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Back. been off the board for a while.....
the best me replied to LapBandFan's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow Brenda, you are definately on the right track now. Okay, don't kick yourself too hard. You have been through slippage and re-banding, and only gained 10 lbs?!!! I know it's hard to be discouraged by a weight gain, but you will lose that 10 plus some so easily! Especailly with a good exercise kickstart. You go girl! Hope on that treadmill! Join the May Walking challenge! Lace up those sneaky peeks (what my daughter calls sneakers) and get ta movin! So glad you checked in, we miss you! Don't stay gone for long... -
Why can I still eat alot????
*susan* replied to alicat3924's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What you are feeling is normal. The time between your surgery and being filled is for healing, not dieting. Most lose litte to no weight during this time, or even gain. Once your swelling goes down from your surgery, you are pretty much wide open like you were prior to getting the band. Just be patient, once you get your fills and reach proper restriction, the weight will come off. -
Well, at least they didn't use the standard line about band patients potentially becoming milkshake addicts. Bright, you might find some comfort in this Australian study, which says that there is no evidence that sweet eaters are less successful with the band. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12568183&dopt=Abstract "CONCLUSION: Sweet eaters do not have less favorable weight outcomes following Lap-Band surgery. Our study confirms the findings of two other major studies. Sweet eating behavior should not be used as a preoperative selection criterion for bariatric surgery." A couple of other thoughts. Before I got my band, I thought about food a LOT. While eating lunch, I would think about dinner. I could eat dinner, and feel hungry enough to have a snack or sometimes another plate full of food before bed. Miracle of all miracles, I no longer do that. My 2nd fill reduced my appetite so greatly that the food thoughts just went *poof*. My husband will even ask me "Have you eaten enough today?" My relationship with food is so far removed from what it was before, I am still quite amazed by it. Tonia
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Good luck to you, Michelle! I'm going in tomorrow (Monday) too. I too gained a few pounds between making the decision and going on the pre-op diet. I think that is pretty standard, as most of us do the "goodbye to favourites" thing. I've been on a pre-op for 9 days and so far have lost 9lb! Whoohoo!
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Hi Maxxim, I've also had a similar experience with my band. I was banded in February of 2009. Things were going great and I was losing alot of weight. I was able to eat solid proteins but not things like bread or chips. Around June of 2010, I started noticing that I would get acid reflux at night. It was miserable and very painful. I also started to get sick frequently due to eating too much and trying to eat around the band. I was still happy though because I was losing so much weight. Eventually in August of 2010, I noticed I could only eat mushies and soups and then eventually just liquids. Again, it wasn't fun but I was losing weight so I was happy. One day in mid August, water and hot tea would not even go down. I tried every liquid but nothing worked. I would develop a mucus plug and would have to purge to get some relief. I finally decided to go see my lap band doctor. I was self pay so I was very worried. They did a barium swallow and saw that nothing was going through. I was told that my pouch was very inflammed and the band had almost slipped. My docotor was very worried and now, so was I. He had to completely unfill the band to give the pouch time to heal. It healed rather quickly and now I feel so much better. I can't think of any incidents where I was horribly sick or vomited alot. It just seemed to get worse and worse. Anyway, I feel so much better now. I really didn't want to see the doctor since I was losing so much weight but I feel so much better now. I tried to just stay on liquids to see if that helped, but it didn't. My advice would be to see your doctor as soon as you can before you do perminent damage. I was so close to having damage since I waited. Once the pouch healed, I was able to be refilled and I am back on track. Hope this helps!
