I hope its ok that I started this thread over on the post-op side! Just wanted to check in to see how those who have been banded are doing?

Im 5 days post op and Im HUNGRY. This all liquid business is really getting annoying. I think Im dehydrated too but Im going in to see my doctor today just to make sure everything is ok. I was feeling nauseous and still running a low grade fever. I talked with the doc last night and she said she didn't seem too worried about it but wanted me to come in today just to followup. Im going to ask her about starting some applesauce, pudding or thinned out cream of wheat. I need something more solid in my stomach.

To top everything else off- Im having female issues and bathroom issues. I started my period a week early 3 days before surgery even though Im on the pill and technically not supposed to start until this week. And I have a yeast infection from the antibiotics I got in the hospital. And then with nothing but liquids coming out I have a hemorrhoid. SHOOT ME NOW.

And the worst was last night when I was taking care of some lady business and was trying to be real gentle with my insicions so I didnt stretch too much and hurt them- well I got the MOTHER of all cramps in my lower abdomen (down below my belly button) that would not go away. I was in EXCRUCIATING pain and it hurt so bad that I really thought I was going to black out from the pain. After what seemed like 10 years (but really only 30 secs) things started getting better. But I called my husband upstairs and had him lay down iwth me just to make sure I wasnt going to pass out.

Anyways, after last night Im glad Im going in to see the doctor. I think I need to get some gatorade to drink because im probably dehydrated but just want to check with her to make sure its ok. And hopeing she will clear me to eat a little something. Im tired of feeling so weak and tired all the time.

Well, I've been approved to have my band removed and revision surgery to the sleeve! Surgery is scheduled for May 29th or 30th!

good luck Amber.

I also haven't been here for awhile. I have lost about 45lbs. In the last six months I haven't lost anything, but I also stopped tracking my intake and started eating off limits foods. The band does still keep me from over eating, which is what I wwant it to do. I really do understand that the band is a tool and I still need to do what everyone else doees (watch intake and exercise) to address my weight. I am still very happy that I got the band, and I feel very lucky that I haven't had issues with it.

My band has become so finicky it isn't even funny. I had to go in Saturday for an emergency deflate. Seems my flight 2 weeks prior caused my band to tighten up. Liquids were only trickling through, and you can forget about food getting through. It wasn't happening. He took out .6 and told me that I was to come back in 2 weeks to get it put back in. I haven't been able to eat for the last 2 days. I guess I am swollen. I was able to actually eat a bit this morning which has been an improvement.

ok girls.... this is really happening. Tuesday the 29th Im scheduled to have my lapband taken out and revised to the sleeve. 5 weeks ago my doctor took out all of my fluid so between that and what was taken out at the appt where my slipped was diagnosed I have gained back 20 lbs. UGH. But it was so good to be able to eat food again and not throw up and not be up half the night coughing and gaging with horrible reflux. Im going to be on a 2 week clear liquid diet post surgery and then after that another 4 weeks of full liquids. Not looking forward to it but I have been told that after sleeve surgery I WILL NOT be hungry like I was right after the band. Which is good because I remember being ravenously hungry after lapband surgery and if it was going to be like that after sleeve I dont know how I will do 6 weeks of it.

Anyways...hope you all are doing well. Will try to pop on here once in a while to let you guys know how Im doing.

so I had my band taken out this past Tuesday and revised to the sleeve. The surgery was more extensive than he thought becuase of the amount of scar tissue. Surgery should have taken about 3 hrs but it took 5 hrs. I was in the hospital for 2 days but am now at home and feeling ok. That is if feeling like a truck hit you means you feel ok. Im desperately needing a shower which DH is about to help me with and then its time for my pain meds. Im still really swollen and retaining lots of fluids from surgery so I've only lost like 3 lbs since surgery. No big deal though. I know it will happen. Just need to be patient! Hope everybody is doing well!

It's good to hear from you Amber! I'm glad your revision went well. Did your insurance cover it?

It's good to hear from you Amber! I'm glad your revision went well. Did your insurance cover it?

Amber how are you doing?

I can't believe we are closing in on the 2 year mark. What a difference 2 years can make. I've lost a whole person, and I can now see my finish line that I sat. I'm over 2/3 the way to my goal, and I'm 18.6 pounds away to my 2nd major goal. I expect to be there by the end of September. I will say that I feel that I am going to be able to maintain the weight loss.

How is everybody else doing?

How tight are we supposed to be? My doc has always said I should only be able to hold 3 oz. I've always been able to hold more than that though. I've been hungry lately so I went in and had 2.5 cc's added and now I'm tight until lunch and then I can only hold 3 oz and no more. I have to wait an hour after I eat to drink anything and even then I have to drink slowly. Have I finally found my green zone?

Hi everyone! I haven't checked in FOREVER and have realized that I really need to get back on the Band wagon!

I haven't lost any weight in about a year and know that between off-limits food and no exercise, it has been a matter of choices (and illness) that have caused me to pause in my journey. The good news is that I haven't gained any weight. =)

Since last October, I have been fighting a major depressive period that has taken a real toll (have had depression/bipolar issues for years). I was unable to make actual meals and started living on Ritz, PB, and milk. Not exactly a Protein and Vitamin rich diet. Then, in January '12, I started ECT treatments that caused me to, more or less, lose 3 months of memory. I do know that I had 3 or 4 actual meals in that entire time because, with recovering from the ECT and the anesthetic, I was physically unable to make meals, let alone mentally able.

But...I am feeling better now and wanting SO much to start exercising again, putting me first again, and losing weight again. I have about 50lbs to go, so I need to visit for support. I am hoping that reconnecting with this forum will help me do so.

I wish everyone the best of luck...hope everyone with Band issue find resolution...everyone choosing a new surgery find health and weight loss, and that we all find some joy!

How tight are we supposed to be? My doc has always said I should only be able to hold 3 oz. I've always been able to hold more than that though. I've been hungry lately so I went in and had 2.5 cc's added and now I'm tight until lunch and then I can only hold 3 oz and no more. I have to wait an hour after I eat to drink anything and even then I have to drink slowly. Have I finally found my green zone?

I had 6.7 cc in my band and just had some taken out yesterday. My sister died tragically 2 weeks ago and I just thought I couldn't eat because of that, but I called and they said when we are under stress, our GI track swells and it could be why I feel so tight. I had them take .5 out and WOW I feel so much better. Last night when I ate dinner, I made salmon and baby potatoes in their individual foil packets on the grill, and I could eat enough and stopped when I felt full. Felt so much better! how much total do you now have in your band? I was the same way for a LONG time, once I found the green zone, you'll feel like you can eat enough, but not too much, but it won't be your band stopping you, it will be you stopping you! That's awesome and I'm so jealous of your surgeries! I would LOVE to have them but with my heart, I don't even dare ask my husband! He loved me at 225, and still loves me just the way I am...now 76lbs lighter! So happy...14 more to go!

I just wanted to see my weight loss thing. I am 9 pounds away from being at 199. It is getting so close I can feel it.

It's so good to check in here every once in awhile and see how well people are doing that were banded the same time I was. Great work everyone! You continue to be an inspiration! Lap2Fab - so sorry about your sister. I'm glad you're feeling better being able to eat though! Take care, all!!

Still plodding along. I am a little over tight with10ml in my band but am loosing again slowly. Suffering a bit of reflux.

AmberK - would love to know how you are going with your sleeve.

Hope everyone else are still doing well. We have made it past 2 years. We should all be proud, no matter how successful our weight loss has or has not been, as long as we are feeling better about ourselves.

Cheers