I had my lapband performed in Ft. Lauderdale by Dr. Michael Perez over 7 years ago. I weighed 217 the day of surgery. I had high hopes of becoming the 125 lb. girl I always was in my 20's... Well, I lost 17 lbs. within the first 10 days. That is where it ended. I never lost a pound more. As a matter of fact, I am now 250 lbs. 7 years later. I have been told that my surgery was successful but I did not follow the program and caused my own problems. I denied this for MANY years. Stating that I could eat large amounts without ever feeling full. I DID work out on a daily basis and honestly tried many, many times. I think the fact that (A) I am an emotional eater and (:wub: I was now in my 40's and my metabolism was changing had a lot to do with it but, hey, it really was MY FAULT. I have eaten sooo much ice cream in the past 5 years that I should own part of Ben & Jerrys. I never even liked ice cream before this operation. When I do get full, usually when I eat something healthy like chicken, I throw it all up and then crave ice cream. Obviously the band is working but I have abused the hell out of it. I have not seen a bariatric surgeon for over 5 years because I basically gave up. I have an appointment tomorrow with Dr. Paul Chappano, St. Vincents to see how I can get back on track. I may need a fill. I have no idea how full it is anymore. I am being charge $500 cash before I can see him for the dietician, etc... Whatever that is... I am curious what this REALLY covers. I am told that my insurance will not pay for fills so I will be charged $75 for each fill. So tomorrow will cost me $575 just to see if they can help me... Wish me luck. My mother died last month and I am on a mission to get healthier. Please give me any advice you have about keeping with the program and support groups. I am doing this alone and know nobody else with a lap-band. I'll let you guys know how it goes tomorrow.:thumbup:
I have a 4cc lapband and I am now filled to 3cc. I am still not getting full... Arrgghh. My stomach is roaring all the time. Maybe this is because I simply have been eating too much for soooo long that my stomach needs to shrink again. Feeling anxiety that I may not be able to do this because of the hunger but I will stay on the straight and narrow to see what kind of results I get. No ice cream, that's a good thing!
I love reading all of your comments and suggestions. It is nice to know that someone out there knows exactly how I am feeling.
How about some suggestions for meals.... What would satisfy my ice cream craving that wouldn't be bad for me??? The doctor told me all of my food needs to be in solid form - no more smoothies, etc...
