kamica

I'm so with you!! I was banded on June 23rd. I've had 3 fills and only lost about 16lbs. My doc is not concerned either, but I feel your frustrations. If this were any other diet, I would have thrown in the towel by now. I want it to work! If I could do this by myself I would not have gotten the band, and right now I feel like I've lost the 16lbs with my own willpower, not the band. I've restricted my intake, etc.. but as always I'm not able to keep it. I'm at the point of regret, and feel like I've wasted my time, and money. I feel like I'm failing at this too. I just hope that the next fill gives me a little more control. Hang in there, unfortunately there are many of us in this situation. It will get better, and easier as we find our "sweet spot", and learn to work with our band.

I had the same problem. I attribute it to fewer calories, and cutting out caffine. I was an avid soda drinker. My doc did check me out, which I would also advise. It took about 8-10 weeks for it to completely go away. I thought I was going nuts. I will tell you that I have experienced heart problems, and the feeling is quite different. My chest felt like an elephant was sitting on it when it was my heart, this was more like a racing feeling that was accompanied by a very nervous feeling. As the others have stated, check it out. If it's not your heart, it may take a while to subside. Good Luck, Kami

I am so sick of this pro-life pro-abortion crap! Why are we still fighting this battle? Of course women have the right to choose. They have the right to choose not to have sex, or use birth control if they are. It is a human life we are talking about! NO one is suggesting that women who suffer from rape (which can avoid pregnancy with a DNC) or incest should not have the right to an abortion, but to just be able to kill an innocent life because you were not adult enough to prevent it is just absurd. Grow up, or keep your legs shut. That is my opinion. To answer the question, are we ready for a female vp- YES! Are we ready for this one, Absolutly!

Are you eating alot of meat? Cholesterol is found in meat, meat by products, dairy, and eggs. If you are eating more of these foods it could increase your numbers. Increase your fiber, and it will help drop the numbers for you. As you lose weight it should balance out. Good luck, and Congratulations on your band.

I'm with ya. I was banded on June 23rd. I've only lost 12 lbs. The day of surgery I weighed 234.6 lbs. Today I weigh 222.4. I've been at this weight since about the 2nd week after surgery. Ive gained and lost 2 pounds about 4 times. I also walk most every day. Only difference is I'm on solids now. I have NO restriction, I can eat anything, and as much as I could before surgery. I just hope that as I get fills, the restirction will help kick up the weight loss. I am now on a "diet" to keep from gaining. Hang in there. I'm sure it will pick up for both of us.

Hey Clair: We have the same band birthday. I was also banded on June 23rd. I've only lost 12 1/2 lbs, and 10 of that was in the first couple of weeks. I have had a fill, I got it on July 23rd, and honestly it has not helped much. My doc does not have the same "rules" as yours. Is it because of the pcos, or just his rule? My doc won't do a fill early. One a month and only 1-2 cc's at time. He said that doing too fast causes problems later. He wants me to "adjust" my lifestyle slowly, and bond with the band. Even if I have to diet, which I AM. I understand your frustration with the weight loss. I also waited FOREVER to have it done, and wanted to be like the others on this site who lost 20-30 lbs the first couple of months. I guess we are truly all different. Good luck. I hope it gets better for us as we get fills.

Aww, I could just hug you. Let me ask you one question. What if nothing bad happens, and she ends up exactly like she wants to be? There are no guarantees in life. She could have had a number of problems with the operations that you described, but she did'nt. Sometimes you have to make choices based on faith alone. I prayed about the surgery for months, and when I finally got a surgery date, I was still a maniac. But, I'm so glad I did it. I'm ony 7 weeks out, but my mindset is already focused, and positive. I've not bought clothes for next season, because I KNOW that I won't need them. That is a GREAT feeling. One I'm sure your wife dreams of. Good luck to you both.

My doc did not use a scope. I'll explain what he did to me, it might help you feel better. 1st he poked around on my tummy, then he had me do a mini crunch. (yep, like a sit up) then the inserted the needle. It did not hurt. It was a small stick, just like a regular injection. Once the needle was in, NO PAIN. It took less than 5 minutes total. He had told me before the fill that I might have to reschedule if he could not find it because I have extra adipose tissue. BUT, no trouble at all. Good luck. I was so nervous before mine. Hope this helps!