jbarry0201902

So I just had my band removed a month ago. I was considered a success at first. Lost 70lbs. The first 1-2years were hard but it worked. It pretty much makes you a bulimic. This was what I found and other that I know that have had it. You struggle to eat real food. By that I mean apples, cucumbers, meat of almost any kind, Pasta, rice etc. I slimed on almost everything. My pouch hated pineapples. Every time I ate it my stomach kicked it out. Then I got pregnant.... after baby was born I was up 20lbs and while trying to get the fill back to where it should be I gained another 20lbs on top of it. Then I got pregnant again. This time I was having severe heart burn and acid reflux. When the baby was born she was big. I never got rid of the reflux. Had to have all Fluid removed. When things settled we started to refill and the reflux came back. Did a upper GI and found it had slipped. Not the stomach up thru but the angle of it was off. So without fill and still not being able to eat good things I gained ALL the weight back plus 10lbs. From what I read on here is that it is very common to have issues after pregnancy. If you plan on having kids in future I would really research it. I've had a hard time. I was having pain even with it emptied. I had a lot of chest and shoulder pain. Once the band was removed all heartburn and reflux has gone away. I haven't had to take tums or anything since. The pain gone too. I am now looking into the sleeve and if I had known when I had the band placed in 2010 that it isn't permanent and that the complication and removal rate is almost 50% I wouldn't have gone that route. Just really research it first is my advice.

someone I know had the same thing.... Like clear a room gas. It wound up being gallstones and needing to have gallbladder out. Don't know if that's the case for you but may be worth looking into?

I can answer this one.... I just had a fill with a new surgeon as mine retired... He says that caffiene is an irritant to your stomach... thats why you get heartburn from too much coffee.... He said it can really irritate your stomach and it can also contribute to band erosion.... He scaired me enough to start cutting back. Can't quit yet gotta wean down to avoid the headaches. I got a 6 month old so when he asked me if I was drinking caffiene I sad yes and he said how much? I said I have a 6 month old and work FT so alot lol.... He asked me to stop.... and thats what he told me in the caffiene lecture lol.

Try staying on fluids for a day to let things calm down. I am always super tight after a fill but it gets better over time. I wait about a week to see how things go.... But I also haven't had trouble with water unless I gulp it....

I felt like that too.... by day 6 or 7 it was like I went to bed and woke up and felt better. It almost felt like it went away over night..... but for the 1st week I was so full feeling.

:scared2: Started real food this past weekend. I am surprised that I can eat stuff..... I know it won't last but I even had some rice with no problems.... salad with chicken tonight. I am careful, but so far haven't had any trouble at all..... granted I don't have a fill scheduled for 2 more weeks. I'm sure things will change then... Is it normal to be able to eat stuff that it was suggested that you would struggle with? Thanks!

I only told a select few friends and family and asked them to keep it to themselves. I don't need people watching my every bite... I beat myself up enough about my weight and when I make choices that I know I shouldn't I don't need to be under anyone else's microscope and have them judge me. I have the people that are closest to me that know and support me... I have this site and the monthly meetings for support. That works for me. Its really a matter of personal preference.

I was banded last Monday.... It wasn't until Friday that I could actually get down the protein shakes and some water.... it gets easier day by day as the swelling goes down....So keep trying even though it seems impossible. The super full feeling went away, but I'm still not hungry. So I have to make myself do it, because the urge isn't there. Good Luck!

Thanks.... I know I shouldn't weigh yet but I just wanted to see.... The pain is definately there.... Having gas oains in my left shoulder and neck... and my stomach area is pretty sore...I'm hoping it will start getting better. I don't have the disire to eat, but I know I have to get something in there so I'm doing the best I can. How is your pain level?

I gained 4 lbs since I was banded monday.... Could it be all the fluids and swelling? I'm barely able to get enough in? Just wondering if this happened to anyone else? Thanks

Congrats! I was also banded Monday. I too am sore, not staying asleep long.... Although I did manage 4.5hrs last night. I am struggeling with getting enough Water etc in. Hopefully today will be a little better..... Good luck!