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anyone recently banded and the band was not able to be tacked to the stomach... any problems... please respond if you have answers

surgeon was unable to tack it into place..... has anyone ever heard of this happening??

Unfortunately lapband doesnt control or stop you from eating those sweet treats.... YOU DO! It is hard but in the long run... we all have to eat healthy to lose weight and make better choices... Treat urself once a week to that favorite treat and it'll be better...good luck to you:thumbup:

I am a sugar addict also!!! Banded 18 months and down 98lbs....I would still like to drop another 25 however I am not willing to give up every drop of sugar. I excercise and try to eat right. Now my band adjustment is good and that stops me from having the carbs... But not the SWEETS!! They go down just fine all the time. You have to make the choice that is right for you, but if you want something that'll stop you from being able to eat sugar....lapband wont do it...i can tear up some ice cream and cookies and cant choke down one bite of brocolli lol!! Unlike you I am a binger...i cant have it in the house or I eat all of it... good luck on ur choice... but you have way more control then I...I wish I could only have a lil bite and stop....I WANT IT ALL lol:tt2:

I can relate. I always get my TRUE restriction 3 weeks after the fill. My dr makes me wait at least 4 weeks between them because if not... I get too tight.

I call that mourning... I'm not hungry... after 16 months with the band I still miss food very much. And unlike alot of ppl I read about on here... I CRAVE and am still addicted to food... although i cant eat alot of it I WANT IT!! and those wonderful sweet things at easter went down just fine giving me 3 lbs!!!! I've lost 110 all together..well 107 now Thank you very much Easter BUNNY!! Anyway.. I just wanted you to know we all feel that way now and again. Just remember to treat urself a little so you dont treat yourself alot!!! and you'll do great. good luck

I have not posted in a while ...I just wanted to say...We all have a fat girl in our heads and I relate to all of you!!! One piece of cake for me turns into 3!!

My doctor doesnt forbid coffee at all...however i'm not allowed protein drinks....go figure..everyones different... .I've lost 105lbs in 10 months.....i dont think the coffee affected my weight loss... gl!!

Hey Newbie ...i too am from La... I'm 45 miles south of New Orleans...good luck to you!!!

two days? dont stress...it took me 6 months of getting documented diet and health history. my insurance didnt want past records....they made me create new ones....lasting 6 months going to the dr once a month. that happens to alot of ppl... the 6 months...so gl...but dont be too upset after only 2 days, it'll get better.

i must be the only lapbander not allowed protein shakes, my dietician as well as bariatric nurse said the lapband doesnt work like gastric bypass. those patients do not absorb their protein, however lapbanders do.

I HAVE MORe of a sometimes i can eat it sometimes i cant kinda lapband...however i dont leave out a food..except bread rice or pasta....they just take up too much space lol... but dont think because that happened once or twice it'll happen again...try ...it may work and go down.... it may not...... good luck

sounds to me like you're doing great!!! not h ungry between meals... not looking to snack..making healthy choices...YAY... you do realize that eating is a good thing lol? my dr's rules are eating smaller meals..not wanting snacks... staying full longer....sounds like you fit right in....he never told me about 1/2 cups or such..sometimes i can eat more sometimes less....i go with it and make good choices....GOOD LUCK YOU ARE DOING GREAT!

Hi, I had my 5th fill on Tuesday. Before which i was feeling slight restriction but knew i was in need of an adjustment. Since that fill, of only .2 I feel a little less restriction then i did before. Has anyone ever felt this? I'm not complaining i've had success losing 81lbs since surgery in november 07. However, i dont want something to be wrong and not know. Is it possible to have a little tighter restriction before a fill then it be less after? I am calling my dr today but i just wanted some insight from anyone who would maybe know or have felt this. Thanks:rolleyes: btw i now have 6.7 in a 10cc band.

I totally relate!!! Some days I feel like a beached whale. And i dont know what to eat what to do, i'm stressing over size constantly...and the scale omg thats another story..thanks for the post its nice not to be alone

I love cheesecake....and if i'm good all week....I HAVE SOME!!!!!!!!!!!! I also like the south beach chocolate covered soy nuts....I like my sweets too!!!

I am 8 months out and i low carb it for the most part. I have learned the trick is to have some carbs.... that way ur body doesnt freak and go into fat holding mode when you eat them. I dont have many but once a week i have a meal where i eat what i want and have dessert even..this helps me not to pig out during the week. That below 20 carbs is for the birds..and if i could do that i'd not have had to have lapband for the assistance!! lol i have under 60 usually and that works for me. I avoid bread and rice and potato of course... no alcohol. My snacks if i have them are nuts or South Beach. Dont beat urself up about it... you can and will do it... Good Luck!

OH MY GOD!!!!!!! thats what i'm still doing...planning my next meal.. i thought i was at good restriction... after calling surgeons office and speaking to nurse she recommended an adjustment because i'm hungry in between meals...always ask questions because what you think you know...you dont know l ol.... thanks for this post...i've had 6 adjusments and feel some restriction...but 2 hrs later...hungry..going back tuesday next week..gl everyone

I wish I could say something to make you feel better. My husband was there every second and took care of me, as well as my children. My whole family helped. Maybe, try talking to him and see if he's feeling insecure. Maybe he thinks if you lose you're marriage wont be the same. Reassure him that you will be better making your' life better. I'm married 17 years, banded 8 months. MY LIFE IS BETTER BECAUSE I AM BETTER. And there are still days when I need alot of support from my husband. The band life isnt always easy. It works!!!!!! However, you have to change with your' body. Eating healthy, moving more, and feeling good. Good Luck to you. I hope your' husband decides to help out.

so i'm doing something right..making my own path....however this week the dreaded scale did not move.....i lost 5 lbs for last weeks weigh in.....I WANT THAT EVERY WEEK LOL....i am a lil tighter and not eating very much....but still biking and loving it... today i started out by eating something...hopefully that will help!! :biggrin:

you guys are awsome, i can only go around my neighborhood..great place but i dont have bike route's where i live. hubby goes along with me he's been really helpful. but to see how far you all go is wonderful...i'm at 3 miles now ...or 30minutes..started at 15 minutes so i'm happy....hopefully i will get to where you all are ... awsome job!:eek:

i've been banded since november.....never had to do 3 days of hot liquids because nothing would go down. i dont know what to recomend..every dr is different but that doesnt sound too good to me...not being able to eat ... and only hot liquids..be careful

if you want to lose... you have to watch what you eat. you are counting calories or carbs or something...you cant just willy nilly eat what you want..and yes...after 8 months i still get hungry..you have to be ready for it when you do it... you cant eat as much..but what you choose is important. gl

no no sorry...i started on this site in march...i had surgery in nov of 07..... i need to figure out how to put my date of surgery:rolleyes2:

that happened to me after my 4th fill...felt like i could eat anything..and no restrition.... 2 weeks after...BAM back to the restriction...it does get better ... call for an adjustment if not ..gl