please help

I had lap band surg in april of 06 and have lost almost 40 pounds and been so happy ... but in last 2 months off and on been really light headed.. Have been for every test under the sun and told everything cks out thank you god for that... But now i have been sent to neuroligts sorry bad speller... He tells me i am lose weight to fast.. mY surgeon tells me i right on path .. I have a metobolic imblance and need to slow down the weight loss.. Need advice anyone been through this or got idea... Please help... Thanks Debi

Hi, Debi: Now I am no expert and don't claim to be. However, maybe you could talk the neurologist who told you that you were losing weight too quickly and ask him if he believes if you have the band "loosened" that it might help. If he thinks so, then talk to your surgeon. It might be worth having the band "loosened" for a month or so to see if it helps your light headedness. If I'm not mistaken, loosening the band would probably slow down your weight loss. What does your PCP have to say about all of this? I hope you find a solution. Take care, Debbie D.

thanks debbie for the idea.. My pcp does not like that i had the lap band done so she has been against from time go... So i am looking into a new doc but all this set in... May i will call the docs today and see what they have to say.. Thanks... Debi P

Debi: Please keep me posted as to what is decided and if it helps you. Hope you feel better soon! Debbie D.

hey Debbie D. just let you know my surgeon thinks not drinks enough water and so am trying drink more water and the lightheadness is a little better... Hopefully this will help... He thanks i was getting dehydrated... We will see.. if this does not work will try loosing the band... I do not want to do this but if will help... I am game... Debi P

Hi Debi, I realize I am reading this a long time after your posting, but I had the same issue. I've had the light headedness for about a year now. I am almost 2 years post-op. My primary care doctor told me to increse the salf in my diet to help get my blood pressure up more, since I faint when it drops. Not sure if yours has recommended this or not, you might ask? Good luck, it took the docs 1 entire year to figure this was why I was light headed! So frustrating! Your body will adjust within time though. Hopefully soon! Chrissy 283/153