Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Lapband won’t open until evening



Recommended Posts

I am struggling with not being able to eat anything until after supper. I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried Soup, chewing until food is liquid. liquids won’t go though. Around 6 pm I can finally eat so my daily intake takes place from 6 to 9 pm. I’m starving. I don’t want a defill. Any suggestions?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm sorry, but this is a call to your doc IMHO. ((hugs))

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am struggling with not being able to eat anything until after supper. I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried Soup, chewing until food is liquid. liquids won’t go though. Around 6 pm I can finally eat so my daily intake takes place from 6 to 9 pm. I’m starving. I don’t want a defill. Any suggestions?


At times, I find that as well. Sometimes a tiny deflate.... sometimes just waiting. I drink hot tea in the afternoon. It seems to help open my band just a bit. I have always !! Not been able to eat til around 2-3-4. Late lunch works.
Hard to find a spot that works for you ... keep trying!!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had the Lapland for 11 years (removed b/c of infection about a year or so ago).....I continually had this issue and would find that if I was stressed out this was even more pronounced. If I would get some exercise and find a way to de-stress, then I'd be more open. Also, you absolutely need to be hydrated. Sorry you are experiencing this as well -- I never could get a straight answer as to why this occurred (I definitely was not too tight).....but it was an ordeal the entire time I had my band.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for your reply. I’m just glad to hear I’m not the only one. I’m definitely not too tight because in the evenings just about anything can down. I definitely don’t want to get a de fill cause it took forever just to get to this point. I guess it’s just something I have to learn to live with


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hope you figure out the "tricks" to open it up more. I was running marathons when I had my band and found too much exercise was "too stressful" on my body and it actually tightened. More moderate exercise was just right. It was a bit absurd all the "rules" my band had -- but eventually I learned to live with it. I know what you mean about it being wide open in the evenings -- it was the same thing for me. Good luck.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Had the Lapband for years and was told by my surgeon that when you are stressed, sick or things like that, our body tissues swell internally, this includes your organs....this is why Your bands are tighter in those times. Never found out why it seemed tighter in the first part of the day but it’s Normal...


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm struggling with the same thing right now. I have trouble until evening. I can get stuff down in the morning but it hard to get yogurt or even a Protein Shake down. It actually hurts and feels like it just sits in my chest. I as well don't think I am too tight because I can eat a large portion in the evening. I just had a feel last week so I'm trying to tough it out and see how it goes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites


At times, I find that as well. Sometimes a tiny deflate.... sometimes just waiting. I drink hot tea in the afternoon. It seems to help open my band just a bit. I have always !! Not been able to eat til around 2-3-4. Late lunch works.
Hard to find a spot that works for you ... keep trying!!



Thank you for the support. It truly feels better knowing I’m not alone.,


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 2/18/2018 at 8:21 PM, Loriey said:

Thanks for your reply. I’m just glad to hear I’m not the only one. I’m definitely not too tight because in the evenings just about anything can down. I definitely don’t want to get a de fill cause it took forever just to get to this point. I guess it’s just something I have to learn to live with

very common, exactly how mine was. don't suggest you live with it. it isn't healthy long term, mine permanently damaged my esophagus.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Prdgrdma

      So I guess after gastric bypass surgery, I cant eat flock chips because they are fried???  They sell them on here so I thought I could have them. So high in protein and no carbs.  They don't bother me at all.  Help. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        It's possible for a very high fat meal to cause dumping in some (30% or so) gastric bypass patients, although it's more likely to be triggered by high sugar, or by the high fat/high sugar combo (think ice cream, donuts). Dietitians will tell you to never do anything that isn't 100% healthy ever again. Realistically, you should aim for a good balance of protein, carbs, and fat each day. Should you eat fried foods every day? No. Is it possible they will make you sick? Maybe. Is it okay to eat some to see what happens and have them for a treat every now and again? Yes.

    • NovelTee

      I'm not at all hungry on this liquid pre-op diet, but I miss the sensation of chewing. It's been about two weeks––surgery is in two days––and I can't imagine how I'll feel a couple of weeks post-op. Tonight, I randomly stumbled upon a mukbang channel on YouTube, and it was strangely soothing... is it just me, or is this a thing? 
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        I actually watched cooking shows during my pre-op, like Great British Baking Show. It was a little bizarre, but didn't make me hungry. I think it was also soothing in a way.

    • Clueless_girl

      How do you figure out what your ideal weight should be? I've had a figure in my head for years, but after 3 mths of recovery I'm already almost there. So maybe my goal should be lower?
      · 2 replies
      1. NickelChip

        Well, there is actually a formula for "Ideal Body Weight" and you can use a calculator to figure it out for you. This one also does an adjusted weight for a person who starts out overweight or obese. https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/68/ideal-body-weight-adjusted-body-weight

        I would use that as a starting point, and then just see how you feel as you lose. How you look and feel is more important than a number.

      2. Clueless_girl

        I did find different calculators but I couldn't find any that accounted for body frame. But you're right, it is just a number. It was just disheartening to see that although I lost 60% of my excess weight, it's still not in the "normal/healthy" range..

    • Aunty Mamo

      Tomorrow marks two weeks since surgery day and while I'm feeling remarkably well and going about just about every normal activity, I did wind up with a surface abscess on on of my incision sights and was put on an antibiotic that made me so impacted that it took me more than two hours to eliminate yesterday and scared the hell out of me. Now there's Miralax in all my beverages that aren't Smooth Move tea. I cannot experience that again. I shouldn't have to take Ativan to go to the lady's. I really looking forward to my body getting with the program again. 
      I'm in day three of the "puree" stage of eating and despite the strange textures, all of the savory flavors seem decadent. 
      I timed this surgery so that I'd be recovering during my spring break. That was a good plan. Today is a state holiday and the final day of break. I feel really strong to return to school tomorrow. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I'm getting a into a routine for my meals. Every day, I start out with 8-16 ounces of water, and then a proffee, which I have come to look forward to even the night before. My proffees are simply a black coffee with a protein powder added. There are three products that I cycle through: Premier Vanilla, Orgain Vanilla, and Dymatize Vanilla.
      For second breakfast on workdays, I will have a low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons of PBFit and two teaspoons of no sugar added dried cherries. I will have ingested 35-45 grams of protein at this point between the two breakfasts, with 250-285 calories, and about 20 carbs.
      For second breakfast on non-workdays, I will prepare two servings of plain, instant oatmeal with a tablespoon of an olive oil-based spread. This means I will have had 34 grams of protein, 365 calories, and 38 carbs. Non-workdays are when I am being very active with training sessions, so I allow myself more carbohydrate fuel.
      Snacks on any day are always mixed nuts, even when I am travelling. I will have 0.2 cups of a blend that I make myself. It consists of dry roasted peanuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and Brazil nuts. This is 5 grams of protein, 163 calories, and 7 carbs.
      Breakfast and snacks have been the easiest to nail down. Lunch and dinner have more variables, and I prepare enough for leftovers. I concentrate on protein first, and then add vegetables. Typically tempeh, tofu, or Field Roast products with roasted or sautéed vegetables. Today, I will be eating leftovers from last night. Two ounces of tempeh with four ounces of roasted vegetables that consist of red and yellow sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, small purple potatoes, zucchini, and carrots. I will add a tablespoon of olive oil-based spread, break up 3 walnuts to sprinkle of top, and garnish with two tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. This particular meal will be 19 grams of protein, 377 calories, and 28 grams of carbs. Bear in mind that I do eat more carbs when I am not working, and I focus on ingesting healthy carbs instead of breads/crackers/chips/crisps.
      It's a helluva journey and I'm thankful to be on it!
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×