Hi, First Post!

[RebekahB 0]

Hi everyone,,,,I was banded on September 11, 2008 and I have lost 50 lbs so far. I have been happy overall with my results. I come from a family of several gastric bypasses and I was the first to be banded and I don't know anyone else who has the band. My weight loss has slowed from the initial speedy weight loss but they told me that it would. I have had two adjustments but I still don't have a lot of saline in my band. I am having some gall bladder or ulcer trouble at the moment and as soon as I get that resolved I will probably have another adjustment. Has anyone else had trouble with ulcers or gall bladder following surgery? I have just been interested to hear others perspectives on this.

RebekahB

[djzlady96 0]

Hi, it is great to hear stories from people farther out than myself. I was just banded on Monday the 9th. So far, day by day is getting better. Had to rough days, but all in all I am not regretting my decision. It is really great what you have done so far, and I am sure you will do even better. I know I am just new at this but I am looking forward to my new life. Thank you for sharing yours.

Best Wishes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:scared2:

[crzytchr 3]

I think many people have problems with their gallbladder after any significant weight loss. Some surgeons even remove the gallbladder when they put the band on. I wish mine would've, but he didn't. I am not having problems yet, and hopefully I won't. You are off to a good start. I hope your ulcer and gallbladder problems clear up soon.

[JayTee562 1]

I'm preBand and they found stones in my gallbladder during preop testing. My Dr. won't remove it during my band surgery so I had the option gallbladder out before band or ball bladder out after band heals. I told them I'd wait. For many of us issues with gallbladder issues are not unusual.

[sexylips 1]

:thumbup: welcome rebekahb,

congrats on your weight loss so far.