Hi all

well where do I start.. i haven't been on this site for over a year.. or maybe more.

I had my lap band fitted in May 2007 and it didn't work. I was devasted and complained to the UK hospital and felt very alone. My hospital checked for leaks and then filled it to the brim, not with saline but the other solution.. (can't recall what its called). So my band was last seen under x-ray in july 2008 in the UK . Well .... it gradually started to work and since Jan of this year I have had full restriction. Does anyone know why it took months and months for it to work.?

I have since moved to NZ and don't know of any local doctors or places for support ? which is a shame.

I need a lot of work to improve my diet. I do not pb. i never have. .If i eat too much (which I often do) after about 30mins i get such a pain i have to put my fingers down my throat (is this normal? . I also get chronic heartburn after one glass of wine.. is this normal ? Never had heartburn before in my life. i don't want to drink lots of wine but its nice to have a glass or two sometimes.

I also can't lie down with anything in me. not even a glass of water. or as I fall asleep (or my muscles just relax) it comes up my nose and acid comes into my mouth. yuk yuk.. so generally before bed I have to put my fingers down my throat to clear myself of anything. and usually its just liquid..

am i normal ?

kinda hard to know.. does this happen to everyone ?

I have now lost weight, which is so cool !!! I still have a way to go. I do worry that I don't lead a very healthy life style. and i am sick far too much

Oh another thing.. fizzy drinks. i can't manage them.. only half a glass and i feel full . even a cup of tea makes me feel full i have to sip it. is this normal ?

I also struggle to get enough water in during the day.. ? is this normal .. ican't drink more than a few mouth fulls at a time..

crisps and cake slide down so easily ..arghhhhhhhh!!!

I guess because it didn't work for so long I gave up on it. .and now i am kinda having to learn what to do ?

I still eat too much, most days. and have to be sick.. which is not good.. i do worry about myself but feel pretty rubbish at controlling myself. i have to put my fingers down my throat. as it never comes up without help..

any tips on how i learn to love my band. i certainly love the weight loss and want to look after myself better. i still feel greedy and generally eat too much and pay for it about 30 mins later when i have to be sick.. arghhh

thank you very much

Paula

New Zealand.:thumbup:

Paula- I'm sure there must be a doc somewhere in NZ and you need ask your questions and go over what is happening with a doctor. None of this is 'normal' long-term like you are and some of it can cause some serious medical problems. A Psych and NUT could also help you with your diet and in dealing with the issues that make you overeat. I urge you to work at finding a new doctor. Best wishes! -BG