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Hi I got the lap band on 9-2009 was 303 pre surgery and got to 263 well Im back up to 290. I have never really had restriction. I have a 133cc band and am filled to 7cc and no retriction still. I got a upper GI and the band is in place so thats not the problem. I tell my doc that I can still eat a buffett and he said you should not do that and I said I know that however the point is I can and should not be able to he does not understand while I dont have restriction I am looking into the sleeve. Everyone I know that had gotten the sleeve has had great sucess and the people I know that have had the band have lost maybe 20-30 pounds and said they have the same problems. I am too scared to get the sleeve though has anyone experieneced this and what did they do. I would really like to have the band work for me and I dont want to go through another surgery any advice or help would be great. Thanks for listening

thanks for all the advice I went to the surgeon today .He filled me up a half cc and the nurse told me Im not eating protein first and am drinking water with my meals thats why I dont have restriction so I am taking their advice and trying that to see if it helps

Ok. I was banded on 9-29-2009. I have lost 33 pounds. I had no retriction after I was banded and could eat anything ( even though I did not) I have a 14 cc band. My doc put in 3 cc's and still no resrtiction. I mean I went to Vegas and had the buffet which I know is a big no no. However I did not eat the amounts I would have before the surgery. He gave me 4 more CCs of a fill tottaling 7 ccs now. I have some restriction now but still not enough. I can still eat alot more than I should . Put it this way I could go to Mc.Donalds an get the big mac meal and not relaly feel that full. I am not doing that but I have eaten 3 pieces of pizza in one sitting which every one I know that has had the surgery said there is no way they could do that and they have less cc's than I do. I am getting frustrated. I thought I should have more restriction by now. I guess I thought when I got the lap band that I would have immediate restriction and feel full well this is not the case. I also have my sister bitching at me saying. How can you eat a full meal I thought once you got the lap band you could only eat kids size portions. I am sure I should have lost more than 33 pounds by now.Advice anyone I really would appreciate it

The dietician said that I should have 2 protein shakes a day plus my meals but my doctor said no only have the protein shakes for meal replacments. I was thinking if I have two protein shakes plus meals that would be alot of calories and I would gain weight. How are people using protein shakes. Also I am so hungry I was banded on 9-29 and did not realize how hungry I would be. I have lost 20 pounds but it has been on sheer willpower alone. i mean I could have lost 20 pounds without the lap band just doing what I have been doing. I can not wait to have some restriction because this is torture

These posts are great and I needed a swift kick of reality in my ass. Thank you all.Yes am a food addict yes I got myself in this situation and it will get better. I think metally getting over your old thoughts about food is harder than the physical hunger.I keep telling myself I have lost about 25 pounds since my surgery on 9-29- and I could have done the same thing on ww. Well who am I kidding I would not have done the same thing bcause I could have eaten what I wanted and never have even lost that!

I guess I was not that prepared before I went into the surgery. Don't laugh everyone but I thought once you got the lap band you were going to lose weight. Now that I read all the posts, I have come to the realization that this is not the case for everyone and people gain it back. I was banded on 9-29-2009 and am freaked out. I did not go through this to gain it back in two years. I also am reading about getting stuck lap band problems etc. I try to focus on all the positive posts but the other posts scare me. I have lost 20 pounds but that is from sheer starvation liquids only. I went out with my sister and her friend to the mall today and they had lunch at islands while I waited outside and sipped my slimfast shake that really sucked for me, but I got myself in this position. Right now I feel like everywhere I go I am being deprived . I can not eat with my daughter at the table it is too hard forget going into a resteraunt . I went to costco with my sister and had to leave and wait for her in the parking lot it was just to hard. Tell me it gets better. I am on mushies in a few days and can not wait. My Doctor just said blend meats ,veggies anything in a blender however I am scared to do this I am terrified of getting stuck after reading the posts. I am looking at the psotss with food recipies but I guess I am afraid of the unknown the next steps in each food stage. Thanks for letting me vent

Hi I am looking for a LAP-BAND® buddy. I need suppport but also want to suppoprt someone else as well through this journey. I am a 44 year old female divorced with a 8 year old daughter. I was banded on 9-29-2009 and have lots of questions. I also want to be of help to someone if possible

Here is my email address for anyone who wants to contact me vaughnsmntm@aol.com. I figure the more lap band buddies the better Susan

Hi it sounds like we have alot in common. I am 44 single mom a soical worker and I lived in portland for 14 years email me at vaughnsmntm@aol.com so we can chat

Boy you guys are preaching to the choir. I am pissed off too. I was reading one post where it was suggested to go on weight watchers and I feel the same way. What the hell did I get this for if I can just go on weight watchers. Well I know why, I did ww off and on for years and did not keep the weight loss going lol. Anyway, I was banded on 9-29 and am starving and pissed like the rest of you. I just keep telling myself this will get better.

