Jlbradford

Hello, My name Is Jessica. Growing up I was always big due to steroids and medication and doctors wanted me to do a bypass at the age of 14 but I was not comfortable with that idea...how could anyone at that age right? But as I started getting older weight just got worse. I tried every diet possible. I was 16 weighing over 340 lbs. I couldn't take it I was going down a horrible path, I finally broke down. I did everything I could I researched and did all my appointments and at 17 I got my lap band weighing in at 352 lbs. Here I am now 18 a year and a half out. I'm down 120+ lbs. I am so proud of myself. But the problem is...the first year was great but the past few months have been hell...once I got insurance again I got right into the doctor...I was to the point of my body shutting down, my hair falls out horrible amounts, I wasn't eating or drinking and my body was shaking and cold. I was having black outs and getting lightheaded. It was scary for me. The doctors had me do an upper GI which came back somewhat normal, just a small area where my esophagus was inflamed but they said malox should fix that. I had blood drawn fluids put in me and some cc taken out of me. Went home and I was feeling great...for the first few days. Then it's started all over again hold one thing down a day to holding one thing down a week. So went back in they took all my fluids out. Which is where I'm sitting now. My port is completely flipped and since they tried the first time to reach it I've had horrid pain that jumps out of no where and with no fluid I'm still not eating. I'm so tired and feel drained and I don't know what's wrong!

Snyder is the one who did my surgery and I've been going to since day one. I'm waiting to see if I have to get a scope. Definitely not eating to fast, much or not chewing enough. I have no idea

Hello. I know how it is for you! Your curious. I was too. I started thinking about my band when I was 16 and got it at 17. I weighed in in surgery day at 352 almost 3 lbs and here a year later I'm weighing in it 228. It is not easy but it is worth it of you wanna follow it. Just beware of being to tight for a feel, it is bandsters hell!

That is great news to hear! I got mine done from Snyder 10 months ago and have lost 60 lbs and counting! They really are good! I hope it works out for you! If you would like information about them or just need help you can send me a message! I'd be glad to help!

I went to rose medical center, they have Denver center for bariatrics. Maybe explain your situation n see if they could help

I was banded on march 25th so I am only 6 days post op n the pain is bearable but its just awkward. My stomach is constantly grumbling I still have gas and sometimes it feels tight n full of pressure. I also get hiccups/burp that hurts in my chest :/

I'm glad I'm not alone. I feel the walking is no use, my stomach tightens up when I walk. So far I am trying various liquids and have tried yogurt n cottage cheese and all was well. For the first two days both #1 and #2 was happening but now #2 hasn't happened for a few days. Trying to get any gas out is a pain as well. I also found that warm drinks help loosen things up. Buy definitely doesn't help with the dry mouth!

I was told it was around 10,000

So far so good, and I went through insurance

I was banded on March 25th this year so I am new to this but I was banded in Colorado at Rose Medical Center by Dr. Michael Snyder