heatherrn10

Hey there! My name is Heather and i just had the lap band on 10/17. I decided to do it because i am young and i want to prevent the ton of health problems that go along with being overweight. I looked into it for a long time and decided that it would be the least invasive way versus the bypass or sleeve. I have been reading a lot of information on here so far and it has been very helpful. It is nice to know that you are not alone through this process because it certainly is not easy .

you know what your right.. i did not even think about the risk of aspiration!

My friend at work is almost a year out from hers and she started doing this around two weeks ago. Anyways, she finally went to the doctor and he had to unfill her a good bit and said her band had tightened up on its own. So he took out a couple of cc's from her band and gave her less restriction so her stomach could have a rest he said. I am still new at this but i know my friend said after he did that she has not done it since. Wish you the best of luck.

I was banded 10/17 and i have had very few issues with hunger i am struggling to get the amount of fluids down i need! I have been having nausea and burning like crazy! I have tried taking taking antacids and antiemetics and they work but just for a little while! I actually can start day 8 (tommorow) with pureed foods and mashed potatoes etc. I see the doctor tommorow for post op visit and hoping he can give me advice for relief!