hopefulinNY

Thanks . You are all right.i just got got all my info and I'm going to re read all my rules . Even though I know what I should be doing . I'm tracking on fitness pal too .

Went for 1 hour and half walk . If only I was better with the food !!

I feel exactly the same way . Thought by now I'd be almost to goal and have only lost 40 pounds. I'm trying to go back to basics and follow rules . We can do this and you are not alone .

I failed .stayed down 4 but not good

March 8 weigh in March 1st 250 (goal 240) March 8. 247 ( down 3 )

Name, real or screen~healthyinNY Goal weight for March 31st~240 Weight on March 1st~250 Age~44 City/State~upstate NY Dietary goal for March~follow my plan Exercise goal for March~exercise 5 times a week Personal goal for March~get back on track Date banded~June 12. 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~40 What are you lucky to have in your life? A great supportive daughter and friends

I am in a similar situation. Started at 289 was banded last June . List about 50 pounds up dwn up down.. Had revision in October and then hystwrectomy . I was doing great then last couple months I have been cheating the band and really only cheating myself. I do exercise a lot but the food is the problem . I have had one fill and so have restriction in the morning but seems as the day goes on I can eat .. I have committed starting today to follow the band rules as I weighed today at 255 . I know I can do this and want to get a chunk off before my band one year date . So I'm taking it one day at a time .. You can too !!!

Had my band placed in June of 2013.lost about 50 pounds ( pre and post ) . Had a complication as the tubing came apart from the port so had that fixed in October and then to top it off I had a hysterextomy in November . Was doing great after that .. Have good restriction was off home and losing again. Now the post holidays , I put on some weigh as I wasnt exercising like I had been . Today I weighed at 248 my original weight was 289. Just gel like I keep yoyoing . I did just join the gym so can't use weather as excuse and am committed to doing this . I am going to do my pre op diet for This week and see if a jump start will help me mentally and physically . Any input would be great . That diet is two shakes a day and one meal of Protein and cooked veg . I know it was tough to do before so praying that I can do this!!

I finally have restriction in my band but don't understand why even if i chew chicken breast it will not stay down.....yet can eat bread ... Any thoughts

Thanks everyone . I thought T was odd but seems like a common problem. I'll try making some chicken salad or get the dark meat.. I like better anyway

Your doctor didn't give you instructions . I was on clear liq for 4 days full liquid for 2 weeks mushy for a week then soft . You shouldn't be eating real food yet as you heal.

Depends on the insurance and doctor . My office required a lot of appointments support groups and I had to lose 5 percent of body weight before could be sent to insurance . After sent it took 2 days for approval. All in all . Took about 3 months from consult to surgery date .

I had the same thing happen to me the port came apart from tubing after only 2 months of being banded . So I can relate . Had my revision on the 17th and my first fill yesterday . Finally feel it working .. Which is good since I gained 10 pounds of 50 I lost back..good luck to you !!

Thanks . I have gained like 10 pounds back.. But I when to him on Friday and he confirmed that I have nothing in my band. I asked for a fill as soon as possible and then I can make up some time .. Glad your doing well .

Hi June 2013 bandsters I was banded June 12 Could use some help. Beginning weight was 289. I was about 270 when banded and got down to about 240 pretty much on my own since I never felt restriction or full . Had one fill 3 cc in July .still never felt any difference . Had anther fill in September at which time they discovered my port was not attached to the tubing . Had this replaced last week. So since I was banded I have not had a working band . Have slipped back into bad habits . Am getting back on track . Weighed in today at doctors at 248. So it could be worse and better !!

I had my port replacement done yesterday . Much easier time than original procedure . Only have two large incisions which hurt only on movement. My surgeon said the port was defective and nothing wrong on my part. I feel like I am starting fresh and excited to finally get the scale moving in the right direction . Thanks for all the support

Just make sure you have all you need for the phases of your post op diet . broth Popsicles cream Soups . Your throat will be sore the first day or so .ao sugar free Popsicles are great. Ice packs/heating pads -a body pillow comes in handy if you are a side sleeper . I bought a ninja food processor who his great for all phases .. Can purée anything and at great for shakes . I use the GNC shake mixes in big red container ..they taste good and just buy a Blender Bottle and are easy to make.

Had lapband surgery in June . Pre and post lost 50 pounds . But now my port has become disconnected and have never had any "restriction". I have gained back 10 pounds and am having revision surgery on thur and am trying to look at this as a fresh start to get regimented and follow all rules. Feeling like a failure and disappointed that I am have complication so early . I guess I'm just feeling sorry for myself .. But I have to succeed with this !! I know I can do it .. But so easy to fall back into old habits . Any advise would be great .. Thanks !!

Thanks all for the input . You are right I can do this ❤️

Thanks so much.. Cause I had a terrible time with first surgery.. Had to spend two nights in hospital. So am feeling relieved that it won't be like that . Thanks !!! Do you know what cause your port problems ..

Hi I am fairly newly banded (6/13) and my port has to been replaced ... I know so disappointing ... Was wondering if anyone knows if you need to do the liver shrinking diet before .. My office just said fast after midnight .. So I was curious .! Also, if anyone knows what the recovery is like .. Said it will be outpatient and home the same day!

I was feeling no difference after my first fill ..when I went foe my second he could pull back the syringe and it was clear on the X-ray that the port was disconnected from the tubing. I didn't have pain.. But could tell my band was not sping anything for me

Was banded on6/12. I have lost about 50 pounds. Went today for second fill .. I have been feeling like the first fill did absolutely nothing so was very excited for this one . He does it under X-ray so he knows right where to go. Well he can put fluid in but not take it out .. After looking further he sees that the port is not attached to the catheter so I am thinking I probably have never had any fluid go into my band . Says the port must have been defective .. Nothing I did.. And will have to be replaced . Anyone that knows what the procedure is like .. Any input would be great .

Mine will be covered once they approve it and I've already hit my deductible so nothing for me.. I bet the actual charge is similar to the Lapland charge ..

Thanks . He said the band is fine and positioned correctly ..but I will talk to him about the whole thing . I had a terrible time getting the band ..had to stay two nights .. So not looking forward to another surgery . But I have to have it corrected so ....