Band Working Or Not?

[LucyR 2]

I had my band placed 12/4/07 and I'm not sure it works. I'm either to tight or not tight enough. I've never found that sweet spot everyone talks about and I've only lost 20lbs total. Just last week I started another diet and ate carrots. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE!!! I vomited my brains out and my stomach swoll shut. I'm tired and discouraged. Anyone else out there with the same problem?

[kyrasgrandma 228]

I think you should contact your surgeon because you are not supposed to be vomiting when you eat.

Let us know how you make out.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I had my band placed 12/4/07 and I'm not sure it works. I'm either to tight or not tight enough. I've never found that sweet spot everyone talks about and I've only lost 20lbs total. Just last week I started another diet and ate carrots. I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE!!! I vomited my brains out and my stomach swoll shut. I'm tired and discouraged. Anyone else out there with the same problem?

Its too bad you are having these problems but if you have been banded 5 years and only lost 20 lbs there is a bigger issue you need to address. Before I could offer any advice I would ask...

When is the last time you visited your bariatric dr?

When did you last have a fill?

Do you track calories and measure portions?

Do you think you can continue to eat normally and lose weight just because you have the band?

These arent meant to be mean or negative... I just do not undrstand how you could not have lost weight if you have been following the rules.

I will be interested in your reply.

[ElleG 394]

I agree I would call the doc. He/she can help u figure out what's going on. The first time I ate carrots I puked too. Maybe u need to chew more r that will just b a food u can't eat. Best wishes.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Well my feeling is this. The band doesnt work if you dont work the band and if you have only lost 20lbs in 5 years then I am thinking you are not working with your band. I don't think you are seeing your surgeon either because he would have given you insight in five years I am more then sure. People who fail are generally those who do not follow up, seek support, or follow the bands diet or life style change. There is no way if you are doing everything right that your body won't give in and shed the pounds.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Sounds like regular visits to the weight loss doc and nutritionist might be in order.

[Robyn2002 14]

I have lost over 150lbs in less than 2 years, this is what I do. I always wait an hour before and an hour after I eat to drink. I eat really slow, I do that by using a baby spoon and fork, I chew my food 20-30 times, and inbetween bites, I sing the childrens song Jesus loves me. I was told it takes your body 20 minutes to know that your full,I stop eating when I feel full or I quit when I reach 20 minutes. I weighed 295lb the day of my surgery, my top weight was 320lb. I know weigh 157lbs and it will be 2 years on Dec 26th. I'm 47 and need to have a knee replacement due to the arthritus I have had since I was 6, I have it all through my body and it is hard to excersise, but thats the most important part. I started with the Water arobics and the eliptical and some weights training at my local YMCA. PLEASE DON"T GIVE UP!! If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Here is my e-mail buddyboy_furball@yahoo.com

[mmtreadway 1]

I also have the same problems . I have been banded in 2008 also lost 80 pds. but have been put in the hospital for 12 days with phenomena due to choking on my spit at night when i sleep . i don't drinke or eat 4 hours before i go to sleep but still wake up chokeing have had fills and unfills . I do everything right but my doctors tells me i have a self tighting . so i throw up everyday . I am so unhappy .

[mmtreadway 1]

I also have the same problems . I have been banded in 2008 also lost 80 pds. but have been put in the hospital for 12 days with phenomena due to choking on my spit at night when i sleep . i don't drinke or eat 4 hours before i go to sleep but still wake up chokeing have had fills and unfills . I do everything right but my doctors tells me i have a self tighting . so i throw up everyday . I am so unhappy .

[paula2468 7]

Have you asked your doctor if it could be something else? I had a similar spell but never had to be hospitalized that is awful. About 50 doctor visits and a GI specialist and I had a 2nd hiatal hernia repair and my gallbladder removed. Gained about 25 of my 65 lost back but finally eating and not throwing up. I just couldn't take it any more so I went for another check and glad I did. Gallbladder issues are so common it's worth he king into if you haven't. Good luck!

[LucyR 2]

Okay, I have an appointment today w/my Dr. for another evaluation. I hate this guy bc he makes me feel stupid bc I don't climb mountains like he doesn't but the hell w/ him, this is ME! I'll keep you all posted but I have a very important question, what diet works for you? Low carb, fat free, weight watchers, etc....I find myself eating slider foods anyways so I need advice please. Today is a new beginning and I want to make it happen. Btw, thanks for your support, I needed it even though it hurts sometimes to hear.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Okay, I have an appointment today w/my Dr. for another evaluation. I hate this guy bc he makes me feel stupid bc I don't climb mountains like he doesn't but the hell w/ him, this is ME! I'll keep you all posted but I have a very important question, what diet works for you? Low carb, fat free, weight watchers, etc....I find myself eating slider foods anyways so I need advice please. Today is a new beginning and I want to make it happen. Btw, thanks for your support, I needed it even though it hurts sometimes to hear.

Sounds like you are taking the first steps for success. Congrats ! For me I do not follow a specific diet. My dr and I agreed on 1000 calories per day.. And at each meal 3 oz Protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c starch/carbs

[LucyR 2]

I'm at 4cc's but I'm still hungry. I'm tryimg to follow 1200 calories and barley doing it but what makes me question is I'm restricted. Ive already hurt from eating

[trcwb1218 1]

I have lost over 150lbs in less than 2 years' date=' this is what I do. I always wait an hour before and an hour after I eat to drink. I eat really slow, I do that by using a baby spoon and fork, I chew my food 20-30 times, and inbetween bites, I sing the childrens song Jesus loves me. I was told it takes your body 20 minutes to know that your full,I stop eating when I feel full or I quit when I reach 20 minutes. I weighed 295lb the day of my surgery, my top weight was 320lb. I know weigh 157lbs and it will be 2 years on Dec 26th. I'm 47 and need to have a knee replacement due to the arthritus I have had since I was 6, I have it all through my body and it is hard to excersise, but thats the most important part. I started with the Water arobics and the eliptical and some weights training at my local YMCA. PLEASE DON"T GIVE UP!! If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Here is my e-mail buddyboy_furball@yahoo.com[/quote']

Good advise! I love the song idea between bites. Jesus loves me fits in so many ways. So waiting an hour before and after to drink is important . I will try to add both of thesecidea's into my day. Thanks c

[Rojasanoll 920]

Jesus loves me is a great song between bites. Very good reminder to do good while we are eating.

Best wishes