Jessie45

I know it sounds crazy, but my family is making feel guilty about getting banded...I feel like this is a cosmetic surgery for me now.... And I in the back of my mind I also know that it may be my only chance to live....Did anyone else struggle with this? any advice would help

uhhhh!!! I have horrible gas pains every night. I can burp at least 17 times in a row without even taking a breath. Anyone else have the same gas pain? I remember celery was on the do not eat list, and I did have celery the night it started back up, I just can't tell if that was it.

First pics are a month pre-op. second photos are recent. I love my band! Lost 80lbs its about to be 3 years...

I'm from Chicago!

I was banded at 22, I'm 25 now

I'm like a colicky baby! every day from 4pm-11pm I have horrible gas pain followed by uncontrollable burping....Sometimes it even hurts to lay down. I've had this pain for the last 2 months. The burping is loud and kinda in the back of my throat. It drives my husband crazy and sometimes it takes me about an hour to fall asleep. anyone having the same thing happen? any Ideas of what I can do? I've tried gas x and tums...NOTHING!!! Help me!

My doctor has me on a 2 week liquid diet before the surgery and 2 weeks after...I'm so sick of Jell-o and juices. I know my liver has to shrink does anyone know if I can have anything besides chicken and beef broths...Thanks

I have nothing but great things to say about Dr.Galvani. He has really good bedside manners and I love him. I got banded at UIC by him. I've had 3 fills and 1 complete unfill at UIC and am now transfering to DayONe. The last dr who filled me was not Galvani and he filled me way to tight, I couldn't even keep my saliva down. Dr. Galvani's wife unfilled me. She was nice too, but man that hurt. THey have very different ways of doing fills. hopefully everything goes well at Day One. I would hate to have to look for another office. Galvani is the Best!!

I was on depo before I got banded for about a year. I got off, but I hated my periods, so i've been back on for 2 series of shots and I gained 9lbs since i've been on it. I noticed after the first shot I wasn't loosing anymore weight either. So i'm waiting for this second shot to wear off...Hopefully I'll be able to concieve in about 6-9 months. I know It takes a while to get it out of your system, and start ovulating again. But i'm pretty sure u cant loose because of the depo, unless its time for a fill. Good Luck

I dont feel any different around friends. I'm very social and drink beer often. I'm sure if I didn't drink beer I would lose more weight.

I pb when I eat to fast. At first everything made me spit up...Now I chew slower and try not to drink anything. Drinking makes it worse for me. I hope this is normal.

The first 2 were pre-op the last one was last week on a trip to Ohio...

Dont let anything or anyone discourage you. WLS has helped many of us live better. Keep in mind its only a tool that can help you. You still have to make healthy food choices. good luck!

Is anyone else upset at the negativity Oprah's show displayed on WLS? I think the way she addressed some of the teens who had WLS was negative as opposed to the the positive outlook she had on the teen who was able to lose weight on her own. If everyone had a personal trainer and chef we would look awsome! what's Oprah's excuse???? Thyroid problem my butt... Just needed to vent..Thanks

I totally agree kids should not be banded...unless they have serious health issues, but I thought she would have been more considerate to them since she's been over weight her whole life. But I have to admit, If i would have known about the lapband sooner I would have got it done right after high school.

I've had drinks with my band..(I'm not the best patient I know) but I'm a social drinker...I didnt feel anything different. Have fun just dont over do it. I wouldn't wanna throw up.

OK, Everytime I eat ANYTHING It gets stuck in my chest until I burp it out. Its happens for the first 3 or 4 bites, then I can eat again slowy. But I feel like I'm spitting more food out than i'm able to eat. I'm on my 2nd fill. Has this happened to anyone else? Is something wrong with my band??? __________________

The first 2 were taken in June & July (pre-op). The rest are post-op during christmas.

I've always gained and lost weight evenly through out my body. So its no different now that the weight is falling evenly...But I lost my boobs...That sucks so bad...

I was Banded on 10/18/07. The first picture was at the end of July at 246lbs. Second picture was Christmas day 210lbs. I'll post better pictures soon.

Not because of the holidays but because I dont feel a restriction. I scheduled a fill for 1/15, but I cant seem to stop eating. I dont feel any restriction like I did before. On Christmas I had a plate full of Rice,ham,pork,pastel (a spanish tamale kinda thing) and plantain salad. I didn't have as much as I would have before, But it sure was enough. I dont even feel full after I eat. I just feel guilty because I ate to much and didnt realize it until it was to late. I've only has one fill and I dont know if that Could that be part of the problem? Help!

I was only banded 2 weeks ago, But I was wondering how everyone can tell that something got stuck.(I'm still on mushies) Besides probably throwing up, can u feel something is wrong?

and just the smells from all the restaurants at every corner drove me nuts during my pre-op. But i was really determined to get this surgery, so I didnt cheat. If you do decide to come to the city, just stay busy!!!!

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone is willing to meet up and work out. Maybe just walk or jog around the lake? Let me know if anyones interested. I know its cold, but I love this weather =)