Welcome home Jazma! Just know when the morphine wears off and the gas sets in, IT WILL PASS! Walk,move,walk. And push through... Day 9 Still pushin....
I was banded in 2007 starting weight 360 lost 160 lbs by being very strict and hard work. I've had nothing but trouble this last year can't eat vomiting all the time chest pain and just can't stand it anymore this is not a way to live. Started eating slider foods and gained 40 lbs my doctor suggested the sleeve and my ins just added it to are policy so iam all set for June 12. Can't wait to not have this pain in chest everytime I eat
My advice to everyone is you can succeed in weight loss surgery just be patient and positive and look at your future being healthier
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Having a lot of issues with my band I've gained weight about 40 lbs due to poor eating habits tired of being sick all the time. Found out my insurance covers gastric sleeve so saw doc and it's all approved and scheduled for June 12/14 I am so excited but scared of the road ahead but I have to lose weight due to knee pain. I know it will all be good so I am looking forward to 2014 and the new healthier sharon
8-6-08 I am so excited insurance approved the Lap Band Surgery in one week. I started this process on May 14,2008 and it seems like all I have done is see docotrs over and over. Now I wait for the doctors office to call me and make a surgery date YEAH:rolleyes2:
Had the band done 6 years ago. Lost 160 lbs but had nothing but issues with vomiting.nausea. and unable to eat. My insurance now pays for sleeve and its all approved I am excited for the surgery and hopefully no more vomiting.
the vomiting with band was from anything even liquid I think my body bated the band.
I tell people the band like any weightloss surgery is a tool follow the rules and be strong
I am 4 years out from Surgery I lost 160 lbs and kept if off till this last 6 months. I had issues with my band so they took out saline and I was always hungry so like in the pst I ate. I have gained 30 lbs and not happy with myself. I see my doc on Monday to discuss my issues and get a fill and get back on track. I joined the gym and plan to start working out again. Its a tough road loosing weight and I remind myself the band is only a tool to help me out.
Good luck to all of you and this is a great support group
I am Sharon from Oregon, banded 4 years ago. Would love to chat with anyone who has questions about the band.
I am 48 have a great job, kids are all grown and I am single,