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I know this is a shock to most but I am not the best at finding my way around. I hope this hasnt been asked before. I am scheduled for April 14th. I have not had the opportunity to talk to anyone that has used them but at the consultation it was packed and they say he does nothing but lap band surgery. Not sure of the spelling but the Doctors name is Dr. Nirmul at True Results in Scottsdale, AZ

My incision is still not healed all the way and I am 6 weeks post op and 2 fills. You should be able to get your fill.

Leslie2lose, I am sorry that is discouraging. I would be upset too but now your right start watching your calories until you can get it fixed so you dont gain the weight back dont do what I did and eat. lol what do they have to do to fix it? Another surgery?

I had my 2nd fill yesterday and they say liquids for 2 days but I could tell right away I still didn't have restriction. I still don't feel any different. I must say I have never had any problems with any foods getting stuck, sick, or hurting. I have a small band and currently have only 2.5 cc. I asked for more and they said we want to take it slow. They will only fill it every 2 weeks and a little bit at a time. The Dr said on average it takes 3-5 fills and they have seen some that need 8ccs to get restriction. I hope that is not me, I wish I could have had 2cc with every fill. I have done so good never going over 1000 cal. being hungry and exercising but yesterday I had a major melt down I went to the store and bought dipps ice cream and secretly ate the whole box. ugg I did exercise but felt guilty all day and still today. I was discouraged because I still don't have restriction and I knew I would have to wait another 2 weeks. I am going to do better today.. this is my pattern diet for 6 weeks and then stop not this time. Forgive me bandsters for I have fallen!

I have a question... I am aching in my lower back, legs so bad mostly at night. I am going to go to my primary care this week. It may not be related to the lap band but thought I would ask if any one has this problem banded 4/14. I also have thyroid and blood pressure meds that may need to be changed. I lost a pound a day for the first week then nothing for 3 weeks started loosing again about a pound a day for almost 2 weeks 18 pounds total. It was so bad tonight I had to take some left over pain med to get comfortable. I dont have much restriction I feel like I could eat anything but I count calories and stay between 800-1000 a day. I walk everyday for 30 min. and it's been getting harder because of the aching.

I had my first fill on Wednesday and protein shakes are o.k bc if it was clear liquids it would have said clear but best to check with you Dr everyone is different. I had my Dr numb the site first. the stick couldn't feel but the meds stung for a few seconds and then I didn't feel anything. I was glad because it was hard finding it the first time. I am bruised from it. AS for restriction I felt almost the same I can tell a little bit but not that much so I guess it will be another fill or so before I can only eat 1/2 cup of food at a time until then I have to do my best. My next fill is scheduled two weeks out.

O that does make it hard becasue the husband wont talk to you openly about it. That doesnt seem right. I wish you and your husband and your friend and her husband could get together and talk openly about why he feels this way. You are open and respect their bellives so I dont understand the harm in discussing this with you guys. Does he want his wife your friend hanging out with you or is that not allowed either?

simmons775, this is the first time I have read this site. I have been saved since I was little. I am so thankful my parents brought me to church and I know it saved my life. I have not always lived a christian life and if it hadn't been for my parents prayers and upbringing in church I may not of ever found my way home. AS for your questions... No in my opinion Christian should not stick to there own kind. Christian is Christ like and Christ loved all. Jesus loves you even know you have not yet accepted him. Not knowing the circumstances behind keeping the children away its hard to comment on. I am sorry he hurt your feelings not even Christians are perfect try to keep that in mind. I believe Christians are not better or worse sinners than the non Christian's but the difference is once you ask God to forgive you and you receive His free gift of eternal life you know with out a doubt when you die your going to Heaven. The price for forgiveness has already been paid when Jesus died on the cross it's free we just need to receive it. maybe you could talk to them and explain your feelings are hurt and ask them if there is something that you could do so the kids can be friends. It could be as simple as he doesn't want his children watching certain shows on tv and once you agree then the problem is solved. I hope you can forgive him and work this out. My prayers are with you.

