lotzasunshine

Since you are just starting on solids you may have a little swelling from the harder food going down. Hotdogs we AWFUL for me when I was first banded! Try going back to sips of warm liquids like broth for a day or 2 and see if that helps. You may have switched to solids too soon. Most of the guidelines for stages of eating after surgery are very generalized. Some people don't need that much time to transition, and others need more. Sounds like you may be one who needs more time before you go to solids. Good luck!!

That is probably a wise choice. Make sure that you don't let your Dr talk you into a fill if you aren't ready for one. Great job on the loss again!

I don't actually have a treadmill, I have an elliptical because my ankles and feet would hurt from walking. This seems much easier on the joints. and my feet don't fall asleep like they do when I walk. Maybe you could look into an elliptical. I got mine for around $300 including a 2 yr warranty from walmart.

Sorry I can't help you in your quest to find a Dr in NY as I live in UT and was banded in Colorado. My Dr. had no problem that I was young. I think it is actually better for recovery the younger you are. Welcome to the 20's forum. Good luck with finding a DR!!!

Welcome!! I am glad you are on here, this is a great big support group with many people ready and willing to share and answer questions. I have benefited much from being on here. Congrats on your 13 lbs! That is great! Every little bit counts, and that isn't such a little bit!

Part of the stuck feeling, like you said could be that you ate too big of a bite, or it was too dry. But I would suggest that you call your Dr and let him/her know that you are losing, and having stuck episodes. They may decide to push back your first fill as you are losing still. But a lot can change in 2 weeks. Since you are still in the mushies stage that could be the reason for your loss. Once you get back to solids, you will learn very quickly when a bite is too big or too dry so as not to get stuck. Plus, when you go back on solid foods, you take in more calories. Also, you may still have some swelling from the surgery itself, which is giving you restriction. That may be gone in 2 weeks. Maybe wait a week or so, and then if you still have the same problem, let your Dr know that you don't think a fill would be a good idea. you can always push it back a week, just to give your body more time to adjust. Good luck!

I am going to be getting a port revision in the next 2 weeks or so, because of a leak my Dr. found on May 27th. I am pretty discouraged as I have gained almost 20 lbs over the course of 2 months. I am hoping to use this poll to help me see what might happen after revision surgery. Any stories or advice is welcome!

Not thread jacking I promise! Dr. K banded me as well! He is awesome! Didn't know if you have found our thread of patients banded by Dr. K yet so I thought I would post the link. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f20525/considering-dr-kirshenbaum-26213/

All I can say is do it!!!!! I was 24 when I had mine done, and it has helped my health so much!!! I haven't lost a lot due to some personal issues and now a leak. But what I have lost is the hopelessness of knowing that any weight I lost would come back. This is a good thing to do when you are young, and even if it takes a while, you will be grateful that you took this step. I know I am.

Due to a leak, I am looking at port revision surgery in a couple of weeks. I have been gaining, and feel pretty discouraged. I am taking myself out of the challenge until I get it fixed and can start losing again. But I will be back!!!!

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I am trying to be better about getting on our home thread. I found out at my fill on Thursday that I have a leak. So now I am looking at getting a port revision. Hopefully he can put in a fill during surgery and then I won't be totally on my own. At least I don't have to do the whole diet, and stages ofter. He says that this surgery is far less time, recovery, pain, etc. I am glad that I know what the problem is. I have gained 20 lbs, and was feeling like a complete failure. Good news though. Back story first - My DH was laid off last July and has not been able to find anything else, so we have been living off his unemployment, and my part time paycheck. We have a free place to live so rent isn't a worry. In January we found out that his benefits got extended, so we had money coming in until the end of May. We have been doing a lot of scrimping and saving to prepare for the summer when my job ends. Just found out yesterday that his benefits have been extended yet again, and we will have the money we need in the summer! Such a blessing! We are so relieved and grateful! Anyway, this is my life in a nutshell right now. Hope I haven't bored anyone with my looooooong post :cursing:

Thank you! I am not on the boards a ton anymore, but am trying to be better about getting support. I am glad to know the problem. I have been talking with my husband and he feels that the right direction to go is to have the surgery. I agree with him, so I will be having it the week of the 14th. My Father used his bonus to pay for my surgery in 2008, but he passed away the next April. My Mother has the insurance money and insists on paying for this one as well. So all of my worries are starting to work out.