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2 years banded...only lost 30 pounds
TklMeSkinny replied to OKLABUBBA's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree you need to switch Drs! The patient/doctor relationship is critical to weight loss! And trust is the key! You may end up having to go to more than one to find the one that makes you ultimately the most comfortable and give YOU the support you need! You are not getting it with your surgeon so look elsewhere! Best of luck to you! I know you can do it! Tkl -
Banded 1 year, 8 months ago and feeling discouraged
dandeegan posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hello all, I was banded 9/15/09. To keep a potentially long post short and to the point - Things were great at first. I was motivated, losing weight, following protocol. I lost about 50 pounds or so in the first 4-5 months. Fast forward to now - Weight loss has completely stopped at roughly 65 pounds. I work out like a fiend, I'm active in martial arts, and my band is filled pretty much to it's max (at least it was). I feel like I can eat almost as much as before my surgery now. All day long I think about how I want to rip this thing out of me because it does nothing but make me feel weird on occasion, and once or twice a week I need to puke something up because it's stuck. I am worried to death that my pouch is all stretched out or something. Sometimes, I still get full quickly (especially when I follow the rule and do not drink while I eat). Other times, I can eat just as much as everyone else around me and I get concerned. All in all, any success I have now I feel like it should be credited towards my exercise, not the lap band. I lost my health insurance about a year ago and stopped going in for checkups. I simply can't afford to eat the cost of an upper GI. If I were still able to be full after a tiny portion of food I would roll with the lap band thing, feeling like I made the right decision getting it done. I suppose what I am concerned about is the fact that I feel like I can eat too much. Since I can't go get it checked on I came here for some words of wisdom and/or support. Does anyone else feel like something is wrong when they can eat too much, so long after their surgery with a supremely tight fill? Or, should i walk around feeling like my pouch is stretched? -
Hi lacie I was banded on 7-28-08 start weight 286 as of today 249. This a slow journey so I have found the key is patiences. Also measure yourself I am losing inches I went from a size 20 jeans to a 16. Although I would like the scale to say lower numbers it's just not going that way what was your start weight and how much lost
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I feel your pain. I had my surgery in 2010 ,lost 49 lbs and put back on 18 of them. I've not been able to take the weight off on my own and will be calling the office on Monday to schedule an appointment to start over. I fell off the bandwagon lost my way and became totally uncomitted to the process because I wanted have my cake and eat it too! I did not go in for follow-up fills and as a result starting gaining. Thank God for second and third and fourth chances. This is such a journey and I realize I cannot compare myself to anyone else, hence discouragement and the cycle begins again. My weight is due to my emotional eating. Trying to get a grip! I encourage you to hang in there and do the work. I jumping back in the saddle again.
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nerves increasing before surgery?
m1aman replied to dolphintattoo's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I guess the nerves are normal for most people. I was afraid I would die in surgery if anything. But just having the band won't necessarily make you lose weight all on it's own. You will have to work it by eating properly. I believe most people do well with the band. But some don't........ -
sleeved 2/28/13 @188 anyone else?
novam vitam replied to emilyim19's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
That's still 20 pounds! And it's not coming back... I am currently at your pre weight. (Surgery tomorrow) and I think of all the times I've lost weight before and how good I felt and of course inevitably, how defeated I felt as the pounds crept back on.... Those numbers on that scale and in your closet are just going to keep getting smaller and smaller! Be proud. If your doctor complains about that, poke him in the eye! -
"C" you later
sickofrollercoaster replied to citygal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I always had a big chest, even at 110 in my teen years. I had a reduction in 2002 after my twins were born. Now when I lose weight, I have nothing left so I am slowly watching them deflate! I am back to a comfortable C but I know by the time the next 40 pounds fall off I will be in a B cup and that is something I have not seen since my early teens during the training bra era which did not last too long! Can I take part of my backside and move it on up to the top, just for some firmness? Lord knows I am not lacking in that area!!! -
Oh my, so angry!
thynnlynn replied to Debbiebydesign's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think we look at it as a tool to help us, where those that are not considering WLS surgery just believe that we will eat smaller amounts of whatever we want and everything will be fine. They have no concept of what actually happens. As soon as I am healed from this surgery, I will be having a very serious hip revision surgery. So serious, that my surgeon and his partner cancelled it the day of surgery saying that it needs to be done in a larger hospital with full access to all types of equipment. I had an appointment with the new ortho doc on 1/8 but as my RNY is now 1/4, I rescheduled for 3/1 to schedule the hip revision. I am hoping whatever weight I have lost by the time of that surgery will make it easier on me and the docs. Any surgery is complicated by obesity and I am doing this for my health, not my looks. I am 60-years-old and that simply does not matter anymore! People can say the darndest things, but we KNOW what we are really undertaking. Being thankful for RNYTalk and Obesityhelp for my only outside support! :wub: Blessings! Lynn -
Oh my, so angry!
