Jennifer LaRusso

I had the stomach bug 2 weeks ago. I called the doctor immediately and they unfilled me from 7 cc to 4 cc. They felt that 4 was a safe number. I was only 5 weeks post op. You should be safe being that you are unfilled. You could call your doctor and ask for nassua meds.

Thank you everyone for your comments. I did call the doctor yesturday and had to have an unfill until it passes. I went from 7ccs to 4ccs. They were afraid of a slip.

Last night I started a bout with the stomach flu. I am 1 month out from being banded. I was given some anti-nausea meds before surgery if I was ever going to vomit. Unfortunately they didn't work last night. I got sick about 5 times and pretty violent. What are the chances that it damaged my lapband? I wanted to get some opinions before I called my doctor.

My diet is low carb/ low sugar/ low fat. It is 1000 calorie, 60 grams of Protein, 20 grams of carb, 20 grams of fat. 3 oz of lean protein (turkey, chicken, fish). And 1 cup of vegetables. The thing that helped me was to weigh and measure foods. Even with little or no restriction it will keep you on track.

1. How long have you been banded? 3 weeks 2. How much weight did want to lose? 100 lbs 3. How much weight have you lost? 21 lbs Pre op (since January) and 11 lbs post op. One thing to keep in mind is that you won't only have scale victories. At surgery I had received 7 ccs in a 10 cc band. The 2 week liquid stage is where I lost a lot of pounds. I do see a lot ofnon scale victories. I have turned a lot of fat mass into muscle mass and have become leaner. I have dropped 2 dress sizes in a 3 week period. I can cross my legs and walk without my thighs rubbing. It has also given me more stamina and willpower to work out. I have a little ways to reach my green zone but I'm doing fine with the results in achieving. I have learned its not all about the scale. 4. How happy are you that you have been banded: Scale of 1-10 (1 being regretful, 10 being elated) I don't think there is a number high enough.

I use lose it.com. They also have an app for your phone. If great that it will track calories in and calories burned. Each day you can print out a summary to add to your food journal.

The only difference is that during a c-section they don't fill you with gas. You will have gas pains they should go away in a few days.

I'm not sure if they used an endo flip on me during surgery but I was given 7 cc of fill at the time of placement

Tricia Are you banded? If so you should call your surgeon right away. Vomiting is very bad for the band and then can prescribe meds for you. Before my surgery I was given a prescription of Zofran to carry with me at all times and I have had to use it

My doctor is more reserved. I cannot lift anything heavier than 10 lbs for 1 month. I have a 3 & 4 year old. What I did with them is lift up my shirt to show them mommy had a boo boo and can't pick them up. They were genuinely concerned and I have gotten some great help from them doing things.

Tricia39 Are you banded yet? What happened to get you in the hospital?

Good luck everyone. I know you can do it. I just celebrated my one week banderversary and I feel great.

I was banded May 2nd and have had no issues sleeping on my side or stomach. It was sore at first but I'm one week post op and no issues.