Songinmysoul1

Well, it has been 3 years since I have been banded. I have been throwing up for 6 months, even after unfill. There is pain at the port site and finally got seen by a new surgeon. He thinks the band has slipped and there is a hernia at the port site. I have maybe lost 35lbs in three years. This is just me though; I know many folks have been quite successful. My question is, should I have it removed or give it another chance and have it repaired. What can I do better this time in order to loose weight safely? :mad2::thumbup:

Has anyone ever used the Fill Center in Cardiff, CA with Dr. Powell? I usually see Dr. Kuri (have had two fills) but, find him to be much to reserved with his fills. I have only 2.5 CC's in a 10 CC band and haven't had any loss since liquid diet. I have hardly any restriction and wondered how Dr. Powell would be. Thanks All....:biggrin:

OMG, that's me. I have lost about 24lbs in 6 months and for a weeks I practically starved myself. It just hasn't been working for me like some of you all. I am at 3.4 CC's now and for almost three months food was getting stuck, I was barfing all the time. Now, I can eat pizza (once and a while) and bread without much problem. Should I get a fill?

Yes, after 4 monts of not loosing a dang thing, I too have come to the conclusion that I must "diet" with weight loss surgery! No, I am not so fortunate as to have it fall off at all. I know I have good restriction, actually I might have to much. Anyhow, I have since put myself on a 1200 calorie diet and before the band I would have been famished but this tool is helping me feel satisfied. I should start loosing like gang busters I hope!?

To not have success with the lap band? I admit, I am very afraid I will be one of the few. Seriously, I haven't lost anything for almost 4 months now and my band is tight enough that I often get stuck. I am working out and eating health and have seen some change in the way my clothes are fitting but it is minimal at best. Also, I have yet to break 210 and have been fluctuating for 4 months. I called my Doctor, talked with others and prayed for the answer as to why this isn't working. I am just feeling absolutely hopeless at this point. What could be wrong......as I am at witts end?:woot:

I have had three fills and am at 3.4 in a 4 CC band. Nothing! I have thrown up several times, and gotten stuck but 0 weight loss. I can eat alot now and again and puke after 5 bites other times. I took am so disapointed as this was the last hope for me. Who would of thought I would have to try weight watchers because my bad wasn't working for me:thumbdown:?

It's weird. Yesterday, I could hardly eat anything and even threw up yet today, I ate two pieces of turkey sausage and a scrabled egg. No problem?

Thanks everyone for the advice. It's weird, I started hiccuping after three sips of lemonaid too!

I finally got a third fill and know what it is that people are talking about. It's tiiiight. I can get a little food down, but it's been a battle. I had three pieces of egg this morning and it was torture. Having said that, why am I hiccuping every time I eat or drink something? Anyone else having this problem? Thanks All....:thumbup:

Yes, and painful. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining as I was griping about not enough fill but whoa, tough adjustment! I am thinking I will eat yogurt or smoothies for breakfast for a while.

Okay, first and second fill, still eating like a horse with no weight loss. I had my third fill and am at 3.4 in a 4 CC band. Slow going down with liquids, had half of lasagna and some bread with olive oil in tiny bites. No problem there however, this morning I tried to eat a spinich omlette and the wrath of the band hit me!! Seriously, I don't get it? Why okay the first two days and couldn't get in three bites total, the next day. I took tiny bites and chewed well I assure you but still got stuck? Veterans, help me out with this one.:biggrin:

I think I may try one more time and if this doesn't work, I will try Fill Center USA. Thanks everyone....

:thumbup: I had my surgery with Dr. Kuri in Mexico and it was a great experience. I must say however, that I have a 9.75 band and have had two fills. I am up to only 2.5 CC's and aside from the 14 lbs from the liquid diet, I haven't lost anyting thing else. It's been three months and I feel I am wasting time and money. I still can eat alot even though I am watching what I eat and taking daily walks. Should I go back for a third fill or look elsewhere?

:embaressed_smile:Seriously, can I get away with having a diet soda once and a while without doing damage? Haven't had any since surgery in January.

I hear ya girl. I have an ultra conservative Dr. and in a 10cc band I have only 2.5 cc's right now. Have not lost jack! I have had two fills and am in tears all the time because everyone is asking me if I have lost weight and I have to keep telling them no! I am trying a new doc next month. It's so hard to see the numbers of those loosing over a hundred pounds on here. Believe me, I have such regrets about this surgery but a slight hope this will all work out for me.....

Oh I hope that is the policy Kat. I cannot tell you how depressed this is making me. I have my first appointment on the 8th. Tell me, do they use fluroscopy?

You guys, I feel so depressed and a little screwed over. I have a whopping 2.5 with my second fill in a 10cc band. What the crap man? I have heard of being cautious but this is rediculous. To top it off, I can only go back once a month, so now I get to wait another month in hopes of getting some restriction. Try absolutely zero weight loss for a month now!

Before I go any further, let me just thank the many of you, who help us newbies out with our questions. I know you have heard them a million times, and yet, you all respond with such patience! Alrighty, I have just had 1.8 CC's in a 10 CC band (1 fill) and already I have problems with food getting stuck. No, I haven't PB'd but I wonder when I get my next fill this Thursday, if it won't be much worse. I admit to having problems eating too fast still. Could it be the wheat buns or wheat tortillas too? Maybe chicken breast......dunno?

Wow, what a great idea! I will look into that and also, try not to wait to eat until I am ravenous!

Thanks for the help. Yes, that is exactly it too.......I get off work and am ravenous! Then I take to large of bites and quickly. Ugh!!

Had my first fill last month and in a 10cc band, I had 1.8 put in. I went in yesterday for my second fill and had gained 5lbs. Now, I know I still can eat alot but whoa. What the heck? Yes, I can take the blame for some of it as I know my kids had a birthday party and I did have cake and ice cream. What's the point of lying, however I was told by the nurse that I just need a fill. What do you all think? Oh, I now have 2.5 cc's in my band.

You are so funny! Thanks Jack.

Thank you so much for the input. It's appreciated and I will take it to heart!

That is the truth! I can tell, I am going to need another one in a month and hope to God, he gives me a decent fill! I am tired of having no proof of weight loss surgery but the scars on my stomach.

Yes, it can be so very frustrating however, it is good to see your success!