artistplumchick

I had lap band approx. 2 1/2 years ago. All went well at first. I lost approx. 20 lbs. Then my weight stalled. I started to gain weight. I have had 2 fills. I'm hungry frequently...I find that I "graze". I know what I can eat and cannot. My surgeon & staff give "bad vibes" if you have gained any weight.... to the point that I just stopped going. My general doctor says..."lap band doesn't work for everyone"... I assume meaning me. I thought the band would help with hunger feelings... which after a couple years does not. I would very much like to turn this around but don't know how. I discovered after my last fill (approx. 1 year ago) that heartburn was a frequent problem for several weeks....but eventually did stop. I need to loose at least 60 pounds and it seems impossible. I have gained back most of what I lost.

Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português Русский alt alt Preferences I want to say thanks again for your information on Prilosec. I stopped taking it and have had no problems. I had taken it every day for 2 years (per my doctor's routine orders) ..and I have no history of reflux! (The one thing I don't like about my doctor's practice..seem to have minimal followup).

Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português Русский alt alt Preferences Thanks so much for your reply. I will talk to my doctor about this. I never had chronic reflux. Your reply has eased my mind about this.

Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português Русский alt alt Preferences Hi, I'm 2 years post op and have 2 issues. First my doctor has me taking 1 Prilosec daily. I recently read that taking Prilosec regularly over the age of 50 yrs, causes "bone mass loss"... makes you more susceptible to fractures.... And on top of that another side effect is weight gain! I was never told that. And I initially lost approx. 25 lbs. but now have gained most of it back. I feel like I never should have had this surgery. I had one fill of my band approx. 10 months ago. A few months later I went back and was told that I didn't need another fill as they were afraid I wouldn't be able to eat without vomiting. I guess my biggest concern now is the Prilosec. Is there any alternative? Do other doctors regularly order this? What should I do? Thanks, Sue Preferences § 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = Backspace Tab q w e r t y u i o p [ ] Return capslock a s d f g h j k l ; ' \ shift ` z x c v b n m , . / shift English Deutsch Español Français Italiano Português Русский alt alt Preferences