pinklily27

I did not know there was such a thing as OA! This is very intriguing to me. I will have to see if there are any meetings in my area. I have a band and have strugled off and on over the years. I think I would benefit from it! Thanks for sharing information!

I was banded in 2009 and initially did well. I had a slip and another surgery. Then in 2012 I had a serious illness (unrelated to the band) and was completely unfilled. Due to my medical condition, my surgeon did not want to do any fills tilli was off treatment. So I regained all 80lbs I had lost plus another 40lbs. My health has improved and in february of this year he started making adjustments. It took several appts but I finally hit my "sweet spot" in June and have lost 40lbs! It hasn't been too bad. When I first began having fills again it was a little frustrating trying to find that sweet spot but overall, it has gone well. Good luck to you!

Congrats on your weight loss!

I weigh everyday. For me I find it helpful and useful. It really serves to motivate me and keep me on track. I have found that when I don't check my weight, I tend to not want to track my eating for the day and the next thing I know I have gained weight because I have avoided dealing with the scale. But that's just me and my experience with my weight loss. I only record my weight in my tracker app one a week though.

I was banded in 2009. I initially did really well and lost 70lbs. I was feeling pretty good but not yet to my goal then my band slipped. I had it repaired but during surgery it broke so he had to put on a new one. After that, my MD had trouble adjusting my band. I eas either too tight and couldn't eat at all or too loose and ate everything! My weight slowly crept up. Then in 2012 I had a serious illness and I had to have all the fluid removed from my band. I also had to take steroids long term. Between the two I really began to gain weight. Before I knew it, I had regained the 70 lbs I lost plus another 40lbs! I felt very defeated and kind of gave up and because of my mrdical issues (wich had nothing to do with the band) and my stwriod treatment, my MD wanted to hold off adjustments until I was better. Long story short, earlier this year, I began having adjustments an hit my "sweet" spot in June. Since then I have lost 40lbs! Don't be too discouraged, see your doc next week and talk with him/her about your troubles. They can help you get where you need to be. I hope all goes well! Good luck!

Sorry you had to have two surgeries! You are not a failure! Like Missy said, you haven't given up yet! It definitely does take multiple fills for many people to have some restriction. Do not give up, you can do this!

Every doctor is different so you will want to follow what they tell you to do but for me, I did 4 weeks low carb, high protien then 2 weeks full liquid protien shakes. I lost about 15 pounds. It was rough but well worth it. Doc said my liver looked great!

Welcome! It sounds like you have been through the ringer! I hope the band will help you. You've already come such a long way. Keep us updated as to your progress!

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You do sound a little too tight. I think you should call the doc in the morning. It could be that you had a little swelling from the fill, especially since it has been so long. As that swelling decreases your intake should be able to increase, which is sounds like it has. Just not sure it has improved enough. You don't want to get dehydrated. I always have swelling for a couple of days after a fill but each day it gets better and I will take ibuprofen to reduce it.

I would call their office first thing in the morning to find out for sure. Most docs recommend some type of limit before a fill. The last thing you want is for the food you ate before the fill to get stuck. I recommed liquids but check with your doc to be sure.

Welcome! This is a great site. Good luck to you on your journey.

Although I am slightly disappointed, I am mostly happy! Why you ask? Because my surgeon is pleased with the track I am on and what has happened with my weight since my last fill (end of may). He didn't want to push it today with another fill. I have a history of being too tight and a slip in the past so he has been going slow. This is the first time I have been close to the green zone since my complete unfill in a year and a half ago! I'm finally back losing. 11 pounds down since may! It was a great doctor visit!

So I am having the worst day ever! It all actually started two days ago when I was reamed a new one by my boss's boss! Things have went downhill from there. I can't really get into details but because of my mistake a couple of potential problems have arisen. Now others at my office are talking about me and I feel embarrassed. There is no one I can really talk to as it is a small group and they tend to talk behind each others backs. My boss sometimes does it and I don't even think sometimes she realizes she does it. Anyway, just wanted to vent again (in case you read my post the other day) since things have gotten worse since then.

I love corn. I don't seem to have any problems with it. I know some people do, but for me, corn is good!

Congrats! Welcome to the forum. I have only recently rediscoved it after being away for a few years but in the past couple of weeks it has been very helpful for me and I have enjoyed getting to know some of the regulars!

I agree with the others. Perhaps it is sore from the manipulation the doctor had to do to get to your port. You could try some tylenol or motrin to see if it helps you get more comfortable. If it doesn't get better though, you may want to call your surgeon next week.

Well, sorry that you have to have surgery but I'm happy for you that you have lost enough weight to have the surgery. I am a nurse and have taken care of alot of post knee replacement patients. Most of them, when I talk to them several months after their surgery, say they can't believe how much better their knees feel and that they had no idea how much pain they had presurgery. Most say they would do it again in a heartbeat! Here's to better mobility! Good Luck!

Awesome for you! I know being diabetic is a struggle and taking so many pills is a pain. Its great when we start getting healthy and the doc starts cutting back those meds. When I lost my initial 70 pounds I went off my all my blood pressure meds! Keep up the good work.

Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I too am stressed right now thanks to my work. Never-the-less, take care of yourself. If your vomiting or inability to eat or drink gets too bad, call the doctor. Don't risk your health or your band! Best Wishes

Yes, I am just finishing up old flo right now. Although this time I did not gain anything, I frequently will gain a couple of pounds. It usually comes back off pretty quickly once my "friend" has left!

Thanks for the support!

Sounds like you need to call the doctor right away. Two days is a long time to have something stuck. He/She may need to do a small unfilll to help the food pass. Please give them a call ASAP. Wouldn't want you to become dehydrated, develop a problem with your band, etc. Let us know how it goes.

Awesome pics! You look great! Congrats!