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Fluffy, you always express your failed lapband and having no restriction, but I just read some of your blog and it said in a December post that you are now 25 BMI. so what is not working for you? Im confused....... I also thought I read something about you popping you r Iv 4/5 times during yor VSG surgery, but I tought you hadn't done that yet???

Very well said! Thank you

Nope, but i'm not at restriction.

O and its non invasive and recovery time is alot quicker. I believe gastric bypass and sleeve patients need 4-6 weeks.

I picked lap band BC I had no desire to be cut and rerouted. Ive also known several people with gastric that list weight very quickly, stayed sick and ended up gaining it all back. I know with lap band you can be unsuccessful but I liked the fact its manageable and reversable.

Ok I just noticed this is a post.from about 2 years ago...lol

I have bcbs ppo and they went by my ending weight. I was on the cusp of 40 bmi to start and my drs office told me to not lose weight until I was approved.

Welcome to the forum. I'm in Katy

I don't think the lapband literally corrects the hernia. I got before and after pics of it and there is definately cutting and stitching done on mine. They were also done at the same time but billed separately.

My doc told me the same but I didn't quit at all :-( . I didn't have a nicotine test before surgery and i've healed just fine. But I started chantix today woohoo! I love to smoke but hope to be smoke free soon. I've heard this works wonders. Goid luck to you.

Im about 2 months post op and can east alot more than id like, too, with one small fill. I have my next one on 1/9 and hopefully ill have more restriction soon.

I wouldn't think that you could sue a doc in Mexico since we have, no, jurisdiction there. Well maybe you could but it probably wouldnt be worth it.

I do liquids the day of, soft foods the next and then normal after that. But I still don't have restriction...

I use the gummies Vitamins. They just rate like gummy bears or sour patch kids depending on which brand you buy. If that doesn't work,.try liquid drops.

I agree with the above poster but it also sounds like your surgeons office doesn't offer much post op support or education of how the band works, and how you have to work with it; both of which are crucial in your success. Im sorry that you did not get support like I (and many others) are getting but happy that you have found what works for you.

I have salads all the time with no problems. Then again, im about 2mos post op and have no problems with anything. Hopefully that'll change with more fils but I hope to always be able to handle salads.

I was banded on 10/27 and have lost 28, including what I lost during preop. I.am okay with that and hoping slow weight loss decreases my chances of looking like a delayed balloon

Im starting to wonder if I need another fill as well. I got banded on 10/27 and until my first fill was pretty hungry mostly. At first, I didn't think I had good restriction after my fill. But, after reading these stories on LBT about people in pain, vomiting, pbing, getting stuck, etc. and the fact that ive never had any of this happen, im losing steadily, eating small amounts until satisfied, and don't seem hungry between meals, im not sure I want another fill. I, too, can have pizza, bread, beer (yay), and haven't had any experience with something not being tolerated. Now, that's not to say I eat this often, but I have tried it, and I was fine. I chew chew chew until the food disintegrates in my mouth.

Hmmm, I've never been instructed on size by cups, just 4oz protein plus veggies. Its way less than what I ate pre band but by no means only a 1/4-1/2 cup of food. I log everything into my fitnesspal and hardly ever reach 1000cals per day. I will definately discuss correct portion size with my doc at my next visit. Any seasoned bandsters have any advice in this?

Hmmm, I've never been instructed on size by cups, just 4oz protein plus veggies. Its way less than what I ate pre band but by no means only a 1/4-1/2 cup of food. I log everything into my fitnesspal and hardly ever reach 1000cals per day. I will definately discuss correct portion size with my doc at my next visit. Any seasoned bandsters have any advice in this?

O lord people, didn't you read her post and request to not reply with the criticism about it being so early in her journey? To the poster, have your self a drink, dear and enjoy your birthday. If your stomach isn't liking it, im sure it'll let you know and stop. I had a girls night about this time after my surgery, which included several glasses of wine. Didn't hit me any faster than preband, my band didn't fall off, and I'm still losing weight. One day of alcohol isn't going to hurt you IMO. I hope you have a fabulous birthday.

Hey sarah! Welcome to band land. I was banded on oct 27 and have been blogging about my journey as well. Check it out! Http://bandipes.blogspot.com

I did and it was fine. I only had about half a glass but I didn't even feel anything from it.

1/2 cup 0% fat greek yogurt, splenda or stevia and a tsp of honey. 87cals and about 12g protein

I think its normal just sip sip sip all day long. Walking also helps with the gas. I didn't have an appetite for two weeks then it came back with a vengeance. Hang in there!