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I had my lap band surgery in 2008. Initially, I lost 70 pounds. I have gained 30 of it back. My band is still adjusted, I tend to have to purge if I eat too much or do not chew enough. My health is not the best right now, I feel like i am at the end of my rope, therefore, I need support to restart my journey and advise on the best way to begin. I am thinking of doing the 5 day pouch diet. I am open to any suggestions you have to offer. Feeling like this is my last chance, Angela

I am starting the 5 day pouch test tomorrow to get restarted. I am very excited to get started back on my journey again. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Do NOT feel like a failure. I was banded in 2008, lost 70 pounds, gained 30 back and have not done anything since. I recently rejoined this board for support because I am restarting. We are not the only ones. There are plenty of people that have restarted. First, call your surgeon and get back in with him/her and make sure your band is ok and then go from there! We are all here for you and cheering you on! Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would definitely think about switching docs. To be overfilled, then dehydrated and hospitalized is not good. When I would get fills in the past, the doc would always make sure I could swallow before leaving. Good luck to you, we are all here for each other. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I work at an orthopedic office at St Mary's but live in Mineral which is near Goochland, west of Richmond.

Anyone here from Richmond, VA or surrounding area? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Looking for a mentor/buddy in Richmond, VA. Banded in 2008, initially lost 70 pounds, gained 30 back after spine surgery and now need to lose at least 80 pounds. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I have transferred to his new office in Short Pump. Do you like the new doc you have now? What is his name?

How many ounces do you have in the morning for a Protein shake? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Everyone add me!!! agw504@yahoo.com Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would love to join everyone on fitness pal. The more support, the better for me. My email is agw504@yahoo.com. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I had my lap band surgery at St Mary's also by Dr Schroder. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Hello Annette! So, how are you doing with your band? Do you belong to any support groups? Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Thank you so much Amy! I really need the support to restart my journey. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I would love to join the two of you. I am in Mineral, VA. I work in Richmond. I was banded in 2008, lost 70 pounds, gained 30 back after spine surgery and need to lose about 80 pounds at least. I am working at getting back on track and making an appointment with my bariatric surgeon to get my band filled. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I am starting over also. Banded in 2008, lost 70 pounds and gained 30 of it back. Still need to lose about 80 pounds at least. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I am so happy I found your post. I was banded in 2008. Initially lost 70 pounds but have gained back 30 and still need to lose 80 pounds at least. I am going to schedule an appointment with my surgeon to have my band filled since it is empty since 2011 when I had back surgery. I feel like such a failure. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

I have been having the same problem along with nausea. I had an ultrasound, which showed a fatty liver due to obesity, had an X-ray of my abdomen, they were looking for blockage in my bowels, which was negative and then I had a hidascan. All were normal and my lap band is fine. I returned to my bariatric surgeon and he tried to order a CT scan but my insurance denied it. Now I am not better and there are no answers. I am very frustrated. I know how you feel. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

Thank you both. I returned to this forum to find support and I see I have it. I am hoping that in starting over, my health will improve also. Sent from my iPad using LapBandTalk

My name is Angela. I had my band done on 8/14/08. I have lost 70 pounds since then. I wasn't the most compliant patient after my surgery. In January, I had back surgery and they had to take all the fluid out of my band for me to have my back operated on. I am going in tomorrow to have my band filled back up again and I am going to be more serious about it. I am curious how many calories everyone is taking in daily. My doc suggested I only have 600 calories daily. That seems so low to me. I am looking for some thoughts from everyone here and for support also. Wish me luck!!!!

Ok, I had a fill today and they did a "Pressure Fill" instead of a regular fill. Does anyone know the difference between the two?

Does anyone know of an app like this for the blackberry????

Yes I definitely burp since I have been banded. Like someone said previously, it seems like when the food goes through, an air bubble comes up!!

Congratulations all!! My anniversary was Aug 14th. I am only down 60 pounds but working at it still.

Congratulations!!! My anniversary was Aug 14. I have been banded for a year and down 60 pounds also. It is GREAT to be able to go to a store to buy clothes!!!! I am anxious to lose more weight.