humnbirdnut

I thought I'd sent my date in before...maybe I didn't. LOL!! Anyway, my date is 9-13-06 -I am "twiceblessed1014"s sister. We had our bands done on the same date. Can you please add me to your list? Thanks!! Humnbirdnut

Well, my sister was banded at the same date that I was (9-13-06) and she never bruises or has had any problems as far as the fill procedure. I certainly hope that as I lose even more weight it will get better! As for other patients - I don't know but I haven't heard any conversation about it. Thanks for all the input.

GOOD GRIEF!!!! I was banded in 2006!! My fingers just hit the wrong key! Sorry for the confusion!! Susan P.S. there are no other drs in this area who even do this surgery. I like my docs, it's just that fills are a dreaded thing for me at this point.

I was banded 9-13-07 and have lost almost 70 pounds! :whoo: :help:My concern/issue is with fills. Almost everytime I get a fill is turns into an ordeal for me. On my first fill, after being stuck multiple times, my md finally sent me over to the hospital where she did the fill in xray. I had a bruise for a few days and the site was tender. Thankfully, they will usually numb me up before starting. About 3 fills ago, after much manipulation of my port, she was successful but I started bleeding - it ran down my side onto the exam table - luckily it stopped in just a minute or so. However, the last time I had a fill (3 weeks and 2 days ago), he had to push on and manipulate the port, plus 2 sticks then he went to get a longer needle before he was able to do the fill. Then once again, I started to bleed...quite a bit. He got some 2x2 gauze pads, held pressure then applied a large Band-aid. By the time I ate the cracker, walked to the car, pulled out and got about 5 blocks away, I looked down and was bleeding thru my shirt. My sister was driving, so I grabbed some Kleenex, folded them multiple times (about 1/2" thick) and applied pressure. I bled all the way thru those and a couple more before I got it stopped. I was extremely sore for a couple of days, had a UGLY bruise that has not completely faded yet. My question is: has anyone else had this type problem? Honestly, I dread going to each appointment because of this. Thanks for any input! Susan

Beef is the absolute hardest thing for me. Only one or two times since my surgery (9-06) have I been able to eat beef. Sliced white bread (toasted or not) ALWAYS gives me trouble. I can eat toasted wheat bread sometimes and have eaten cinnamon/raisin breakfast bread toasted.

According to my instructions, yes. We also give ice cream on full liquid diets in the hospital where I work. Susan

:update: I can't believe it because it's gone by so quickly but today is my 1 year bandiversary! I have lost 64 pounds so far!! :whoo:I have a long way to go still but every pound is a victory!! Thanks to all of you for support and insights - but a very special thank you to my sister for all of her support and encouragement. :car: Have a great day! Susan

Terri - I am SO glad it's taken care of too. I was really beginning to feel pretty low...even hard to concentrate!! After he had me drink some Water and eat a cracker with no problem...I went straight to a drive-thru and got a glass of iced tea! Boy was it good!! Yeah, I've been taking it really easy...yogurt, DanActive yogurt drinks yesterday. Today I had some really really tender moist chicken (chewed extremely well) and some stewed squash. Thanks for your help! Susan

Thanks, chickatee - I'm happy to have the loss but it was a hard way to do it! Susan

Hey jmcambra - getting stuck is a BUMMER!! I'm not black and blue - just a little blue - but mighty sore. Thanks for everything! Good luck to you!! Susan

Hey ya'll!! Well, the co-ordinator for the lap-band program at my md's office called me back just after she got the message. I told her everything that was going on, she talked to the md, and said for me to get there ASAP. So my supervisor let me leave work early and off I went. They took me right back - weighed me (lost 7 pounds since Monday!) then right into an exam room. When he came in, lots of questions on what was going on, etc, and he said that some fill needed to come out. So he stuck me trying to access my port - I could feel the needle moving around, etc...but he couldn't gain access. It was really beginning to hurt so he numbed me up and after 2 more tries and lots of maneuvering/pushing on my port - success!!:clap2: I had just a "tad" over 9.5cc in my band (nurse told me the max is 12.5cc) so I was pretty full. He took out almost 1cc so I have just over 8.5cc's now. He had me drink some Water and eat a cracker before I could leave. I could still feel some restriction but thankfully no pain! :whoo: I left the office and headed for the nearest place I could find for a glass of iced tea! I ate a little when I got home and did fine! So I guess my "problem" has been fixed! Thanks for all the input, advice and support! You guys ROCK!! Have a good night everyone! I plan on crashing soon and getting plenty of :notagree . Love you all - Susan

Thanks for all the feedback! You guys are great!! I took 2 little sips of a DanActive yogurt drink and the dash for the bathroom was on!! :think Even though I took really really small sips, there was extreme pressure when I swallowed - the pain remained and slightly intensified just before the dash to the bathroom! So, I have called the office, but got their answering service. So I left a message and hopefully I will get a call back soon. I work at a hospital and get off work at 3pm (Central time) so if I need to head over there maybe my supervisor will let me leave early. I will let ya'll know....... Susan