tammy49

I am 2 months post op from my removal and felt the same as you do until about 2 weeks ago, it takes a long time for all the swelling to go down and the stomach to stretch out again. Hang in there and post an update on how you are doing.

I got my lapband one year ago this month. I never had a fill the band was so restrictive it felt like something was stuck all the time. I slimed on everything and could only eat soft food or liquid. I was miserable. I lost 40 pounds in the first 3 months and then nothing. I did not feel better I felt awful everything I did revolved around how I could eat or what I could eat. Even eating anything took over an hour with a couple of stuck episodes it was embarrasing.I spent Thanksgiving in my bedroom throwing up in a garbage can so I wouldn't ruin everybodies day. I could not go for an unfill because it was never filled. My doctor removed air from the band a few times and said I would adjust well I didn't and I had it removed 2 months ago and it took about a month or so before the stuck feeling went away. I am glad I had it out, I am embarrased because it didn't work for me as well as disappointed and defeated. I have started to gain some weight back but I am trying to control it. I am glad it works for some or most people but not for me. Good luck

I am having my band removed tomorrow morning, I have had it for almost 9 months completely empty but it was tight the whole time. I am very sad it did not work for me but I knew it going in and wanted to try anyway. The stuck, tight, burping, not being able to eat and talk at the same time and the pain always in pain. The doctor wanted to put a bigger band in or talk about the sleeve or bypass but I am done from now on I can and will do this on my own. Thank you all for the support

Do liquids for a few days but don't wait 3 weeks if you are not better!

I have only been able to do a very small amount of dark meat even in soup. White meat is just too dry. Good luck

I have been having issues with my band since the beginning. I had it placed in June of this year and have lost 35 pounds but have had reflux, burning, and pain starting about a month after surgery. I had no fill at all for the first 3 months, then because of pain the doctor removed what appeared to be air. After the air was removed I felt better and had a very small fill .5cc's about a week before Thanksgiving. I felt tight right away and got stuck on everything that wasn't a slider. I thought it would get better but it did not. Because I was out of sick time at work I went way too long to go back in to see the doctor and I suffered a lot of burning and pain. I have not lost any weight since November. I went and had the tiny bit of fluid removed and what air was in there last Monday. The doctor now thinks I need the large band put in the one I have now is 10cc which I guess is standard. I am so discouraged I just want it removed, all I eat is pudding, ice cream, and mashed potatoes everything else gets stuck or hurts. I need advice should I try the large band or say screw it?

good luck

most people are not meanies

doing great 12 weeks post band 33 pounds lost no fills yet.

has anyone else had this problem?? I am 4 weeks since banding and doing well but the constipation has taken a toll and now my lower abdomen is so sore it is all I can think about. It has been especially sore and crampy for the past couple days. I am doing benefiber but I am so bloated