fire_bellydancer

I live in Coconut Creek. I was banded back in 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida but unfortunately, I didn't make the lifestyle changes needed and I haven't lost any weight. I still eat and drink at the same time and I'm still consuming regular Coke. I just had right hip replacement in January due to a blood disorder and I'm hoping to get back on the wagon. Looking for support groups in this area. Dr. Shillingford is the physician that continues to fill my band. There are no issues with the band as he has done my fills under fluoro. So, the blame on not losing weight is on me.

Is the fact that I'm able to eat and drink at the same time without any issues of the food backing up point to the fact that the band hasn't reached the sweet spot or that it is not tight enough? I have another appointment this coming Thursday and I want to make sure that I mention this to the surgeon. Again, is that a problem? I keep hearing of people not being able to drink at the same time, even little sips. I know that I'm not supposed to eat and drink at the same time but sometimes I do it without even thinking about it.

Amazing that on your second fill, you already have 6cc. I've had my band for three years and just reached half. I've actually gained weight. Damn.

Still not feeling much restriction so I want to ask how much should I be eating per meal. I know that I'm supposed to start with protein. Thanks. I never received the nutritional education that many of you did. Thanks!

The issue is not my son but my inability to control how muck coke I drink

That's the same as my surgeon but I don't think that I should be able to eat three fish tacos the day after getting a fill..I believe that he added almost 2cc. How long do you take to eat? I always start with protein.

What steps did you follow to accomplish such an amazing goal? I'm struggling big time!

Maybe I'm a freak of the lap band nature but I have never experienced any discomfort when I drink Coke. No belching, nothing. I'm sure that if I felt something really bad, I would definitely quit.

I was banded back in July of 2010 but wasn't able to continue getting my fills because I moved away from my surgeon. I have finally found a surgeon who has no problems taking care of me even though he didn't do my surgery. Because of that, he does my fills under fluoro, which I think is great. My band holds 14cc and I believe he stated that it is halfway full. I admit to not following the not drinking while eating. But, I have heard from other people that if they are properly filled, they can almost not do it (when they do it without noticing) because the food is still in the pouch and drinking causes them pain and nausea. I have never suffered that. I know that the band is a tool but I would think that it would help me more. Before I get people all upset with me (lol), how long do you guys take to eat? I know I shouldn't have done it but I ate three fish tacos two days after my recent fill on Monday. More suggestions, please!!

I just got a fill on Monday, did the liquids for twenty four hours like my doctor recommended then did solid foods. He allows to go from liquids then solids. I've been able to eat anything since the fill. No restriction! What the hell???

I would love to just flat out quit drinking Coke but the few times that I've quit it, I relapse (just like and addict) and then binge on it big time! So, I figured that if I drank a little can a day, my urges will be reduced.

I'm well aware of the issue of drinking Coke but I'm totally addicted to it. I bought the small cans, which my son keeps hidden in his room, in order to control my addiction. My band was filled under fluoro last week and it's working good. Not too much restriction but I have another appointment on the 10th. My question is: will drinking one small can a day be too bad? After this last fill, I can tell that it takes me longer to drink the Coke.

Aside from the disgusting taste of the barium, everything was smooth. The band is in place, no leaking noted. Surgeon put in 3.5cc of fluid in the band. He thinks that this should get my weight loss moving again. It's interesting how different surgeons have different rules. I'm to be on liquids (clear and full) for the next 24 hours and then I can try solids. I'm truly hoping that this will the beginning of my weight loss...yet again!

How does that work? My new surgeon wants to do my first fill with him under fluoro to verify placement and if it's working. I'm looking forward to it. He said that he is planning on making sure that he gives me a good fill seeing as it is over two years since I had my band and no success.