MissyJake

Keep up the good work! I didn't feel any restriction until my third fill. My band is a 14cc band. I have 5cc's in it. By restriction, I mean things get stuck. I always have to remember to chew my food. I can still eat a lot if I wanted too, I have no foods that I am unable to eat. And I am still waiting to hit that elusive green zone....whatever that is. I would like to have that full feeling. Good Luck and i'm sure you are waiting for that next stage! Missy

Weight today - 204 Name, real or screen~ Missy Age~50 Weight on June1st~207 Goal Weight for June 29th~199 (Get to ONEderland!) Exercise Goal for June~I already walk 3-4 miles everyday.......walk twice if I feel up to it! Dietary Goal for June~ Eat Smart Personal Goal for June~ Finish painting inside the house. Date Banded~ 3-9-2011 Total Weight Loss Since Pre-Diet and Banding~ 58 pounds!

I'm wondering what the Lap Band has done for those who have had surgery. I was banded almost 3 months ago and have had great weight loss, but feel the band is not working for me. It hasn't been the tool I thought it would. I have had 3 fills and have restriction....meaning, food will get stuck if I don't chew,chew , chew. I will have Slimming if I drink too much at one time. But, the feeling of Full...don't know that that has happened. Nor has it limited the amount of food I eat. I follow ALL the rules, no drinking fluids before and after. Watch my calories and walk my butt off. But, it's nothing I haven't done on my own before. I was hoping it would be more of a help or a motivator, other than feeling guilty about spending so much on the surgery. Just wondering about the rest of you.

I love mine. Best thing I have bought to help me on my journey. Very accurate and really motivates me to keep up on the exercise.

I think it's not the fact that we "Fall off the wagon"...... But, that we dust ourselves off and "Get Back On!" This lifestyle is for life and not for the duration of a diet. Slip ups happen, it's a part of life. Good luck to you and keep up the good work!

I had talked to my Doctor about this and he said the band is too tight. Maybe if you have just ,one half a cc removed, it would make a difference.

Wow, Sounds like you have the same Medical and Doctor's office. Incompetent Boobs. My insurance BCBS PPO also allowed the full hospital charges. $25,000. Called and asked them about the negotiated rates with an in network provider. Didn't matter. they allowed the full amount. Which means I'm on the hook for the 30 % of the left over. It goes on and on.

Yeah!!!!