nicolelmartinez

Haven't posted in a while but just wanted to share. I am almost 10 months post op and down 55 pounds. While there are days I hate this band (like now as I'm trying to eat chicken breast) the positives definitely outweigh the negatives!

Thank you all!

It was the best decision I ever made in my life. The first week is rough so don't get discouraged!

Carbonated drinks? Most banders aren't even allowed to drink them.

Hiccups!!!

Yes completely normal. When you start introducing food back into your diet that will happen. You didn't gain 5 pounds of fat, just give yourself time to stabilize again. You've lost a lot of weight in a short amount of time.

Every doctor is different. I can take ibuprofen without a problem. My doc says its fine. But, you should check with YOUR doc!

I've told everyone. You shouldn't be ashamed or embarrassed. This is just a tool to help you lose weight.

Banded 4 months ago, and starting a few days ago I began experiencing heartburn after every meal. Should I be concerned? No other problems, just heartburn!

I see so many posts on here of people looking for a quick fix. People who say I've only lost 25 pounds in a month......I've been banded for 4 months and I'm down 27 pounds. I've have been very good about what I eat and exercise a lot. Should I have lost more? Probably. But I'm still down 27 of which without the band I know I wouldn't be down any, if not up. So be grateful for small losses or any for that matter, and don't expect to lose a ton of weight quickly.

Maybe a stupid question but if you have a BMI of 30 why did you get lap band surgery?

Thank you all for the very valuable information. Im gonna try chewing better, eating slower and softer foods and see how it goes!

Hi all. I got my 4th fill last week and am quite tight. I PB multiple times at each meal. Is this bad for the band?

I don't know how much smaller a bite I can take! I'm probably too tight. I was considering an unfill and then it got a little better but maybe I need to have it done.

Had a fill a week ago yesterday and I swear its gotten tighter! So much so that I'm going for a small unfill Thursday. Really can't handle any solids! I was at 3.5 and went to 3.9. I think 3.7 is my magic number!

Had a fill a week ago yesterday and I swear its gotten tighter! So much so that I'm going for a small unfill Thursday. Really can't handle any solids! I was at 3.5 and went to 3.9. I think 3.7 is my magic number!

Mine says only no NSAIDs the first month or so. After that he said its fine.

It is very normal. I didn't gain but stayed the same for almost a month after starting a normal diet. It takes your body time to reset itself again. Realize you didn't gain 5 pounds of fat. Most of that you lose at first is water anyway. Just be patient and it will work itself out. It's a slow process!

I really don't get it. Down 17 since banded the end of March. Started exercising 5 days a week about 3 weeks ago and haven't dropped 1 pound. Nothing. Nada. I do spinning like 2-3 days a week and walk/run on treadmill the other days. I'm sick of this muscle/fat explanation. Ugh!!!

Thank you all. I'm due for a small fill next week and I'm going to try increasing my protein and water consumption. I know I'm eating enough.

Are those the ones in the can? If they are then YES they are carbonated!

Day 2 after second fill, ate a piece of pork. Serves me right! A lot of PB'ing and pain. Won't do that again!!!

How do they fix the kink?

Works do well for me and curious why I can't take it?

Works do well for me and curious why I can't take it?