Rob Roy

I have used/tried everything that folks have suggested and most that are listed here. However, no miracles for me - nothing has been very effective. I still have periodic problems and can only resolve them with a mixture of remedies and double-dosing. Good news is that persistent constipation (and occasional sticking food) is my only issue. Still losing weight steadily and half-way to goal, despite some cheating over the holidays. Banded 8/30 in St Petersburg by Dr Huguet.

It's difficult for me to discuss personal subjects like this but I need advice and help. I keep suffering from frequent (almost constant) constipation that's not easily resolved by Collace or other OTC laxatives or stool softners. Not fun and very painful. Otherwise all OK - losing weight and eating OK with care. Any insights?

Hello Caryn and other A11s: I like the encouraging stories and the examples you set. I was Banded on August 30, 2011 and so far no serious problems - touch wood - and still steadily losing weight. I am confident that I will reach my target of 250 lbs - highest weight was 375, abiut 360 at operation, & now about 325 lobs. Married for a longtime and grown up kids Best wishes, John

Good for you! I admire your persistence. I am new at this and cannot help you from experience. However, I recommend aquatics for exercise - low impact Water aerobics. Best wishes

Good for you! I admire your persistence. I am new at this and cannot help you from experience. However, I recommend aquatics for exercise - low impact Water aerobics. Best wishes So I am back on the messageboards... because I need the support of those who know only what this experience is like. Basically, I will be coming upon my 2 year bandiversary in November. I have only lost 30 lbs total and that was within the first 3 months post-op. I did have other medical issues not related to the band within the first year of post-op which causes major set backs as far as getting fills and continuely losing. However, I was finally able to get a 3rd fill right after my 1 year anniversary for my surgery. I have not had a fill since this time (mainly due to changes in insurance and cost). Since then... I have been losing the same 5 lbs and regaining. I do admit I have seriously committed to the band or weight loss up until this past July/August. At first I felt like a complete failure with the band but now that I re-read and see what happened in the 1st year post-op, that really wasn't my fault. And it didn't help comparing myself to others, they didn't deal with what I did in the first year. So here I am again........ in search of my new-found motivation to jump back into the ways of being a bandster and losing the weight I planned to lose almost 2 years ago. Currently, I am back on track with the rules... and choosing the good foods, although I have my moments. I have started using myfitnesspal.com and managed to do right with getting at least 72-96oz of water in a day. I started exercising but hurt my knee... and have lost some of my mojo... I definitely can use support from others dealing with the struggles daily... I want to lose this weight for good...

Thank you

Thank you. That's reaasuring. Appreciate the good wishes - still in 2nd week of post-surgery liquid diet.

Thank you. So far, no problems with injections. I have already dropped my readings to about 100 fasting/110-120 after food (OptiFast). Hope that I can quit injections eventually

I prefer savory taste and have survived OK on OptiFast soups during the pre-op phase. No hunger but missed texture of eating meat, meat pies, sausages, etc. Lost over 20 lbs. Now I am in 1st week of post-op liquid diet with soups, broths,jello (but not a fun), Glucerna, etc. Ready to progress to pureed food diet phase.

Is there any problem if hit the port? I inject Lantus nightly - short needle. I am 6 days since banding. I forgot to ask where my port is - follow up in 10 days.

This input might be too late but might help others in Pinellas. I was banded on August 30 by Dr. Kevin Huguet - a great surgeon. I was impressed by the pre-operation programof consultations - I learned a lot and understood what I was getting into. Surgery went well and I am in the initial recovery phase. Excellent nursing care at Palms of Pasadena. Still making progress.