:thumbup::thumbs_down:been a dds for40 years and have seen more than my share of professional deciet but this lapband stuff is beyond belief have been 35lbs overweight fot 20 years with type2 diabetes and poor health thought it would be a great idea to finally lose the excess weight went to nyu seminar dr fieldings group finally thought i foundv my answer but iwas wrong fielding discussed how after bis surgery he was not hungry truly a miracle i thought i was bande 3/08 after 2 days iwas very hungry after 2 fills i am still hungry the only difference i cant eat without disgusting lap band regurgitation can occur at any time tough way to live at least if you put your finger down your throat you can stop at any time without insurance worries this is no panacea be very careful like giving yourself a case of uncontrolled bulimea i vote nay still need to exercise and eat less nothing new not satisfied at all hungry and cannot enjoy food my vote bDONT DO IT AT THIS POINT I WISH I DIDN'T FEEL LIKE I HAVE BEEN SUCKERED ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE IVE BEEN TOLDI WAS DESPERATE BUT NOT THIS DESPERATE

Apparently, lapband wasn't the choice for you. It has worked for me and has been a lifesaver. It's not for everybody. You really have to be ready to make the necessary changes in your life to be successful with the band.

I was experiancing similar problems for about a week and I was told to eat more slowly, chew more and take really insanely small bites which was not what I wanted to hear. When I got sick of all the grossness I made a concerted effort to try those things, even though I was annoyed at the know-it-all lady who acts like she is God's gift to lapband since she has had one for a year and works at the place. So I sucked it up and cut my chicken into the size of peas, rolling my eyes and huffing and puffing the whole time and it worked. I was so happy, but I so won't tell her that becuase she would just say "told you so."

Anyway, try that before you give up on it. It is slow at first, but it is getting much easier, really. Once I figured out what I can and can not tollerate, life is burp and slime free. I tried a lean cuisene pizza the other day and I knew after the first tiny bite that it was not going down well, so I tosses it and went for something else.

I was banded on July 18th and I have already lost like 21 pounds and my BMI was barley 35 when I got it, so weight-loss is supposedly slower for those who have relatively less to lose.

Do rant and vent all you need to here, because 99% of the people who read how you are feeling can totally relate. I know what it is like to feel desprate and it sucks.

You can do it...awwwww Group hug:smile2:

Its working for me too..sorry u feel cheated ...you have to use your tool..

I, too, am sorry you have had such a horrible time. I, for one, knew what I was getting into when I volunteered for this surgery. I did a LOT of research. I was told of all the possibilities. I was warned that this was a lot of work and that if I didn't follow the rules, chew even after I thought I had chewed enough, and learn a completely new way of living my life, I would be absolutely miserable. I can't say anything was hidden from me.

I hope you can feel better soon. I'll be thinking about you.

The band isn't a miracle, it's a tool. I'm sorry you feel this way.

I would not have even considered lap band had I been only 35 pounds overweight. Be that as it may, I do think quite a number of people approach this surgery lacking the understanding of the lifestyle changes they MUST make after surgery to be successful with the band. This forum, or a similar "warts and all" group, should be required reading before a surgeon will even consider banding a patient. I also think that some of the advertising for gastric banding, and even the seminars I've been to, make it seem like you get banded and your worries are over.

Ideally, everyone considering gastric banding would take the hype with a grain of salt and do some individual research, looking for the bad as well as the good. Talking to multiple Bandsters would be good too, to get a wide representation of what life after the band is like. Then, and only then, they could decide if they really understand and are ready to make the lifestyle changes required to make the band work.

There are doctors who will do WL surgeries on someone only 35 pounds overweight??

And for a dentist, "Drstan" really can't spell, has pretty wild grammar...I sense a troll.

There are doctors who will do WL surgeries on someone only 35 pounds overweight??

Anyone can find a doctor to do ANY surgery for a price. There are no barriers that money can't cross. It's sick, but I know it's true

And for a dentist, "Drstan" really can't spell, has pretty wild grammar...I sense a troll.

Yes and punctuation marks are our friends! i agree and call BS on this guy myself!

And for a dentist, "Drstan" really can't spell, has pretty wild grammar...I sense a troll.

Right? I might suggest some punctuation just for the fun of clarity.

Agree on the troll thing. Second one on the forum today. Probably the same person?????:thumbup: Maggie

Sorry but you should have researched the lapband deeper before deciding to have it done!! This is not a miracle cure just a tool to help with your eating habits. Your mind has to be set to want to lose weight but if you have a negative attitude about it than it wasn't for you. I would do it again and wish I would have done it sooner. I am very happy with my lapband Looosssiiieee!!! Good luck to you!!

Fran

35lbs overweight and claims to be an educated doctor. sniff sniff I smell a troll too.

There are doctors who will do WL surgeries on someone only 35 pounds overweight??

I am really sorry that you are having such a hard time. Dr Fielding is my surgeon and I find it uncomfortable that he did a lapband on you when you only had 35lbs to lose. I would never consider having it if that was all I had to lose. I lost almost that prior to my surgery. I know he is really well known and very expensive so you must have really wanted it. Did you try to go through insurance at all? I knew a lot before I had the surgery and everything that is happening, I fully expected. Between the psychologist and the nutritionist, I felt very informed and prepared before hand. I have had great experiences with him, he is very kind and willing to explain everything. He has even worked with me with a great $ discount when he does my fills because he dropped my insurance after I had my surgery. He is not a greedy, arrogant man in my view. Have you tried to talk to him and express your concerns? He actually fit me into his schedule to accommodate me and he has been nothing but wonderful.

As many have stated here, the band is just a tool and it is up to you how you use it. If you get totally unfilled, that may make you feel better

and you will be able to eat. Good Luck!