heavenly84

Same issue here lost about 110 since jan of 2011. Since then a 40 lb. gain im at full restiction with my band. I cannot even take medication without out feeling it dissolve. I can offically say I eat two to three bites of food and I will explode. I work out heavy 4 to 5 times a week durring that time I generally try to burns 500 calories or more. But since april of 2011 my weight hasnt moved my doctor has considered gastric sleeve due to the diabetes preventing from losing...on a side note when losing the major early weight it fell off instantly -but my waist area was not changing as rapidly as my arms breast legs ( I had no butt to begin with) I got tiny in the middle section between my boobs and love handles ... But the love handles front tummy /pouch never changed size thats when I saw all the red flags that maybe due to my medical history I may have chosen the wrong surgery.

Same boat here. 2 years post op. Lost 110lb gained 41 lb back. Did lots of emotional eating. Got really lazy. Stopped workingout regularly. Had to visit my doctor and began to cry because I didn't realize how much damage I did. Had to get back on that horse again. Got a extreme fill which I feel hasn't done a thing. Started working out a little bit. I miss that feeling of confadence. I could do any thing. I have such jealousy to my bf that decided to do bypass a year ago and looks fantastic . I feel horrible for saying im jealous. But I am but right now there are days I will bust my butt and days I give up. But I need to keep going because its about me, and my health. One day at a time.

Same boat here. 2 years post op. Lost 110lb gained 41 lb back. Did lots of emotional eating. Got really lazy. Stopped workingout regularly. Had to visit my doctor and began to cry because I didn't realize how much damage I did. Had to get back on that horse again. Got a extreme fill which I feel hasn't done a thing. Started working out a little bit. I miss that feeling of confadence. I could do any thing. I have such jealousy to my bf that decided to do bypass a year ago and looks fantastic . I feel horrible for saying im jealous. But I am but right now there are days I will bust my butt and days I give up. But I need to keep going because its about me, and my health. One day at a time.

I was banded by Dr Tiesenga in January 2010. I enjoyed Dr T but I didn't care Cecila she wasn't pleasant. Lost 98 lbs. Kinda stuck right now. Office is hard to get in for appts. Sometimes I feel I am not being supported by him.

I lost 100lbs !!!! my goal is 180... but I am so proud of my self I feel great. I now weight 240ish ... My working out is accelerated and topnotch and feels fun and exciting and not a chore .. I working on toning areas I definitly see the droop of everything forming at my lower waist and pooch area...

appeal it anyways with a letter of medical ness. it'a a insurance co. job to prevent and discourage you. They not going to say Oh yes well pay for that 35k lab band... NO go to your gyn, primary doctor, and endocrinlolgist, dieticain, you pay for those appointments request a letter... send them in do the 30 day wait... then it should be yeah or nay... if ney then then there's is lawyers with your surgeon's office that will fight with your insurnace co...

I had the same problem, some of the pureed foods where too rich, or just irritated my tummy, I drank more water because it's a sign of dehiadration. I was drinking pedalite ( that stuff for babies/ kids )and it helped it.. i did water it down, because the taste took sometime to get use to...

Hello.. Today is 8 months. I am down 76 lbs, I am 271, was 347 : ) feeling great. I see the changes. Boobs, face, flabby sags. The shirt and bra sizes are getting smaller. I am tall and carried my weight in my stomach, pooch, and very large love handles. I feel like my pants/ waist line, hasn't changed much. I feel like the skin is dropping down and making me look bigger than I was in some areas.. I definitly feel the comfort in my pants there not skin tight, or gutt renching squezzing. I think I'm getting pickier now about my appearance. Anyone else having any feeling like this? I don't want to loose sight of my goal and want to keep my self focused I think Im hard on my self to keep my goal in check.

Dr Tiesenga, He's amazing 708 456 7874:thumbup:

i had the same thing for months. i was told i ate too much, or didn't chew enough. or i ate or drank to close together. and it was pain from gas, or the food or drink sitting to be digested and also told it was consitpation pain... ??? who knows

Hi Just a follow up... it's been 7 month on July 5th. I'm so proud and actually happy. I am ahead of my goal. My goal is 10lbs a month. I'm at 72 lbs down. My friends keep telling me to get new clothes, and to stop hemming my closes every month. I recently when on a airplane I had no trouble with the seat belt.. I almost had tears i front of a complete stranger. I can now run with out gasping for air. My hair is kind-of subsiding from falling out. I have had one fill of 4 cc's in march. I have a lot more to go though but so far this is worth it. I would like to know for the January banster's how many fills have you had and how much fluid are you at? Have you had a unfill ?

