t bonz

Wow, I hear you, I need a lapband buddy also lol. I am so depressed I went through the surgery 1 year ago as of October 18th and guess what I lost 2 pounds right after the surgery, but since then I have not lost a pound, not 1 pound I have actually gained weight. I think I am going to be the first person in lapband history who couldn't lose weight, I totally feel like a loser. I have had a songram, to make sure my band is on properly and there was no problem no leakage, its working properly. I have had it too tight were I couldn't even swallow liquids without throwing up, so I was like ok maybe this is good, maybe it will start working, now things get stuck sometimes, however I can still eat more than I should. I honestly don't understand why it's not working I am so disapointed and emarrased, I too have health problems and I can't exercise much so i didn't expect to lose as fast as most but not to lose anything WTH? A friend of a friend got the surgery 3 months ago and already lost 60ibs. What is wrong with me? i am so glad i found someone in the same situation, what do we do? I have scars, throw up sometimes and the fear of the band slipping or coroading since it's been 1 year now and I did not get any weight loss. Oh and I am @ 7.5cc as of Sept 23rd because on my last apt. Oct 26th the Doc said it was too tight since I threw up several times, so he did not want to tighten it anymore for now. I am half way as far as i can go i believe I can only go up to 14cc's.The doc tells me to be patient everyones different, come on its been 1 year now what the hell is going on? Sincerely, Your new Lapband Buddy, T.Bonz

I have had my Lap Band for 8 months now and have gotten 5 fills, after the surgery I felt full lost 2 pounds. After that I felt nothing the last fill my food started getting stuck and I threw up. I have not lost any weight I have actually gained 8 pounds, whats going on, will I be the only person who has Lap Band that did not lose weight, I am so frustrated.I spoke to other patients in the waiting room and they started losing weight immediatley. 2 people told me they lost 65-70 pounds within 2-3 months. I keep asking my doctor if maybe the band slipped he tells me to be patient we have to get the cc's right. My last fill which was on june 5th he said i did not need a fill this time he dosen't want it to be too tight and to come back in August, however I gained 8 pounds I am confused why wouldn't I need a fill? and why would I wait to come back way....in August if I am not losing? Can anyone help me anyone????

Ok, I will start my journal and keep you posted, I will also let you know how my doctors visit goes. Thank you so much for all the feedback, It truly helps.

Wish me luck everyone, my doctor is going to do a Sonogram with that liquid stuff @ my next appointment, to make sure my band is ok, and there is no slippage or leaking with my band @ least this will put my mind at ease, and I will know if everything is ok and that the band was put on properly, because come on guys 8 months and no weight loss, I don't know??? but, I hope I don't have to have surgey again

I try not to eat that much, but I still get hungry and I don't get full as fast as I should. My doctor is going to do a sonogram with that liquid stuff to see if there is any problem with my band so hopefully everything is ok.

Wow you are only on your second fill and have lost 38 pounds thats awesome. I am on my 5th fill @5cc and I have not lost anything, I have gained. It still takes a lot before it feels like I a m full.

Maybe, however I should have lost something by now (it has been 8 months) , not gained and I have began a food journal. Thank you, anymore suggestions? I welcome all.

Thanks for the reply, I hope so because as I have said I have lost nothing, I have gained, it really sucks, starting to get worried that it was all for nothing, however I will hang in there.

Hi Jen, I have had my Lap Band for 8 months now and have gotten 5 fills, after the surgery I felt full lost 2 pounds. After that I felt nothing the last fill my food started getting stuck and I threw up. I have not lost any weight I have actually gained 8 pounds, whats going on, will I be the only person who has Lap Band that did not lose weight, I am so frustrated.I spoke to other patients in the waiting room and they started losing weight immediatley. 2 people told me they lost 65-70 pounds within 2-3 months. I keep asking my doctor if maybe the band slipped he tells me to be patient we have to get the cc's right. My last fill which was on june 5th he said i did not need a fill this time he dosen't want it to be too tight and to come back in August, however I gained 8 pounds I am confused why wouldn't I need a fill? and why would I wait to come back way....in August if I am not losing? Can anyone help me anyone????