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Hello 2nd chance, I am curious to know what does the dr. thinks may have caused this and or went wrong with your surgery; fills/unfills? I have not read a lot of profiles of people who have had to get them removed and I am seeking the lapband, but have this phobia that I will have some problems. I am so scared. I look at some of the photo's where the majority have succeeded and look very good after a ton of weight loss I guess we just don't ever think about a mishap or a failed band. What causes slippage and stoma spasms? Are the spamas very painful? Please hit me back with and update. Thanks

Hi...I was looking at before/after photos and came accross your photo. You & I started out at the same weight. How are you doing with the band? And how much have you lost total so far? I feel like my weight loss is just taking SOOOOO long to come off. Any advice? Thanks

Hey Erin! Getting banded was the best decision I have ever made and do not regret the downturns of it. Post Op was easy... almost a little depressing just because I didn't loose too much weight.

hey, you are shopping already. i havent thought about shopping yet. i want to wait till i lose more weight, the fun stuff is putting on some slacks that i wasnt able to zip up and now bingo. its great feeling isnt it. i had a great weekend with my boys, my hubbie was away working. love 3 day weekends. started munchie on diffrent things, i added some blackberries to my yogurt. went down good, of couse i make sure and chew.

Hi! my name is trina and girl, u look good! how much weight did u loose if u don't mind me asking?

Thank you and your welcome . hope your dr. appt went well . and if your scale is not accurate then im sure you lost more . lol funny you say you have never owned a scale . i have not either untill i stated this . helps me be more aware of where i am . crazy how fast you can gain but its so much more workk to lose it =( . take care and look forward to tlking .

hey lauren,

things are still going good. im down to 243 so another 3 pounds and ill be done.lolthe only problem i have is that the weight is comming off pretty fast but i cant see my doc til the 30th. maintaining has always been a huge issue for me. but i figure as long as i stay on liquids it shouldnt be hard.how are you doing? how much weight have youlost so far?

p.s. i hate slimfast.lol

Thank you so much for your comment on my profile pic. My weight loss was very slow, it was hard to watch others lose so much faster, but I finally feel like I"m getting there now. Good luck to you too!

Hello,

I actually saw you post something on another person's page and I was wondering..... I just got banded on 5/20 and I have lost 10 lbs post-op and 6 pre-op so thats 16lbs total. Buuuuuut now I am on puree and for whatever reason have not lost anymore weight!!! I'm super upset about it because I liked stepping on the scale every morning seeing another lbs gone.... any suggestions... I try to get my protein in but its rather hard with the amount of space I have. I have also noticed today that I can eat more than usual... I can't wait to get a fill!!! Thanks for your help! ttyl

Hello,

I had my surgery on May20th and I am starting to feel better mentally and physically now. I'm not going to sugarcoat anything it was wayy harder than I expected! It's painful after the surgery ( mainly the incisions sites). I am sooo happy that I did it though. I am very proud that I made the decision and now I am looking forward to my first fill. I lost 6 lbs pre-op and then since my surgery I've lost another 10 lbs... I am now on the puree diet and I haven't really lost any weight since. My doctor informed me that once my band/stomach recover from the surgery I will have little to no restriction on eating. I'm trying to start exercising by walking now because I don't want to push it. Feel free to ask ANY questions! I don't mind at all..... I'm glad I came to this forum because it really helps to have people to talk to. Talk to you later!! Good Luckkk I am super excited for you!!

I Minnesota. First of all if you want to ask questions and have people post to your blog you need to let people comment. After your ticker is set up in your signature you don't have to copy and paste. You can change it and it will change it in your signature. You will never need to copy and paste again, even if you change your weight or ticker style.

Good luck!

Hey girl!! How's it going? I see Dr Kim on Tues,I cant wait I totally need another fill.How about you? My weight is definitely stuck......

Hi Jenni! I am so glad to hear from you! You were in my thoughts on Wednesday and Thursday and then to get a note from you, how cool. I have already had my 2nd adjustment. I went at six weeks po and I am needing another one now. I will call on Monday to see if I can get in on Wednesday. I was going to ask Dr. Feiz how you were doing......How is life with your second adjustment? I felt more restriction with it for about 2 1/2 weeks then I was able to eat more again but I have kept it to a minimum of food intake. I am still not drinking enough water nor am I exercising enough but I am down 30 pounds. How is your weight loss going? How is work going?

