Hello, long story short, 6 yfrs ago this Dec I had Lapband. Dr never xrayed only concentrated on fibre,water,exercise, diet. 1st 2 yrs all good but had 2 adjustments, but at end, went in for one and I had gained 10lbs new something wrong, I was at the almost 100 lbs he wanted me at in that time,would not adjust, I walked out. Found another 3 mo later, xray showed my stomach had stretched, nothing to do now. That was almost 3 yrs ago, gained most of weight back, diff areas still cant digest food. All I ever ate for 2 yrs was mashed spuds, soup beans, which was fine w me, yougurt, shakes. Now still same but can eat bacon a little no vegies, fruits, nothing unless in a soup. Still gaining, exercise did not help. So I am back to the other person I was, but depressing as I was happy w that person, just got tired at 59 of up and down, and took opportunity for the surgery. N ow 65 and don't like the new/old person I am now, its embarrassing as 1/2 th epeople I know neer saw me as achub, the other half did, then I went skinny. If I could do it over, would, not sure how I would change anything, when I tried to start real food, I ate a bite to much,threw up and that had to be what did it. 1st Dr would get so mad at me cuz I couldn't eat real food. The idiots don't realize an addict never can eat real food in the way they think you should.So for all of you who can God Bless you and for those who just had surgery? Best of luck, prayers for you all because I been there and know how you feel on your way down! Keep working hared, don't give up!! Blessings you all Teresa I met a lay on here a yr ago, computer crashed and I don't have her anymore, so if she reads his, write me if u still have me!

It sounds like your band was never adjusted properly if you could never eat real food after surgery. If you were throwing up a lot it means the band was too tight and your doctor should have known that. I'm willing to bet that's why your stomach got stretched out as well. If you haven't gotten any Fluid taken out of your band I highly suggest looking in to that. The reason you're gaining the weight back is because you can't eat solid food, so you're sticking with soft foods and liquids. Those types of foods go right through the band and don't keep you full so you end up overeating. That's probably why your doctor was upset you couldn't eat solids but I'm confused as to why he didn't do anything about it....?

Anyways. It's never too late to try and do something about it. You don't have to settle for unhappiness. You can try and find a better LapBand doctor, get your band adjusted properly, and get back on track with your eating habits. Yes, it is going to be very tough at first because you'll have to have the willpower to stop eating after your small portions of food. even though you're still hungry. But if you don't build those good habits, the band won't work for you. It's just a tool. It can't choose the right foods for you and it will only limit your intake of solid foods.

I wish you the best of luck and I hope you can find what works for you!

Wow. What an ordeal! And a cautionary tale for us all.

When I was having trouble getting foods down he said to be sure to get a lot of Protein and limit carbs to 30 grams per day. Never thought puréed chicken could taste delicious.

I hope you can get back on track. Get your band adjusted, follow your plan, and get your life back. Good luck!!