SPEED RACER

Where is everybody????????????? Speed Racer here. Saw my bariatric surgeon last Tuesday she was very upset felt like she has let me down. I told her to stop that or she's was going to make me cry. She said she would be more then happy to switch me over to the bypass but the insurance companies have stopped paying.??????????? She said they are cracking down on patients that want to switch. She said I would have to gain weight to be considered go figure. I don't want to gain weight for any reason at all. Anyways, she wanted to try something with me and see what would happen. What she did was took all of my fluid out. If I was pain free after then it would mean it's the band and she would go back in and put another one in a better one with softer edges (I need to get more information about it). If still in pain then she would just go in and take it out. Well, guess what people??????????????? Speed Racer is pain free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I see her tomorrow and will go from there I will keep you all posted.:thumbup::confused::thumbup::wink2:

Dear Nanaof5 thanks for all your words. We have so many similarities I was banded 11/06 started at 230 weigh 182 now have not lost anything in 8 months. Do you live in Massachusetts? If so we should get together or talk sometime. I just can't believe how are stories mirror eachother. Oh well, I don't know what I'm going to do but, I really am getting tired of the left sided discomfort. Take Care, Speed Racer

To the person that said maybe the surgeon left something in me. Thanks for your tip but, I think during the 2 laporoscopies they would have discovered that but thanks for your input I really appreciate it. I think I'm going to go for the bypass I was really against it when it was offerred after the one year mark but, seems to be my only option. I just don't want to be fat anymore I can't stand it. I've gained weight back and now my back shoulders and right ankle are starting to hurt. Amazing what a few pounds can do to your body down and or up. Has anyone gone this route? If so do you really need to take a bunch of pills and vitamins and get vitamin B12 injections? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Thanks again for everyones input it was very much appreciated I'll keep you posted.:biggrin::confused2:

Hello everyone. Just wanted to let you know my PCP called this evening and after speaking with my gastroenterologist they both conclude that there is nothing else they can do and no other test they can do. So I'll be setting up that appointment Monday morning. Thanks, Speed Racer:mellow:

Hello everybody. Thanks for your comments and concern. I saw my PCP today. I called my bariatric office yesterday and told them I went for a 4 mile walk and was in significant pain and all they said was go to the ER. For what? Some pain medications to mask the pain and a $50.00 co pay. No thanks. So saw my PCP today she couldn't find anything and had every single report of what I have had done and said there isn't another test to find out what's wrong. Sooooooooooooooooo she's going to call my gastroenterologist and try and get some feed back from her as to any tips on what to do next. I'm calling the surgeons office Monday morning to schedule an appointment and get this thing out I can't stand it anymore.:confused::eek::eek:

Hi Shortgal, Thanks so much for your concern. I know it would be a shame to get it out and still have the pain. But, I find it odd that I've had the pain since the surgery. I know I had some complications with the original surgery they hit a gastric artery and had some bleeding so had to be transfused 2 units of blood. Anyways, they put some clips in there to mend it and I think that may have something to do with it but, they still say no. My gallbladder is on the other side of the pain and I have no problem with fatty foods which is usually a tell tale sign of gallbladder problems. Our kidneys are in back of us in the lower back so I don't think it's those. I guess I will visit my primary care physician and go from there. I'll keep in touch but, find it hard to be the only one out there with this discomfort. Again, thanks for the concern and comfort. :crying::thumbup:

Hi Shortgal thanks for the response Speed Racer here. Yes I have addressed the pain. I had a laporoscopy last May which was inconclusive. Next they said have a GI workup yeah! So I had an Upper GI, an Upper Endoscopy (down mouth) then a colonoscopy I won't explain that one. So I was GI cleared went back to the surgeon and she said sometimes the tubing gets bunched up and rubs against the spleen and or diapghram so she booked another laporoscopy which was in February inconclusive again she even took some lovely pictures of the inside of me. Showed the tubing under some kind of flap which is where it ends up on most people and it was nice and secure. So, that wasn't the problem. It hurts all the time mostly with movement walking bending gym I don't know what to do. So with that information what does anyone think???????????????????????????????????????? HELP!:thumbup:

Hello everybody Speed Racer here. About my left sided pain it's in the abdominal area around the lower left quadrant pretty much where the band is. Doddie had asked or someone had asked where it was exactly. Is there anyone out there with the same thing? Please anyone!!!!!! I really am ready to have this out and am at wits end. Did have the defill last week and have'nt had any restriction but still being good. Finally able to get good stuff down bad stuff too but not as much. Can someone please talk to me? I'll be waiting. Thans, Speed Racer:confused:

