mcinmd

My least favorite is my boobs. They lost tissue and went south. My favorite part is my stomach.

I got the band to live a longer, healthier life, and to look and feel better in my clothes!

I didnt find it hard at all, once I had proper restriction.

I use Dr. Brinkley but I dont have the midband. Call her at (301) 668-2800

I lost 72 lbs.

it took me 4 fills and took 10 months before I started losing, but when I did, wow, it was fabulous. I am now a size 6, 5'3, 115 lbs. and loving life!

I had a BMI of 29 and the wonderful Dr. Alberto Aceves in Mexico did mine, for much cheaper than it would of cost here. I was self-pay.

Hi everyone. I was banded on Thursday (4 days ago) and I'm feeling great; just some soreness around the port site. I have a few questions. 1) How long did the port site soreness last? 2) How long did your doctor prescribe a full liquid diet? How long for mushies? Did you ever cheat? I would kill at this point for some mashed potatos or creamy Soup. I've been drinking Protein shakes (OK'ed by my doc at this stage for me), broth, and Jello. YUM. NOT! I'm getting tired of it and it's only the 4th day. How did you all get through it without killing someone? 3) I can gulp Water with no problem. I feel no restriction. Shouldn't I feel at least *some* restriction since the band was placed?

Thanks everyone for your wonderful supportive replies! This board will help me stick to this liquid phase... wanna hear something I'm not so proud to share? I got so utterly fed up today I went to get a piece of string cheese... I was going to chew the first bite like 50 times before swallowing a piece... well when I unwrapped it, it fell to the ground and picked up all kinds of cat hair and dust...lol... so to me, that was my message to STAY AWAY from solids! I threw it out and stuck to the liquids! Thanks again for all your support... I hope to be supportive to everyone else on this board as well. Hugs, Michele

I'm very interested in this procedure. What surgeon did you use and how much did the procedure cost? Who do you go to for fills? Are they painful? Has anyone had the gastric bypass years ago and regained the weight, and now have the band? Has it been successful? Thank you all! MC in Baltimore

Thank you Girls! I am looking forward to this life-changing experience.

I had gastric bypass 12 yrs ago and I'm looking for more restriction as I have gained some weight back. Not many surgeons do revisions like this, but Dr. Acevedos in Mexicali, MX can perform the band over bypass surgery. Has anyone has this done and if so, are you happy with the results? Good luck to all new bandsters... hope to get on the bandwagon with y'all soon! Michele

I had RNY 12 yrs ago and have regained some back. I am seriously considering getting the band. Was wondering if any others who had bypass and are now banded. Any responses would be greatly appreciated! MC

Hello everyone. I am 36 yrs old and had a RNY (gastric bypass) 11 years ago. I got down to 135 lbs. but regained and now am about 165 lbs which is a lot on a 5'3 frame. I am interested in getting the lap-band on top of the RNY. I'v e heard of a few people who have done this with success. Is there a specific weight requirement with this procedure? Anyone have it done in Mexico where it's much cheaper? I'm sure my insurance would not cover it since I am not BMI over 35. Any add'l advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. MC