naturallyjai

First let me say, you did amazing with the band! I know exactly where you are. I had my hand removed for similar reasons back in March. I was dependent upon the band for restriction as well. I knew it was there and I hadn’t lost any more weight but I hadn’t gained either. I knew I would miss my band. While I never made it to goal, I have kept off roughly 65 pounds. I had my band for 8 years. Don’t feel stupid. Know that you can keep it off on your own. The last three months I have started working out more and watching what I eat. (In full disclosure I will be having VSG done soon.) You can do this.

Thank you for following up. Glad to hear you are doing well.  My band was removed (after 8 years) in March and I will be getting sleeved soon.

The radiologist was completely dumbfounded. I have been having episodes similar to what happens when you are stuck for several months now. The radiologist is now wondering what is causing that considering the band is not around my stomach and my esophagus and swallowing were perfect on screen.

In an attempt to start 2017 on the right foot and use my band, I made an appointment to see my surgeon for a fill. He sent me for an upper GI which I had on Thursday. The radiologist showed me several of the pictures in which my port is placed, the catheter that transports the saline is there but there is no band placed around my stomach. He had me turn various ways and took pictures but he could not see the band at all. He said there was no indention in my stomach whatsoever. He expedited the pictures to my surgeon and I expect to hear from them early next week. Has anyone ever heard of this happening? Background: I was banded December 2012 and lost a total of 67 pounds from pre-op diet to 2016. I recently put on 10 pounds after having my son.

I am not in Houma, I am in Baton Rouge. If you need someone to talk to feel free to inbox me.

Is the chapter open to each type of surgery? I am in BR and I have been banded.

I was banded Dec 19, 2012 and my pain lasted maybe four or five days. The best advice I can give you is to move around as much as possible. Even after your port pain is gone the gas pains (mine in my shoulder) are killer.

I had my sixth fill on Monday of this week and I finally feel the band is really working for me. I am not hungry between meals and my portion sizes are a lot smaller. Since surgery last year I am around 65 pounds down. Now that I actually fill some restriction I expect that number will be higher by the close of 2013. I am excited for all of us.

Our one year bandiversary will be here before you know it!! How are you all? Any updates???

Congrats to all of newbies!!! I am almost one year in and I can tell you, this experience will change your life. What a Christmas present!! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to ask. You are amongst friends. Best wishes to you all!!

A wonderful feeling. I was kind if down because I have plateaued but that relit the fire. It's time to press forward.

A wonderful feeling. I was kind if down because I have plateaued but that relit the fire. It's time to press forward.

Doing well. Down 65 pounds. Finally able to get back on a routine. It was a rough summer. LOL I have a goal of being at 75 down at my year.

I work in a 10 story building with several different businesses on each floor. Today as I boarded the elevator to go up to the 9th floor a lady who I have never met (who works on the 2nd floor) said, "You have lost a lot of weight! Keep up the good work!" My coworker gave me a high five and I did a little victory dance the rest of the elevator ride. Great motivation going into the 10th month of this journey.

How is everyone doing???? Ten months in!!!