I was banded back in January 2006. I have had 3 fills (don’t know the specifics) and have never got full. My Dr. says my stomach muscles are very strong and this might not work for me. I only lost 20 lbs the first year. Since then, I have started Weight Watchers. I am losing again. One thing I realized is the band is not the answer. It is only a tool in which I have to make an effort to eat right.
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Around January of 2007, I noticed I was having restrictions in the morning (meaning, I was noticing pain and lots of burping) not being able to eat any solids until lunch. Then it was taking over an hour to eat a little Healthy Choice meal.
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In February, I couldn’t tolerate any meat including fish. I went to soft foods. As of last Friday, I was had very bad pain trying to eat soup. Burping and foaming a lot. Saturday, was the worst, not even a sip of water would stay down (could not take my meds). I had a very bad headache and my back was killing me.
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Sunday morning, my husband went to the store and bought me some chocolate ice cream. Finally, something stayed down. I even ate a baked potato that evening.
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Today (Monday) I am back to pain if I eat. I tried some cream of mushroom soup, and the pain returned. I have called the doctor and they can’t work me in until Wednesday.
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I am so scared. I am self pay and I can not afford a second operation if needed. I also feel so guilty about the cost of the first surgery. Is it fair that I put us into a financial bind ($20,000.00) for the next five years because I didn’t have the will power to stay on a diet?
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I am so frustrated with myself and don’t know what to do if my band has slipped. What else could it be? I know, wait till I talk to my surgeon, but the clock seems to be going backwards!
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Can someone out there give me a little encouragement?