Fantasy

My opinion is that you should think about getting a complete physical and blood work done. It could be a number of issues including poor diet. You should be getting at least 60 grams of protein a day. Besides a physical and blood work see a nutritionist. Good luck.

I have a friend who has had both surgeries and she is having a lot more problems with the sleeve. Unfortunately this surgery cannot be reversed. Just make sure you do your research, have an excellent surgeon and follow the rules as best as you can. A word of caution, no weigh loss surgery is an easy fix, there is a lot of work involved on your part. Good luck.

Fortunately I never had any experiences with being called "fat". I am so thicked skinned (or insensitive) it wouldn't have bothered me. There are so many other things that are so much worse that being called fat.

Hopefully in the future there will be diagnostic tests that will be used for all bariatric surgeries that will rule out future problems. I will soon have my band 8 years and so far it has been totally successful for me. Hope everything works out for you.

This is kind of a tough one. The band works best when you have adjustments and it takes months to get to good restriction. You can get a fill then a few months later you will need another one and so on. You are only a few months out so you haven't experienced that yet. I would probably get the smallest fill you can and then check into where you can get some "cheap fills". Good luck.

I have been banded over SEVEN YEARS and have maintained my size. I never state how much I lost or what I weigh. To me it is all about size and how I feel and my heath with regards to high blood pressure and diabetes (all normal now). Those are the most important numbers for me. Now I did have to change the way I eat and resort to healthier meals. Also increase activity (I did not say exercise, I hate it). One of the biggest lessons I have learned is I still have issues with regard to what caused me to get banded in the first place. I still have the same brain as I did before I was banded. However and this is a big one, the band has helped me keep it in check, not always, but enough to maintain my size six. I still overeat, soft foods like cheesecake and banana cream pie go down so easily. I have to remember not to weigh myself constantly (it has been 3 mos. since I weighed myself). Size 6 pants still fit. Not to diet, but keep track of what I am consuming so I know how much protein and fiber I am taking in, notice I didn't say carbs. Weighing myself every day and watching carbs and doing exercise and dieting all the time is what caused my obesity in the first place. I do have to say the first year was a committment to lose the weight and get to good restriction. After that I dealt with adjusting the regimin to what works with my particular imperfect self.

LAP BANG ? Must be a "Freudian Slip" I think you mean lap band, bang, well I need not go on. Thanks for the laugh..

I had one tenth of a cc put in my band and it made a huge difference. So much so I had to have most of it removed. When I first got my band I had my first fill eight weeks after it was put in. I must have been the only one I know who was never in a hurry to lose weight. So after the first two fills I only had one tenth of a cc put in everytime I got a fill. It took about 9 months before I got perfect restriction. By having the small fills I knew exactly when I was overfilled and what was perfect. By not being in such a rush I think it has helped me maintain my size 6 for seven years. Also maybe that is why I haven't had any issues with the band. I took the time for my body and mind to get used to the change. This is what worked for me. Good luck.

I paid cash and it was the best money I have ever spent on myself. I have always believed that where there is a will there is a way. You have gotten some good suggestions here. Good luck.

I have had my band for over seven years. It has been an overwhelming success for me. It took awhile for me to learn to slow down and chew my food more. I think that was the hardest part. I lost all of my weight in almost a year and have consistantly worn a size six. I still have to pay attention to what I eat, but do not diet anymore. I don't like to exercise so I do as little as possible when I feel like it. I did not get this surgery so I could diet and exercise more. You have to do a lot of searching and decide which surgery works best with your lifestyle. I discovered I was a volume eater. No emotional issues, I just liked to eat large portions. The band solved that. The reason I liked the band over all of the other surgeries, is it can be adjusted. No other weight loss surgery has this option. It just made sense to me. When you gain weight with the other surgeries what is your option? With the band you just get it adjusted. After 4 years I gained 15 lbs. I got the band adjusted and lost the weight. That was 2 1/2 years ago and I haven't needed any more adjustments. Just make sure you do your research and decide which surgery is best for you. Good luck.

This "doctor" needs an attitude adjustment, sensitivity training and needs to be disciplined by her superiors and a state peer review committee. Her unethical and unprofessional attitude is a disgrace. You need to see that she is put in her place and realize she is just an employee and is supposed to be working for you, not against you. I would definitely get another doctor. Remember you do need a good medical support team after your band and this includes your general practicioner. What ever her negative personal attitude is about weight loss surgery is she does not need to "bring it to the office".

SEVEN very successful years.

Whaaat?? Are you bragging or complaining?

Only you can learn from your "mistakes". I have the 4cc band and so far it has worked perfectly for me. I went to a highly respected Dr.in San Francisco and paid cash. It was the best money I have ever invested in myself. Did I have to change my way of eating, you bet I did. Not everyone has a good experience with surgery or anything else in life. What doesn't work for you doesn't mean it won't work perfectly for someone else. It doesn't do you or anyone else any good to be so bitter. Life in general for most of us doesn't ever turn out the way we want it to and sometimes that can be a good thing.

You might want to get the smallest fill possible. Sometimes it just takes a little tweak.