browneyedgirl52

Thanks to each and everyone of you that took the time out for me to reply to my message. I really mean this. I was having such bad thoughts about this band and I guess still not understanding all the possibilities yet. I realize I must be patient, talk to the professionals and go from there. Thanks to all of you for your support, I will NOT throw in the towel. I will push forward and keep trying. God bless you all for your support, words of encourage and sincere concern for me.

Was real excited about finding a tool to help me in my quest for better health and was so happy and excited to learn of lapband. I jumped through all the hoops for my insurance and did as I needed to do. I had the surgery, did pretty good with it and then looked forward to a healthier me. My doctor took me off all my meds immediately and I was so thrilled. I went for my first fill, then number 2, then 3 and all the way to 8.5. I have absolutely no feeling of fullness or satisfaction after eating anything. I can still eat as I did before the band. Now, I know that everyone is different and so is the body. My band is 11cc and I just dont think this was the right thing for me. Im so upset and back on my meds. I have done what is necessary to eat right, excersise and portion control. I'm still so hungry after small portions that I end up eating even more of the "right" stuff. Im so frustrated and wishing I didnt do this thing. I guess i have to accept that this just isnt the right "tool" for some people. I also wish that I had been better informed by the professional people leading me and alos maybe I could have done more research. Through all of this I only ever heard that a person may fail if they dont follow the instructions of eating small portions, excercising and following doctors orders. I have. The band is failing me. I cry.

oh my gosh, I feel so stupid. you make so much sense to me when I read about how you define restriction. I was honestly waiting for a real restrictive feeling. I have been full with less food then before the band and without any feeling of any kind. I too wish the doctors would explain this better to us. I have been so disappointed with my band and felt as if I may be one that it doesnt work for. thank you so much for putting it in a more unstandable form. I now can move on with a more healthy life.

Thanks to those of you who replied to my concern. I do feel alot better now knowing that im not alone in my problem. I have been in tears over this thing. I got the band to help me loose weight so that I can come off my meds and to loose weight so that I can finally sleep without a CPAP machine. I honestly felt as if I would be the person who this band didnt work for. I will give it more time and more fills and see what happens. Thank you all so much.

I know everyone is different, but come on now. I have been banded since 11/1/2010 and with 5cc in an 11cc band I still can eat anything that wont eat me first. Im getting so discouraged. I feel absolutely nothing. Everything goes down so smooth and I have no problems with eating anything I want to. I do however try to eat healthy, but Im eating so much of the healthy stuff that I am slowly gaining what I lost prior to the band. What should I do? I have the scars to show that I should have the band, but wondering if it is really in there. LOL

Im getting banded on November 1, 2010. At least I think so. I'm hearing that things could change even this close to the date. I sure hope things go well and the surgery date remains the same.

I don't meet the BMI either, but my surgeon said because of the co-morbidities I will be covered by the insurance. I have BCBS of Delaware and had to do six months of education. I have finished those 6 months and my surgery is scheduled for November 1. I still do not have an official approval from the insurance company...I only have the word of the surgeon's office that I will be covered. I can only wait now. I'm hoping for the best and wishing you the best as well.

Hi, I'm scheduled for Nov. 1 and have been through all of the things I needed for BCBS of Delaware. The 6 months really went fast and honestly, I was glad to have been required to do so. I did learn alot and hopefully can incorporate what I have learned into a healthy life style after the band. I have my final medical clearance on Oct. 7 and then my last appt with my doctor. Wow! What a journey this has been so far. I'm looking forward to the rest of my journey and a more healthier me.

Does anyone know if the pre-op diet is different for a diebetic.

Does anyone know if the pre-op diet is different for a diebetic.

Does anyone wonder about the life of the band once it is implanted? Does it have to be replaced after so many years even if it is not causing problems? Would love to hear your thoughts. thanks

Does anyone wonder about the life of the band once it is implanted? Does it have to be replaced after so many years even if it is not causing problems? Would love to hear your thoughts. thanks

I have a six month requirement from my insurance too. I have BC/BS and have to do nutrition and life style classes. Like I said before, it will give me a foundation for a better way of life.

Hi, I too will be ready around September or October. I have BC/BS and they require me to do 6 months of what I call "jumping through the hoops". I'm not upset about that though, because it will give me a foundation for proper eating habits and better food choices for a lifetime. Good luck to you also on your journey

Hello to everyone, Im new here and new to this whole process. I'm currently just starting through the whole process that is required by my insurance. I had my first nutrition class this morning with 5 more to go over 5 months. I am very excited to have the opportunity to do this in order to help me to become more healthy. I look forward to meeting new people here and hearing about thier journey. :redface: