Calling all April Bandsters!!!!

[Numbrgirl 0]

Hey all - glad to see everyone is determined to work through the obstacles in each of our way......... I am still struggling with this acid reflux. Some days it is better than others but it has been quite a while since my last fill and I thought it would subside by now. I see my Doc on Aug 10 so I guess that is on the top of the list to address. I guess I should just pop the Zantac in the morning and afternoon - I just didn't want to be dependent on taking something everyday if I didn't need it........UGH......Funny I never experienced acid reflux or heartburn my ENTIRE life and then after 10 months with the band began to feel the burn....... After all the things I love: coffee, hot sauce, little pc of chocolate....... all of life's pleasures!!! Continued best wishes to ALL.

[lori1960 0]

I was banded april 2008. I lost total 70lbs ,but now i seem like its coming back slowly.i've probably put on about 20 lbs. I've had about 5 fills.i am 6.5cc out of 10cc .now i go back aug.4 for another fill.has any one been filled, that much?i feel restricted on certain days i can"t eat nothing and there is days i feel starved. Any advice ,i feel like i am failing the band,

[Bea1128 1]

Lori - Everyone is so different, it's hard to say if that is a correct amount. I guess I'm wondering though if your doc checks to see how much Fluid is in your band before you get another fill to check for leaks? As for any advice, I like to periodically do the 5 day pouch test. It not only gets me back on track, but it will also tighten up my pouch a little from eating things I shouldn't. Especially if I've been eating too many carbs and am craving sugar. Here is the link: Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Also, I have days when I'm tighter than others. There are so many variables. My allergies, TOM, and even the weather affect my band. There are days when I feel like i could eat anything. Those are the days I have to stay busy and exercise or I will. Of course there have been times when I didn't control it and gained a few pounds back. It's all about getting back on track. That's why I really like the pouch test because you go back to eating like a new bandster. It reminds me of the "rules". Give it a try if you haven't already. Good luck!!

[lori1960 0]

Thank you for the info it was helpful

[Numbrgirl 0]

Oh Ladies, today I got relief!!!!! I explained everything to my doctor and he immediately explained that more than likely some of my upper stomach has pushed itself up into the band and this has made the restriction tighter than ever.

I was sitting with 7.5 CCs and he took 1 CC out and immediately I could swallow much easier, the tightness was not as intense and I have not experienced acid reflux or the associated symptoms all day. I cannot hardly believe that 1 CC can make such a difference.

I have to tell you my doc was so surprised by my loss to date and indicated that this was some of the best progress he had ever seen since he has been doing bands. As you might imagine that made me feel really good. He then told me "now don't go eating a bunch of donuts since I took some Fluid out!' Are you kidding me? I'm not that loose!!! Besides I still have 40 lbs on the horizon!!!

Anyway, I just wanted to encourage anyone that is too tight and suffering from these symptoms - have the doc take some out, I was very reluctant and fought it too long to the point I was making myself sick!!

Now looking forward to moving on with weight loss and exercise!!

[Bea1128 1]

Congrats Numbrgirl! You really have done a great job in such a short amount of time.

I know what you mean about feeling relief with such a small amount. I've had 1/4 cc taken out before and felt relief. I don't know about you, but my band is very sensitive. I'm finally loosing again. Hallelujah! I have 30 more to go and it's coming off so slow now.

Keep up the great work!!

[newyorker33 1]

Hi all, it has been a long time since I posted here but was wondering if anyone had begun to consider plastic surgery yet? I had a consult this week and was told by the surgeon that 18 months out is reasonable. Thoughts?

[Bea1128 1]

Oh yeah, I consider it almost on a daily basis, but just can't right now. I think 18 months out is very reasonable. I wish I could do it! Good luck to you and keep us posted.

[Turler 6]

Hi Gang!

Boy, this thread all but died! I would love to have plastics too, but there is no way I could afford it! I will be at 85 years old before I will have saved enough! LOL

How is everyone? I miss having you all for support. I'm progressing though. Slowly, but surely.

Take care everyone

~Carol

[ColoradoChick 33]

Hi Everyone! I would love to have PS but sadly it is so expensive I do not think it will be happening anytime soon. I still have about 40 pounds I would like to lose.

[azsungirl 0]

Hello Everyone...where's everybody.. I guess like me.. gone for a while.. just wondering how's the April Bandsters..doing??? I've lost my 70lbs..but need to get back on track..i'm behind schedule.. and like some of the people asking, I'm too considering having my breasts done...I get excited...

[Numbrgirl 0]

Wow!! Where did everyone go? No fowarding adress?? LOL.

Hope all the peeps are doing good. Merry Christmas wishes!!

[kjl315 1]

Wow!! Where did everyone go? No fowarding adress?? LOL.

Hope all the peeps are doing good. Merry Christmas wishes!!

I forgot I was even subscribed to get these updates as this is the first one I've received in about 8 or 9 months.

Where did I go? I went to Dr Anthone in Omaha back in October and had my lap band removed and was revised to duodenal switch.

My band had proved useless for weight loss and slipped till it was sitting directly against the bottom of my esophagus, making it impossible to get solids down, and often couldn't even get liquids down. It's no fun waking up in the morning choking on your own spit. :mad2:

I hope the rest of you have better luck with your bands, but if not don't be ashamed to look into revision to a different type of surgery. Your health is what matters.

If you want info on the DS (duodenal switch) check out Duodenal Switch or Duodenal Switch Forum (DS) .

Happy Holidays! :thumbup:

Karen

[dsk 1]

Wow!! Where did everyone go? No fowarding adress?? LOL.

Hope all the peeps are doing good. Merry Christmas wishes!!

Merry Christmas to you too....

The band is still serving me well. Ive gained back about 12 pounds from my lowest but Im still at about 108 lost. Im hitting the gym again to put a dent in those 12 pounds.

[carol422 0]

Wow!! Where did everyone go? No fowarding adress?? LOL.

Hope all the peeps are doing good. Merry Christmas wishes!!

OMG! It has been ages since I've posted here.....Merry Christmas everyone!

I'm down a total of 80 pounds. I've been a slow loser but that is okay at least I have not had any drastic gains. I've had my share of plateaus but it is all good!