NayFortune

Looking for Bandsters who are having problems and for connecting and sharing information about this whole process.

I just started reconnecting with Bandsters. I saw your post. I am in St. Pete. How are you doing? I am having some issues but okay. Would love to chat about things post operatively!

I need information related to the measurement or intake of food. I used to use the medicine cups but that is annoying. I have recently experienced some "frothing" which is disgusting. I also notice some difficulty in getting food down and the feeling of being "stuck" so my question is: How much food do I eat but more importantly, how do you guys measure your food so that you don't go over an acceptable amount which would create discomfort. Help!

I tried to get my insurance company to approve the "panniculectomy" - they flat out refused citing cosmetic surgery as the justification so I walk around looking terrific until you look at me from the waist down! I am disgusted and don't have good credit so I guess I will have to live with walking around with this humongous flap of skin hanging off my body. I appealed too. Still, no way. They just won't approve it under any circumstances and I documented everything, slightly ruptured disk in my back, rashes, odor, itching and burning; paid $175 to have professional photos taken of my stomach - they won't do it. United Health Care sucks.

I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to read all of your responses and suggestions. Although I was banded 9/8/08 and have lost weight (40/50 lbs) I had a back injury and could not exercise so I regained about 17 lbs. I recently had a fill and for the first time since being banded, I have restriction and so I am on the way to losing again. I have noticed burping and the being "stuck" feeling for the very first time since banding and it is uncomfortable. This happens when I try to eat solid foods; I can only have soup right now and soft, steamed fish. That's about all I can tolerate. I thought something was wrong until I read your posts. Now I know to take it easy; stick with very soft foods and look forward to losing mega weight!