I got my band 3/11/08 from Dr. Michael Wood From ABMI at detroit medical center. I was going to get my first fill today 6 weeks post op and my Dr called and told me he has a new policy and will only be doing fills once a month and so don't come in till may 31. I will be 10 weeks post op this dosn't sound right. I've lost 38 pounds since I was banded but I'm getting hungry and eating more. I called my Dr. and he told me to have will power:cursing::cursing:. My surgury was $27000.00 since he got paid I feel he is blowing me off what should I do. I don't want to take a step backward O this is wrong on so many levels!!! Even if I wasn't self pay, this is not acceptable. They need to hear from you and hear from you often. Call the office and demand to speak with the doctor if he doesn't call you today call again and then tell him I need a fill and when you paid the fee you were told you would get a fill in 6 weeks and that's what you intend on having. Let him know you would have no problems with the change if it didn't effect your health, out come but you feel it does and you want your fill now. You can be very stern and remain respectful and you better believe there are others who received a fill bc they wouldn't accept it. If you show you are unhappy he should be quick to make you happy bc he has to know you can report him and cause all kinds of problems even if the accusation ends up being false.

Thank you...It is pretty funny! My doctor laughs at me also. I have 2 teens and a 4yr old and they are eating pizza(smell drives me) and chocolate and everything I love. I have to remember that just bc my eating habits have changed everyone around me is still the same. I need to learn to go shopping or something during these really hard times. Knowing me I will change from over eating to over spending. lol Today is a new Day! I will be o.k until Wednesday 5/7 first fill and then 2nd fill will be on 5/21. It's funny how I look forward to the first fill but it also gives me so much anxiety (pain, needles WHAT). The very thought makes my blood pressure rise. lol Have a wonderful Day!

My DR said the same thing. After 1 week, eat what is comfortable. He said everyone advances differently. I was nervous also to try it after reading every ones diet. I just cant wait until fill because not like most I don't feel full after only 2 oz of food.

HI, I haven't posted in awhile because I am discouraged to say the least. I went to the doctor last week and i can eat any food now that is tolerable but no junk food or sweet for obvious reasons. However if I could of done this b-4 band I wouldn't need the band. I am failing miserably. I am walking 1.5 miles a day at least sometimes more from day 3 after surgery no problem. However, eating is another story. I lost 10 pounds since surgery now I have gained 2 back already. I can eat as much as I use to if I wanted I still feel like I am restricting myself not going over 1200 cal day but I am still gaining. I know I am eating to much but 1. I am hungry and 2. I have a problem and it feels as if I don't have a band right now. Good news my doc is giving me my first fill next week, that is only 3.5 weeks after surgery. I hope and pray this will work. My doc keeps saying after your fill it will work but I must say depression is all I feel right now.

Hi, I am 7 days post op and I had the same problem, at day 3 they advanced me to cream liquids that didn't cut either so I was advised to call the DR and ask them so I did and the Doc said some people can graduate to mushy foods faster than others so I am now on sugar free pudding, yogurt, or soups blended. This stage is better down fall...you don't lose as much weight unless you are careful because those of us that are hungry can eat quite a bit if we wanted before we felt full. I must say it is a million times better than liquids only I thought I was never going to make it. Call you DR tomorrow and ask if you can have substance!

Turler Thanks so much I will call today.

headhunter your story is unfortunate and I hope this will never happen to any one else. I'm sorry for your pain and suffering, I can't imagine you wanted to do something to improve your life and ends up hurting you. Can you tell me if there is anything you could have done differently after being banded to prevent such serious issues now? For those of us who have a band and want to do our best to prevent complications what signs should we look for? Did you have unusual pain, fever long before the port open up?

Dandy75 I would buy some organic chicken broth to keep on hand. you can have broth its on the clear liquids list as well as use them for a base when you thicken up your soups/foods. I also like crystal light drinks. O.k. I am hungry! I can't help it as much I want to tell myself I am not I am. I can drink as much as I want and I don't feel full ever. Truthfully I wanted food the day of surgery, I know it's unusual most aren't interested in food at all. Is there something wrong with me. I am aloud anything that can be sipped through a straw but I can't use a straw. My discharge papers say drink only 4-6 oz at time stop when you fell full but what if you never feel full? I know this will change but it is hard to stay positive at times like this. Maybe my vitamins are great. Anyone have vitamins they recommend?

