I had my Lap Band surgery on 12/26/07. A few days ago, it was 6 months since my surgery. I have had 4 fills put in but each time I don't notice any difference. I have watched my diet and made sure to get enough protein in each day. I drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. I even did a lot of searching on various forums to see if I was missing something. Today is June 30, 2008 and I am still only down 10 lbs from my starting weight. I am very frustrated with this band because it hasn't worked the way I thought it would for me. I'm looking for someone that has experienced the same thing. I want to remove the Band and have a mini-Gastric Bypass done instead. Has anyone gone through this? If so, I would appreciate if you could share your experience with me. Thanks, Marie

My surgeon says to call if 102 temp but because the is lingering for 24 hrs at a 101-101.5 is there any cause for concern?

I had my surgery on Tuesday. My first TWO days were awful. At least I got a baby out of childbirth (ha-ha). I was up the first night and walked the halls at least every 3 hours or so. I had to have an upper GI on Wed and it was awful. My doc does that on all post op day #1's. Got to come home on Thursday too my COOL house. I am feeling good. I am using protein bullets for my protein but am experimenting with stuff. Post op the protein shaked are GROSS..they were tolerable before surgery but not after. Lentil soup is my new discovery. And I am loving CL lemonade. Just sipping along!! Went to grocery yesterday for a short trip (hence the lentil soup). I have hta punched in the gut feeling too... I have lost 14 lbs since Tuesday. But am trying not to look at too much cause I know It could go up/down these first weeks. I weighed 260.5 on surgery day so to be under 250lbs, I almost feel like a Victoria's Secret Model (ha-ha). When I hit the 199lbs mark...I'm sending my picture to playboy(REALLY just kidding). It's harder than I thought with the scared to eat and pain. I was orginally REALLY scared to eat or drink anything, but am getting better each day. Will be on Stage 2 for two more weeks. See you on the WEIGH DOWN!!

I wish I was feeling as up and at it you are! But congrats on your energy! !! I am 5 days out...and can I just say WOW ... Today is the first day that I feel like going out. I am new here so I have not met many people yet. From what I have read my doctor does things a little different. He leaves a feeding tube in you for 4-6 weeks and so I have had nothing to eat by mouth YET other than ice chips. Which can I just say SUCKS the big one! Everything goes into the feeding tube which is to my old stomach! I think that has been what is the worst of it all that feeding tube...But I will say that I went to into surgery @ 202 lbs and the day after I got home was 216 lb (not real sure on that) but today I just weighed myself and I am 199 lbs. I get my stitches taken out Monday so I am very excited... The first DAY was HORRIBLE!!! Day 2 was better days 3 and 4 SUCKED i think because I wanted to come off the pain meds. But today is much better. I have been walking a lot which helps with the GAS but otherwise I am so ready for monday! Thanks for your insight I finally feel Like I have conected with someone in my same position! Good luck and Keep in touch!

I'm not gonna lie, that first day or so was rough with the gas pains, but nothing like giving birth or anything. and the gas pain? it passes (pun definately intended) I walked a few blocks by day 3, and except for an achy, feels like I got puched in the tummy kinda feeling, I feel fine. Lost 10 pounds since Monday. Enough about me, how are the rest of you June RNyers doing? was it easier/harder than you thought? How much have you lost thusfar? Anyone go to Temple in Philly?