missyjk79

Was banded 10/07. First 3 yrs were amazing. Lost 105lbs. Felt great. Confidence was great. Now 3yrs after that with a revision of the band surgery on my belt I've gained 70lbs back. I can eat anything portions are out of control. I know it's a tool but if I could diet /exercise I would've done it without surgery. I don't know what to do. Going in for yet another fill dec 2nd. Any ideas?? I feel defeated.

I had my band revised as it slipped. So surgery was to unstick and pull stomach back thru and Restich. No new band or different surgery type

Yah before I had revision I had that good restriction. Allowing satiety and triggers of fullness. Now after revision doesn't happen.

Well after 1st surgery in 10/07. Lost 105lbs. Then slip and a revision in 9/11. Struggling to get that sweet spot. Went in today for yet another fill. Now I have 8.5ccs in a 11cc band. We will see how it goes.

Wow Luv this post. I'm not alone. Long story short. Banded 10/07. Lost 105lbs in 2yrs. 5 lbs past goal. Kept off for about a year or so. Then started having little issues here and there. Little unfill. Then acid reflux and heartburn. Hmmm off to doc. Full slip. Another surgery for repositioning. Done 9/10. I've went from size 5 to 12 :-( I had a good restriction but had a day that it was really tight freaked out and had the fill removed just what was put in not complete unfill. So now got full 2 weeks ago. I can tell its there but no real restriction yet. So gonna call today and go BACK in again. Geez never ending battle.

I've had a cold for a week. And at times I have coughing fits. Will that slip my band?? I feel a little tighter. Expected. So I'm eating soft foods. This suks.

Well had doc appt. got .5 ccs in. So I'm at 7.9ccs. Feeling a good restriction. Hopefully it lasts for more then 2-3 weeks.

Have had my band revised a year ago due to a slip. My first surgery was 10/07. It's way different this time around. I've had like 4 fills and I'm at 7.4cc in a 10cc band. Each time I've gone in I feel good restriction for 2-3weeks. Then after that it's like I hadn't gotten one. Anyone feel this??

Missygirl79. I've been adding people. Anyone can ad me.

I've had my band for five years this month I've already had it revised a year ago I lost 105 pounds which was goal for me in a two year period. Maintained for a year. I gained back 50 in the last two years with my complications from my band slipping I don't regret getting it but it's frustrating going through the issues. I feel that I have had to start over but the restriction now is way different than when I had my band the first time around. I have the same band but it was repositioned from the slip. My doctor said that there's a 50% chance that my band will slip again. Frustrating.

I'm not march nor 2010. I'm 10/17/2007. But wonder if anyone past a year or two still come on here. I do. I've had issues and revision. And still struggle. :-(

Embrace this time. U were just banded. The stomach gets "angry" when messing with it. So right now u have natural restriction. When I was banded (10/17/2007) I didn't get my first fill till 3months after surgery as I had natural restriction. It doesn't happen like that for everyone. Just drink what u can. Take chewable multivitamins. Don't get frustrated. You will get through it. Take care.

Hey anyone can ad me if u want. Banded in 10/2007. Missygirl79

My screen name for it is Missygirl79

In on there too. Anyone can ad me. Banded in 10/2007

Hi Kimie I'm in Washington as well. I'm up in lake Stevens which is east of Everett. North of Seattle. We have friends in Vancouver though. I was banded in 10/2007.

I'm on my fitness pal too. Anyone can friend me. Missygirl79.

I too am 5 yrs out. I've had my band revised in 9/2011. I've gained back 50lbs since all my problems in the last 2yrs. It sucks. I don't have good restriction still. I have 7.4 cc. VERY FRUSTRATING. It's also frustrating to hear from my doc that they are finding that 4-5yrs out is when they (not just my doc) are finding people have issues. :-(

Excited for all of u. It's a big step to a new life. I'm an October bander but was banded in 2007. Good luck to all of u.

I get my fills done by fluoroscopy everytime now so I know it's ok. Since I had a slip one time.