Pbandit

Four years next month for me. No complications and I can assure you the surgeon is wrong about the 20%. If the rate was that high few of us would have been banded.

I had my surgery almost one year ago and originally I lost 65 pounds. I have gained 12 lbs back in the last two months. I have had numerous fills and the restriction usually only seems to work for a few days each time. I eat realtively big meals now and I'm constantly munching on Snacks that are about 100 calories each. After going thru a successful surgery with good weight loss, I now feel I'm losing it. My surgeon says my band is filled tightly enough. Weight gain happens to lap band patients but I don't see a lot of discussion here. Does anybody have any comments, suggestions, or thoughts?

Ok I'll weigh in here. Pardon the pun. I went back and read a few of your posts to get an idea of what this post was about. Keep in mind I haven't been following this story closely so I may have missed something. The internet is full of scammers and people pretending to be what they are not. You should not be offended in any way if some people don't believe you. You didn't post the winner's essay even though you could have edited/changed identifying info. You posted about having the surgery in Mexico since the operation was so expensive. Then you offer to pay for someone else's surgery as a gift. I didn't see an offer to make the funds available through this website or any verification by this website. Please understand some of these things don't add up right. If you're offer is legit please accept my appreciation for your wonderful gesture. In the end you will be judged by a higher power than your fellow LBT members.

I've gotten stuck twice since my October banding. Truly an uncomfortable experience both times. One time it was sliming and the other time resulted in vomiting. I'd love hear more suggestions on this topic.

I am just starting solid foods and 2 weeks away from my first fill. I am very tired of making my own powdered Protein shakes and would like suggestions for decent tasting pre-mixed Protein Shakes. I'll offer up my favorite: Worldwide Brand Protein Shakes available at Trader Joe's, GNC. 35 grams of protein, 3 g of carbs and 160 calories. Can anybody recommend any others? My goal is 100 grams of protein so I need some high powered stuff. Thanks for this great website and any replies would be appreciated.