THANKS DODDIE DID WHAT YOU SAID. HAD 3CC''S IN THEY DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE IT ALL OUT GAVE ME A WEIRD LOOK WHEN I SAID TAKE IT ALL OUT. THEY SAID THAT THAT WOULD NOT BE GOOD. SO THEY TOOK 1CC OUT AND I FEEL GREAT. EATING 3 SQUARE MEALS A DAY WITH NO SNACKING. BEFORE WAS STRUGGELING TO GET GOOD FOOD IN THEN HOUR LATER STILL HUNGRY AND DRINKING BAD STUFF OR EATING CHOCHOLATE OR SOMETHING SMOOTH AND CREAMY OR LIQUIDY JUST TO SAITISFY HUNGER. AGAIN, THANKS A LOT. NOW ANY ONE OUT THERE DEALING WITH LEFT SIDED PAIN? LIKE I SAID BEFORE I'M READY TO HAVE THIS THING OUT WITH THIS ONGOING PAIN. ANY HELP OUT THERE PLEASE!!!!!!!:cursing:

Hello everybody Speed Racer here haven't been in contact for awhile having trouble getting a new password. Also, busy having surgeries. Anyone out there having left sided pain? Iv'e had 2 diagnotic laporatomies which were totally inconclusive I'm ready to have this thing out. But, what I still have the pain when it's out then where will I be. I have not lost any weight in 10 months good stuff is just too hard to go down bad stuff goes down too good. I know it's the willpower I need to work on and more trips to the gym. I also wanted to ask has anyone gone over to the mini gastric bypass surgery from the lap band I guess the lapband failing people then going on to more drastic measures? anyone out there??????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP:sad_smile:

:angryLINDA, I AGREE WITH YOU TOO WHO IS THIS PERSON TELLING US WHAT TO DO. WHO IS SHE TO GET ON THIS THREAD AND PUSH US DOWN. SOUNDS LIKE SHE'S FROM SOME PROFESSIONAL PLACE OUT THERE. BUT, PROFESSIONAL OR NOT SHE HAS NO RIGHT PUTTING US DOWN. WE SUPPORT EACHOTHER AND THAT'S WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT. THANKS FOR YOUR OPINION.

<p>I'M FAIRLY NEW TO THIS TOO. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING WT LOSS WITH THE BAND, FOOD QUESTIONS OR ANY OLE QUESTION JUST ASK. SOMEONE WILL BE BY AT SOME TIME AND ANSWER IT FOR YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS POST THEM TOO. PEOPLE ARE ON SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES ALL THE TIME. GO BACK AND READ SOME OLD POSTS THEY HELPED ME A LOT. THIS SITE IS FOR SLOW LOSERS. I WAS BANDED 11/30/2006 LOST 40 LBS INITIALLY GAINED BACK 10 AND HAVE BEEN AT A PLATEAU FOR 6 MONTHS NOW. VERY FRUSTRATING BUT MY ANSWER TO MY PROBLEMS IS NOT ENOUGH TRIPS TO THE GYM. SO TO THE GYM I GO FOR MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION. I JUST WISH I HAD SOMEONE TO GO WITH I HAVE NO MOTIVATION. ONCE THE KIDS GET ON THE BUS IT TAKES A BULLDOZER TO GET ME UP AND OUT OF THE HOUSE UNLESS I HAVE TO WORK WHICH IS ONLY 2 DAYS A WEEK. BEST OF LUCK AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND EVERYBODY ON THIS SITE<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/happy.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="60" class="inlineimg" /><img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/omg.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Omg" smilieid="167" class="inlineimg" /></p>

Happy Holidays To All And To All A Good Night!:rose:

Misschrissie67, Hi I Was Banded 11/30/06 Happy Anniversary. I Too Am A Slow Loser Everything Was Great For 6 Months Down Almost 40 But Now Up 10 And Havent Lost Anything Since. Just Have To Keep Moving Forward And Keep Exercising As Much As Possible. I Guess I Reached A Plateau But Would Like To Get Off It Real Soon. Talk To You, Speed Racer

Hi Dori, You Nailed Me Right On The Head. I Too Have Had Multiple Fills Have Not Reached The Right Spot Yet. Have Lost 27 Pounds In A Year. Skip Meals Cause Too Busy Or Forget Which Was Never Ever A Problem But Is Great Now. But Again Not The Way To Do It So I Try To Get 3 Meals In And As Much Protein As Possible. So Yes I Am On The Same Boat. You Are Not Alone. I Do Need To Get To The Gym More And Cut Down On My Kids Trick Or Treat Candy. I Had A Fill Last Week And Got Instant Results But Now A Week Later I Still Can Get In A Good Amount Of food So I'm Going Back To Get Another One. Good Luck And I'm Thinking Of You. Speed Racer

HI EVERYBODY, I AM THE PERSON WHO COULD EAT 3 PIECES OF PIZZA. I HAD A FILL YESTERDAY AND BOY IS IT WORKING. I WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IN 2 WEEKS IF I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH RESTRICTION BUT IF DO JUST CANCEL THE APPOINTMENT. THEY PUT IN A WHOLE CC WHICH IS THE MOST THEY HAVE EVER PUT IN. I DID TELL TO BE AGGRESSIVE. DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE DISCOMFORT WHEN THE LAY ON THEIR STOMACHS? AND DOES IT USUALLY TAKE 2 PEOPLE TO DO A FILL TO YOU. THEY ALWAYS HAVE 2 PEOPLE DO MY FILLS BECAUSE I AM DIFFICULT TO GET IN THE PORT. WISH ME LUCK EVERYONE.

