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Michelle, I pulled this off of another thread you posted on and wanted to inquire more about it. Funny thing, I was JUST wondering this about an hour ago, especially since this is what my family ate for supper tonight!!! I remember when I was doing my pre-op stuff for my band, one of the last things my doc's nurse told me was to avoid hotdogs. She was a bandster and had recently eaten one, and had been PBing for a week... obviously with reminents of weiner still in her pouch. With this horror in my mind, Ive never had the nerve to try one. And now I hear THIS story. Does anyone know for sure if weiners are safe for us?

PLEASE only vote if youve been banded 6 months or longer. Ive noticed that there have been in increasing number of bandsters having Reflux/Gerd problems. This may be a more commen problem in post banding then what our surgeons are aware of.

Friday night I went with my sister to a Weightloss Surgery seminar. The speaking surgeon performs both the RnY and lap-band. He said that he recommends all of his patients take extra Calcium tablets and B-12 injections - the B-12 injections increase metobolism (energy). Just wondering if any of us are getting these injections?! Since I am -so tired- all of the time, I was interested in getting a B-12 shot, just didnt know if it helps or not!

wow Alex, lots of news going around LBT! Glad you are on the road to recovery - and just as happy to hear that your ins. will pay for re-banding! phew! just wondering.. this 'already hungry' thing, is it like the old pre-banding days? or is it comparable to the banded un-filled days? just wondering, cause that pre-banded hunger scares the crapola outta me.

Glenda, I applaud your decision! Its one that Im trying to encourage myself to do as well. Please keep us posted on the ups and downs of your *new* un-filled journey.

Ive taken diet pills off and on during my banded years. When I ve noticed a weight gain (+3-5 pounds) I'll taken them for a week or so till I can get my eating under control. I keep a bottle of tenuate (oblong tablets) on hand for these situations! I -always- break the tablet in half, I cant stand the 'high' feeling the diet pills give me. For me, 1/2 tablet works fine and goes through the stoma with no problems. Good luck!

Hi Alex, Those of us older LBT members can testify that we've always squirmed at changes you've made in the past. Through time, we've adjusted. The ad's on the right do not bother me. If these ad's are the reason that we can continue using this site for free, then so be it!

My grand's were big people. Mike's grands were big people. Our parents (all 4) fight weight issues. I have the band. Mike NEEDS the band (LOL). What does this mean? As much as I LOVE my 3 kids and seek perfection for each of them, Im learning to accept the idea that its in their genes to eventually become overweight. My mother loved me so much that she stayed on me constantly about my weight. She thought that by constanly creating imbarrasement by my size/looks, that it would motivate me to change. Didnt work. Only made me super insecure and uncomfortable to be in the presence of others... which made me want to eat more. Ha! I have chosen NOT to fight MY kids obesity this way. My 10 year old boy is eating me out of house and home. Mike says this is normal for a growing boy. Im sure it is. But in the mean time, Im trying REALLY hard to PREVENT obesity in him. So, Ive done alot of thinking about this lately. His diet is loaded with carbs. He is my most particular eater - HATES veggies. Due to the carb filled diet, his energy level is lowered. Playing video games and watching tv were his favorite things to do. So? My effort has been to reduce the carbs, which has increased his energy levels. Something Ive done lately (and Im giving it as an idea for you)... weekends are the worst for his eating ALL day. So Ive tried this and found that it works. When he has eaten 15, 30 min's - even an hour earlier, and comes to me complaining that he's hungry; I tell him to drink the largest glass of Water - wait 1 hour - THEN he can eat again. Might be a little controling on my part, but Im trying really hard to establish the difference between head hunger vs real hunger. And during the hour long wait for MORE food, Im usually successful in getting him involved in house duties. Yesterday he and I did yard work together. When we were done, he reminded me that he didnt wait 1 hour - but nearly 3 hours. He was proud of that. I thought that was a sign of success. Anyway, Im wanting other parents to give ideas with their battle to help obesity in kids. This is real. At least in MY home it is.

Hi Blue tattoo and Conno! WELCOME to lapbandtalk.com Conno, WOW - another banded couple (soon to be!) There's a couple of other banded couples around here. Hope you guys can connect for the sake of supporting each other. How wonderful that you and your spouse can share this experience together! And dont worry about the Mexico trip. A VERY high number of bandsters travel to Mexico for their surgery and fills. A big number of those folks can be found lurking around here. If you need anything, just ask. Those Mexico-bound bandsters are so valuable for their experience! Glad to have all of you... good luck!