How was you visit with Dr. Feiz? Did he find anything wrong with your tummy?

Thanks for getting in touch! I will be talking to you again soon! Cheryl

I had my lap band surgery on may 5th and find i can eat anything w/out really feeling a restriction. My first fill will be on june 8th. I hope that will really be when the weight loss starts. I've lost 10 pounds so far because I am making an effort to eat less and exercise. Is this typical?

Hey Anya. I am having a MUCH better time now. I have restriction. I am having a hard time eating in the morning, as I've said. My protein shake holds me until lunch time. For lunch I find that I can only eat about a cup of food.This holds me until dinner time. In the evening I feel like I can eat a little more.Great job on the weight loss! With almost 40 lbs gone, I would be surprised if your husband can't tell. It is hard to explain what the tightness felt like. It felt like whatever I swallowed went half way down my throat but then it was stopped by a HUGE bubble of air. Sometimes it did feel like when something gets stuck. I didn't get to see Dr. H. I think they said he was coming in the following day.I can't wait to see him again. I feel more comfortable with him I think. And you are right... he does give better shots. Have you noticed any difference with this new fill? Do you go to any support meetings or do you have any friends that are banded? Keep up the good work!

Rachel

Hey there! Congrats again on your approval! A July date isn't so bad, I just found out today that after the last of my tests are completed and pending insurance approval, I'm looking at a September date:thumbdown: I guess my surgeon is booked out that far. So you weight 239 right? How tall are you ? I'm 5'2" and 235. I'm nervous about getting approved because I have comorbs but not THEIR comorbs. I have high cholesterol, acid reflux/GERD, sleep hyponea(not apea, but almost) and joint/back pain. I've heard its hit and miss with Tricare...some people get approved with no problems and others get flat denied! Anyways, good luck!:smile2:

Sorry I didn't respond to your email. My computer has been giving me problems and I have been really busy. Im glad u like the pics. When I lose more weight I am going to take some more. So how have things been going with you? R u still working out? I know u said you wasn't as strict to your meals as you use to be. I haven't work out in three weeks. I started back yesterday.

yea.. thats about how much i could handle a day.. I went ahead and started mushies today... Im suppose to start on wed.. thats tech 2 wks.. but im getting hungry.. lol

My weight loss is going well i think.. pre op i lost 15 and ive lost 26 since surgery so.. about 40 total.. How about you?

stopping by to say Hello!!! hope all is going well..so far I'm down 20lbs I think I'm in some type of denial, my friends and family can see the weight loss but all I see is the same me..strange..the scale moves but my brain seems to be frozen in its own state..o'well how about you..

Continued (message was too long). That's what I'm giving her for her 50th birthday -- a new and improved older sister. We lost our mom 5 years ago and they lived next door to each other and it was very hard on her and I know she's worried about my weight for years. She's an RN so she knows all the risks. She and my brother never had a weight problem -- I was always the fat sister (and middle child). Hoping you are feeling much better when you read this. Linda

hows the mushies been treating you im guessing it seems like a meal fit for a queen after the darn liquids..lol im holding on its not bothering me i just know i want this weight off and thats the only thing on my mind is to do what i need to in order for that to happen...

Wow,

you really have had great success with your lap band.

How did you do it.?? Did you exercise and stick to your nutrion plan...I am considering having the band or the gastric bypass...we are the same age and I am close to your start weight! If I can work it like you did! THanks for the posted photos they are very encouraging!

Girl, I am haning in there. My weight loss is actually going well. 15 more pounds and i will have lost 100 lbs. Yay!! But now I got other issues brewing. It's always one or the other. I am either happy with myself and everthing else is crappy or everything else is going well and I am unhappy with me. One of these days they will both be on good terms!! lol. How are you? You doing well? You are looking good, Ms. Mami Caliente.

Hi Dani! I had my 3rd fill yesterday (Thursday too). I'm up to 6cc's and finally feeling some restriction. I want to get this weight off at a faster rate than what it is coming off since the surgery but maybe that will be taken care of with this fill. My port can still be pretty touchy at times but it seems manageable. How about you? Can you tell had the fill Thursday?

Hey there, just checkin in on ya! How are your incisions! How are you doing on the weight loss front? I hope things are going well !