readytolosemomof5

I got my band 6 mo ago, and haven't had had too many issues to deal with. Until now. For the last couple of weeks my hair has been falling out in gobs, especially when I wash it. Now, I was warned that this could happen while I was actively losing, but I haven't lost anything for the greater of 2 months now, so does anyone have any idea of what is causing this? I'm fairly confident that this has something to do with the band as I have never had this problem before.

Has anyone out there dealt with a stomach virus with their lapband? I am the last in my family to get it, and it seems to be worse for me than it was for everyone else. I don't know if it just coincidince, or maybe because of the band. I can't vomit, but having extreme bouts of nausea. I have survived on power ade the last two days, and hoping to be somewhat back to normal tomorrow so I can get back to work. My biggest issue is trying to get enough Water in, between not having desire to take anything in, and getting nauseous when I do. And yes, I know for sure it is due to this virus due to all the body aches/pains, headache, diarrhea. I just need some advice if anyone has it.

Yes, I agree with everyone here. Hound your insurnace company as much as it takes. I warn you tho that sometimes you still get the shaft. I hounded mine, and they approved my six month plan that I already did, but then they added stipulations to the bargain. This is why I ended up being self-pay. I was afraid they would keep adding stipulations as I met them that it would have made it impossible. What I don't understand is how health insurance companies can be the way they are about WLS, but they don't mind paying for all the co-morbity costs associated with obesity- and not make people complete "programs" for that.

I know it is difficult and frustrating to see the end in site, just to find another curve in the road. But once you get used to the idea of the new baby, things will be brighter. It's okay not to be happy about it right now. I was extremely about having my last one until I was about 7mo along and I was told that they thought something was wrong with her brain. I then realized that I wasn't really upset anymore, I just thought I was. BTW, everything turned out wrong, but what a scary time! Oh, and I actually LOST weight during my last pregnancy. So who knows, maybe chasing around triplets (I couldn't imagine! You are a strong lady), and this pregnancy, will melt that weight off . Either way, good luck and best wishes.

I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time. Have you spoken to your doctor about not feeling any different? Maybe they need to do a fill under flouroscopy to make sure everything is as it should be.

Is it possible that the fluid did not go into the band but rather into the abdomen? Typically, when you are lying down, any fluid that is put into the abdomen moves up to the shoulders, causing pain.

When I first started looking into WLS, I did not know about the band. The only procedure I was aware of was gastric bypass. I knew about this, because as a nurse, I took care of numerous patients that had complications, some of whom died. Complications varied from leaks, malnutricion, and perferated stomachs from overeating. The thought of getting a bypass terrified me. I scheduled consultations only to back out before going. When I finally found out about the band by an ad on facebook, it was like a light went on. I researched immensely, and decided that this was the right choice for me. I have banded for 5 weeks now, and I love my band. And although I know that I am not in "the green zone" yet, I also feel a HUGE difference when I eat. I can't eat no where near the amount I used to, and this makes it easier for me to make better food choices. It is important that the band does not make you lose weight, it just makes it easier to lose weight and keep it off.

Not sure how to manage that one except to say, you just need to psyche yourself up to it. It sounds like you are taking the beginning steps by reaching out and acknowledging the issue, without coming up with a million of false reasons for not doing it. Just remember why you got the band in the first place. Do you want all that hard work to go to waste. And the TT, you don't want to go through that again. I've never had one, but have taken care of post op TT'ers, and I have to say, it takes a lot of courage to do it, not sure I could. Good luck in getting back on the wagon!

I had lost 15 pounds, and my clothes were actually TIGHTER! It was very frustrating. I still can't figure that one out. I am now about 35 pounds down, and I am finally noticing a difference in my clothing. It'll happen.

Yes, I was wondering the same thing. Only I have been waiting about a month for mine.

What I love about myfitnesspal is that it has an free app for my android, i bet they have it for iphone too. It makes it easier to track when I am at work or out, I don't have to remember exactly everything that went in during the course of a 12 hr busy shift. I'm under kelleramanda7

I too have IBS. My IBS was to the point that 90% of the foods that I ate gave me problems. The only foods that did not bother me were junk food and sweets, which is part of the reason why I am so overweight. I got my band 5 weeks ago, and it has done WONDERS for my IBS. I have had only 1 flare-up with my IBS since then, and that was with bananas - which ironically didn't give me problems before.

Was it a first time for this food after being banded? Most people develop intolerances to certain foods after banding, for example I can no longer eat bananas they make me very sick, I get extremely nauseous, and then I have diarrhea. I know they aren't stuck, cause when I get stuck- I have this awful pain in my stomach, I start to overproduce saliva, and I get this feeling of regurgitation- like the food is already making it's way back up. I either PB it up, or it passes and then I feel fine.