dsvanhorn

I was banded with the 4cc lap band in September 2007. When I was full, it was the usual burping, runny nose and coughing. In October 0f 2009, I had to have that band removed because of slippage and the developement of a hiatal hernia. That band was removed, the hernia repaired and a new AP Lap band placed. Brother !! Do I know what you are talking about with the shoulder pain. It is intense in my left shoulder when I eat solids or even drink too fast. My research has shown this is a common symptom with band patients; but, totally new to me with this new band. One time, in a restaurant, I had to totally convince some people with me that I was not having a heart attack when I reached up to my left shoulder while eating. I can tell you that it will take me a while to learn how to deal with this and how to avoid getting to the point of that pain. Incidentally, the band procedure has been great for me. I have lost 98 pounds since my first surgery and am 11 pounds from my original goal.

I am right there with you. I am almost 15 months out from my lapband and have lost nearly 80 pounds....I am cold all the time. I wear so many layers of clothes it hides my weight loss. I am of the opinion that my fat layers were indeed keeping me warmer.....BUT I will take layers of clothes any day!!!!!!!!!:tounge_smile:

Food addiction is real. Some people do not understand that. They think we can stop eating and that we just do not want to try. I am so thankful for my band. It HAS changed my life. It has given me a tool to help control my eating. Right now, I am just going through a tough period with eating the wrong foods that will make it through my band with no problem. No regrets on the surgery. I am just needing to get over this hump and get going in the right direction again. I can at least say that I have not regained....only become stagnant.

have i ever played this game???? I invented this game!!! I am new today to this forum; although, i do subscribe to a couple other bariatric surgery websites. I am right along with you right now; and, i have having such a hard, hard time mentally. I, too, thought this was my miracle. In a sense, of course, it was. I have multiple medical problems and had battled my weight for most of my adult life. I was blessed that my insurance paid for the entire process and continues to cover my fills and visits. I am 10 months out from my lapband and have lost 68 pounds. In my reasonable mind, i would like to lose 31 more pounds. Of course, that will be no where near my ideal medical weight; but, it is a weight i could live with confortably. but, here i am. Eating the easy foods....ice cream, milk shakes, cheese, Cookies...the list goes on.....i can even choke down a candy bar. I am so so so very disappointed in myself-not the 68 pounds...but my lack of dedication to the rest of this road...the exercise i can never seem to stay dedicated to as well as the foods even a lapband patient needs to avoid. I know that i need to fill my little pouch with better food choices; but, i am someone who has had bad eating habits for 20 plus years and i am beginning to struggle. thank you for your words of encouragement and 'game plan'.....i needed to read those words from someone else in my boat. i will visit this site often and i hope i will have days of good reports...........thanks