mcgeedh

I did lose 20 lbs before surgery. 10 after. I have since put back on all but 5. I admit it it is ALL my own doing. In October 2012 I had surgery to replace a hardware malfunction with the port. I am getting back on track now. Band is in place with 5cc's. I start feeling hunger about 3 hrs after I eat a well planned meal. The band is doing its job. . I hope 2013 is my time to lose.

I had the lap band put in June 2010. I have lost no weight due to my own actions, not the bands. I kept waiting and waiting for a 'sign' from my lap band, some feeling, some fullness...something. Not until recently, did a light bulb finally go off. It is only there to keep me from feeling hungry. For me...The lap band isn't going to make me feel full. It isn't going to make eating naughty foods difficult, uncomfortable, or give me unpleasant consequences. It isn't going to keep me from putting food in my mouth. It isn't going to make me feel 'full' after eating the recommended 1-1 1/2 cups of food per meal. I know it's different for everyone, but I wish I had realized a few of these things sooner, rather than later. I have been waiting for the band to do the work... It's time I work with my band. I highly recommend the band as long as you realize it is a small part of a big picture.

No, a c-section is not required after banding. I had had two previous children that were c-sections BEFORE I was banded. My girls are 10 and 11, needless to say, our 7 month old baby boy that came 2 years after I was banded was quite the surprise! (but a blessing for sure)

I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant and went in for an unfill. They couldn't get any fluid out and couldn't diagnose until after my baby was born and I recovered from a c-section. 9 plus months later, by X-ray, they discovered my tubing had disconnected from the port. I just got it fixed in October and am back on the 'band wagon'. Phew!!!

No fill for me on day of surgery. Surgeon had me wait 5 weeks.

I was banded June 2009. In December 2011, it was discovered there was a problem. The tubing had disconnected from the port. In October 2012, I underwent surgery and had a replacement port put in. My surgeon straight out told me it was a hardware malfunction. My insurance covered quite a bit, but I am still left paying $2500-3000 out of pocket. Has anyone else had this issue and did the lap band maker cover any out of pocket expenses?