Stivers4097

You are an inspiration to me. I had the Lapband for 3 years and had nothing but trouble from the start. I had it removed this past May and im having the gastric bypass next month. I also suffer from pcos. I hope this surgery is different . I don't want to feel like a failure. People do not say good things when they hear you are having a second surgery. So I'm glad to hat there are others our here like me. And I'm super happy to see your success. You look amazing! Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App

I was very sick last week and had to go to the ER and was admitted because I was severely dehydrated and had severe swelling in my esophagus above my band. I had to have my band completely unfilled due to the swelling. I'm so bummed. I have to wait until Aug 4th to get another fill. I'm so scared I'm gonna put on weight. I was overfilled and had been only eating a few tablespoons of food a day. I could only keep down cookies and chips , but I rarely are that stuff. Has anyone else have this happen? In hind sight I won't get that tight again.

I am 8 months out and have lost 50# to date. I am filled to about 5 1/2 cc out of a 10cc band. I've had about 4 fills and my last fill a few weeks ago has been a nightmare. I can eat about 1/2 c of food and feel like I'm going to vomit. And sometimes I do. I'm afraid that the full feeling in my throat is what the LB is supposed to do to u. Is this the feeling of the green zone or am I way to restricted. Thanks for listening

I hate when someone asks how much weight you lost....and they say really?!?!?!. Omg I could just scream!

I had surgery the same time. How many.ccs did your band have? Before the unfill? I had a similar thing happen to me. I had 1 cc removed and felt better. I have stalled on weight loss since.

I am addicted also to sugar. I have been banded 5 months and down 50 pounds. I have 5 cc in a 10cc band. I find myself eating candy and junk instead of food. I cant eat bread or rice without pbing. So I could use someone to help me get over this sugar rush before I fall off the bandwagon.

Im doing the same thing to my self right now. I am barely eating real food and find myself replacing it with candy and chocolate. Im 5 months post op and down almost 40 pounds. Any advice?

Im doing the same thing to my self right now. I am barely eating real food and find myself replacing it with candy and chocolate. Im 5 months post op and down almost 40 pounds. Any advice?

I have been so bad since my last fill. I am 5 months post op and have a hard time eating most foods. I have been eating a lot of chocolate since it goes down so well. Am I alone in this? I dont eat much other calories besides the chocolate. I have lost 40 pounds but feel like its so slow and I feel like a failure sometimes. I need some inspiration. Thanks!

Wow. You look beautiful! Hope I can be where you are in 15 months. Keep it up!

I have been horrible the last 2 days also. I have juggled 2 pounds back and forth for the last month. My last check at the dr. I gained a pound. I was so ashamed. Now I set to go back on monday and I havent lost anymore. I am 3 months post op and have lost 35. Most of it from postop diet. I need some help. Any suggestions.

I will kiss it when I get below 200. Im stuck at 220 right now. I am 30 down at 5 week post op today. I got 2cc fill and cant wait to see 219.... Oh the joy.

I had my surgery Aug 27th and hit my 30 #mark also. I must admit I feel better now knowing there are other people proud of this loss. There are people who have lost 40 or 50 and make me feel discouraged. I think we are doing great. Have you been hungier the last few weeks. I go for first fill wednesday.

update im feeling alot better. Doc ok mushy food for me yesterday. I have lost 20 pre op and after. I have stalled though and i still haven't been eating much. Kinda disappointing. Anyone else hit this pre fill plateau ? i need some encouragement!

i am feeling better. I still have a painful spot under my left breast. I have slowly declined in weight loss. Ive lost 20 total. How r u doing?

I am being banded on Aug 27 and wanted a buddy to post with and see if they are going thru the same things. Any one around this time wanna be my buddy?

I was banded August 27th 2013 but I follow this thread. Love it. Im a week post op and have stalled with weight loss. I am eating like a bird and still staying the same. Ive lost 20 with pre op diet and after. I feel frustrated. But you all make me feel like it is not just me. Is there hope after my first fill?

Great job!

I have been craving beans! and chicken salad. Weird huh. Things i never wanted before sx.

I know how u feel. Im 4 days post op and still having some pains under my left breast. Where my incisions are. I am having a really hard time eating anything besides popsicles. Ive lost 20 pounds since pre op diet started on aug 17th. But i feel nauseous when i smeel soups and protein shakes. Anyone else have this problem.

I am being banded on Aug 27 and wanted a buddy to post with and see if they are going thru the same things. Any one around this time wanna be my buddy?

I had surgery on the 27th. I am having quite alot of pain right under my boobs. The incision feels like its going to bust open when i try to stand up or sit back. My stomach muscles are so sore.

oh thats great. How are u handling the pre op diet so far?

Thanks Iris I feel alot better now. It could have been a whopper like my hubby ate

I was strict for 4 days lost 10 pounds then after 2 more strict days nothing, so it discouraged me. Weird thing is I cheated with grilled chic sand. and lost another pound even after I cheated. Yet the guilt it consumes me.