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Anyone with a BMI over 30 is obese. Being obese is a major health risk. There have been a number of studies that show that lower BMI bandsters actually have a lower risk of complications and are more likely to achieve and maintain a healthy BMI.

I think that sometimes we do somehow manage to twist the muscle awkwardly or maybe for some reason the muscle just spasms. Saturday night I was getting dressed to go out for dinner for my daughter's Birthday when I got this really strange sharp pulling pain in the area close to where my port is ( my surgery was almost 4 years ago). It was so sharp it almost took my breath away, I sat down and then decided to lie down to relieve the pain. The problem was that then it was hard to get back up as putting pressure on my stomach muscles hurt. It probably only lasted 5min and then everything was back to normal.

I started with a BMI of approx 32 and am currently sitting at a BMI of 23. I did get a bit lower than that but have regained some over the last year.

Jackie who are you and what made you the WORLD AUTHORITY on lapbands ond WLS? You have 8 posts , 2 topics yet you come across as though you know everything? Why haven't we had the benefit of all your knowledge previously or is it just that you keep changing your name because you annoy people so much? Are you some kind of missionary that you feel the need to inform everyone about the risks of the EVIL band?

Anyone that goes to a REPUTABLE surgeon will have been given all the info prior to surgery. I was given a booklet which told me all the possible risks. In fact here in Aus patients have to sign a statement saying that they know the risks of whatever surgery they are about to undergo - it is known as INFORMED CONSENT.

What was the point of the OP starting this thread? Yes we are all aware of potential complications , most are rare, a lot are due to patient non compliance and most are not that serious. If my band slips so what, I can get it fixed etc . How about someone starts a thread on complications associated with obesity.

Which country are you in, it obviously isn't Europe or Australia or NZ as you are talking pounds and they all use kilograms. 100lb = 45kg - 110lb = 50kg. I think that you will struggle to achieve that even with a band. I am 153cm which is a smidgen over 5' so I am shorter than you. I have been banded for almost 4 years and am considered by most people, including my Drs to be very successful. I managed to get down to 50kg for a while but I have found it impossible to stay there. I now weigh 54kg = 119lb. This means my BMI is 23.3 so I am in the middle of the normal range. For my age my weight is at the 25th percentile meaning that 75% weigh more than me. The band is designed so help you lose between 60 - 70% of your excess weight. Excess weight is defined as your weight over the maximum normal BMI range. For a woman the normal range goes up to 25.8. So on average the band could help you to lose between 60 - 70 % of the difference between 25.8 and 27! Would you be happy with that? Although initially I was able to lose without much work the closer you get to goal (especially if you have a low goal weight) the harder it is to lose. In order to achieve such a low weight you will need to eat an extremely small amount and exercise lots. The Basal Metabolic Rate for someone that is 5'2" with a weight of 50kg is around 1290 calories. That is not a lot. To maintain your weight you will have to ensure that you don't eat more than that or that you exercise intensely to use the excess. 1290 calories is not much and it is easy to eat far more than this even with a band. I think you may need to do some more research before you decide to go ahead. Ensure that you know what you need to do to get where you want and that your expectations are in line with the reality.

I have found that trying to ignore chocolate makes me want it even more . Creme eggs were always one of my favourites although now I think they are a bit too sickly sweet. When I am craving chocolate I usually buy a Curly Wurly. They take a little bit longer to eat than just milk chocolate as they are chewy and they are pretty low in calories - somewhere between 80 - 100.

I hate bananas, now I don't need to worry that I missing out on a great diet snack.

I wish I had a problem with cake.

I am a little concerned that you have not yet had the surgery and you are already thinking about fast food and alcohol. This is a big step. It is about getting healthy. It is about working with your band to ensure that you get the best outcome. Alcohol and fast food are not going to be the way to get that outcome.

I think you need to eat more vegetables and fibre. These kind of foods help to fill you up and they are low cal. So you could try having some mushrooms with your eggs.A big salad with your lunch. Cooked veggies with your dinner etc.

Haven't had to deal with that for almost 2 years. Feel sorry for you as period pain is horrible.

Food eating comps are generally not recommended

My opinion is that if liquid doesn't go straight down then your band must be extremely tight. You are obviously happy with it that way but most people wouldn't be. For ages I have been able to drink and eat at the same time without it causing a problem , not that drinking and eating together is something I normally do. However since my last fill if I try drinking and eating together it is very uncomfortable. When properly restricted I don't believe it washes the food through I actually think it makes it more prone to block and be uncomfortable. I can however sip wine without it causing me any discomfort!

Anything you eat standing up or off anyone elses plate also doesn't count. Those are well known dieting "facts"!

Phew. If I was drunk at that time of the morning then I would really have a problem!

Weird. The video now is about drinking. The first time I clicked on it i got the 1 about eating slowly!

No I missed it, will have to rewatch

Where was the drinking bit in this, did I miss something.

It doesn't matter which surgery you have, it is possible to regain weight with any of them.

It took me a while to "come out" but now i am quite happy and open about it. In fact since I came out I have heard about lots of people in our community or friends of friends that have had WLS. I have heard about the guy that had surgery, never went for a fill and weighs as much as he ever did. I have heard about the couple that survive on mashed potatoes and gravy I have heard about someone else that throws up every time they eat. These things make me glad that I came out as I can help dispel some of the myths of what living with a band is really like. Also because of these bad examples my friends realise that the band is not a magic wand, that it still takes work. I have 1 friend who has been doing WW(very successfully) and she keeps telling me that I am her inspiration.I have another friend that has now being referred to a WLsurgeon by her GP (probably for a sleeve), something that she would not have been comfortable doing prior to knowing about me and my band. So no having a band is not cheating and you do not need to be ashamed of it.

Actually I would throw it up as well. I wouldn't want to be in pain/discomfort for longer than is necessary. Generally when you have discomfort like that the food is sitting above the stoma and it can be brought back quite easily. A couple of good coughs or a toothbrush might be all you need. Constant vomiting(which comes from below the stoma and is done with force) might cause your band to slip. Coughing up food that is stuck on an occasional basis is highly unlikely too. Don't make a habit of regurgitating and use this episode as a lesson to be more careful in future.

LOL There are many things I tolerate. Using your definition - Something I don't like - vegetables - there are many that I don't really like but I tolerate them because they are good for me. Something I don't agree with - well that could be any no of people. Here on LBT and in "real" life.

Still confused. Have never heard a laxative referred to as male or female before. What would a male laxative be and why are there different ones for the different sexes?