SUEB55
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2 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 2nd Anniversary SUEB55!
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Hi - sorry I didn't get back to you so quick. I was debanded and RNY'd on the same day - August 25th. I dropped 17lbs in 3 weeks but haven't lost anything more yet. I feel great though. It is like my insides are just relieved not to have that band anymore. Even if I didn't lose another pound having the band gone was the best thing for me. We can definitely be friends... how are you feeling? Is it getting anybetter?
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How are you feeling now? I'm also experiencing nausea (no chest pain) and have ever since being banded on June 4. I'd love to hear how you are!
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Dear Mom:
I'm having my band taken out after 5 weeks. I can see that I am heading down your road - I think I have gastritis right now - already did the clear liquids at 2 weeks, upped the gerd medicine, and am "sipping' on Maalox constantly. This has wrecked my gut!
Can we be friends? I'd like to know how you feel after debanding and when you get back to normal. :->
Sue B
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I believe I am the only one in history to be getting her lap band out so quickly. Mine will be coming out this Thursday - 5 weeks after surgery. I am miserable, and should have had a psych eval, because my anxiety level is through the roof. I hope I can get myself back soon!
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I'm experiencing problems afterdrinking protein drinks (Advantedge or Boost) - my stomach hurts like crazy and I feel nauseous! I think this is called "dumping" and it usually improves in a few hours. I'm still on liquids and am trying to get my 40 grams of protein, but this is a real problem. Any ideas?
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Does anyone feel like life with the band is too hard?
SUEB55 replied to lindsayb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was banded 4 1/2 weeks ago. I have been miserable ever since! have to go back to teaching in 4 weeks, so I'm having it removed this week. I was a basically healthy person before who needed to lose 80 pounds. I worked out regularly and ate healthy foods (probably too much healthy food). Low blood pressure, cholesterol, no sign of sugar. I decided to get the band because I had a close friend who had it done after her daughter got the lap band, and she has been very happy with the results and the lifestyle. She has not had any of the uncomfortable symptoms that I am having. Now, I am nauseous all the time, feel very restricted, have developed lactose intolerance, have no energy, and am hating life. This was the biggest mistake of my life1! I am praying that this reversal will get "me" back. Good luck to you. -
After lapband removal, when do you feel "normal" again?
SUEB55 replied to SUEB55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I also have had major restriction, and can barely swallow. Also am nauseous and have to force myself to eat. Before this procedure, I was basically healthy, although I needed to lose 80 pounds. Now I am a shell of my former self. I have major reflux symptoms (in spite of taking Prilosec and sipping Maalox throughout the day), have become extremely lactose intolerant, and I don't even recognize the person I have become! I am praying that these symptoms will go away after the band is out, but I am worried that I will experience problems such as you are having. Yes, I miss coffee most of all! -
After lapband removal, when do you feel "normal" again?
SUEB55 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Would love to hear from people who are back to "normal" after lapband removal. Am having mine taken out only 5 weeks later for many reasons - basically I don't feel like myself at all and want my old self back! Yes, I've lost weight but I don't feel good at all! Most of these posts are people who just had theirs removed. How are those of you doing that had it done a few months (or years) ago? Thanks! -
Mary S: I'm having my band out after only 5 weeks - I couldn't take it! How are you feeling now?
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Does anyone get the LB removed just because they don't like it?
SUEB55 replied to angelface's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm having mine removed after only 5 weeks. I hate the way it makes me feel! However, I think my symptoms are unusual. I am having problems swallowing (there is no fill in my band), I get hungry and need to eat but food does not appeal at all (forcing myself to eat), I have no energy although I exercise 2 times a day, and yes I hate the idea of having this foreign object in me. I also am scared to death of the PBing (which has not happened, knock wood). So my darling husband is taking me back to Mexico to have it removed in 5 days! I wonder if anyone out there is happy to have theirs removed? -
Nanook: I'm having my band removed Thursday after only 5 weeks! I have been absolutely miserable and can't live my life like this. If you're still getting these emails I would love to know how you feel now. I want to feel like myself again!
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I'm having my band removed this week - when will I feel like my old self again? Ability to eat normal foods?
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I'm having mine taken out after only 5 weeks this week. Other than your stomach size, how do you feel?
