Hi

I thought I would say hi.  I had lapband about a year ago but didn't get any restriction until about 3 months ago.  I lost weight before and after surgery but gained a few pounds before restriction. 

When I finally got restriction, I realized how this band could work.  I love it.  And, I was a real doubting thomas. 

I would love to chat with others who have had gastric surgery to compare notes. 

 

Welcome to the N.D board. We are not a super active group of people here but we do get on line. Congrats on your band working for you and the upgrade too! LOL

My name is Kelly or tink. I just had Lap-RNY on Aug 12th and have been healing. I go back to work on Aug 8th weehoooo!

Just wanted to say welcome and keep posting!
What area are you from?

Kelly/tink

I am from Bismarck.  What area are you from?  What is the Lap-RNY?  It sounds like you are doing very well considering you are in the recovery stage yet.  

I belong to another website but wanted to get to know some people closer to home to talk with. 

Lap-RNY is Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, meaning they don't open you all the way up to do surgery.

I am in Fargo ND.
Kelly/tink

Thanks

Hi, Welcome!  I'm in Williston. Had lapband in February. with 2 fills so far. I'm wondering if maybe I need some more restriction. I'm sitting at the same 2-3 lbs up and down for quite awhile now. But I also have been super busy with getting ready to move to a new home, plus stressors at work, and haven't taken the time to exercise in over a month. Moving will be some exercise, but I need to get back into it.

Anyway, welcome to our board. We don't post alot here, but we are a friendly group!

My gut reaction is that if you think you need more restriction you probably do.  I have 5.5 ccs in a 10 cc band.  I can only eat very small meals like 2/3's of a brat or 1/2 of a hamburger and I have to eat very slowly.  Of course something like ice cream or chips goes down easily so I have to watch that.

Sounds like you are doing very well.  I would trust your doctor to tell you if you need a fill.

Looks like you have the same doc as I do. I haven't seen him at all since my pre-surgery meeting to see if I qualify. Didn't even see him the day of surgery. But Jean and Jackie and the staff are great.

I haven't seem him either.  I come from a medical family and thought it was strange he didn't see me after surgery but ....  I like the staff also.  I always have some trouble getting fills as my port is sideway and they are very nice about it. 

I really love the band and am actually giving away my clothes as I lose weight.  Before I would keep them because I was afraid I would gain it back and I always did. 

Have you had a weight problem your whole life?  I have but it got much worse after I had kids. 

Queenie,
I was just re-reading posts. Your port is in sideways? Was it to be like that or has it moved? Does it make it harder to get the fills in? I know questions,questions and more questions LOL
Kelly/tink