vogette

Hi...I had my band removed about 7 weeks ago due to a major slippage. I have gained about 6 kg in that time...even with being very careful...I had my band for 4 years, and lost 40 kgs....I definitely need help. My surgeon demanded 4 months between, but as I have a holiday in Spain planned for a Month in October, I will be having the sleeve in November.... I cannot wait!

Hi! I am in your exact position. I had my band in May 2010, and lost a whopping 47 kilograms. I felt fantastic. Then my band turned evil. I struggled for 18 months and my surgeon could not find a fault with it, but I vomited after every meal, reflux, fluid in fluid out it was terrible. And I gained weight, because the only things I could eat were cheese and crackers, and milky drinks! It came to a head in May this year, when I had to go to the Emergency department, as I couldn't swallow anything, including Water. I had a major slippage. Before I went in for surgery, I was told if it was a slip, they could fix it. I wanted the band out, and I wanted a sleeve. I am booked for a sleeve in November (the surgeon wanted 4 months of healing between, but I am travelling for a month in October, so I will have surgery the day after I come home). My issue now is, I am terrified that I will put on weight! I have gain about 5 kg since having the band out, and boy do I feel it! I have joined weight watchers, and I have been diligent, but I have still gained! I exercise - I walk for at least 30mins daily in my lunch break, and weekends I cycle for 1-2 hours. Frustrated and scared!