away from where I live and that makes upkeep with the fills even more difficult. Also, I have been through many emotional ups and downs that have caused many a night of binge/stress eating. I had gotten down to 175lbs (79kg) in 2013 and then have slowly but steadily gained back almost all of my weight. I would recommend starting over on a form of the post-op diet or a self-made, real food (fresh veggies, fruits, as little processed foods as possible) diet and just be vigilant about it. We all err but we can all come back from it. You have to ask yourself why you want to lose weight and use those whys as motivation to stick to your diet and exercise regimen. Also, make sure you get you exercise in . I don't know if you enjoy exercise, I don't. I make it a goal to get some yoga in every day. Even if it is a short 10 min bout of it, as long as I get it in I can feel accomplished for the day. Anything is better than nothing on those hard days. And please remember, don't let the small gains discourage you. That is such a slippery slope and how I wound up in the situation I am in! I hope this offered some sort of help. Best of luck to you!

I'm so glad you're doing well! Are they keeping you overnight? I'm considering a 360 body lift and thigh lift and they are saying it's done outpatient...

I just can't believe it!!!!! It feels sooo good!!! I was in a month long stall and I'm finally In the 140's. I'm down 66lns in 3 months

10 years banded. Maintaining a 90 lb loss
And still I work on it daily!
Please do not mistake me for someone who thinks they "got this". I think I just get back to my program quicker .

I am very proud of myself I'm so happy [emoji16]

I feel so good it been 3 months postop since I had the surgery and I feel and looking good [emoji177][emoji177]falling in love with my self all over again starting weight I was 383 now I'm in the high 200s 

I experience the same cross eyed looks. I don't trust myself to drink so I don't order Water or tea and I get the strangest looks. Ugh! I find menu surfing the hardest. I don't enjoy eating out.
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Ive never had a card but always look for something that is band friendly, not smaller portions as anything I can eat the first time means leftovers for about 2-3 meals. Well worth the full price , I just separate the leftovers into individual containers when I get home and a lunch or dinner is done. If there is still leftovers, well, my dogs are happy !!

Thank you I have learned I'm unable to eat toast but the egg and avocado sounds great

I am a independent Bariatric Nurse who is based in Wales. I'm a qualified nurse with extensive experience in dealing with weight loss patients. If you shoukd need an adjustment please email and I will get back to me. I am very competitive with my costs and very flexible availbility to suit your needs.

Here's a wild one -- has anyone had a severe reflux reaction immediately after taking their zoloft? For the past week I've been having the worst time. I had a barium swallow, and everything looks ok -- and I had .5 cc removed (down to 2.5cc). I'm I the only one?

I've traveled from the UK to The USA with 6.4 ml in my 10 ml band. First day was reasonably ok. 2nd nothing other than fluids is staying down . HELP!!

I agree, you might need a fill. I don't binge eat, but I have been able to eat a lot more than I should be able to. I just went for a new fill Thursday. I had a regain of 40 something pounds before I decided to stop my over eating. I was always hungry and didn't have much restriction at all. I'm hoping this fill helps we lose the rest of my regain.
Do you think you might need a fill?
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I have never felt happier.

We women are most time supportive to our husbands/ partners regarding WLS but they can never return the favour. Is it because the feel insecure that we are looking better and feeling happier with ourselves?