Happy banders

CynthiaLuc · April 15, 2021

I am a little confused. I had lap band surgery on 3/17 and saw the doctor 7 days after surgery and had X-rays taken and she said everything looks good and scheduled my next appt 3 months out. I thought the doctor was supposed to tighten the band. Am I wrong? So far I haven’t had any issues and lost 24 pounds since I scheduled surgery. The two weeks of Protein Shakes before the surgery definitely helped.

tam13 · May 19, 2021

I’m hoping this thread is still active. I too am looking for successful lap band patients who might share some experiences I am one (plus) yr post op and wondering what’s “normal “ with the band, fills etc

laylasmom · June 17, 2021

i have been banded since 2009, got down to about 130, and am now around 145, I haven't been to the surgery center since probably 2016. I just made an appointment today to be seen the middle of July with a new practice because my old dr moved way off. Wish me luck and pray they dont find any problems and I just need a fill

Tyler1975 · July 12, 2021

I've had the band for over 10 years... I was cheating on the first one and had to have it emergency removed. I went from 350 down to 180; got it removed and was back up to 300 in no time (I was being really good too! I swear) Then I got a new one that is more forgiving and went from 300 down to 230 which is my current weight. I love that its pretty simple and I'm never hungry and have to remember to eat! Anyone feel free to reach out to me with any questions etc.. I'd love to talk to other banders about how/what they are able to eat and stuff.

CynthiaLuc · July 12, 2021

Never hungry? I wish I had that problem. I am always hungry, but I refuse to eat more than twice a day. I also consume lots of Protein at both meals. I lost 28 lbs in 3 months. For some reason, my doctor is on leave and I haven't been able to get a fill, but I have an appointment, at the end of the month. I hope that helps with me feeling hungry all the time. I am pretty much able to eat everything except Bagels, scrambled or fried eggs, and kale, other than that - I am good. I haven't had rice in 3 months, but I am not sure if it will make me sick.

6 minutes ago, Tyler1975 said:

I've had the band for over 10 years... I was cheating on the first one and had to have it emergency removed. I went from 350 down to 180; got it removed and was back up to 300 in no time (I was being really good too! I swear) Then I got a new one that is more forgiving and went from 300 down to 230 which is my current weight. I love that its pretty simple and I'm never hungry and have to remember to eat! Anyone feel free to reach out to me with any questions etc.. I'd love to talk to other banders about how/what they are able to eat and stuff.