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Hi has anyone here had Lapband done by Dr. Marema? How is it going? What is your diet like? Exersize?
on 2/9/17 8:12 am
I had a hernia Hietal I think is the actual name and it was causing similar issues. I still have a little one (first one got fixed), what I do is go to liquids for 3 days then soft food for 4. Then I pay attention, to everything from the time of the day to the weather. I find that in the mornings I am tight so I have a veggie smoothie (veggies and 2%greek yogurt) then I sip warm or room temperature water through the morning, chew my vitamins and for lunch depending on how I feel I eat a salad, soup, or veggies and meat of some sort.
I cannot eat cold stuff or drink them for that matter it tightens my stomach (since it is a muscle) and causes issues with my band. Now I know this sounds like a pain in the ass but once you figure it all out it becomes second nature. I also know my triggers, pork for one, just cannot do it in any form! And over cooked seafood or eggs. But I find I can eat nearly anything in soup I guess since it is warm, so I make tons of it, different varieties Oh and chili I make lots of chili.
Good luck!
Mell 
Start weight: 320
At surgery: 300
Current: 185
Goal: 175
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Sorry this is happening. :( I would not wait 6 months to get it checked out though. A revision or removal sure, if there is nothing urgent. Otherwise perhaps they can do a partial or complete unfill that will allow you to eat more healthy foods in the meantime. Would your insurance cover a scope to see what's going on?
The problem with waiting is the impact on your stomach and your health if it is something serious. Perhaps if you explain the insurance situation they can try to minimize your out of pocket expenses right now and start with less expensive diagnostics?
Good luck!!
Band removal & RNY Feb 1 2017
I got lapband in 2013 and it was pretty much the worst experience ever. I don't say that to dissuade anyone else- it's a numbers game and I got unlucky in terms of complications and just feeling miserable. I've never had a fill, and never felt much restriction. However, I did notice right off the bat that there were a few foods I'd eat that would cause me to PB. Looking at you, pastrami sandwich. The items that would cause this were rare- normally a lot of bread, maybe once per month, and when I was eating too quickly/not carefully.
Four years later, I did lose weight, though not as much as I wanted to, and am now down to 165-170, which I've maintained within 10 lbs for about three years. It's not a happy weight for me vanity-wise. But I feel healthy, my lab numbers are good, I can jog a few miles comfortably, and I'd found peace when it came to maintaining at that weight.
About a year ago, the PBing started getting worse. Now I "barf" at almost every meal, except the straight junk food. Chips, ice cream, no problem. Pasta, salad, bread, meat- it all gets stuck. I actually haven't lost any weight, because ultimately, even though I throw it back up, I'm still hungry, so end up eating much less healthfully.
Any ideas about what's happened? I'm pretty terrified about having surgery again, since the first time went so badly. But I know this probably isn't good for me, long term. I need to do something, but my insurance will be much better in about six months, so I'm debating waiting. Not looking for medical advice, but has anyone been through something similar? I'm guessing my band has slipped?
From a previous post she has never had a fill and won her band with no follow-up.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Fen-Phen is dangerous. Phentermine on its own also has its own set of dangers. I took it for quite some time. I wouldn't recommend it, personally.
Maybe you could talk with your doctor about getting a fill. A nutritionist can help design a diet plan for you that will help you more than an appetite suppressant, even. There are always side effects to appetite suppressants. And most of them are quite dangerous, so if you're trying to lose weight for health reasons, you're trading one issue for another.
Good luck to you.
Avoid kemmerling, Green Bay, WI
I am going to see the Dr for the 1st time on Feb 24th. But I am wondering even if with a fill I will still have the same size appitite? If a RX would help with that?
how long have you had your band unfilled?
Hello my Name is Matthew, I'm from the Williamsburg VA area and wanted to know if Medicaid Health Keepers plus covers Lap-Band in my area and if I would have to contact my primary doctor for more information. Also does anyone know how much these normally coast after the coverage of Health Keepers plus or does it cover everything?
no, just no.
I am going to see the Dr for the 1st time on Feb 24th. But I am wondering even if with a fill I will still have the same size appitite? If a RX would help with that?
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