Tips and Tricks of Living with my band for over 5 years

You will know when you get to your sweet spot, you will get that  bulb moment, of being able to eat a little bit of food and get satisfied really quick, good luck on your surgery!

 Great tips for the old and newly banded. I will pass these on as well as print them out for myself as reminders
wendy

7. When you have a GOOD FILL level you will notice you can't eat as much while sitting down, so don't cheat and stand up and eat!

I have the same problem and I noticed If my bra is too tight I can't eat!!!!!

Thank you so much for posting this.  I was banded 12/16/10 and trying to learn what I can but after reading several negative posts tonight I was feeling very nervous about my decision etc.  Your post has inspired me and encouraged me to keep the band rules and I too can succeed.

   THANK YOU FOR THIS POST

I just wanted to thank you for this article! I have been having a lot of trouble with everything getting stuck and have been doing more research. Found this article and it helped me a lot. I too will be printing a copy and keeping it with me. Thanks again!

I have recently been lap banded 19/12 was fine till 3 days after surgery then started to bleed from the large wound been in touch with surgeon and ER looks like it is finally starting to slow up.  I am very lethargic and am having difficulty swallowing anything including water cannot swallow my medication as it makes me vomit it back up. surgeon is on holsiday at moment and GP also away should I call surgeons pager about this. Is there a way to drink water without throwing it back up. I feel constantly uncomfortable like I have eaten a feast when I have eaten nothing.  What shall I do?

Great post! I have has my band for a year and the hot  liquids tip is what everyone should know if they feel a little to tight some days! It has worked wonders for me, especially if you want to entertain guest and be apart of the gathering!

Kimberly

 

Hi! I've had the lap band for 9 years. Your tip to stand up and raise your arms whilst messaging your sternum works GREAT! I was stuck tonight, little stressed out and couldn't get relief. This was such a great tip. Thank you!

Thank you Nana for posting this as it has some good reminders.

I am completely happy with my band but just have to work at figuring out when to STOP and not get stuck. I truly think I am just eating too fast or trying to talk and eat at the same time. I NEED to slow down. I had a complete unfill about 2 months ago because of that EMERGENCY stuck that you mentioned..it was AWFUL!!

I will take your pointers and save them to review often.

Conchita