jglong54

I believe some folks can cheat more than others. It depends on your band, your fill level, and with what you're trying to cheat. As previous said, the band can definitely lessen the 'hungry beast' within you. I've had my since 4 May 07, and I'm down 50 pounds. Had a few issues with food I couldn't eat or tolerate, but all in all I would change a thing! Good luck with what you decide to do!!! janet :-)

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Depending on how your doctor has his practice set up, but they should either have a nutritionist working with you, or at least some type of printed info that gives you an idea on what you should or should not eat. I had my band done on 5/4, so I've been doing some minor experimenting on foods for the last month. Sometimes it just depends on the band that day, something I could eat fairly well last week, I just can't this week. If you'll read through some of the other 'food' threads, you see others trials and tribulations with many types of foods... some good and some not so good. The lapband seems to be a walking adventure at times... but I'm glad I did it. I'm down almost 50 lbs and feel so much better already. Good luck!

I don't believe Dr. Provost numbed my stomach area. But I wouldn't have notice anyways since he was 'nice' enough to have me on a morphine pump when I woke up! :rolleyes It probably depends on the doctor and where he performs the procedure. This was my second try at doing the lapband, the first time was a nightmare ":eek:" all around. This time, well I'm sure you've heard the saying 'different as daylight and dark' --- :whoo:and it was!!!!

Does anyone else have problems with hiccups? Since I've had my band (5/4/07), I get the hiccups really often. Get them after waking up, off and on through out the day, while I'm eating, after I eat... it's a real pain... especially while I'm eating! So much so that I usually have to quit eating until they subside, because if I don't they can sometimes trigger me to throw up. The doctor says I'm getting air in my stomach -- even through I never chew gum, drink carbonated beverages, or drink through a straw.

cahollin This made my second attempt at having a lapband. The first time, bad doctor, bad experience, 11 days of h-e-l-l until it was removed. I had to really do some thinking and praying about trying it again. But this time, I had a **great** doctor and it went as it should have gone the first time. Had the surgery on 5/4/07 and I'm down 47-50 pounds -- thank you Dr. Provost! But you have to decide if it is truly what *YOU* want to do for *YOU*. As long as you have a good doctor and good support , you should do great.

StrawartS, these are painful and humbling. I've been lucky that the ones I've had have been at home. Can't image being out and having so severe of an episode. Mine are generally caused by some type of carb... rice was my last killer and that was only 2-3 bites. My most memorable one was eating 5-6 nacho flavored Doritos... I'll never eat one again!!! But as someone said in a previous thread, for your next meal you may want to go either liquids or soft foods.

Congrats on making your decision on banding. I had my on 5/4/07 and do no regret it at all. I'm down 47 pounds and feel so much better. Have a ways to go, but the band will be my tool to help me get where I need to be. Good luck and keep us posted with your results. Janet (Dallas, Dr. Provost, Zale Lipshy)

Cerrin, My doctor wasn't too concerned ... as long as I wasn't doing the straws, gum, or colas. Sometimes they can really feel as if they're coming from my big toe ... those really deep hard ones. They're really a nusiance around meal times. I think if there was a concern about band slippage, the doctors would let us know. I'm going back to see him on 9/6 and plan on checking with him again... I've heard before that getting hiccups all the time was a sign of a bad gall bladder... probably an old wives' tale but I'm curious anyways.

In case someone hasn't mention, they also ask that you not drink anything at last 30 minutes before you eat. By doing this, the Fluid doesn't have a chance of filling you up before you eat. I was a big Water hound before my lapband, now I have to make myself drink the amount the doctor wants me to consume.

My surgeon/nutritionist had me on a low carb, lean protein with veggies 2 weeks before my surgery. The day before my surgery, I was on a clear liquid. I'm really glad I wasn't on a liquid diet too soon before my surgery, with being on one for 3 weeks after my surgery. I'm not on a soft food/liquid diet and will probably be going on solids in the 2 weeks. It's been a hard taking little bites and sips---especially with my water---but, I know it will become easier and very well worth it!

This is the first time I've used a web forum, but here goes.... Had lap band surgery on 5/4 with UTSW's Dr. David Provost. Great doctor and wonderful staff! This was my second attempt having the lap band. On the first try, I felled to not research the doctor thoroughly enough, and ended up spenting 11 days in total misery until the band was removed. Dr. told afterwards I was allergic to the band... funny thing Dr. Provost listened to the story and right off knew it was a prolaspe. After this second try, things have been pretty good. I wasn't too fond of have all the sweet tasting nutritional drinks, but have made myself stick with it. The diabetic nutritional drinks work well. I'm hoping that after I attend my post-op-nutrition class I'll feel better about it. Thanks for listening. jglong54 :kiss