Banded 12/06

[lr2158 0]

:help:Hi, my name is K I have lost 38 pounds my doctor id Jesse Lopez. I love my doctor I do have a few complaints about the surgery. When I went in for the meeting b4 the procedure they made it seem like you could still eat anything just not as much. Thats not true I have had 7 fills I have basically stopped eating all together. Once I try to eat something if it seems like it won't go down I back away which is basically most meats I can eat a chicken wing but its hard. I cant eat any bread at all my meals each day is Breakfast dry honey nut cheerios, lunch noodles and diner what ever side items I cook for my family me personaly I should have researched the lapband better because I cant eat anything . Since I have had the surgary I have vomited over 40 times with food not going down. I would love to know if anyone else feels this way or is having the same problems?

[alibbos 0]

If you are having so much difficulty... why have you had 7 fills? Cant you go and get Fluid taken out of your band?

[IndioGirl55 32]

:help:Hi, my name is K I have lost 38 pounds my doctor id Jesse Lopez. I love my doctor I do have a few complaints about the surgery. When I went in for the meeting b4 the procedure they made it seem like you could still eat anything just not as much. Thats not true I have had 7 fills I have basically stopped eating all together. Once I try to eat something if it seems like it won't go down I back away which is basically most meats I can eat a chicken wing but its hard. I cant eat any bread at all my meals each day is breakfast dry honey nut cheerios, lunch noodles and diner what ever side items I cook for my family me personaly I should have researched the lapband better because I cant eat anything . Since I have had the surgary I have vomited over 40 times with food not going down. I would love to know if anyone else feels this way or is having the same problems?

K - I am sorry you are having such a hard time - you might just be a little to tight and need some taken out.. If you haven't been able to eat why are you getting fills. Everyone is different with the band some can eat chicken, steak and pork chops - some can't - I can eat it all as long as I eat slowly, take tiny/small bites and chew really well and the meat is moist.. As for bread - again some can some can't - I can eat soft whole wheat lite bread, but i have to eat slowly and chew well I haven't tried anything else - i take that back i can eat an english muffin - Have you tried fish - it's pretty soft - are you able to get all your Protein in - my doc requires 60 grms - Can you eat Soups, after a fill i am required to go on full liquids for a week. I have gotten very good at making home mades Soups, I will make a pot of pinto bean - then puree the Beans add back into the broth - and have creamed pinto bean Soup.

K - you really need to go back an talk to your doctor... The band should not be this difficulty - Good Luck...

it sound like you may be eating around your band. The band only does 25% of the work and the other 75% is up to you - you have to make healthy food choices - low fat - sugar free.

The band is not the magic cure all to our weight issues - it's just a tool

If you are eating candy - ice cream