The band is just the same. Listen to your body, learn how your band works, and then work it to your best advantage. It can be a great helper in your weight loss, but it is not a magic bullet. Jeepygurl: If you are having such issues as getting stuck and sliming so often that you feel you should have been warned about it, you may want to look closer at how you're eating, or talk to your doctor about physical issues with your band or fill level.
The ONLY times I ever get stuck and start sliming is when I'm eating too fast, not chewing properly, or swallowing too large of a bite. If I slow down, chew better, and take smaller bites, there is no getting stuck, and I can eat anything I want. Hi I too wish you and others all the luck in the world. I had my Lap Band in 6 years ago only lost 30 KGs and started having trouble I had to have it taken out 5 years on and this week another 18 months later have had major surgery to rectify what the lap band had damaged.
I developed major Reflux, a hiatus hernia shich protruded into my diaphragm and attached itsself to myheart, liver, and lungs. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. By sillykitty , July 17, in The Lounge. Vitra » Garnold Alyssa Dalrymple. Are you on meds for reflux?
If not you should be at this point. If you are already on reflux meds get in touch with your surgeon asap as this is not normal. If fact i would be getting in touch with the surgeon either way. I hope your issue is resolved and you feel better soon. By deardarkling Started 1 hour ago. By Sleevedupgirl Started 10 hours ago. By EllieV Started 15 hours ago. By Lisa LoVuolo Started 17 hours ago. By mali Started Yesterday at AM. By greenchilegoddess Started Sunday at PM. Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon?
Enter their last name below to start! Go now! Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories. Search In. Does the lap band really work???? Sign in to follow this Followers Recommended Posts. Posted May 26, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites. Cindy C Rachel The band does help but ultimately your journey is in your own hands, IMO. Good luck with whatever you choose! Korilynn 1. ReJoyce 1. Posted May 27, Posted June 5, Posted June 16, Melissannde Posted June 18, No, the band doesn't work.
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Any October Surgeries? September Surgery Buddies!! I've gained weight Vitra » Garnold03 Lololol It helps your b m not have the horrible odor since we do not have the duodenum. I don't understand why they take that part out but they shouldn't leave it. Everything you eat and you can smell. But when you get back to normal eating it is off the chain. UniquelyMe28 Exciting news for me. Found out I will be having my surgery October 25th!
Alyssa Dalrymple Goodluck on your big day. Jrule Any od 63 years old or older having weight loss surgery or have had weight loss surgery. HeBrokeTheChains I had surgery on September 27th and I am one of the very blessed ones that have had no pain to speak of besides a couple days of gas pain. I have lost 9 lb since surgery, and I am feeling a little like I should have lost more by now. Is that realistic? Or am I being too fussy? I had my surgery on Sept 30th I can't hold down fluids or soft food.
I'm so sad over this journey. SleeverSk Are you on meds for reflux? Bariatric surgery and keto? Get back on track. What do you consider "Starting Weight"? December Friends? Three month stall. Hi Ladies! How long for hospital weight to drop off? The band is made of silicone and is placed around the very top portion of the patient's stomach. The band is fastened around the upper stomach like a wrist watch to create a new, tiny stomach pouch about the size of a golf ball.
This small pouch takes over as you're working stomach despite still being connected to the larger, remaining part of your stomach. This small pouch effectively limits and controls the amount of food you can eat at any one meal.
By adjusting the Lap-Band, we can create a very small outlet or drain. The smaller the outlet is, the slower the pouch will empty and the harder it is to eat. As a result, patients experience the sensation of fullness much sooner, with smaller amounts of food.
To modify the size of the band, it is inflated or deflated with saline solution. The band is connected by tubing to an access port, which is placed on top of your muscle during surgery it is not visible from the outside of the body. It is usually placed on the right-hand side of your abdominal wall. It is placed very deep below the skin on top of the muscle fascia. After the operation, the surgeon can control the amount of saline in the band by accessing the port with a special needle through the skin.
The Lap-Band surgery divides the stomach into two parts. The smaller golf ball size stomach takes over as the dominant functioning stomach. As food is swallowed, it enters the new stomach first. The small new stomach controls how much food can be eaten at one time if the band is adjusted correctly.
The band is adjusted till the correct outlet size or 'sweet spot' for your pouch is reached. The size of the pouch limits how much food you can eat, while the size of the outlet controls how quickly it can empty. The tighter the outlet, the longer it will take for food to leave the pouch and the harder it makes it to eat. The longer the pouch is full, the longer you experience satiety and no hunger. The small pouch and small outlet produce early satiety, that in a cooperative, compliant patient induces behavioral changes leading to less caloric intake, and therefore weight loss.
Inadequate chewing can result in pain or reflux. Patients must eat very slowly, reduce bite size, and avoid overeating or drinking with meals. The success of Lap-Band surgery and keeping the weight off strongly relies on patient education and compliance with the rules.
Failure to follow these guidelines can defeat the purpose of the band. The amount of weight you will lose will depend on how well the patient is using the band or following the rules. The rules are the key to success with all weight loss operations. Lap-Band surgery alone without permanent lifestyle and eating habit changes will not ensure long-term success. Proper education and compliance with the rules are key to any patient's success.
The operation to a significant degree will force many patients to change their eating habits for life but we do not want patients to rely on that solely. The band is only a tool - probably the best thing a weight loss patient has ever tried, but it is only something to help patients with the necessary work to reach their health and weight loss goals.
The medical and emotional benefits of the Lap-Band procedure begin within several months after surgery, and the cosmetic benefits follow in their wake. Over time, the benefits of Lap-Band surgery may include:. Relief from sleep apnea, acid reflux, and urinary stress incontinence. The benefits of the Lap-Band are similar to other obesity surgery procedures with successful weight loss.
It continues to be the least invasive and safest weight loss surgery operation available at this time. Weight loss with the Lap-Band is slower compared to other weight loss surgery procedures.
Example: Patient X weight is lbs, patient X ideal weight is lbs which means patient X has lbs of excess weight. As with all surgery, there are risks. Patients considering surgery must weigh the risks and benefits of surgery against the severity of their obesity.
The decision to proceed is based on the premise that the treatment should be less harmful than the disease being treated. Please also read the section of our website under the obesity link to learn about the disease, risks, and benefits weight loss surgery can offer to morbidly obese patients.
Below is a list of some specific complications that are unique to the Lap-Band procedure:. Operative mortality and morbidity: Operative day mortality for laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding when performed by skilled surgeons should be less than 0. Experience has markedly reduced the incidence of these complications. Use of a prosthetic device introduces additional potential problems of malfunction and infection.
Reversal and revision: intolerance, slippage, and erosion are the most common reasons for band removal. A Lap-Band operation can be converted or revised to any of the other remaining weight loss operation, if necessary, or desired by the patient.
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