Need some lapband friends!

sabrina c · June 30, 2009

I had my surgery on Nov. 25, 2008 and have lost 30 pounds. The weight loss has been very slow but I'm trying to stay optimistic. Thought it would be nice to have someone to chat with who actually understands all the ups and downs of living with a band. I'm a teacher and out for summer right now. I'm one of those "eat when you get bored" kind of people. I've had 8 adjustments so far. I've had an annoying pain in my right side every since the surgery. It comes and goes. My doctor says that it couldn't be related in anyway to my band. It's not "female" related because I've already had all of that checked out. TMI! (too much information) Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has had similiar aches and pains.

mcassisa · July 1, 2009

Hi I have had my band since 2006 in live in louisiana. If you are hurting on the rt side do you still have your gallbladder?? People who have a quick wt. loss usually have problems with the gallbladder after having lap band surgery. Thank goodness mine was gone before. If you would like to chat let me know. I have lost 90lbs, I had reflux and my band was too tight and had to open back up. I gained back 15lbs. Trying to get back down where I was. You can email me mjcassisa@yahoo.com

edazul · July 1, 2009

Hi Sabrina!

Do not get discouraged, we all have stand stills when it comes to weight loss. Are you eating your Proteins first. I have been banded since 05 and have lost a total of 102 lbs. I had my gallbladder removed, bad acid reflux, and a baby! But I would do it all again in a heart beat. If you want to chat feel free to email me at edazul2003@yahoo.com.

JenzNewLife09 · July 2, 2009

Congrats on the 30#.

I have also had the "pains" on my right side. Trust me, I even had self diagnosed myself with gallbladder issues. (thanks to the great internet) LOL And FYI, I do have all of my girly parts. =) So, I went to my family Dr. I found out that I had a Kidney infection!! First thing he asked me was how many sodas do I have a day!! Seriously?? Out of this whole lapband experience, that has been #1 thing that I have not gone back to. Jan 1, 2009- NO SODAS!! Jan 9, 2009 I had my surgery.. I have stuck to my guns on that one!! =)

Well, I am really not sure where I was going with all of that. However, I was just letting you know that I am also sitting on this wagon with you!! I've hit my 30 lb mark. I've also had the side "pains"- (kidney related). I do get frusterated about how I havent lost more weight.. but I have to remind myself that in the past 5 years- I havent been able to lose 30 lbs on my own. I had Cigna for my insurance, so there was a lot of hoops for me!! LOL