Need encouragment!

Ninababy · December 21, 2006

Can you tell me.. would you do the Lap Band again? I also want to find out if the "fills" are painful to get? they put a needle in there? Is the change in eating hard to adjust to ? all that chewing?

I have been through some nasty medical stuff in my life.. I am a breast cancer survivor.. chemo... all that jazz,

But the thought of a needle in my stomach makes me flinch! But I really need to change.. If I don't lose.. I am looking at lots of health problems just getting worse... I am sort of bummed out just now... If anyone can give me a boost I would love that... thanks.. Nina

gentlespirit · December 21, 2006

Hi, Nina~

I would without a doubt get the band again. I'm 11 months post surgery and while the weight is coming off slowly, it IS coming off! I don't feel deprived and can eat many food I enjoy in small quantities.

The fills are a piece of cake! My doc just numbs the spot...all you feel is a tiny prick or pinch. The only sensation for the actual fill is a little pressure...I don't feel the needle at all. Lots of people worry about the fills, but once they've had one, that fear is gone. It's truly no big deal.

The extra chewing was a little difficult for me to get used to, but if you don't do anything else (TV, ,read, etc) while you're eating, you can concentrate on chewing well and taking small bites. After while it gets to be a habit and you don't have to concentrate that much anymore.

Hope this is helpful. Getting the band was the best thing I ever did for myself (besides getting a divorce)! This site will be so helpful to you...keep checking in. There is a wealth of information and help here.

Good luck~

Emily

TamifromAL · December 21, 2006

Fills are nothing to worry about! I don't even have the area numbed first. I think there are fewer nerve endings in that area, because I honestly barely feel it. I am a frequent blood donor, though, and needles just don't bother me. I'd rather get stuck with a needle or get blood drawn than to get that little finger prick to test your Iron, though!

Tami

lisah25 · December 21, 2006

Can you tell me.. would you do the Lap Band again? I also want to find out if the "fills" are painful to get? they put a needle in there? Is the change in eating hard to adjust to ? all that chewing?
I have been through some nasty medical stuff in my life.. I am a breast cancer survivor.. chemo... all that jazz,

But the thought of a needle in my stomach makes me flinch! But I really need to change.. If I don't lose.. I am looking at lots of health problems just getting worse... I am sort of bummed out just now... If anyone can give me a boost I would love that... thanks.. Nina

I'm pretty new to Bandland, but at this point I would get my band again in a second.

Chewing a lot was hard to adjust to, but I'm learning that the band is a good teacher. If you don't do what it wants, it has a way of reinforcing the lessons once it's adjusted.

I've had 4 fills and they haven't hurt at all. I just don't look, and I can barely tell when the needle goes in. No numbing or anything. Easier then my yearly flu shot.

Paulax · December 21, 2006

Id also do it all over again. If I didn't, I have no doubt that I'd still weigh 280 pounds.

Good luck in your decision.

hugs

juliegeraci · December 21, 2006

I would definitely do the lapband again. I have never lost 34 lbs without feeling hungry my entire life. Its been great. As far as the fills go, you can ask your doctor for a local at the fill - port site. The needle is long and it goes in with ease. I would definitely be numb first though. Some doctors don't use a local so it hurts more. Good luck.

lisah25 · December 21, 2006

I would definitely do the lapband again. I have never lost 34 lbs without feeling hungry my entire life. Its been great.

I think that's a REALLY important point, that I know I didn't get until after banding, really until after this last fill.

It's not the pre-band days, where I would struggle and struggle, be hungry and obsessed about food trying to lose weight. I have days where at the end of the day, I don't feel as though I've been eating less, where I wonder how I can feel this satisified and still lose weight. That is a major thing for me, and gives me such hope that this is indeed my solution. I sure hope so, I'll be paying for this for a while!:faint: