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Ok, I was banded by Jaysaleen in 1/06, lost 80 lbs; then the doctor overfilled me and i threw up for 24 hours, doctor was called but said to wait until the next day; ended up going back 2 times in 5 days to have a lot of saline released; since then switched doctors and have been filled 9.6 out of 10 and quess what, can eat everything and anything; does anyone else have this trouble, it's like the band doesn't work; need help have gained 30 lbs back. HELP

Never had any problem with popcorn; my doctor even said it was fine no problems; His comment was: how could you go to the movies and not eat popcorn?" it's like chips, they break down easily and go down like chocolate!!!! Also 8 lapbanders in my office drink soda and have for over 4 years; not a problem

I am probably going to switch lap band doctors as I have not been happy at all; i have been a bander for 2 years; lost 80 lbs but have gained 30 back; i got overfilled in September; called my doctor in middle of night and he was not concerned; i was throwing up every 20 minutes my own vial; he said, come in the morning and we will take some out; after throwing up all the way in; he wasn't in that day; a "presumed" nurse released some and said the dr " " is known to overfill, being too aggressive; it took 3 fills to get enough out so i could drink a liquid again; then since then it has taken forever to get in and when you do get in it's like a 3 hour wait, it's become a waiting room machine and the care is gone. Doctor is thinking more money than care. In addition, this doctor is no longer taking united healthcare. So what happens when you have a medical problem/or need surgery. Who pays for it now??? In addition, I have gained back these 30 lbs as I can eat everything and anything in any bite size i want. Doctor doesn't seem to care? My question is: i have no pain, no problems, do i have a leak or what is wrong with me?????????????? In Plano,, TX (suberb of Dallas, TX ) any suggestions for doctors

Always check with your normal doctor; overweight women especially between 40+ and some if diabetic, very common to have frozen shoulder; go in and google frozen shoulder; i have had both shoulders done since i had the lap band; So check it out

Yes protein drinks are fine, up to 2 a day; slim fast carb sense is also good; you don't want a lot of sugar; we had to have liquids/ for pre op no food; we had popsicles, soup broths, protein drinks; no sodas etc; my doctor is #1 in the u.s. over 1500 surgeries done; i trust him more than half these doctors i hear about; stick to a liquid diet for the week before; the idea is to get your liver small before surgery; you will do fine;

don't eat bread, not good along with rice and pasta; just quit eating them; i order cheeseburgers without the bun with grilled onions and mushrooms; fajitas without the tortillas, put sour cream and cheese on top and enjoy; i ate 7 days after my surgery; i eat regular 48 hours after my fill; all is good; rice, pasta are way too high in sugar and carbs; i eat baked potatoes a lot with lots of cheeese and sour cream to make it kind of mushy or soft; Judy Ann glad you got rid of those hose; yes sore around the port stays a while but that is normal; i don't know about the cottage cheese and yogurt but i eat that alone alot; get your walking and exercise in; i highly recommend water aerobics after 6 weeks of surgery, it's great, really great

who in the heck told you to wear surgical hose; never heard of such a thing; i was banded 1/16 and hve lost 40 lbs and got my 4th fill today to a 8.2 cc and she told me now i will see the weight come off as i normally could eat a whole hamburger and she said now i will be able to eat a fourth of it; it's a good jump start; did you guys have the large band or small band? i have the large band yes liquids for the week before and after each fill; see if you can find labrada protein drink, tastes like chocolate milk and it's already pre mixed and has 30 grams of protein; also smoothie king has the gladiator, strawberries/bananas or raspberr/strawberry and it has 45 grams of protein and so yummy;

Rena, I had dr. jaysaleen too; i had a fill 1 1 /2 weeks ago and i can eat everything and anything (my 4th fill to 7cc's) so i am going back in tomorrow for another fill because i have been eating rice krispy bars, taco salads, fried chicken; everything goes down with me;

i have a friend who has the same problem; her band is 4 cc and she was filled to 2cc's and they removed some; make sure you are careful after the fill; now me no problem, i have the larger band and filled 7 cc's out of 14cc's and i can eat a horse; sinus drainage can also cause a problem; talk to your doctor; i'm in texas, where are you at and who was your doctor

it's the best thing you can do; i was banded in dallas on 1/16/06; lost 40 lbs; 3 fills; foods are easy, real easy; enjoy sugar free pudding; chocolate kisses/hershey bars melt down easily in you; i eat a lot of fajitas, chicken wings, fish, chips and queso; eggs; protein bars; i have just started water aerobics; the surgery goes by fast; since i have done it, 6 of my friends have done it and are doing well; Julie

do not worry at all, i was out and then awake with no problem; easy surgery; i was banded on the 16th of january an dhave lost 39 lbs to date with 2 fills; going in for a 3rd in 1 1/2 week; very anxious to have another one; i eat a lot of foods; i am also taking water aerobics and love it; where will you have your surgery and what doctor?

txkrause i called in after 1 1/2 week as after the liquids i found i could eat everything, including the cheeseburger, but i didn't eat the bun; i haven't eaten bread per say; some cereal, pasta, candy you name it i could eat it like normal with normal helpings and speed; so i called in and i am going to have a 2nd fill this saturday (like that about dr. jay, can do them on saturday in their beautiful new offices); so hopefully my 2nd fill will do something ; i have the large band and the first cc was 3 cc's; my friend one week ahead of me has small band and she got 1.4 cc and she can eat very little; i'm munching on chex mix right now; no problem; i'm holding my weight, taking water aerobics which is helping me. Need more restriction