Hi Jenny, WELCOME to LBT. Lots of valuable readings here. And if you cant find what youre looking for, just ask! Good luck - MOST esp. with having a 6 wk old BeBe to love on during this phase... (MAJOR congrat's btw!) Another good forum for getting banding information is band2gether.net --- not as big as this place, so you may be heard a little louder! :eek: Good luck - and again, WELCOME!

You're not alone! There's several members here that eroded and are interested in another band. (Penni60 is one that comes to mind) (((another Ortiz erosion?!?!?!)))) Im hoping you are interested in finding a NEW surgeon to be re-banded by. I just looked at your profile and saw that you are in Flordia. I know there is an awesome group of surgeons that specialize in AGB outside of New Orleans area - I can get you more info if your interested. know what?? if I lost MY band, I'd probably seeking rebanding after everything healed up! I dont think you're crazy - I think you're keeping it real. I couldnt do 'points' forever either! Good luck.

Even though this is an old thread, I wanted to update my progess on this constant battle... here's something that's been a great big blessing in our home - - bottled water. no juicy bags of high sugar liquids stashed in the fridge for a quick thirst quincher. Only bottles of water. I keep REAL orange & apple juice in 1/2 gallon or gallon containers for breakfast(and milk). Other then that - its water. Marcus has lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks from this simple change. :clap2: Anyone else have new ideas to help battle the buldge in our growing youth??

I came and checked this thread about a week ago. I saw where her log in date was fairly recent - which was reassuing! hey Diane! :wave: we're still thinking of you! Let us know HOW you're doing!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/go-fish-t5731.html?t=5731&highlight=mercury+in+tuna Im not sure if this is answer you're looking for, but I dug up an old thread that had valuable info regarding mercury in tuna. You're wise to be cautious about this one!

Hi Celeste :wave: Yep, sure DO remember you! So, you're still hanging out in Malawi? You have every bit of my respect. Good to hear from you. ((((HUGS))))

Hi Melissa, Unfortunately, there's zillions of old threads floating around here. Here's a thread that deals with fills/adjustments. Maybe there's a conversation in this thread that strikes a bell..? http://www.lapbandtalk.com/fills-adjustment-info-t3733.html My other thought is that your fill doctor should have rules/guidelines for you to follow! you may want to ask his office this question?!

Caffine could be the culprit... you may want to re-schedule Thursday's fill for another week or more, just to see if this new restriction sticks around. Many people gain restriction 4-6 weeks after a fill... so you may be one of those late 'bloomers'.. Regarding the caffine: Try not having any for a day or so and see if things 'loosen' up.

I think there's a duplicate thread.........

2.2 cc's is a pretty good fill amount... you should feel some type of restriction. Have you tried eating bread? If bread goes through easily, then you need to get things checked out. Also, when I had my last fill - I felt restriction for the first 2 or 3 days then *my theory here* my stomach unswelled from that fill and I felt loose as a goose. Kinda worried me, then - around 4 weeks later, seems like I woke up one day and BAM! I had that magical feeling of restriction. Water, morning coffee, milk... all liquids were draining s l o w. Hang in there and give it a little more time. You may be one that gains restriction a few weeks after a fill. This is a commen occurance for many of us. If no restriction occurs within 2 more weeks... call your surgeon. I see youre in Durham. Charlotte has a GOOD band doctor there that sees other banded patients. Worth checking into, you know? Might be a little cheaper then going to Colorado! Good luck!

It is EXTREMELY important that you call your band doc for an immediate unfill!!!!!! With this being said, I have no idea what valley fever is. Have you had a BM recently? If so, then I wouldnt think it's fecal matter. Are you having any other symptoms then the brownish vomit? fever, chills, etc? I would try to keep something in my stomach to vomit instead of straining out this brown stuff. Warm Water is soothing and it will put something in your tummy, also try popsicles. Hopefully this is just some small virus and it'll pass soon...

Hi Morgan. :welcome:

Yep! I take Prilosec ALL the time. No Problems. But Laura, word is - those that have reflux before they are banded - will most likely NOT have it after banding.

Nicole, My suggestion is to start with making an appt. with a lap-band surgeon. They've seen cases like you and will know what to do with proper coding for your insurance to pay! Good luck!

This is a question to ask your surgeon. Some docs' require no exercising -at all- for 2 weeks, some 3 weeks. Some say to take it slow and let your body tell you what you CAN and CANNOT do from the get-go. 6 weeks post-surgery should be free and clear form any requirements... but play it safe & check with your doc!

Hi Blossom, Please remember to pray for us while you are floating in Heavenly Bliss! You'll never be forgotten around here!