October 11, 2010. I have been banded for a few years now. I have lost almost 55 lbs., but most importantly, to me, is the fact I have gone from a size 22 to 14!! I am having a problem now that I need to work through. A few months ago I became very sick (Dr. thought it was the flu). I had quite a bit of vomitting. It was believed that my stomach had become irritated, and it affected my band. Came to a point where I could not keep anything down, not even water. Became very dehydrated, which made me even sicker. I went to Dr. to have a release. Now I am sooo fearful of having a fill. I was so sick!! I do not want to go back there. I need to start at square one. I know that, but now i am terrified to do it!! I need some help/encouragement!!.:cursing:
I had my Lap Band Surgery on Jan. 17, 2009. I, too, studied - - researched - - and studied somemore. I was upset with all of the critea needed in order to be approved for the surgery. I actually tried to qualifiy in 2003, but my insurance company denied me. I did not pursue the surgery again until Jan. 2008. It took me one year to finally be approved :thumbup:!! As I look back now, I do believe all the critera is certainly important. This surgery is not something to be taken lightly, and certainly should not be looked upon as a "magical cure"!! IT is still alot of hard work!! I will be going for my first fill next week, 2/25/09. I am glad, because I am truly getting so hungry. I am still trying to eat small amounts, but the hunger is constantly there. I have lost 20 lbs. since my initial surgery, but it has been a slow process. This is how I want it, however, because I want it to last, and I am hoping my skin, etc., will adjust better to a slower weight loss. I have not been able to exercise much - - as I just had surgery on my knee. That was in December. I do want to hear from people if they had a slow beginning like me. I will see how things go after next week!:thumbup:
