Hi all. Haven't been on here for quite awhile and had a few questions. I had to have my band removed in August. It had flipped and grown into my liver. I was having a lot of "stuck" episodes and throwing up several times a day. Since it's removal, I've been fine, but gaining way to much weight back (nearly 50 lbs). Revision is not an option for me. Any suggestions? I'm hungry all the time.

Hi Kath! I'm an avid dog walker too. Sometimes 3 or more times a day. Good for both of us! See you reached your goal weight! Congratulations!

I'm glad to hear you did so well. Wow, doing both on the same day, What a trooper!! And here I'm dreading one!  I'm glad to hear the pain was minimal for you. Hope it's the same for me. Good luck to you!

Thanks so much! I see you'll be getting your band very soon. Best of luck to you too!

I'm supposed to have my left knee done at the end of August. I'm just wondering how painful it is. I had a panni removal/tummy tuck May 4th and have really had no pain with that except for an infection that set in. Don't know how a knee replacement would compare, but if anyone has had one I would appreciate some info. Thank you.

Hi! My insurance did cover 100%, I have United Healthcare. As far as the pain, it hasn't been real bad surprisingly. I had an on Q pain ball hooked into me which pretty much numbs the area, plus whatever painkiller was coming into my IV. I take a pain pill every 6 hours now that I'm home, it keeps me pretty comfortable. The most uncomfortable thing right now for me is having to sleep on my back. I'm not a back sleeper! Good luck on your journey!

I'm a creature of habit, and every morning I have a glass of chocolate milk (made with splenda, 90 calories), a south beach high protein cereal bar, and a banana. I've never had a fill, had my surgery in August "09", and so far I've lost 70 pounds. I love fruit, so I also usually have a clementine, some grapes, and some apple in a days time too. I mostly eat  meat, cheese, eggs, and fruit. I haven't had a stall yet, knock on wood, so the fruit hasn't hurt my weight loss yet. I do water classes and weight machines at the YMCA 3-5 times a week, which I'm sure helps tremendously. Fruit could be a problem for some, but not for me so far. Good luck to you!

All I can say is, personally, Old (eating) habits die hard, and I'm only human! Good luck on your journey!

I was just wondering...if you've never had a fill,  can you stretch your pouch or have a slip from eating too much?

I've noticed the last few days that I've had kind of a heaviness in my upper chest when I eat and drink. I've been burping more than usual too. No pain really, no sliming or anything. Does this sound like anything I should worry about? A slipped band or anything? I see my doc on Tuesday, so will mention it, but would appreciate any input from someone who's experienced the same thing. Thanks ahead of time for any input. Won't be home, so check here later.

Doesn't sound weird to me at all, I am a believer! I've read children can be very psychic at a young age. I started reading alot on the paranormal after my dad died, looking for some comfort, answers, I suppose. I did have a dream about my dad, that he came walking in the house looking younger and healthier, and said to me " I didn't die, I was only hurt". I've always taken comfort in that, believing he was letting me know  he was okay, and that he was "alive", it was only his physical body that was hurt. I like hearing about others experiences, just makes me more of a believer. Thanks for your reply.

Don't feel bad, we all occasionally "fall off the wagon". Nobody's perfect. Unfortunately, the lapband surgery isn't a cure all for emotional eating, and we can all fall victim to it at any given time. My granddaughter  wanted chocolate chip cookies today, so of course I gave in and baked them. Due to some stress I've been dealing with lately, I ate a good amount of cookie dough, and about 6 baked cookies to boot. Now I feel like crap, with nobody to blame but myself.  I didn't have to eat them just coz they were there, but I sure couldn't resist!! I won't beat myself up over it though,  one lapse in judgement isn't going to ruin everything I've accomplished so far, and the same goes for you. Tomorrow's a new day. Good luck!!

All right!! You'll be there in no time! I set a mini goal to get down to 150 before my birthday on the 10th of this month, I was at 159 at my last appt. on the 12th last month.  Right now I'm at 152.6. Hopefully I'll reach my goal (be nice to go a pound or 2 below) coz  I'm gonna have a huge piece of chocolate cake! I know I shouldn't reward myself with food, least of  all chocolate cake, but darn it, it's for my birthday , and I'm having it!! Good luck to you! You're gonna make it!!