bamamom911

Sorry to hear that. Sounds like something is going on for sure. Please keep us posted.

I have also had a similar issue with an unfill. I kept getting stuck and having acid reflux to the point I had to start taking OTC meds. I felt satisfied with about 1/2 cup (sometimes less)of food just had bad acid reflux. Dr said I might be too tight so he took out 1 cc. Needless to say, I had hardly any restriction. I gained 10lbs. I had a 1/2 cc fill which is where I currently am. I still don't have hardly any restriction and I am not getting satisfied when I eat. I am hungry after just a couple of hours. I find myself grazing and just wanting to eat. A lot of it is my fault for not eating right and exercising like I was doing. I've lost some of my mojo. I think I messed up by getting the unfill. It was probably more me than the band. I go back this week for another adjustment. I'm a little embarrassed b/c I know I have gained again but I have to keep pushing on. I don't want to go back to the weight I was. I started out at 269, got down to 190. Now I'm at 200. I was banded in May 2014. Thanks for your post. I thought I was going crazy. Good to know others are having similar issues. Good luck to you.

I had to have my gallbladder removed 6 months after being banded. I heard a lot of ppl with wls have probs with their gallbladder. No probs with pancreatitis though.

How do you know when your band is tight enough? I was banded in May & have had 4 fills. My Dr always asks me if I want a fill or not. Problem is I'm not always sure if I need one or not.

I had my first feel about 2 weeks ago and it was not bad at all. I barely felt it. No pain afterwards either. I went right back to doing normal activities after my appt. He had me gradually introduce solids again, 2 days clear liquids, 2 days full liquids, 2 days mushy foods, then back to solids. I got 3cc's in a 14cc band. He said it would be the biggest fill I would get.

WOW! You look amazing! I'm 40lbs down and counting!

I'm going to the Dr today for my 2 wk post op checkup. Hoping all is well. Ready to get these steri-strips off, they are itching like crazy! I started walking again yesterday, walked for an hour. I weighed this morning & lost 2 more pounds! 27 pounds total! Hope everyone has a blessed day!

Dr said I was doing good & could go to mushy stage for 7-10 days then on to solids. He took all but 3 of my steri strips off, he said they would be ready to come off in a couple of days. So far so good!

I'm 11 days post op, up until today I haven't had any major complications. I'm still on the liquid diet until Tues. Today I had a small caramel frappe from McD's. Shortly after, I started feeling uncomfortable, like I was sore where my port is. Then my lower stomach started hurting. Then I started having pain just above that area (prob where my lapband is). I had to lay down, but I'm still having a little pain. Anyone else had this? Maybe I had too much?

Yeah that makes more sense, it feels like it pinches me from the inside if I move a certain way, like I pulled something.

I had a c section 14 yrs ago & I dont remember the pain being as bad as it was for me the first 2 days. Maybe it was just a different kind of pain. But everyone is different.

I'm 4 days post op, my appetite is definetely back. My Dr wants me on an all liquid diet for 2 wks. Only clear liquids, broth, SF popsicles, & SF jello. I have been doing all of that, but I'm not getting satisfied. The nurse told me yesterday I could have 1 protein shake a day. The protein shake does hold me over but I can only have just one. I just had 1 cup tomato soup, I'm still hungry. Any suggestions on what I can do? I have 10 more days to mushy stage.

Thanks y'all, glad to know I'm not in this alone.

Thanks for the encouragement, I'm trying. Good thing is I dont get a headache or nausea with the hunger like I use to before being banded.

I just had LBS yesterday. Just remember baby steps, the first 24 hrs are pretty rough. Remember to bring a pillow for the ride home. Good Luck!

12 hrs post-op I'm home & starting to feel a little better. Still dealing with gas pains & port site pain, which I expected. My hubby is taking real good care of me. Hope to feel better tmrw.

I'm about to be banded! Excited & a little nervous, see y'all on the other side.............

I am having surgery in a week (5/14). I will be on a two week liquid diet. Basically, anything I can drink through a straw. I am thinking chicken broth, protein shakes & soups. Any suggestions on what to have on hand? I know it's gonna be rough the first few weeks but I want several options so I don't get tired of the same stuff. Thanks!

WOW! That is a great day, I too am having my surgery on May 14th! I will pray for you that day if you will do the same for me, ok?

Just wanted to say thanks for sharing, I agree with what emidastwin said. I'm am having LBS next month and look forward to keeping up with my 2 teenagers. You gave me the hope & motivation I needed today.