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I was pretty upset at his accusation. I was not able to get down the foods he accused me of eating. Within those 7 days it took me 30 to 45 minutes to even get a tablespoon of liquid down or a tablespoon of the liquid pain reliever I was prescribed after surgery.
The most I lost with the lap band was 9-10 pounds. That 10 pound weight loss occurred after my 1 week post op appointment. I was happy. I thought I was on the road to success, but soon my weight loss stopped for me and I began to gain.
On my surgery date I was 221. Before the mandatory nutrition classes I was 237 pounds and by the end of the 6 months I got down to 221 easily, but for some reason the band made it impossible for me to lose weight thereafter. I have gotten my thyroid checked 3 times and I don't have thyroid issues. I don't have PCOS or anything I like that. I am active and follow a high protein, low carb diet despite my failure with the lap band, but miraculously no weight loss. If I do lose weight it's a game of losing 3 pounds, gaining those 3 pounds back, then losing them again, then gaining them back again and so worth.
Best of luck. I think most docs realize how damaging the band is now. Hopefully yours is one who agrees that it needs to be taken out. It's disappointing, isn't it? I know I went into this thinking it was "the answer" for me and I was ready to do everything right. Make sure you take time for yourself after you get it removed. It's kinda hard, even though you feel better physically. If you ever need to talk, I'm here.
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I'm going TUESDAY to see a new dr. Hopefully this won't be a big fight :/
Of course! I'm very sorry you're going through it. I really feel for you.
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Wow!!! You've had great success with the band. U really hear so many stories that sometimes it gets discouraging. I've made a vow to myself to work this band as best I can. I can't take having surgery lightly! But u are absolutely right about the scale, I've become obsessed & I know I have to stop!!! Thanks so much for ur positive comments & encouragement :)
Really praying I don't have that shoulder pain with fills or ever again, for that matter...lol!!
I haven't gotten my first fill yet and I had that shoulder pain for the first week after surgery, it was horrible!! I'm now one month out & right around a 13lbs loss. I realize I just have to be patient & continue staying focused. Thank u for the info & encouragement
OMG!!! How insensitive of a dr to say that to u! I'm sorry to hear that. So u never lost any weight at all with the band??!
Well, not normal, exactly. I feel a million times better than when I had the band. I still have ulcers, gastritis and diaphragmatic damage. I also have diverticulitis episodes that screw me up, big time. My guts have never recovered from the damage the band did. But like I said, I feel a million times better than when the band was in my body. The other stuff is manageable through diet and medication.
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