Shannalee replied to Debbiebydesign's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You bring up a good point. I had mentioned earlier that one of my best girlfriends just did not understand me getting weight loss surgery. Well she was really happy when I quit smoking and didn't care that I used a pill to help me do it...as long as I quit smoking. I think that when it comes to weigh it's the unknown on how to deal with it. I think there are some that want you to be the way you are now and not change. Over the weekend I went to a friend's birthday party. Her husband and I went to Jr High and High School together. He has seen me overweight all my life but has never treated me any differently. So we were talking and he just flat out said that I am going to look hot! We had a good laugh about it and talked about our 20 year high school reunion (which I totally forgot about) in a few years and that I'm gonna shock the shit out of everyone. Sorry for the language but I have to tell it like he said it because it's amazing. I am starting to remember and think about all the positive remarks and throw away all the negative remarks. This is going to be a struggle and I am glad that those that support me fully are there to pick me up. -
Lap band Doctors in the Ft Irwin/Barstow, Ca area
Corrigan replied to blackmajyk's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ann, your choices for a decent surgeons are Riverside, Orange County and Beverly Hills. I went to Cedars-Sinai and had the best care I've ever had in my life. The drive is horrendous and it requires eight to ten trips. I have a ranch, not too far from you and I did a lot of research before deciding, my doctor's recommendation made up my mind. I don't have any idea what Tricare might do for you, but please find the best surgeon and hospital you can. Not all weight loss facilities are equal so choose wisely. I know I sound preachy, but I hate to see young people get less than the best care possible. If I can be of any possible help, feel free to PM me, and the very best of luck to you. -
Hello fellow Lapband bloggers! I'm courtney, and im 16! Me and my mother are going to be banded. I dont know when becuase we just started the process. We have our consultation on July 1st. I have never been thin, ive always been overweight, when i was 11, 12 i thought 'oh this is just baby weight it will come off. Ha, i was wrong it stayed with me. Ive tried numerous diet plans, yeah i lost but gained it all back plus some, i'm just depressed! Thank god i thought of the lapband procedure! I am just so happy that me and my mother can expirience this life changing thing together, and start our journey of healthy eating and weight loss! I just want to thank god, without him im a total reck! :rolleyes2:
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Who should I go to first?
riley4183 replied to PammyC's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Pammy! Kaiser does indeed cover the Lapband if you meet the criteria (BMI 40 or over, and pattern of unsuccesful attempts to lose weight and keep it off) (or BMI over 35 and 2 co-morbidities). They have their own surgeons and each center that does the surgery has their own rules. I started the process by emailing my PCP and telling him that I had been doing a lot of research and this is what I wanted, he emailed me back to make an appointment and come see him, meantwhile I signed up for the Healthy Lifestyle classes, when I went in a couple of days later my BMI was well over 40, my blood pressure was uncontrolled enough for him to put me on a second medication, he saw that I was in the class and he sent a referral over for me. BUT. I understand from my Kaiser support group that each bariatric center is different, and that some may still want you to complete classes before they will accept you into the program. In Reseda for example you need a 6-month class to be referred for orientation. There is a program in Harbor City and they are just starting one in West LA, I don't know where the other SoCal ones are. Most Kaiser paitents have to drive an hour or more to the surgery centers I think. I know I do! Go to kp.org and search by the facility . . . . for my program (Richmond), the is a whole information binder available online that tells EVERYthing about the steps in the process. Good luck! :tongue2: Riley -
There will be a clothing exchange hosted by the South Meadows lap band support group on April 1st. Time and loc TBA. Start gathering up your clothes that you can no longer wear so you can donate them and hopefully pick some up for your new size! We also are welcoming folks who have not had weight loss surgery yet to stop by since we all know how hard it is to find plus size clothes. Several group members are collecting clothes from those who cannot make it to the exchange but would still like to donate their old clothes. If you need information please email me Katie@griffonco.com. All clothes need to be in at least decent shape. No under garments please. All sizes are needed.
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OK Kentucky bandsters we are to quite so I decided to start my first thread. Let's checkin and let each other know how we are doing The Good, The Bad and The Ugly if you will. I'm still preop waiting for recommendation letter form my pcp he was suppose to work on it last weekend thecked with the surgeon's office on Friday and they hadn't recieved it. Once they get that my packet will be ready for the insurance company United Helath Care. I'm trying to get some weight off but not much gone yet not preop diet but the surgeon told me to do the "Rotation Diet" while I wait for approval and and surgery...my coworkers asked me in week 2 of that diet not to do it..somthing about being grumpy.. My surgeon is Dr. Shina. Ok that's my status..:thumbdown:
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How Do I Get Thru This Stall?!