HI I was wondering If I could get you email address so we could correspond mine is vaughnsmntm@aol.com Thanks Susan

Hey I have been single since 2-2008. I was with my husband for 13 years and I can relate to what you are going through. It sucks. However getting back into the dating scene can be hard. I have not jumped back in but hope to soon. Email me if you would like maybe we can be a support to each other. vaughnsmntm@aol.com:sad:

I was banded on 9-29 5 days out. My pain is alot better but I am STARVING and THIRSTY all the time. I am being really good my doctor said Clear liquids for a week then full liquids for the next week I can not wait to get to full liquids. I am having crystal light,Water and sugar free popsicles and broth. I lost ten pounds already when I weighed 3 days after my surgery but is that safe to lose 10 pounds in 3 days? I am going crazy on this liquid diet and am still saying why the hell did I do this I am miserable. People keep telling me the first two weeks are tough. NO kidding. I feel like I could devour a chessburger and fries but wont. Any suggestions for the liquid stage. I hope it gets better because right now I regret this surgery. I am sorry to be so negative but I am sure others felt this way until the two weeks was up. At least others told me they felt this way during the hellish two weeks. Thank you

I am four days out post op and I am DYING OF THIRST. Before my surgery I was thirsty alot ( did not have diabetis) and could guzzule the Water. The doc has me sipping 1 0z of water every 15 min and it is not quenching my thirst. I want to just drink a whole glass of water but am afraid of what would happen if I do any suggestions I cant go on being thirsty like this HELP. I did call my doctor about this and he said just sip the water Thanks

Hi, I got my surgery yesterday Sept 29. I read many of the posts before I went in and thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. Many people said there pain was not that bad. I am miserable. I am in terrible pain and I was on morphine in the hospital. My doctor did not want me to meet with the diatician until after the surgery. Which I did not agree with. The dietician came into the hospital room and told me what I needed to do. All the infmoration was so overwhelming I burst out in tears crying. I started feeling anxiety and thinking why did I do this I made a big mistake. I know I am depressed this is a new life and I guess I am mourning my old eating habits. I know the first two weeks are hard but I was wondering if anyone feels like this. I need help to get over the hump. Any advice what foods are the best for the first two weeks. How much protein should someone eat everyday. Thanks for the help.

Hi everyone, If it wasn't for this site I do not know what I would do. Everyone is so supportive and wonderful. I hope when I get past this hump I will be able to be supportive to people. My pain is better today. I called my surgeon because I have neck pain and he said that this is common it was probably how I was laying in surgery. I told him how confused I was about the diet because he told me clear liquids for two weeks. Then the dietieican came into the hospital and said clear liquids for two days full liquids for two days and then pureed foods after that. Well the surgeon just told me no. Clear liquids for two days then full liquids the rest of othe two weeks. I am also nauseated and he is calling me in a prescription for that. So you can see how I am confused. I am also very weepy crying because of he unknown and feeling like life is over with food but the surgeon said this is normal. I know that life is not over with food eventually I will be able to eat what I want just in smalller portions and be satisfied. I think I am just scared right now .

My surgery is getting closer and I am still scared. I am reading about a pre op diet but my doc never mentioned that to me also he said that I could take my pills but am learning from this site that you have to crush them. I would have just swallowed them whole. It seems I am learning more from this site than my doctor. I feel really unprepared. I asked if I could have a dietician consult before the surgery and he said no I would have that after the surgery in the hopital. I would like to know what I could have after surgery so I am prepared and it is already in the house when I get home. Also I read all the after surgery posts and am reading about this propblem and that problem which scares me even more. I know I have to get it done, but my mind keeps saying just back out you can do this on your own. Well I have tried and know I cant I am a single mom and want to live to raise my daughter and know I need to do this. Can I get some assurance ,comfort anything so I do not chicken out HELP.

I am scheduled to have the lap band on September 29 and am scared to death. I am afraid of going under,complications but most of all if I can ever really eat again. I was reading all the doom and gloom stories which have not helped me. Is life normal after lap band? I have thought about backing out and have visions of jumping off the surgery table but I know if I do not do this I am going to die. Can anyone give me some reassurance and give me answers to my questions. I would greatly appreciate any feedback Thank you so much

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I live in Temecula maybe we could support each other

Thank you everyone for your kind words. The support will help me make it to the surgery. I hope once the surgery is done and I am well on my way I will be a support to someone else who feels scared before their surgery

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Thank you so much the suppport will help me make ot to the surgery. I hope after it is done and I am well on my way I can be support to someone else that feels like I do now before there surgery

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