heidib

I had some port area pain after running,,,,I was over a yr out by then, It felt like how I felt soon after surg, went to dr she said i could of wripped a stitch,take easy for a few days and wera a binder around my waiste when i run. did all and have had no prob since. go to doc! :-)

what do you mean bled out of band????

Hi all! I have not been on in awhile. I too have been a slow loser. I'm ok w/ that. I could have done better if I followed my plan better. Like someone said earlier...if I did not have my band I would have gained all of my 50 lbs back by now! I have not had a fill since about spring and I can eat anything at this point. I have gained about 5 lbs so I need a fill! This is the 1st i have gained in 2 yrs. Gotta get back on the horse!

Hi everyone,

I haven't been around in a while. Glad to see new bansters & regulars :-) I've been pretty much just maintaining my weight. Have not had a fill in MONTHS but don't feel I need one either. I'm still not overly hungry. I just need to be eating the right foods & stay away from JUNK food. I'm trying again! :-) Have a good one all!

were they supossed to remove it?!?!?!

Just wondering how does doc tell if there is Erosion? ty

I had question for you. Did you have any stomach damage after having the band for so long?

i'm wondering the same.

I feel the same way as many of you,,,,,,,,Was this REALLY worth it???

I have lost 50 lbs since sept 2008 & the last 8 was in the last few months. When you want to lose weight you are so desperate & will do almost ANYTHING. I went into this thinking there was less risk & I could have it removed some day. I now know that insurance probably won't remove unless there is a issue w/ the band. Then if you do have it removed there will probably me permenant stomach damage. SCARY!!!!

Thinking~You said you were afraid to get a fill. Why? because you haven't lost weight in awhile?

outit77

Just wanted to say hello...My name is Genise and I will be having surgery at BWH on 8/23/10 with Dr. Lautz. I'm interested in attending the support groups because I have TON of questions.

Any support for a newbie is much appreciated :smile2:

Hi Genise! This is a great sight for info. Look around in the forum & ask questions. Everyone is very helpful. :-)

Hi Blue. I'm at the point where I can eat just about anything especially if I eat slow enough. I think some banders like there band tight & some don't. I believe mine is pretty lose....I like it that way. I like to eat whole wheat bread if I want to. I'm in a good place right now not too tight W/ good restriction. I have not had i fill in a while & when I do get them I get VERY small fills only if I am hungry a lot. As, Tiny said we are all different. :-)

the spot where you say you have the weird feeling is the spot that hurts when I get something STUCK. I would do liquids for a few days like you said. Maybe something is swollen & you need to just do liquid for a few. You REALLY need to talk to your surgens office about somebody seeing you a new doc. HTH. :-)

just bumping this up for you. maybe someone else can help.

I have not experienced this but I do worry about it A LOT. How long have you had your band? I'm so scared about permenent damage to my stomach now that I have been banded for almost 2 yrs.

This is great!! I'm in for 10 ish! I'm 171 now & wanna get to 161 by moms day!! get on that tredmill!!!!! woooo whoooo~~!!!! We're goin down!!!! :-)

i'm sorry to hear so many are having some tough times. I just made a breakthrough! I have finally kept my calories to under 1500 while getting all my Protein. So I'm pumped about that. Now I need to distribute it more evenly. I have my CIB in the morning and then don't have a good dose of protein again until dinner. i need to find a lunch thing not too high in calories that adds protein. Almost there!

Thats great JAY!!! Goo for you! :Banane20:

try the crockpot fijitas!!! they are devine!!! lol! I made mine w/out salsa.

Then you can look at all her fav sights & find other good sites too!

well, my port is still a bit sore but feels a lot better. I couldn't take the Siatic pain anymore & finally went to my chiroprator. I see her again today. :-)

I am able to eat anything I want as well but I am not hungry. Just gotta make my mind up that I will eat the RIGHT foods.

Tova~I hope you heal up totally very soon so you can get your fill!

yeah thanks. I'll try.

Hi everyone! My name is Heidi & I am 32 years old. I was banded sept 25, 2008. I have lost 50 lbs so far. Just started loosing again these last few months. Started eating right & walk/jogging on my new tredmill. Having port pain issues from jogging. This really ticks me off~! wwaiting to feel better so I can get jogging again!

well, I'm having a pitty party for myself. The stomach flu is going around my house. So, far 2 out of 5 of us have had it. Seems to be only a 24 hr thing. My port pain seems worse again & my back is bugging me now! LIKE I said POOR ME lol! Soooooo, I'm eating junk to make me feel better/ Peanut M&M's, Peanut Butter n fluff crackers, chocolates yesterday, & if I could get my hands on some chips I sooooooo WOULD! AAARRRRRHGGG!!!

I can honestly say I feel restriction now. I have 5ccs in an 11cc realize band and this was fill #1.

Your 1 of the lucky ones! That just prooves everyone is different! :thumbup:

Another big thing is WHEN you get on Solids , don't eat too soon after & make sure you eat some sort of meat Protein. This helps me stay full longer. I rty to wait 40 min atleast befor eI drink :-)

my advise to you both wpuld be ....just keep telling your doc & don't take NO for an answer if you feel something is wrong. Good luck.