CherBee

Hi! I had the Lapband procedure 5 years ago! And lost the most weight the first month (liquids and soft foods). I lost some after that but had trouble with the whole band thing pretty much from the beginning. I was misled to believe I would feel satiety, that's the word they used. No I never felt satiated, as in not hungry anymore. Filled, yes! Gagging, burping, drooling all part of the wonderful experience of the band. I found ways to "cheat", like God forbid drink with my meal (like normal people do) or go vomit in the bathroom, really pleasant especially when out to dinner. I guess I fell off the wagon and did not go to support group meetings to face successful banders and other sugery patients. I think the saline eventually evaporated. So about a year or so ago I saw the new doctor (my surgeon went to another hospital to practice). I felt like I wasn't connecting with this guy, so I didn't go back. Thenj I got a call from the weight loss center asking me how I was doing (first time in 5 years) and I told them not well. So I went in to see the new new doctor...younger guy, user friendly. So after a fill and a removal I am going to have an endoscopy done next week and then see if I am a candidate for the sleeve. He thinks it's a possibility. I didn't even know about the band except I saw a new flip chart in his office with the picture and description and I asked about it. They are just starting to dom this procedure and i hope to be a guinea pig! I need to hear success stories from people who have been through a similar situation.Thanks!

Hi..whatis the 5-day pouch test diet? I too want to restart start the lap band diet.