What Is Lbt? Help! Speed Racer

Dear Indiogirl55, I Meant Nice Note. But, Sure You Got That. Your Kind Words Mean A Lot To Me. The Mind Set Is Just Crazy With Being Overweight. Everywhere I Go Involves Food And It's Not Fair. The Holidays, Parties Special Occasions Etc Etc Etc You Know How It Gos. When Were You Banded? Is It Ok To Get Another Fill Before 4 Weeks? Do You Drink A Lot Of Water? Can You Suggest Another Book? I Just Finished Winning After Losing. It Doesn't Matter If You're Done Losing Or Are In The Process It Was A Really Good Book. I Especially Liked The Title. I Watch The Biggest Loser Every Tuesday And Say I'm Going To Get On The Treadmill While Watching It But Never Do. I've Got No Motivation. I've Tried To Get Together With Friends To Go To The Gym Or Go Walking Or Anything Active But To No Avail. What's A Girl To Do. See Ya, Speed Racer:)

Thanks For The Nice Not. You Have A Way With Words You Should Be A Professional. I've Read Your Nice Notes To Other People And You Are Very Thoughtful. I Will Get To The Gym I Will Buy More Books ( Already Have A Lot) And I Will Get To The Doctor Sooner Rather Then Later. The Coffee Thing Is That I Heard The Tannin Acid In Coffee Is Really Bad For The Stomach Lining Hence The Reason To Cut Back On Caffeine And Or Anything With Caffeine. Thanks Again, Speed Racer

I Am So Frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!banded 11/30/06 Down 30lbs Coming Up On A Year And Could Just Cry. I've Had 5 Fills Due For Another One At The End Of The Month. I Can Eat Anything Had 3 Pieces Of Pizza Yesterday Just Cause It Was There. But, If We're Only Supposed To Get A 1/4 Cup Of Food In How Do You Get Huge Amt's Of Food In? Just Don't Understand It. I Drink Water, Decreased Coffee Down To One Cup In The Am, Walk, Exercise (not Enough I Must Confess), Make Good Choices Except Pizza. A Coworker Bought It For Everyone Because It Was A Crazy Day Plus I Just Can't Say No To Pizza. Help Me Anyone Out There. Speed Racer

I'm With You Tammy Vankirk. Banded 11/07 And 40 Pounds Gone. But That's It. Nothing Lost All Summer This Plateau Is Driving Me Crazy. Going For A Fill This Tuesday The 4th Will See How It Goes. Best Of Luck. Speed Racer

Deblpn, It Took A Lot Of Guts To Write What You Wrote And You Should Be Proud Of Yourself For It. If You Hurt Someones Feelings It's Nice To See Someone Own Up To It I Give You A Lot Of Credit. Now That I Said That. I Know How A Lot Of You All Feel. I've Been Banded Since 11/06 And Have Lost Around 30lbs. I Had My Last Fill 3 Weeks Ago And Felt Awesome But Now Back To Eating As Much As I Would Like But Stopping Because I Feel Guilty. Has Anyone Out There Had A Fill Again In Less Then A Months Time? And, Also How Do I Put All Those Pretty Designs And Colors On My Site? Thanks, Speed Racer

Angie 38, Don't Worry It Will Start To Come Off Again With Time. I Have Been At A Plateau For About 3-4 Months. Was Banded 11/06 And Have Lost 30lbs Did Loose 37lbs But Gained A Few Back Because I Hurt My Ankle And Couldn't Go To The Gym. Had A Cortisone Injection And Feel Great Now. So No Excuses Back To The Gym. Good Luck And Keep Your Chin Up! Speed Racer

Help Can Someone Tell Me What Pb'd Means? I See It All The Time But No Definition. Thanks

I Understand Where You Are Coming From And Like The Bracelet Idea Good Imagination. This Is My First Time On This So Hope I'm Doing It Right. Went To Fla In Feb And Had The Symbol For Strength In Chinese Tatooed (sp?) On My Forearm (fake One With The Kids Of Course. But, It Gave Me A Reminder Of My Strength Everytime I Picked Up Something To Eat. See Ya