JD7176 replied to augustkiwi's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Though it may be hard to believe, one week isn't really considered a stall. There are posters here that have been at the same weight for a month or more. I will gladly take a week. I've read that its common to stall at 3 & 6 weeks and 3, 6, 9 months about. Your body has to adjust as you lose weight. This early after surgery you'll stall, but it will continue to drop after a while. At 5 weeks I didn't lose, but 6th week I dropped 7lbs. Try upping your calories, Protein or exercise. One or all may help. Just don't get discouraged and try staying off the scale. The most I will weigh myself is 2x a week; Monday is my official and Thursday is my progress check. If I haven't loss by Thursday I start looking back at myfitnesspal to see what I've done and adjust if necessary. Good luck to you. -
I had a tummy tuck in 2008 and had lots of problems with adhesions and nerves trapped in them causing lots of nerve pain. For years I couldn't move around very much without severe pain. Gradually I tried various therapies and drugs and found one that masks the pain and I function reasonably normally now as long as I don't try to do too much. I cannot exercise, mainly because my abdominal problems have caused other problems and weakness - I have chronic lumbar back pain (caused by weak core muscles, caused by poor mobility). I am 54, 2 years into menopause and have steadily put on weight - firstly after my tummy tuck and even worse since starting my menopause. I think I want a gastric sleeve - a band seems to end up with complications too often. But no-one on any of these forums ever mentions adhesions. Some questions - I hope you all can help Don't they (adhesions) happen with VSG surgery? Will the adhesions I already have mean that I am not a candidate for surgery anyway? Will regret my surgery again? Any advice welcome. I am worried that I will just continue to get bigger and bigger, will get diabetes, have a heart attack and always be miserable and in pain. Will a VSG solve my problems - make me thinner, happier, healthier, fitter? (I had a breast lift a year before the tummy tuck and that was fine so surgery doesn't always go wrong for me)
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It's a gorgeous day in Philly. I am one week away from my band to sleeve revision with Dr. Aceves. I've been calling all my close friends (one at a time) to tell them about my decision to have this procedure. I am blessed they have been so supportive. Being 130 pounds overweight is killing me. Just getting out of a low chair or having to walk long distances is a struggle. Last October I lead a team of women on the 3 day, 60 mile walk for Susan G. Komen.. I trained like a crazy woman since I was so fat and was worried that I couldn't do it. We raised a ton of money...the walk was only 1 day becuase Philly had horrible weather...so I walked 17 miles one day....I was fat...but felt strong. Today...I walked 7 blocks to my office from home and was sweating and winded when I got here. I've gained 30 pounds in the past 6 months and it feels like a 1000. I know that I am not meant to live a diminished life. I am having this surgery becuase I hear the clock ticking on my own mortality. Fears of loose skin and a sagging face do haunt me....but not as much as dying the death of person who is morbidly obese.
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5 Weeks Po & You Wouldn't Know It
mynewbegining2 replied to teambrown4's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am 4 weeks post op and one thing I can say is I cant measure my recovery or weight loss by others. I had bad acid before the surgery and after the surgery it has increased. So i take twice as much previcid then before. Like you I thought I would have all this energy because I read post's were people had all this energy. Nope, just draging. Not able to get all my fluids in and went to ER for hydration. Only able to eat a couple of oz of food a day. All I can say is it has to get better as time go by.... and it will. Your weight will start to drop, and stay off. I think our bodies are still adjusting to the surgery. You didnt spend your $20k in vain. -
GOOD AFTERNOON, From what I was advised when asking that very same question VSG would be the optimal choice as far as surgery for weight loss. I know that they do laparoscopic (which reduces the risk of adhesions). I have a friend that had 14 abdominal surgeries(with adhesions and scar tissue) prior to having VSG and that was the ONLY surgery recommended. 2yrs later and she has not complained of complications. I would seek a surgical consult with a bariatric surgeon ...best wishes
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Is my friend avoiding me?
Andrew0929 replied to semausmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 3 years out and one of my best friends has been kind of avoiding me since my weight loss. He and I used to attend baseball and football games together but always included a big meal as part of it and often a buffet. He's stopped inviting me and I suppose I'm ok with I, as the inevitable pig-out isn't fun for him with me eating like a bird. Oh well...
