arellano8

My port disconnected and the tube is in my pelvic area. surgery tomorrow. Anyone else experience this? extremely painful. :smile2:

I wish I would of known this Sandy.. he put the port back in original area. So you were advise not to do certain exercises? my doc is fairly new to this and did not know himself. Do you think I am being selfish if I ask to be compensated for the amount of time I missed work? I missed close to 7 days. also had several co pays when the pain started went to my urgent care, primary dr.then obgyn prior to finding out it was the band. I feel sooooo much better. a little sore where incisions at. How much weight have you lost? when were you banded?

Had surgery doc reconnected port. he said it was due to using the torso machine ??? pretty upset because I was NEVER told I had limitations. Doc advised he's informing ALL his patiences not to do this type of exercise.

Doc can't give me an answer as to why my port disconnected. :smile2:

I had my port disconnected very painful. I did contact johnson @ johnson they filed a complaint. I'm schedule for surgery tomorrow. Missed lots of work I would like compensation for days I missed work. I was never told this could happen:cursing:

Just found out my port disconnected and is floating around in my pelvic area anyone else had this problem. Surgery set for next week:confused:

does anyone know why I get stuck at times with the same food, and at times don't get stuck. also how do u get un stuck?

how do you get unstuck? also, why is it at times I get stuck with foods I normally don't get stuck with?

I'm sure I'm at a plateu..any advise on how to break it. I am eating 1.000 -1.200 calories a day and working out 30 min. 3-5 days a week. HELP!!! I feel restriction.

This is Arellano8.. I ride the treadmill for 30 min. lift 5 lb weights as i'm riding. Should I lower my calorie intake?

Wow 17 lbs !!! so I should not increase my workout? or cut calories? what's your total loss? were both from Calif. I live in Redlands. Who did your surgery?

So how much weight have you lost? Have you ask your doctor?

I'm experiencing the same thing. This is my 3rd fill. 1st one a little restriction, 2nd nothing and 3rd like a yoyo ride. the 3rd fill has been better but it gets frustrating because one day I get full off 2-3 spoonfuls and the next day I can eat a whole bowl and feel a little restriction. I am losing about 1-2 lbs a week.:thumbdown:

My doc. is new with the lapband..he normally does bypass gastric.. I thought drinking w/meals would help me lose weight quicker.. thanks

I was banded 2 months ago and lost 20lbs... for the last 2 1/2 weeks have lost NOTHING. I've had 2 fills. I can relate to you.. as i'm reading the reply's I notice your being advise not to drink with your meal...why is that? does that include water?

Well they took x rays and I was diagnos with bone spurs on my neck yuck.. so it's not related to my diet or surgery. The medication I have to take increases my appetite. I don't know how to deal with this. I have been doing pretty good. Banded on 4/8/09 and lost 14.5 lbs so far. Any suggestions. Last night I was so hungry not use to that.

For the last 2 days I have been having tingling sensations and very annoying discomfort in my hands and feet..feels better when i'm active or stretch my hands tight or wear gloves. This may not at all be due to surgery but if so i would like to know before i go see a doctor and waste mine and their time. Have an appt. this morning:confused:

Well I just got back from the doctors. ran test NOTHING this is so uncomfortable. He said I have good circulation. He's running 1 more test for thyroid ?? not sure how that's related to these symptoms.. I ask for x rays so now i'm going back right now. My surgery was April 8th 09 lost 15lbs and do take muti vitamins calcium and b12. ok thanks for your response.

I had my first fill 2cc last week. Some days I feel more restricted than other days..is this normal?:thumbup:

Sorry Cathy I meant I normally don't get full on 2 bites. I can eat a cup of food or 2 eggs and within an hour i'm hungry again...what should i eat in between? only 2'xs since my fill did i get full on 2 bites. Yes i do chew 20-30 times. also i have the realize band. Would you mind e mailing me? your so helpful. gilbert-gloria@hotmail.com

Thanks. So I should not ask for another fill? because my next appt. is not until 7/7 I'm so worried that I will gain or not lose..another ?? when I do feel restricted after a few bites I get hungry after an hour...what do you recommend I eat?

What type of solid foods will I be able to eat? right now i'm on mushies so tired of eggs, oatmeal, tuna, baked fish, refried beans and apple sauce. I was banded on 4/8/09. I need some ideas if any on how to spice up these mushie foods until i'm on solids. Also, my stomach is still swollen i lost 11.5 lbs but my pants are tight, How long does the swelling last?:laugh:

Hi Jodi. I feel the pinching feeling a few inches away from my belly button. Same area when i'm laying down and turn to get comfortable. But i woke up and it was hurting w/out me moving..

Thanks Cathy..so when you say real food..is that any types of food? like chicken red meat wheat bread fruit etc. so when were you banded/ how much weight loss? this morning i woke up it felt like my i was being pinched in my stomah area. you feel this?

I get pains in my lower left side of my stomach when i walk.. anyone else experience this? also i had similar symptoms of the dumping syndrome??? my doc. said banders don't get dumping syndrome. this happen when i drank the juice to ceviche weird weird...had to go to the hospital.:smile2: