TammMC

I'm having the same problem also with the acid reflux. I haven't had a fill in over 1 year and it's just getting so bad I can't eat anything without the painful burning in my throat. I'm basically miserable and have to force myself to eat even tho I know it's going to burn like a you know what!!

I was just wondering if anyone is in the medical field or has close friends/family in the medical field that do their fills or loosening. It was brought to my attention by a fellow friend who is banded and her friend does all her fills for her, the cost is pretty high if its not covered by insurance (at least mine is not) it could be an alternative. What is everyone's take on this?

There is a protein powder made by Protizyme, they have peanut butter cookie and chocolate cake flavored and they are AMAZING! I use the powder with either water or almond breeze. Every once in a while I will throw in a shot of Hershey's syrup, mmmm so good!

I'm tending to agree with all of you, I think she is really risking a lot and I just thought I would get others' opinions. I'm going to print out this thread and give it to her, maybe change her mind. And the money thing isn't really an issue for her, she is a 7 year RN, making very good money, just feels its a waste of money to use it on the fills. I trust my Dr. I have been in the green zone for over a year, I wouldn't let ANYONE but him adjust me. Thanks for all the support.

Hello everyone! I am due January 14th with our first girl!! Im so excited! I was banded in August of 2009 and we had no problems TTC. This pregnancy has been horrible on me, I have been sick since 9 weeks and have lost 30 pounds since finding out I was prego (total of 70)! Between being nauseated at the sight of food and constantly throwing up, I thought for sure it was the band. But, my lap band doc does not think any of my symptoms are a result of the band and therefore has not taken any fluid out of my band. I think I am at 5.5CC total. The real weird thing is that now my port sticks out of the side of my tummy and looks HORRIBLE!!! Like scared my son when I was walking around in a sports bra! Has this happened to anyone else? I am sure hoping it goes back in after I deliver because I do not want another surgery! BTW...Congrats to all the other soon to be mommies!

Ugh....I was so sick this past week also. I had some really bad stomach bug that was causing me to vomit violently and have diarrhea for 4 days. My appetite has finally came back, but my stomach just doesnt feel right. I cant seem to eat much of anything without feeling sick or wanting to vomit more. Tonight my hubby made homemade spaghetti and meat balls, I took 2 bites of spaghetti and 1 bite of a meatball and...I was staring into the toilet. I feel like my food is sitting in my chest and then I have trouble breathing. The only thing that seems to help is drinking water, but only a little sip...otherwise i get the same feeling all over again!! Did I hurt my band?? I finally got some oral phenergan and that seemed to help with the nausea. Im just concerned that I might have done some damage to my band or my esophagus.

UGHH...Im totally frustrated. I got banded on August 11th and I have only lost 7 pounds. I dont know what I am doing wrong. When I eat its very hard for me to tell when I am full and most of the time I end up eating too much. I have noticed that I do not stay full in between meals and its hard for me to regulate the fluid intake before and after meals. I try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, but nothing seems to help. My doctor said there was only residual in my band, however I go for my first fill in 3 days. Are my problems i am experiencing because I have no fluid in my band? Will it get easier after my fill?? Im so frustrated right now, like I was before I got the band. Anyone have any ideas?? Please help!! Thanks, Tamm

Well I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement. It really helps to know that I am not the only one who is going thru this transition phase in life. I did just get my first fill an I really do feel a difference, however I do notice that I sometimes get hungry between meals, so I get into the "snacking" when I shouldn't. I am sticking with my exercise routine of at least 30 minutes a day and my doctor said I really need to increase my protein. So hopefully this fill will change things a little bit and give me a little "pick me up". Does anyone have issues with their weight fluctuating dramatically from day to day?? I have noticed that mine can change 5 pounds eathier heavier or lighter. I know I shouldn't weigh myself everyday, but I cant resist! Should I just put the scale away...out of sight out of mind?? Again..thanks for all your positive imput! Tamm

I was banded early yesterday AM, over all I feel ok however Im fairly weak and the only pain I am having is where my port is. Is this normal?? Also has anyone tried Gas-X to help get rid of the excess gas in their tummy?? Im feeling really uncomfortable because of it, it hurts to sit up. I walked the mall today with my mother for over an hour, but I didnt feel any relief. Any ideas from anyone? Thanks so much!!

Wow..thats so funny, I was also banded yesterday and I was feeling the same way. Also I am feeling quite weak, im guessing its from not eating...water and gatorade only goes so far.

Kiss that is fantastic and very informative. I also have very bad PCOS and endometriosis. I have to take a continious birth control cycle or else I am in so much pain I wanna die!! Its great to hear that your symptoms went away after lap band. I have tried for many many years to get my weight under control to fix my PCOS, but I have never been able to achieve it. I would exercise and eat healthy and get NO results. I am set to be banded on August 11th and I cant wait to finally be able to make my body healthy and hopefully one day have children!

I hear ya...mine is on the 11th. Suprisingly my pre-op diet is only low fat diet! I dont know how well I would do on a clear liquid diet, but thank gosh I dont have to deal with it! Good Luck:thumbup:

Hey all..My name is Tamm, Im new on here..I have been reading forums for months now and finally I decided to create a profile. I am six days pre-op. I am SOOO eXCITED!! I just started my low fat diet, kinda boring...Looks like im going to live on canned chicken, brown rice and stewed tomatoes!! Yum!! I just had to get my passport renewed..what a pain in the arss, because my surgery is in Costa-Rica!! Oh yeah my surgeon is Dr. Carlos Quesada..At least I get to enjoy the nice weather while i am recovering! LOL Anyone have any good pre-op suggestions?? Thanks! :biggrin:

I am having my banding done on the 14th, I am 212lbs and 5'4". I will let you know how it goes.:biggrin: