My3lilaggies

You have to realize that most people preband have been eating in excess of 2500+ calories every day. So eating between 1000-1200 calories is a dramatic cut in the amount of calories eaten :thumbdown:. Therefore, the band is doing exactly what it is designed to do.

My husband and I were both banded by Dr. Kim. We are in North FW/Keller. He has been fantastic!!!!

AARRGGHHHH!!!! Ok, everyone, I just need a moment to vent...so I'm apologizing in advance. I posted a little over a week ago about the fact that I have been having trouble swallowing (it was just a thread on the post op board). Anyway, I had all the fluid taken out of my band last Monday, because it was causing really bad "reflux". They put me on the Prevacid disolving tablets and I have been on liquids for the last 5 weeks (two pre op and three post)!!! I am missing chewing food! Anyway, I went back today because the problem has improved very slightly, but not much. I had another swallow and the fluid is still stopping about 2 inches above my band. It does eventually go down, but it sits for a long time before it moves. When the PA saw my barium swallow today he told me that in seeing over 4000+ LAP-BAND® patients he has never seen anyone with anything like it. He had no idea what the problem is, he said the band is placed perfectly, and there is nothing wrong that he can see. So, I have an appointment with the surgeon on Wednesday, and hopefully he has more insight into what is going on. Unfortunatly I have to be on liquids for another week!!!! I'm trying really really hard to stay positive, but shoot this is getting tough. I'm hoping whatever the issue is it either goes away on its own, or it is a really easy fix....but I'm grateful for our little forum that allows me to vent to people who aren't going to say..."I told you you shouldn't have had surgery......" So thanks! Camille

I hope so! I told the nurse I would rather have a looser band than to feel that way again! She agreed and said being too tight is very counterproductive. So here's to hoping I don't ever feel that way again!

I had my post op appointment today. The last few days I have been having trouble swallowing my liquids, so when I called over the weekend, the doc put me on clear liquids hoping that whatever was going on would work itself out. When I did my barium swallow at the office this morning, the liquids would barely go through my band. So, I had a total unfill. I had 3 cc's in my band!!! The NP was surprised there was so much in there. She said that after surgery there is usually .5-1 cc's left in. Apparently I also have reflux really bad, so the fluids were stuck going up and down in my throat.....hence the horrible feeling I've been having in my throat! So, at least now I know what too tight feels like! I am on clear liquids for another day, but then I have to do an extra week of full liquids Hopefully, the feeling in my throat will go away soon though!

I am 11days post op and on a full liquid diet. Yesterday I was having soup and felt like something was stuck in my throat. The feeling lasted for a good five hours. This morning I woke up feeling great. After my second protein shake, however, I got that same stuck feeling. That was at noon (six hours ago) and I haven't been able to drink anything since. Just wondering what some other thoughts are from those with more experience than me Also, how long does a "stuck" feelig usually last? Thanks!

So I just got back from the doctor. I had 3 cc's of fluid in my band! She took it all out and said I should start to feel lots better. Unfortunatly, I have to do an extra week of liquids now

Thanks for the responses. It was a very thin strained cream of chicken made with skim milk and water, that was ok'd by my doctor. I did call my doctor and they said it is just random post op swelling. Also that there is fluid in my band now and that maybe they need to take some out. She also said that it could be residiual gas building up. So hopefully all will settle down soon

I love the attitude!! Keep up the fantastic work!

I wish I knew! I am 6 days post op and yesterday and today my stomach has been full of pressure. I'm assuming it is still swelling and gas, but I'm not sure. It feels likes I'm 9 months pregnant with all the pressure and full feeling! Otherwise it sounds like most everyone is doing great with their surgeries! I love reading all the progress being made!

Mine also comes and goes. It is sometimes like I just ran a mile and have a huge stitch in my side that takes my breath away, and other times it is hardly noticable.

I got banded on Tuesday and my breathing has gotten a lot better today. I even got the little thing up to 3000! I was surprised that it was so hard to breathe at first, and while I certainly can't catch all my breath, it has gotten much better!

I didn't realize we had switched over to this side I am two days post op and super sore! My gas pains have been very tolerable but the soreness has been a bit of a surprise... It feels like I just ran a mile and have a constant stitch in my side. But I know it won't last long, so I'm just doing my best to work around it. I'm glad to see so many of you doing so well, it gives me hope that in a few days I'll be good as gold :wink2:

Wish you the best Jen!

Hi all I had my surgery this morning. So far it had been ok. My biggest complaint is the not being able to breath deeply. I was prepared for everything else, but not that I'm glad to hear that it will get better soon!

Well, tomorrow is the day for me! I started to get nervous last night...but I am just keeping my eye on the prize and trusting God, and all will be well! I'm headed to the grocery store today so my family will have lots of premade frozen dinners to eat for the next week or two so I don't have to worry about making dinner. This last few days of liquids has been very frustrating for me...and I know it doesn't help that it is my TOM...yeah, just what I wanted for surgery day :thumbup: I don't understand the posts that people say they stop being hungry after the first few days. I would say I felt hungry 60-70% of the time. It wasn't ever a big deal, just annoying. I figured I made the choice to get WLS, so I need to deal with the consequences, both good and bad that come with it! I hope I have smooth sailing like so many of you that are already done!

It may be silly, but I can't wait to take my kids to Six Flags, and Disneyland!!!

Yay Kelly! Congratulations!

Whoo Hoo!!! Looks like those banded so far are doing fantastic... Congrats to you all

Good Luck Amber! Take lots of deep breaths, prayers and positive thoughts and you will do fantastic!

Jen, I have had lots of the same thoughts! My surgery is a week from today and I am getting really excited. Like you, I decided I don't want to be sitting here a year from now at the same weight or....gasp....heavier. Luckily life is all about choices and I have made the choice to have the band help me get healthy!

Kelly...That is super exciting! Good luck!

I love seeing good success stories! Thanks for boost, I needed it! I am on day 6 now of pre op liquids, and I took my kids to the McD's drive thru. It was tortue, but I stuck it out. Good luck to this weeks surgers!

Why do you think it is that some people only lose 30-40 pounds when other can lose 100+? Do you think it is directly related to their effort or do some just not lose as quickly as others? I have a friend who was banded last September and she has lost over 96 pounds. She said for her this whole process has been really easy with only a few minor bumps in the road... I know 95% of this journey is what each individual person makes of it!