I am 25 it was my birthday gift to me...( b-day is 12/22 surgery date 1/5 I skipped my b-day my christmas and my newyears Just to start my pre-op diet for 2 weeks ... I will not live another quarter of my life slowly killing my self.

2 one teenie tiny one under left breast and one HUGE 5 INCH ONE.... I know pooh.. i guess it was hard getting in there Im happy with my loss so far but get kinda sad about how noticeable it is..

Starting weight 347, I have been banded since 1/5/10 lost about 55 lbs so far.. i have had one fill. only 4cc's the doctor pushed me to get 7 but I was having trouble swallowing and could feel it being to uncomfortable.. need another one bad.. not allot restriction.( only on some days) I have been doing water areobics since my 2nd week after surgery. I love it my arms and legs are toned it's a fun work out doesn't even feel like it's a work out it's fun.. it's easier to push your self in the water than the treadmill or eliptical. I do a regular work out 2 or 3 days a week and a early saturday morning water areobics class.

Help..... it's not a full feeling or over-eating. I have a strange pain/ discomfort it feels like a runner's cramp... I usally have mild consitpation or I have just eaten or drank something when i feel this. There time that i feel it even when I havent consumed anything. it's on my lower left side about a hands lenght from my belly button But beneth the belly button .. when i place my hand on area or press the area the discomfort disapears I comes and goes but not severe sometimes i feel it always sometimes i don't feel it for days. any one else with this ???

Get your orginal letter of medical ness. Send it in w/ your paper work from the ER w/ confrimation of dehirdation and medical stress. I would suggest to send in anything else that got you approved in the beginning. also call your insurance and see what your benefits for urgent emergency coverage. If the do no change the cost you owe.. there are lab band lawyers to assist you.

Help..... it's not a full feeling or over-eating. I have a strange pain/ discomfort it feels like a runner's cramp... I usally have mild consitpation or I have just eaten or drank something when i feel this. There time that i feel it even when I havent consumed anything. it's on my lower left side about a hands lenght from my belly button But beneth the belly button .. when i place my hand on area or press the area the discomfort disapears I comes and goes but not severe sometimes i feel it always sometimes i don't feel it for days. any one else with this ???

My Boyfriend of five years is an ass.. I have done the banding and I have dropped about 55lbs.. Now were at the same weight ! This, or My sucess is killing Him! He now take me out and splurges on sulpee's blizards chips hostess crap begs me to particapate in his junk food buffet.. He has signed up at our local gym ... to support me ??? NO to pay $300.00 on his own personal traniner and fitness boot camp.. and wont wait to walk the dogs together even though we get home in minutes with in each other.. then runs in to the bath room HONEYYYY ! I'm at blah blah what are you? I have stopped weighing my self at home just in the privacy of the ladies locker room.. He said comments oh your going to leave me and whos calling you and Oh why are you looking in the direction of that man... I dont recieve any complaments. I'm getting really tired of his crap support me not work againest me. I feel ... Mad that he wants to compeat.

:smile2:Banded Jan 5th, down 39lbs had my 1st fill 4 days ago.

1. you sound stressed: stress prevents most of out bodys from loosing and going back to bad habits. get a mani or pedicure.. massage haircut, scalp treatment- AKA HEAD MASSAGE W/ EVERY SALON DOES IT'S ABOUT$25.00 "pamper" your self 2. No more Munching.. I suggest you find your self a new addiction mines -DIET snapple is mine.. Chew gum sugar free get some mints. And buy any flavor of sugar free jello and or pudding. I love the chocolate..( FIND ZERO CALORIE SNACKS IF YOU MUST MUNCH.. 3. Distract your self from snacking..BUY THE BIKINI OR THE DRESS OR THE DREAM..EVEN IF IT DOENST FIT YET.. think of your goal your dream.. . it's really hard when I see my size 0 co-worker chowing down on everything. 4. find a new work out routine... water areobics, cycling, step dance, ect.. at least commit to it for 2 weeks and you should feel that giddy feeling of structure back in your life.. Good Luck I know you could do it..

I'm 6 weeks out I cannot due bread--- period im in pain ....if i eat it .... I think bread is a useless carb not enough fiber anyways and it's too bulky... I think there a dozen other things I can eat besides bread. spinach wraps low sodium tortill's pita- and whole wheat or if you reall need that bread niche( totally understandable) buy pillsbury biskets or cresan rolles there softer and Lighter on your pouch you can find whole wheat too..... I would suggest focus on you protien, dairy, fruit and vegtables