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dsvanhorn

LAP-BAND Patients
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  1. dsvanhorn

    shoulder tightness

    I was banded with the 4cc lap band in September 2007. When I was full, it was the usual burping, runny nose and coughing. In October 0f 2009, I had to have that band removed because of slippage and the developement of a hiatal hernia. That band was removed, the hernia repaired and a new AP Lap band placed. Brother !! Do I know what you are talking about with the shoulder pain. It is intense in my left shoulder when I eat solids or even drink too fast. My research has shown this is a common symptom with band patients; but, totally new to me with this new band. One time, in a restaurant, I had to totally convince some people with me that I was not having a heart attack when I reached up to my left shoulder while eating. I can tell you that it will take me a while to learn how to deal with this and how to avoid getting to the point of that pain. Incidentally, the band procedure has been great for me. I have lost 98 pounds since my first surgery and am 11 pounds from my original goal.
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    Freezing

    I am right there with you. I am almost 15 months out from my lapband and have lost nearly 80 pounds....I am cold all the time. I wear so many layers of clothes it hides my weight loss. I am of the opinion that my fat layers were indeed keeping me warmer.....BUT I will take layers of clothes any day!!!!!!!!!:tounge_smile:
  3. dsvanhorn

    Have you played this game?

    Food addiction is real. Some people do not understand that. They think we can stop eating and that we just do not want to try. I am so thankful for my band. It HAS changed my life. It has given me a tool to help control my eating. Right now, I am just going through a tough period with eating the wrong foods that will make it through my band with no problem. No regrets on the surgery. I am just needing to get over this hump and get going in the right direction again. I can at least say that I have not regained....only become stagnant.
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    Have you played this game?

    have i ever played this game???? I invented this game!!! I am new today to this forum; although, i do subscribe to a couple other bariatric surgery websites. I am right along with you right now; and, i have having such a hard, hard time mentally. I, too, thought this was my miracle. In a sense, of course, it was. I have multiple medical problems and had battled my weight for most of my adult life. I was blessed that my insurance paid for the entire process and continues to cover my fills and visits. I am 10 months out from my lapband and have lost 68 pounds. In my reasonable mind, i would like to lose 31 more pounds. Of course, that will be no where near my ideal medical weight; but, it is a weight i could live with confortably. but, here i am. Eating the easy foods....ice cream, milk shakes, cheese, Cookies...the list goes on.....i can even choke down a candy bar. I am so so so very disappointed in myself-not the 68 pounds...but my lack of dedication to the rest of this road...the exercise i can never seem to stay dedicated to as well as the foods even a lapband patient needs to avoid. I know that i need to fill my little pouch with better food choices; but, i am someone who has had bad eating habits for 20 plus years and i am beginning to struggle. thank you for your words of encouragement and 'game plan'.....i needed to read those words from someone else in my boat. i will visit this site often and i hope i will have days of good reports...........thanks

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