Doc gave me the go ahead to start golfing -- woo hoo!! That's the best walking exercise I can think of..... Any other golfers out there??

Hi, I had lap band surgery in April with no complications. Now I am starting to eat solids and I am not feeling any fullness. Is this mean the lap band needs to be adjusted with a fill? Or has the band slipped? My doctor is out of the country now, so I can't call him about this. I tested this myself by making a large romain salad plate with slice turkey (4 OZ) and cucumbers cut into slices. I was able to eat all of it in the space of a half & hour!! I did not have any liquids with it, but as far as the bulk it seemed a lot of food. I also refrained from eating any bread or starches but I obviously don't want to add that! Help! has anyone else experienced this? From talking to other patients that had the surgery, even ones that have not had a fill yet, they claimed they could not pass a lot of food... What is wrong with me? Another question. How do I get the ticker into my messages? I know I would get them from the Ticker Factory but when I went there and chose the ticker, I was not able to transfer it to my OH. Thanks!!

Welcome, Karen! We try to check into this board every now and then and keep everyone posted. Thanks for your great post! Laura

I had gastric bypass surgery on 4-15-08. Everything went great and there were no complications. All my life I have had irregular periods, and last year I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. On Tuesday my period came on and all day Wednesday I was deathly ill. There was nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and I ached from head to toe. I felt as if I had the flu. The cramps were excruciating and I had a low grade temp of 99.5. I was in bed all day. I couldn't get any liquids or meds down, and I didn't even try to eat anything. I woke up this morning feeling a little better, but I am so weak and am experiencing a strange indescribable feeling in the pit of my stomach. Also, I am Bipolar and I think my meds may need adjusting. I have been "goin off" on everybody I know. This is so unlike me! I'm just about ready to check myself into the nearest psych ward. Is this what I have to look forward at every menstrual cycle? Will I suffer a mental breakdown because of the surgery? Someone please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am curious to know how much weight you have lost from the day of surgery until now. I had my surgery 4/29 and I lost 17lbs the first two weeks and then nothing this third week. I want to flip out. I can't do applesauce either and I haven't had much sugar . Splenda never sat good with me even before surgery it always gave me the ****s. LOL. I haven't tried it since surgery though. Hahahahahahaha! I am lactose and I was before surgery as well but now it is much worse. I used to be able to handle small amounts of skim milk and fat free yogurt and now....pa....lease!I have to stay home by the toilet. Your body changes right away. I used to be a sweet freak and I had big trouble the first 9 days with sweet protein drinks and stuff. Sweet makes me gag. I wanted salt salt salt and it was the opposite after surgery. I came out of the OR wanting pizza and tuna with onions. TUNA WITH ONIONS???????? When have I ever liked that? NEVER!!!! Everything will come together and you will never be the same. You will be better. The new and improved! Jenna