TaniaG
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It's been a long while that I have been off this forum but thought I'd come back for support and information. Can anyone tell me if they had a hernia after bypass. What symptoms did you have & did it need to be removed?
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Hi!! I was banded in 2011. Went from 240 to179. In went back up to 240. Had similar problems as you regarding the fills and acid reflux. My doctor also suggested converting to bypass. I did that this June. This was my experience with the conversion. Two days after surgery I wasn’t able to keep down liquids or soft food. My follow up appointment was a week later where my doctor removed my drain. After that it went crazy! I immediately felt extreme pain and was admitted into the hospital. The next day I had emergency surgery to fix the leak that caused the pain. I woke up in the ICU with a stomach tube. there was so much scar tissue from the lap band that the leak couldn’t be fixed. I went on to get an two infection that required drains. I had two laparoscopic procedures in hopes of getting a stint. There was too much damage to place one. I stayed in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. The leak healed on its own thanks to God. During that 2 months of healing I was being fed by the stomach tube. I wasn’t able to eat or drink orally for 2 months. At this point I’m looking at getting a dilation because it’s difficult to eat and drink some liquids. I’m weighing 166 from 240. This ride continues and I hope the dilation ends it all with Gods help. Think about this decision long and hard. Had I removed my band then waited a few months for the bypass I don’t think the outcome would be the same. However, God only knows. Hope this helps you. Please send a message if you have more questions. By the way I’m 47.
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Hi Paigepatches! I was banded in 2011 and was very similar to you. I lost 60lbs. in 5 months. All was going well I was getting my regular fills but the last fill I got in April 2013 was an over fill. After that point my band stopped working well for me. Over the next 4 years I've have several upper GI's, fluid taken out little by little, all fluid removed, and now I'm at the point where my doctor wants to remove my band in exchange for the gastric bypass. I'll be having surgery I'm hoping at the beginning of June. Lap band failed for me. I'm now at the weight I was in 2011, time of my lap band surgery! I'm hopeful this procedure will give me more weight loss and maintaining it. Hope this helped. Good luck!
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Eek been awhile since ive been on but I am losing and closer to my for now goal weight
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Going into dr's office tomorrow for a fill. Last fill was before Christmas and it was barely a fll, NO RESTRICTION!! That means no weigh loss, UGH!!! Hoping for a jump start tomorrow
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What's on my mind?????? Now there's a dangerous question lol! I recently came back to this forum after a couple of years gone. Between that time I lost weight and gained weight. I'm disappointed in myself . I really thought getting the band would solve my weight problems. I have found myself still struggling. I am trying to make the band work for me but it's hard. I'm going in for a fill on the 6th and I feel like telling my doc to fill it close, lol! I have 35lb...
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Good Morning!! Started my morning with a glass of water w/lime....refreshing! My plan is to start all my mornings with a glass of water this year and see if I notice a difference in my life. I read that drinking water first thing in the morning starts all your organs up. I'll try it
Had a half a banana, egg & sausage burrito, and coffee. Oh I did have 2 chocolate chip cookies 
I know I need a fill (Jan. 18) because I am barely filling full but know if I ate more no wi... -
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I honestly don't know why I left the support of BPal but glad I'm back. I'm thinking that's why I struggled for this whole time. New year new hopes right? I have my band filled to 7cc and I go back to my dr later this month gonna get some added in I know I'm not in my green zone yet. I added a ticker to my post in hopes that will make it a lot more real for me. I plan to weigh myself once a week. I've been on winter vacation for two weeks, go back to work Monday. Looking forward to it being at home messes up my eating properly and my workouts not to mention we just finished two food filled holidays lol! My plan is to workout daily climb mountain twice a week maybe three, treadmill nightly, and cardio in the morning I tell you its hard to get started but once I see even the slightest result I am committed. My plan for eating is to measure, measure, measure!!! My doc told me a long time ago to stop eating after five spoons full and well I didn't take his advice. My outlook is to make my band work for me and get the weight off the way the band was intended to work. Ok, sorry I think I rattled on enough. Enjoy your wknd
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Ok getting back on track. Worked out today, second day in a row! I have been rather inconsistent with my workouts but new year new goals new perspective
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Hi there! Boy can I relate!!! I got my band in 2011 and started strong and continued that way with loss and gains along the way. I'm still trying to get to my goal, 30 lbs. to go, its a struggle and I know I need to workout and follow a strict diet to lose even with my band. Don't give up it takes time to make the band work for you I'm still learning that. Tania
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Hi Atlantak I'm just returning after being off for close to three years. I gained 6 lbs since Oct. My dr had to remove the fluid in my band due to some complications. I went in before the holidays to get 7 cc and I'm back on track! I've had my band for almost 3 years and have lost 55 lbs within 6 mths but have put back on 30 of those lbs!!!! This is why I decided to get back online for support. I need to find a way to make my band work for me. It seems like your doing great!
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Well it'll be 3 years since my lap band surgery and honestly it's been an up and down climb. I haven't been online for almost three years!!!!! I started off strong and lost 55 lbs. and since have gained some and lost some. Didn't think i"d still be up and down with my weight after getting the band. After almost 3 years I still haven't found a way to make my band work for me. This is the year however!!!!
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Hi All, Happy 4th of July. I'm at home tonight, I had no plans but its cool. I'll celebrate on Friday...hee hee. Life is funny just last week I was somewhat depressed this week I'm looking forward to life and LOVE!!!!
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Insanity is getting a little easier and I'm loving the results...its awesome!!!! Feeling better about my life and I know I made the right decision