I just found out at my fill yesterday that I have a leak. My surgeon believes that it is in the tubing, and not the band itself. I am looking at getting a port revision in June. But now I am also having to pay another $2200. I know it could be a lot worse, but it is a lot for me. I am frustrated, and needing to talk with someone who has been through it. Now though, I at least have an explanation for the almost 20 lbs I've gained in the last 2 months. I have been super careful too. I have still been doing my protein shakes, and extra protein water. I eat lots of salads, and high protein. If I eat a snack it is usually eggs, cheese, nuts, or a little bit of meat. But I have been hungry ALL the time! REALLY hungry. I also work out for 40 minutes a day on my elliptical, as well as the walking I normally do. I guess I am just looking for a little perspective, so if someone who has been through this would like to tell me their story I would very much appreciate it!

Thanks! You are so awesome!

So I went for a fill with Tom today, and got to meet laptastic! She was awesome! So sweet to take me to the appointment and then back to the airport! Thanks again! Now for the bad part of my day. Tom was listening to me talk about how I have no restriction, and am voraciously hungry all the time, and he decided to see how much is actually in my band. He could only get out 1.5. I was supposed to have over 5. So he thinks I have a leak. He had Dr. K come in and he agreed. It could be that the tubing was punctured, but it could also be that the tubing was rubbing wrong (problem with the manufacturer). Either way I am needing a revision so they can replace the port with the tubing. I am not sure when it will happen, but I need it to. I have gained 20 lbs since my lowest. At least I know it's not my fault. I have been working really hard to not gain. I am up to 40 minutes on my elliptical every day and am eating a lot of salads and high protein and staying with my supplements too. I just hope I don't gain too much more before I can get the surgery. This sucks.

Kohl's has some great dress pants! But I only shop the clearance racks, so I only paid $7.90 for a $50 pair of slacks. My kohl's is super small though, so the plus size section is TINY. I am going to the one at the south end of the Salt Lake valley so that I can really get some use of my 30% off this weekend. Sorry about jeans! I seem to have the opposite problem. My waist is a lot bigger than the size my thighs would fit in, especially since I started working out on my elliptical. So if i went by thigh size I might even get into a 16. but not gonna happen for a while!

So I had a great NSV today! I was trying on slacks at Kohl's and tried a 24 which was huge (I am normally a 22 now but slacks can run small) And then I tried on a 20 because it was the only other size and I wanted to see how close I was. IT FIT!!!!! I officially bought a size 20 because it fit!! YAY!!!!!

Sorry your mother is sick! You both will be in my prayers.

Thanks! You are great!

That is awesome!! Next time I go I will have to ask to see pictures!

Ok, so my husband insisted that I go get a fill because he knows that I am dying here. So I got a flight for the 27th, I will land at 9:15 and you can pick me up anytime it is convenient and my appointment is at 11:30. Then my flight out is at 3. Thanks so much for putting up with my on again off again issues!

ok, I think I'm going to have to scrap my whole getting a fill at the end of may idea, the tickets are just too expensive so I am going to try for the first week in June. I have vouchers I can use toward a ticket with frontier. I will just have to figure it out I guess. Thanks you for being so willing to drive me though!! I really do appreciate it!

So I really want to work out the 27th thing, but all they have are morning appointments. I would hate to make you spend all day out and about. If you aren't against picking me up early you can just drop me at the office, and then you can pick me up on your way to the airport later so you don't have to hang with me for 6 hours. What time do you need to be to the airport by? that way I can try and get a flight around the same time :scared2: I can get a flight that comes in around 10 so I can get to my 11:30 appt with Tom, and then I can just find a flight that leaves around the same time as yours. Thanks!!!

Sweet!! Thank you so much! I am going to call the office tomorrow and see if I can sneak in an afternoon appt. You are awesome and I will let you know!