barndiva

I live in Garland and was banded 6 weeks ago. I have lost 28 lb's so far !!!!Dr. B is my surgeon and new hero! My insurance first denied the procedure but Dr. B and my primary doc appealled it and we won.I have 50 lbs. to go but it will be easy.I eat like a bird for the first time in my life. Any other banders in this area into horses?I show my horses and am sooooo looking forward to this show season and finally wearing cute show clothes .

Had my lap band last Wednesday and feel like hell !!! I have actually passed out twice and went to the emergency room.ER doc did blood work and x-rays and found nothing wrong. I am hypoglycemic and I think I am not getting enough food to raise my blood sugar levels but when I talk to the surgeoens office they treat me like I am just wanting to pig out! I have severe pain in my abdomen and upper back. I feel very sick and have dark circles under my eyes and look like a cancer patient! I was told I would be walking 30 minutes a day by now. I almost didnt qualify for the procedure as I only weigh 210 and have a BMI of 36. I am having many regrets about the procedure now. Anyone else feel like this? Please help !!!

I lead a VERY active lifestyle and have never had problems with fatigue. I ride my horses 3-5 times a week and teach riding lessons and I also work as a nanny 30 hours a week for a family with 4 very active kids. I'm not used to feeling so dizzy.Each time after I eat even just a few sips of protein drink I get very bloated and have a lot of pain. I tried a little {1/2 cup} of cream of chicken soup and that didnt bother me too bad. Maybe its the protein drinks? I am lactose intolerant. Any suggestions?

I'm in tears !! Thanks for all the support !!! Gas ex is not relieving gas pains-can I chew tums? Why did the docs office tell me I would be back to work and walking 30 minutes by now? I had an abdominal hysterectomy in March and it was easier. My stomach is sooooo bloated -it hurts!!!!!

Dr Benevides in Richardson Texas. I had the procedure done because of chronic high blood pressure and foot and back pain. 210 is a lot to weigh. I should be around 135 for my frame.