I had the surgery in May of 2010. If there was one thing I could undo, it was this surgery. I have not lost weight. I wish I had done it the old fashioned way. We are now $16,000 in debt, and I am still fat! To make matters worse, I have been only able to eat liquids since Friday because of awful acid reflux and vomiting - even water. I have no (0) ccs in my band. If we had the money, I would get this removed immediately. Anyone else unhappy with their surgery?
I am 225 and 5 foot 5 inches.

I had the surgery January 10, 2012. I will be switching from puree'd food over to soft foods in two days. Yay! As anxious as I am, I'm also very hesitant because I'm afraid that I will eat the wrong foods. I have been very strict and followed the diet to the last detail, but I'm starting to feel hungry and my cravings are coming back. I'm not scheduled for a fill until Feb. 28th, so until then, I need to buckle down and try to "behave". My weight loss has slowed over the past 2 weeks and I'm trying very hard not to be discouraged. During the liquid phase, I averaged a pound a day, and in the last 12 days, I've only lost 2 lbs. Did any of you have the same problem? I just feel like my weight loss is coming to a halt and I don't want to be discouraged.

This was posted as a reply on another topic, but I wanted to introduce myself, and this really said how I feel.

My surgery date is May 1. I'd love to walk this journey with you.

I am 227, 5'6". Not as severe as others, so I convinced myself for a long time that I should be able to just work hard and lose the weight. Willpower:nada. I hate my lack of discipline, but I've come to terms with the band as a tool to force myself to do it. Just being honest here.

My husband had the surgery before Christmas last year, and he's totally the poster child for doing this right. He's a freakin' runner now! I appreciate his wholehearted support, but it's also a bit intimidating. He's lost over 100 lbs and looks so great! More energy too. He works out a lot... and I HATE working out. Well, I'm kinda looking forward to starting to work out, because with this 'forced diet', I feel like there might actually be some change in my body finally.

So I just started to try to loose the 5-6 lbs they want me to before surgery. I don't really have to do it now, but I'm working at a retreat next week, so I'd like to have a head start so I won't have to worry so much while I'm away. Today was pretty easy. I created a yummy pear-vanilla smoothie for breakfast and just ate lowfat all day. Came in way under calories, although a little hungry still. I should just go to bed, because at night I crave buttered popcorn or sweet cereal. Those would be okay once in a while, but this week I have a lot to prove to myself.

Freaking out? Yeah. I keep reminding myself of my gallbladder surgery. I closed my eyes, then opened them, and it was over. I just hate the waiting.

My husband has had VERY little problem eating. He eats everything he's been told he can't, thus, he has to be even more careful because he'd never lose weight if he wasn't really careful. I'm hoping for the same experience, but I've read all the horror stories too.

I haven't really told anyone I'm doing this. I don't want them to watch me, judging every bite I take, comparing me to my husband's success. I don't want people to say "oh, you had surgery" and assume that the weight just melted away without any work. I don't want the people telling me that I should have just worked harder at it (instead of surgery), or even thinking that. My husband says I'm missing out on support and prayer from friends and family, but I'm just not ready to do this in public.

So I'm here. Let's encourage each other. Convince me that I'm not the one person that this surgery might not work for. I'm committed to change... today. I may need some help tomorrow... or in May or June.

Thanks for being kind to my ramblings. I've never put my feelings out there before. It's a little scary.

Hello all, I was banded on Feb 5, 2013 and it was the best decision of my life! I haven't really had any complications my biggest thing was looking for a support group specifically for Band patients. I am the only one I know that has a band most of the people at my work had Bypass, I tried talking to one of them who is close friend and knows I had surgery but she just doesn’t understand why our diets are so different and it's making me frustrated cause I can’t talk to anyone. The only people who know I had surgery are my Mom, boyfriend and few Select close friends. As I read some of the post I assume every Dr is different I got my first fill 6 week post-surgery and I've had a monthly fill ever since....is this normal? When do I stop getting fills? I've been really good in the weight loss area averaging 8-10 lbs. a month but now I think I've hit a plateau and have been the same weight for the past 2 weeks I'm trying not to obsess over it and weigh myself everyday but it's just frustrating eating right and no change.
Anyway thanks for letting me rant a little bit I know it gets better and I’m looking forward to this new support system!

hello everyone I am new to this group, I was banded on March 8,2013 and have lost 32.4 lbs, I feel I am stuck at this current weight. I hope to make some good progress here and get back on track with my eating and excercising.

This group isn't being very active. Lets talk some more.

I'd like to hear more stories, struggles & successes!
I'm in the beginning pre-op stages & still scared that I will go through the entire surgery & it not be successful. My insurance requires that my weight, diet & exercise be monitored every month for 6 months! I'm on month 2 . . . 6 cannot get here quick enough! I have tossed & turned over Lap Band v. Gastric & i'm still just as confused.
I liked what "lhammond5" had to say. Any other advice?

Hello everyone I am new to this group, I was banded on 2-11-14 and so far I have had my first fill on 3-14-14 and still have hunger pangs but I can handle it so far. I have a 10 cc band and only took 2.5cc on my fill so I dont think I'm in the green zone yet. I have lost 34lbs. in 3 months so I'm really excited bout my new journey. I'm glad to be here with fellow bandsters.:happy:

Hello! my band date was 12/2011 still on my journey