autumnfireflys

I won't lie... when I first got my lap band, like most people I was so excited to start my new life. I've lost and kept off 30 pounds... the problem is... I had the band 3 years ago. I never stopped drinking while eating and I KNOW not losing weight is MY OWN FAULT and NOT the bands. ​My problem is I'm so worried that I've done irrevocable damage. I last saw my surgeon a few months ago and all looked good on the baritric swallow.. I guess my worries are unwarranted but I've been eating like I would have before the band for so long I'm worried I can't start over.. Has anyone stopped and started again with good results? I've started working out this week and making better eating choices, but I still find myself in my old habits. I'm soooo hoping someone else has had this problem and can help me get back on track. PLEASE respond!

B-52, I've had problems in the past with the band being too tight, so I'd rather go slow with the fills. Like I said, if I don't drink I fill up VERY quickly... the problem is I'll keep drinking until it forces the food to go down. I cheat, I admit it. I'd rather be a little loose but still restricted then too tight and freak out because Water is hard to get down.

I'm so glad i found this website!!! You guys are awesome! Thank you SO much for the kind words. The support is more then I've gotten in the last 3 years, and it's been less then a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for the support and kind words. I'm actually pretty tight, my problem has been drinking while eating.. I'm ALWAYS so thirsty. I know I just have to STOP. There's no other answer. The last time I saw him I did get a fill... I feel tight, and it's not like I can get down a WICKED LOT even with the drinking... Time to stop being a lil b*tch about it and just drop the Water with food. LOL... Changing bad habits is hard work!~

Good morning... I've been looking over forums because I am in a lot of pain and everyone seems to be saying they hardly had any! I don't understand! I'm not a pussy cat when it comes to pain, But My back and shoulders are killing me.. my left side, sometimes my shoulder PLEASE someone tell me they're going through or had the samething so im not freaking out so bad!

So it's been 5 days since surgery and I still feel miserable Myy whole body hurts expecially my back and abdomen.. I can barely keep a few sips of liquids down Overall I feel like shit and no one seems to understand! Someone please help

I also had my lap band surgery on jan 6th at norwood hospital. Im miserable... I have pain everywhere.... I can't sleep... I can barely keep a sip of water down..