I have some fears of having the surgery done now that the date is approaching. I have heard so many people say I can't eat this or that they now have to go to the bathroom to cough-up something that they just ate. How many people actually go through this on a daily basis? I do understand that everyone is different. If anyone has had a similar experience?

As for the surgery, I do understand that there could be complications as with any surgery.... Have any of you had secondary infections, or any wound leakage or any other complications with the surgery?

And as far as the diet following surgery were you absolutely hungry or not?

Is there anyone that has there band in over 5 years or longer? Thanks so much!!

I do go to the lap band support groups, I'm just not sure if some of my peers are following the guidelines laid out by the dietitian and the doctor.

Edited April 2, 200818 yr by katkeen

hi, welcome to LBT.

the only thing i have a problem with sometimes is solids in the morning. then i just have an Atkins shake and im good to go until about 11ish...

i have no particular food that gives me problems, except for sometimes bread and it all depends on how 'doughy' it is.

the only time i go to the bathroom and cough up (PB) is when im not following the bandster rules and have not chewed well enough, eaten too much or drank with my meals..

the band has helped me change my life.

good luck on your surgery.

Thanks for the response. I can't believe that you have lost 150lbs. I have set a goal for a 5k for the fall. I have only started on the treadmill. Thanks for the positive feedback.

After surgery did you have any bouts with excessive amounts of pain? Thanks

nothing excessive pain-wise. just discomfort in the port area.

good luck on the 5K

Hi KatKeen,

I too am from Long Island, but I'm just researching the lap band. I stumbled across this forum but it has been so helpful, and the people here are great and informative.

I just attended my first open seminar with Dr. Geiss' group last night, and called and made the appt for the consultation. I couldn't get in until after Memorial Day (ugh!).

Good luck on your weight loss journey!

Hi, Msjessy, I started the process back in December- that being my first seminar and now I'm only weeks away. Good Luck with all of your appts. and go to the support group meetings and ask questions. Best of luck with everything. Keep me posted:)- Katkeen