Question:
Did I have the wrong surgery?

I am 6 months post op Lapband, have 7 cc's, lost 40#, but none for the past 2 months. I started on the 5 day pouch test yesterday and drank everything in the house, including 3 sugar free puddings in one sitting I was soooo hungry. I need help, I have no will power anymore. And feel like my food addiction is like it was before I had the surgery. Please help. Any and all suggestions will help.    — cjjrn1 (posted on February 21, 2010)

February 20, 2010
I don't think anyone but you and your doctor can answer your question. I am 15 weeks post RNY and the one thing I've learned is my food addition is STILL a problem, and probably will be for the rest of my life. I have to make a conscious decision every time I put something in my mouth to use self control. It is hard, and frankly, it sucks. But it is what it is. I'm determined. I'm sorry you are struggling so, and one thing I do know, is you will find tons of support here. Use the board for support and talk to your doctor or nut. Good luck to you!
   — Karen K.

February 21, 2010
Talk to your doctor. Everyone is different and no two people will lose the same. I am 6 years out RNY and I still fight weight gain and loosing. Stay focused. Note on Fridge: Am I hungry or is it head hunger? Do not feed head hunger.
   — vhoupt

February 21, 2010
Hi I also had Lapband surgery two years ago. It sounds like you need a fill on your band. Don't get hungup on the number of CC's it is to amount of restriction!! If you were able to drink and eat what you said it is too loose. You say #40 - what % of your start weight is this? I have lost 30% and have been able to keep it off. I am told this is average for the Lapband it took 4 fills before I hit what they call the sweet spot. And have not needed another fill for over a year now. Hang In there and good luck.
   — rrwirz

February 21, 2010
You probably need a fill, but try to eat between 4 & 5 ounces at 1 time and remember protein first that is what fills you. Hope this helps J
   — Redhead7977

February 22, 2010
Hi! All I can tell you is that I did a ton of research before going with the rny, I am a food addict.. chocolate was my drug of choice! when i found out that i could still eat what i wanted with the lap band, i decided NO WAY>>> i have no willpower.. obviously if I did , I wouldnt need any surgery. I dont know what the 5 day pouch test is... but i can tell you I am 6 months out(yesterday) and 101 pounds down. the addiction we all have is the same no matter what the addiction is for. with rny you risk getting very sick if you eat something your body cant handle,,, it was and still is a huge deterrant.
   — MarthaJ0110

February 22, 2010
I also have had the lapband surgery 2 mo ago, I have lost 42 lbs. I have a total of 7cc's in my band, Today was my third fill, hopefully this will work. Dr sd dont worry about the cc's, if I didnt feel restriction within 2 wks to come bk for another fill, until I hit that sweet spot, he told me if I didnt have restriction I would gain bk the weight I had lost, so not worry about the cc's. Also the nurse told me to eat breakfast instead of protein shake if possible, then 2 hrs drink 4 oz shake, wait 2-3 hrs eat lunch and then 2 hrs drink shake or bar. Try to have at least twice of this protein shakes or bars a day in between meals, doc sd meals should be no larger than your fist and if you can hold more then the band is not tight enough. Don't go under 70 grms protein per day.Hope this helps.
   — T R.

February 22, 2010
are you familiar with head hunger? You could be having that.
   — Kristy

February 24, 2010
I am 2 months post RNY bypass. My hunger is gone. I haven't felt hungary since before the surgery. I eat cause I know I have too, but could go all day without eating no problem. The feeling that I had a bottomless pit inside me that I needed to fill it gone. Food actually is just a necessity now such as going to the restroom and I like that I am limited with what I can eat especially with sugar so it keeps me in check. I was only 235 and everyone freked out when I had the surgery sonce I wasn't that big, but I am happy with my choice. I considerednlapband at first, but figured I would want to go all the way eventually and havenever looked back.
   — lynnredboy

March 1, 2010
i had my surgery a little over 8 months ago. I have lost a total of 174lbs, but do you know what? I still want all of the bad food that got me too almost 400 lbs. You have to CHOOSE not to get that size again. Let me ask you a question, is all of the pain, time, and expenses of the surgery going to be worth it? answer that question honestly andd you will know what you have to do.
   — boilerman399

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