Teresa A

Thanks for the inspiration! :clap2:

Welcome girls. LPT is a great place to get information and find friends who are willing to help out!

I have been reading all the posts about problems with the lap band. I ran across an interesting website. The stats are about 4 years old. Does anyone have any newer. http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/statsub.html I found the following there: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TH vAlign=top noWrap align=left>Number of patients </TH><TD noWrap></TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap>1,500 (78% female) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>Age (yrs) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right><HR> </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>36 (18 - 65) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>Body weight (kg) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right><HR> </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>126 (80 - 278) </TD></TR><TR><TH vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>% Above ideal body weight</TH><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right><HR> </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>204 (155 - 290) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>Body Mass Index (BMI, kg/m2) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=right><HR></TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>46 (35 - 65) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left colSpan=3><HR>and it has reasons for removal <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR><TH vAlign=top noWrap align=left rowSpan=2>Early </TH><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR noShade>gastric perforation (removal of band) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR noShade>1 (0.12%) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>stomach slippage (repositioning) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>1 (0.12%) </TD></TR><TR><TH vAlign=top noWrap align=left rowSpan=3><HR>Late </TH><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>stomach slippage (5 repositioned, 3 removed) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>17 (2.0%) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>erosion of band (removal) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>4 (0.48%) </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>psychological intolerance (removal) </TD><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR>3 (0.36%) </TD></TR><TR><TH vAlign=top noWrap align=left colSpan=2><HR noShade>Total </TH><TD vAlign=top noWrap align=left><HR noShade>33 (3.9%)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

It is not consistant with me either. Last night I couldn't eat but about 3 bites of fish and a couple bites of salad. Today at lunch I ate a thin piece of fish about the size of my hand and a half cup of salad. Sometimes I think it is more open after I drink something warm. It's like getting to know your body all over again, huh?

Welcome and congrats!

Actually, my band is more "open" around lunch time. I find I cannot eat as much for dinner. I guess we are all different.

I was banded on Nov. 29 and have lost 37 pounds (15 pre-op). I feel great - lots of energy. The only days I was hungry was Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I think that was because of all the food around. I am getting my first fill on Jan. 16.

My BMI was 57 when I had surgery on Nov. 29th. I lost 15 pounds before the surgery and have lost another 10 pounds since last Tuesday. I had it done laporscopically with no problems (Keeping my fingers crossed).

I am on Day 4 and seem to be doing great. I have not been sick and am not getting hungry with the liquid diet. I haven't weighed yet so I don't know if I am down any weight. I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to hear from you. Will someone tell me how to add a ticker? Teresa

I was banded on Nov. 29 and seem to be doing great! No pain, but I can really tell that I am getting full with just a little Jello or broth. I was told to get chewy vitamins and I bought gummy vitamins because I thought they would be consistency of Jello. Now I am afraid they might be too thick. Anyone tried those?

I was banded on Nov. 29 and seem to be doing great! No pain, but I can really tell that I am getting full with just a little Jello or broth. I was told to get chewy vitamins and I bought gummy vitamins because I thought they would be consistency of Jello. Now I am afraid they might be too thick. Anyone tried those?

I am getting banded on the 29th and you made my day! (Happy Thanksgiving) I have been listening to people talk about the risks...I am ready for the rewards.

You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will join you on Nov. 30

I also am getting banded on Nov. 30. I hope you have all the success in the world. I am very excited, but also very anxious.