judyblue0125

I had my lap band surgery several years ago..(approx. 5 ) and have not lost more than 20 pounds and I have regretted the surgery from the beginning. I did NOTING but throw up violently for the first couple of years... now, not as often because I hardly ever eat... (and YES, STILL NO weight loss) not sure how its even possible. I have finally gotten insurance about two weeks ago and met with a new surgeon to schedule surgery to have this removed. This was one of the WORST decisions in my life, to have the lap band put in..... I HATE waking up every single morning with this... it's not one food or another that I can just say I won't eat it because it makes me throw up.... because it's not the same food every time... one day I can eat it...the next I can't.. it"s INSANE... because of the lap band I have 2 hernias, lost my two back bottom teeth from throwing up so much, my abdomen hurts all the time and its pushed out and hard, plus I am sick in the stomach all the time... either because I am hungry and I can't eat..or I have eaten ... I would MUCH RATHER weigh 245 pounds than keep this lap band in !!!!! My new surgen was kind enough to remove all the Fluid yesterday to try to make me more comfortable until I can get my new insurance to approve the surgery and have it removed..... it has helped a lot already having the fluid out of the band. He was talking to me about maybe having the sleeve put in its place... I said..nooooo thank you.... Not sure why this didn't work for me, all I know is ...it DIDN'T....

I just had my surgery on Dec. 18th (today is the 21st). I have 150 pounds to lose and I have all the faith I will indeed get to my goal weight. I like it when you all say how long it took to lose the weight.

I would love any and all comments, tips, encouragement, support for my surgery. I am 49 (50 Jan 25th). I have a son 26 and a daughter 20. I also have a beautiful grandaughter who is 20 months old. Dr. Demarko is my surgen. I have approx 150 pounds to lose. My daughter is getting married April 26th and I am hoping to lose as much as I can until then. I know it wont come off at once and I dont expect it to. I just want to be able to keep up with my grandaughter and have a happy, healthy life with my family. My husband and family are very supportive. Especially my sisters and my mom. It would just be nice to gain some new friends here that are going thru what I am. Thanks for reading.... :girl_hug:

Good luck. My surgery is Dec 18th

<p>I was never overweight until I had my son 20 plus years ago. But since that time I just keep getting heavier and heavier. I have always loved to eat. My husband is great at cooking on the grill and I am a pretty good cook in the kitchen. But lately I have found that I am sick of trying to decide what to eat, when to eat and where to eat. I mostly just eat now because I am hungry or bored. Nothing really satisfies my anymore. I am hoping this surgery (dec 18) will be just what I need. I dont want to be hungry and have to decide where to go and what to eat. If I cant eat a lot then eating should not be a problem, or at least as much as it has been lately.</p> <p>Maybe my addiction to food is over.... </p> <p>I sure hope yours is also.</p> <p>Good luck... we all need it</p>

Thanks, I am going to do my best to do exactly as my dr says to get the most out of this process. I really cant wait... I am SO excited!

Hello, I just wanted to tell you this is my first time here and I just read your post and was excited. I am having my surgery dec 18th and I cant wait!!! I was told about this site and was hoping to hear some good comments. I really have no idea what to expect as far as weight loss but my only daughter is getting married the end of april and I was hoping and praying to lose a good amount by then... I am going to be 50 in Jan and I have approx. 150 pounds to lose. I was hoping to see how much some people have lost in the first 4 months.