I am sorry it did not work out for you. However, I am glad that you have not given up on your weight loss journey... which means while the lapband may have been fail that you are not a failure.

This is sad I'm glad that your surgeon elected to not put the band in, some would have probably done it anyways to get money. I know that hernias can cause the band to slip, so maybe he determined it was too big of a risk?

I hope you find something that works for you. The best of luck to you.

I guess I'm not understanding why he didn't take out the hernia while he was in there? Then place the band? IO'm so sorry. But the first poster was right - you're not a failure. You will get there. I'm going to thank God tonite for my band for sure

Marci

My surgeon found a hiatal hernia, but he repaired before placing the band.... wow I'm so sorrry to hear that you couldn't the band... but remember, everything happens or doesn't happen for a reason... stay strong!!

I am sorry it did not work out for you. However, I am glad that you have not given up on your weight loss journey... which means while the lapband may have been fail that you are not a failure.

No I have not given up. In fact, I lost more weight For a grand total of 20lbs I will continue on using my protein drinks. Long walks is helping me heal faster and I have no more pain. I was an outdoor child, I lived for the great out doors, I played out doors, and then I became an indoor adult. With couch movies, and meals in front of the TV. Yesterday it all made sense to me while hiking. I bought a bike yesterday and this morning I was up and out by dawn peddling while the cool fresh morning air kissed my skin. I felt Free!!! No more self pity for me for now on, I need to keep moving to get stronger and healthier. Wish me well!

My surgeon found a hiatal hernia, but he repaired before placing the band.... wow I'm so sorrry to hear that you couldn't the band... but remember, everything happens or doesn't happen for a reason... stay strong!!

You are so very right it does happen for a reason, and I found my reason. I forgot how much I loved playing outdoors. I'm back playing out doors and I love it. Give me six weeks to start shaping and toning my muscle again I will keep an online diary here on this forum

I am sorry it did not work out for you. However, I am glad that you have not given up on your weight loss journey... which means while the lapband may have been fail that you are not a failure.

Nope, I am not a quiter.

OH yes, yes, yes I DO UNDERSTAND. I was just unbanded Wed June 20th after three years of being banded. I am at a bit of a loss right now. I did everything right. A lapband A++++ student. So now what do I do without it? I'm not sure. But I want you to know I do understand and I am sending you so many love vibes right now! I wish I had magic words to say but I do know this...you are NO LAPBAND FAILURE!

OH yes, yes, yes I DO UNDERSTAND. I was just unbanded Wed June 20th after three years of being banded. I am at a bit of a loss right now. I did everything right. A lapband A++++ student. So now what do I do without it? I'm not sure. But I want you to know I do understand and I am sending you so many love vibes right now! I wish I had magic words to say but I do know this...you are NO LAPBAND FAILURE!

Thank so much for the love I can feel it... Today was a great day I garden for 3 hours ran with my dog. (well to be honest, he did most of the running and I did most of the wheezing...lol) I am so out of shape but that will be temporary I am looking forward to seeing well defined muscles again. I use to have them before I packed on the pounds. I hope they are still there under the flab. since you are bandless join me in redefining your body and loving the skin you are in. Get a bike and ride. get active! with a or with out a lap band. just because you loose weight, I read you are still not in shape, get rid of the arm flaps, and tone the arms. Raise you butt off the back of your thighs. At 47 I look good I want the rest of me to look good too...WooooHooo I am out the door for a walk, bye!