Hi Everyone,

I am 26 i was banded last year on 21/09...since then i have lost 48 pounds...i was 235 originally...

now my problems are following,

1) my weight has plateaued for last 3 months...have barely lost 3 pounds...had a fill too but no help

2) I am getting horrendously bloated ...my belly feels so taut all the time...filled with all taht air...n yes that means i have flatulence...

3) And I am not having a smooth bowel movement...i always feel constricted...

ah sorry to load u guys with all this pvt personal info...but i need help...my doctor is not the most sympathetic or helpful of them all...each consultation which lasts for not more that 4 mins costs me 300 bucks...and i cant change doctors cause he is teh only one offering banding in Dubai...my city....

When I plateaued I increased my exercise and my protein and it helped. Also, you need to speak to your doctor about having a UGI or an x-ray to see what is happening with your stomach. Try to increase your fiber also to see if that helps. If your bariatric doctor is not being very helpful then find a primary care physician to see if they can be more sympathetic and helpful. And congratulations on your weight loss! Plateauing is normal so don't stress so much!

hi

thanks a lot for ur reply!!

i had an appointment with him on sunday for a fill now he has changed that to a wednesday let me ask him then to do the xrays...shall keep u posted...

thanks again...by the way how much have u lost...

hello, I'm having all the symptons you have described, the bloating, no constipation though. have you tried colonics? it helps me alot with cleaning my system. but i recomend you ask you Doctor first before trying.

Lactose intolerance is common after banding, for reasons not well understood. I never had flatulance until I became lactose intolerant. Probably easiest thing to do is try Lactaid or similar product with any dairy you have and see if that solves the problem.