Minus the first 2 months or so who has NO side effects from the band other then what the band is supposed to do.

Thanks,

Rene

I have had side effects--I no longer need my asthma inhaler, or almost no longer need it. I also have more energy.

You didn't qualify about having good or bad side-effects. I've only had good ones.

I don't have any bad side effects, only good ones!

Thats true I didn't say either good or bad!! But yea I'm ment only the bad ones. Yes that is great the band does clear up illness and that is a major plus to say the least.

Rene

Okay, gonna take this literally for a moment and say that the only side effect I have had has been socially. Big dinner functions are not as enjoyable to me as I am not centered around food really anymore. Last week we all met at a chinese buffet. I felt like I wasn't getting my moneys worth out of it. After dinner drinks are a problem too. A lot of times the girls want to stay and drink socially but I can't for like 45-60 minutes and it isn't very fun at all.

One more that I am worried about is vacations. I LOVE TO CRUISE! I love cruises to anywhere the ship goes. I have been on a ton of them. However, I am worried that it won't be as much of a "deal" anymore without the food. Anyone who has cruised knows that a cruise centers A LOT around food. From the constant buffets, to the midnight buffets, to the dessert buffets, to the fine dining. I also like the "all inclusive" resorts. But I am thinking that I won't be getting "my moneys worth" from all inclusive packages anymore.

Physically, the only side effect I have felt is what I call the "Turkey Syndrome". When I get full my port seems to feel like it is popping out like a pop up turkey thermometer. And it is a bit sore.

Sometimes I wish I could eat more, but that's more in my head than anything else like "This is good I want more" etc. My port bugs me sometimes for no apparent reason, but not much more than noticing it's sore for a while. I can definately see what Jenna is saying. I went to a buffet at a restaurant while I was on vacation and definately did not think I'd gotten my money's worth. At that point I seriously considered asking the manager for the kids price and showing my lapband card, but at the same time, I felt like it really wasn't their problem I guess, you know?

*Shrug*

What exactly do you mean by "side-effects?"

Minus the first 2 months or so who has NO side effects from the band other then what the band is supposed to do.

Thanks,

Rene

Well I must say that I really feel that there probably isn't a bandster out there that can say they have never had band related side effects... for example... Pb'd or slimed had more gas since being banded or has burped more since being banded or had food bother them more since being banded. I think all of these things will happen to you at least once....but it is a big problem if you vomit and have pain do to being banded. If you have these symptoms seek medical help!!!! On the other hand I do feel that the benefits of being banded out weigh the alternative. being over weight, highblood pressure,high cholesterol, ect... I for one deffinatly am reeping the benefits more than the side effects. I'm losing weight, I feel better, I have more energy,I no longer take medications for blood pressure and cholesterol.

I'm daily regaining my life back!!! I love my band!!!

Thanks for Sharing Jenna and Marimaru. Are you able to get a "high" still but just not enough of satisfaction? I liked to go on cruises. Is food pretty much not enjoyable because your not hungry much or your taste buds are different or you want more cause you did not get satisfied?

Karen, I'm just researching so I wanted to know if anyone has no side effects other then feeling full. It seems as I've been researching people have acid reflux, or nausea or whatever so I wanted to hear if you just have the band and lost weight.

Rene

Rene,

I can't speak long term as I am only three weeks out so still a complete newbie. What I can say though is that I had acid reflux for years and since I got my band have had no trouble at all. So it really helped get rid of my reflux problems. I have heard that said many times so I am not unique in this.

food is still satisfying. I do sometimes get that high. It's a good feeling I get that I used to equate to "Wow, this is good I want more!" and now it means "Wow, that was good, I'm full now". The band helps you not ignore the signals your body tries to give you. If you do ignore the signals, you'll end up in the bathroom, you know? I've done that plenty of times, especially when my band was a little too tight. I have not had a problem since I had a little saline taken out of my band about 2 weeks ago. There have been times when I've been depressed even that I can't eat more when I want to, but that's the type of thing I need counceling for, and not a 'fault' of the band, you know? And that doesn't happen much anymore. I think I'm finally getting my head wrapped around the idea of savouring slowing instead of stuffing my face with more food, lol.

I don't really think my taste buds are too different. Although, since I eat less on the whole, it takes less to satisfy me, even of the things that slide down easy, like icecream or chocolate. It doesn't take much now, maybe even not a full serving *shock*.

I just try to tell myself that when I get banded I probably won't hit up the 25 dollar buffets in Vegas (our favorite place to vacation) but if I do go on an all-inclusive or cruise, hopefully I'll "get my money's worth" b/c instead of focusing on the food - I'll try to focus on the fact that hopefully I can use the gym, and the spa, and the pool, etc alot more than I would right now! I would trade being in the pool in a bathing suit AND feeling ok about that for the fact that I couldn't eat as much on the buffet line. Just try to remember that a 4 day vacation is only 4 out of 365 days. If you cook at home alot, etc - the price of the meals should balance out in the long run.

I didn't get a lap band card - where does this card come from?

I didn't get a lap band card - where does this card come from?

Should have gotten it from your doctor. If you didn't get one, ask for one. It's to carry in your wallet so that if you are in an accident or something medical folks will know what you got goin' on in there.

Good Jack thats just what I want to hear! I wish everyone didn't have the acid reflux and nausea and tightness feeling that SOME folks have.

Great you don't have side effects. Meaning when you go to the docs and say what are the side effect of this pill you just gave me.

Rene

The only "negative" side effects I can think of happened last night. I tried eating some shredded beef for the first time. Ohhhhh... a little bellyache! And, today didn't really feel like eating AT ALL. I'm sticking to my chicken, thank you very much. It's just not worth feeling bad over.

I eat much less than I have in the past, and like some of you, I've become very particular about what I eat. Since I know that my limit is restricted, I am making better choices. I eat Proteins first, veggies second, and have no room for nasty empty calories.

I have many more "positive" side effects. No GERD, ACID REFLUX, NEXIUM! More energy. I am HAPPY and PEPPY, and I'm just feeling so dang good about myself. I wish I had done this earlier, because it has been so easy. I really can't believe what a 'no brainer' this is.

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