NicholeMarley

Sosososososooooo happy i found this thread. I am a little over 2 years post-op and have fallen off track a lot in the past year-ish and have had issues with the band being too tight and gaining weight, I know, gaining weight with the band too tight doesn't make much sense, but its hard to explain. But im actually going in to see my doctor tomorrow to get it opened up and let my stomach heal and start this whole process over again. Happy to know I'm not alone.

Ok, so. For the past two days or so ive been throwing up constantly unable to hold ANYTHING down. I just for 1/2 CC of saline put into my band last friday putting it up to 7 total. Before the fill i was able to eat ALMOST normal sizes portions and i wasnt losing much. Now, im not able to keep anything down. Friday was okay and it has just gotten little bit worse every day. Now, i cant even keep water or jell-o down. I dont know what to do. I would try a protein shake but i already know i will throw it up again. HELP!?

June 2009- Insurance denied my request for lap band surgery and claimed i had not ful-filled all of the requirements, which we BMI over 40, Co-Morbidities, and participation in a 2-year medically tracked diet/weight loss program. All of which i did. June 2009- Appeal letter sent and we wait ......................................................................................................................................................................... July 13th- Approval letter for the surgery arrives and i nearly pass out with excitement and happiness. July 14th- Surgery is scheduled for July 30th. along with a one week follow up apppointment with the surgeon for a band fill. im so excited. 2 problem though. 1. i have only told 2 of my friends and of course family. but i have no idea if i should tell people or just not say anything and continue to lose weight while people talk about me. im nervous people will think im anorexic since i wont be able to eat much but an ounce for a while. i start school on august 26 or 28 and im pretty sure i will still be on liquids by that time... meehhh 2. i have been constantly talking about the food i have to eat before i have the surgery. its driving my mom, and me crazy. I'm talking about what restaurants, and meals i still "have" to have before i cant eat anymore... grrr

you should get a fill when u notice you are able to eat more than the suggested amout. for me my doctor suggests not eating more than 12 ounces a meal for steady weight loss. ive noticed ive gotten used to having no fill in my band and i can eat a bit more. my first fill is actually tomorrow. 1 month after surgery.