The chicken broth soup I promised... 3-4Chicken breast/skinless/ boneless..trimmed of all fat. Two big onions, cut in half, a whole fresh garlic, all the cloves peeled, no need to cut them up. (or you could use the already peeled in a jar), about a 4 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut up. Salt to taste. Put everything in a large pot, fill with water. Bring to a boil and then let simmer about 45 min-1 hr. The size of the vegetables doesn't matter. If you like the taste of ginger, add more. There's no way to mess this up, it's great every time. strain and enjoy great tasting broth without all the added salt a bouillon has. This recipe is used in the philippines if they had the ingredients to stop vomiting and sooth upset stomachs. enjoy

O man I was just banded on Monday and I was soooo nervous and I second guessed myself right up until I went in hopeing I did the right thing. I searched for poor results from the lap band and couldnt find any. I knew there are complications but I never knew of deaths caused by this. Thanks for sharing yor story we all need to know the turth the good and the ugly to make a wise choice if it is for us or not. What were the first signs of something went wrong? I want to know what I need to be looking for. Also, I thought the lap band is completly reversable if need be. Any way I am sorry you are having trouble I belive everything happens for a reason and maybe you were chosen to support those it didnt work out for. I pray my band will be o.k. I dont think I could take another let down.

Hi, everyone I had my surgery on Monday the 14th. I have to say no one mentioned teh shot they put in your stomach before surgery that stings like you know what. Surgery went when I woke up I was not happy i was in some serious pain for a while. After about 4 shots of pain meds I was down to around a pain level of 2. I was in the hospital one night and the nursers were soooo nice but they didnt know much abount the band. They brought clear liquids for dinner but included in the meal was jello. Jello is not on the list for me to eat so I didnt. I am not going to lie I had a hard time with pain while I was in there. They gave me morphine every two hours and I could hardly wait for the next one then they started giving me tylenol 3 every two hours and morphine the next two hours. The tylenol 3 didnt touch the pain. The nurse said well we dont want to give any morphine because your going home soon and you need to be off morphine. I called my doctor from the hospital bed and said I am in pain and I cant wait another 2 hours for more tylenol that doesnt work. She explained that I shouldnt be in pain and ask the nurse to give the morphine to me and then she would call something stronger in for me to pick up on my way home. All in all everyone was nice a few up's and down's but I am home Thank God and the pain meds seem to be better than what I had in the hospital. O and soon I will post the soup my mom made for me when I got home from the hospital it was like heaven. I could only eat the clear broth but it is soooo goood. You will want to try it. I better go lay down. O one more thing I did too gain 6 pounds from the hospital stay alone. I had 2 apple and 1 grape juice to drink thats all I had and I gained 6 lbs. YIKES what do they put in those bags of fluid?

My surgery is tomorrow like loralei the 14th baby! I am going crazy had a melt down last night beating myself up about why I cant just stop eating without some major surgery. My husband help me said stop thinking about what what you cant do and start thinking about what you can do. I think it's nerves better today. I am on liquids for 3 weeks and then mushy so wont be chewing for a long time that freaks me out a little too. I will drink protein shakes today and nothing to eat or drink after midnight, I'm going to do this!!!!

Ditto, I went to a Doctor's apt everyday last week. Seriously! I am thankful though that they want to be absolutely sure everything is o.k. It would have made my day if I could have combined the doctors apt so not to travel to and from the doctors office everyday. I just hope all tests results are a GO for surgery on Monday.

Hi Newl, welcome! Leslie wow! just a few days left. My surgery is the 14th and I am cleanning like crazy as well. I actually emptied and bleached out my frig I think Im just trying to keep busy so I dont think about it ALL the time. Can't wait to hear how surgery goes!

dsK, Awesome!! I am getting the same band Allergan AP. I am excited but very nervous. My doctor said I didnt have to drink the protein shakes 1 week before but it would help the surgery. So I am going to start Monday. Not excited about that part of it.

I called Heartcare and I left a message to see if I can get in quick, before the 14th.