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I had my lap band surgery in April, 2007. I have had very bad luck with fills. Everytime I get a fill I try to eat and then I eat too much and puke and have to have all the Fluid removed from my band. I have had barium swallows and my band is fine. I just finished a 3 month no fill rest time for my stomach and I am ready to be the perfect bandster. I got a fill on August 30th and everything was fine until yesterday. I have been eating about 1000 calories a day and plenty of Protein but yesterday I was only able to eat/drink 425 calories and 35 grams of protein. Today I have only gotten 357 calories and 25 grams of protein consumed. When I take a tiny sip, I have to burp, burp, burp. I took an anti-gas pill. If I drink a few sips of warm chicken broth, and take just one too many....I have bad gas pains that finally go away. I just want to know if this is normal. I am guessing that I have some inflammation around my band and alot of gas. My doctor said I would probably have some inflammation since I hadn't had a fill in 3 months....so he only gave me 1.5 cc's. I don't want to go have my band deflated again because I think I will never lose weight if I don't stick this out.....I also don't want to be malnurished. Please let me know if you have experienced this and if it gets better....

Thank you. I will try that.

Thanks ShortGal. I appreciate your response.

Thanks for the response. I think my problem is that I wanted the band to be an easy fix....and of course it isn't.

Hello, I feel like such a failure because I haven't lost much weight at all with my lap band. I either have too much restriction and puke all the time, lose weigh, get less restriction and then gain the weight back. The only time I lose weight is when I can't eat without vomiting. My husband said it is just surgically induced bulimea. When I go back to my surgeon, they remove some of my fill and then I gain back everthing I lost.What am I going to do? I don't exercise like I should.....I just get discouraged and do nothing. Any advice?

I think I ate my scrambled eggs too fast this morning. The last bite felt like razor blades and it still feels stuck in my throat. I guess I do have some restriction.

Wow! It has taken me hours to catch up on all the posts!! I have several comments: Laura, your dress and shoes are lovely and I just know you are going to have a wonderful wedding. I am so happy for you!! Jen, I have always thought it would be fun to be a bartender. I wish you the best of luck with it. Also, great job on the exercise!! I saw my doctor yesterday and got a fill. He didn't numb me and it didn't hurt at all. He only gave me 1cc and I have a 10cc band. I felt some restriction last night at dinner but don't feel any today. I hope it kicks in soon! I have an appt to go back in 2 weeks if I need more. He stressed the importance of exercising for at least 30 minutes a day so today I finally did! I did 15 minutes on my eliptical, rested, and then did 15 more. It will take me a while, but I will eventually get in shape! I totally understand how some of us are feeling down and depressed at times and it is so great to know that I am not the only one! This is such a great place to be encouraged!!!!

Terri, you look great! Congrats!!! I haven't felt ANY restriction since the day I had surgery. I am supposed to get my first fill this Thursday. I so hope it works so I can start losing!!

I think it is unrealistic to think that you will never eat fast food again. I think the band makes it possible to eat just one taco....and not five. Don't beat yourself up.

What cute puppies!! I love the pics! I will have to see if I can post a picture of mine. They are the sweetest when they are asleep.

I haven't posted in a while, but I read this thread almost every day for encouragement. I went for my first fil yesterday and was very disappointed because my doctor was not there...he had to do an emergency surgery so I had to reschedule for next Thursday. I haven't lost any weight for a long time it seems so I am ready to have some restriction! Teach....I have to Yorkies too! Aren't they just the best dogs ever? Gina

Terry, I can so relate to being an alcohol light weight now! I had 2 beers this weekend and went right to bed. Drinking just isn't fun anymore. I guess that is a good thing though!

I threw up several times in the hospital....before my barium swallow. Fortunately the doctor said it didn't do any harm. I am also worried about gaining back the 20 pounds I lost. I can't wait until I get a fill....hopefully in a month when I see the dr again.

I can't believe this month is almost over. May is going to be an even better month since our surgeries are behind us. Kat, I am keeping you and your husband in my prayers. I am sorry that the inlaws are making this even more stressful for you. I have been feeling guilty for eating mushies, and some solids that I chew til mushie, when I am supposed to still be on full liquids, but I have been starving. I haven't had any restriction or the not hungry feeling from day 2. I see my surgeon this Thursday for my first follow-up appt. and I am afraid he will be angry with me. I just can't handle starvation mode. I am very proud of all of you who have been able to follow your post-op diets. I feel like a failure already.

I started taking my meds uncrushed yesterday....one week post op. I haven't had any problems. I think it just depends on how much restriction you have, and I don't have very much right now.

I too want to thank you Kat, for all of your words of wisdom. I love reading your posts! I haven't felt like I have any restriction from day one. I can drink water like crazy and I have been very hungry. I am looking forward to my first fill so that hopefully I wont be hungry anymore. If I didn't have these incisions on my stomach I would think they forgot to band me.

I'm probably not getting enough calories either. My doctor just said clear liquids. I am using protein powder in juice and protein bullets....but that still isnt much. If anyone can suggest how we can consume more healthy calories on a clear diet, I would love to know.

I have always heard that once our bodies get used to starvation mode, you quit losing. You probably need to increase your calorie intake. 500 calories a day really isn't enough in my opinion.

I am also drinking the liquid protein bullets and they are a life saver.

I am already getting tired of broth too! I have been straining chicken noodle soup and eating popsicles....fortunately I can drink water with no problem. I have been craving egg salad alot this evening though. I can't wait til I can eat mushies!!!

Hi! I am back from my surgery on the 16th. It went very well except I vomitted several times the first night. They finally got that under control. I didn't have the barium swallow (or anything to drink) for about 36 hours after my surgery. The x-rays showed that the band wasn't damaged from my vomitting....thank God! I am sore but only taking Tylenol. I have to take naps but seem to feel better and better. I couldn't wait to get on here and read how everyone was doing....but then our site was down. So glad it is back up and all is well.

Melissa, I read the article you referred to, and saw the Oprah special on the same subject. I am going to be banded on Monday, but I realize that I could very easily trade my food addiction for alcohol because I have struggled with alcohol in the past. I am seeing a therapist who specializes in eating disorders so that hopefully I will avoid major problems. I too recommend that you go to AA or find a good counselor or therapist. This is something that you don't need to fight alone. You are already well on your way to defeating your problems by publicly admitting them. My prayers and thoughts are with you! You can do this!!! Gina

Prayers and best wishes to everyone having their surgeries today and Monday. To all of us Monday Bandsters.....have a great weekend and try not to worry too much! I know I am nervous and plan to stay busy cleaning the house and getting everything in order since I probably wont feel like doing much for a few days after surgery. Michelle, I am also worried about what to do besides eat when I am stressed.....it is so easy to cram things into my mouth. My DH has suggested that we have sex every time that I want to overeat....isn't that just like a man? lol

Where do you get the test tube protein drinks at? That sounds easy enough and has a lot of protein in it... Thanks! http://www.protica.com/products_flavors.htm I know that some people don't like them, but I think they taste ok. Best of luck to you! Gina <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->