beyondchocolate

I was in the "First batch" of people in my area to get the band 2 years ago when it became available. I was wondering if anyone has regrets, would you do it again? why/why not? how supportive and accessible is your bariatric program's after care (i.e. for fills, etc)? The last time I was seen by the Bariatric center, the CNP asked me if I"d do it again, and i told her my answer varies depending on how im doing and what day of the week it is.....but seriously after thinking about it, I wish i wouldve done more research and gone for the bypass or sleeve instead (which wouldve been out of state). I have constant issues (i.e. daily) with PB and usually some form of vomitting, regardless of how fine i chew my food down to. i stay away from carbs, i push my protein and veggies....I'm just tired of feeling like i have less a life now than almost 60lbs ago. any feedback is welcome........tgif.

Thanks y'all.....yeah, I went to see the CNP at the bariatric program. It had been a year since I had last been in. I have maintained 55lbs off, yet she wanted to poopoo and scold me for not coming in more often for fills. Well, low and behold after presenting my symptoms and logic, she removed 1cc. This was the first weekend, I actually was able to eat and enjoy my food w/o ANY regurg or excusing myself to the bano. My spouse noticed the difference too. My portions are still small (like the smallest plate possible). She did put me on the prescription strength VitD and encouraged the additional Vitamin B (which also has calcium..yay). I inquired about the accessibility of the aftercare/fills/etc, and looks like they have no efforts of weekends or "after 5pm" fills. So those of us who work the early am to5, are pretty much SOL. Its sad that Ive gone a whole year of the regurg just because they kept wanting to fill me, now i have dental enamel issues as a side result...yuck. my goal is for another 50 this year....im realistic...eat (smart), pray (hard) and love (always)........