BandedBarb

Linda, I don't regret doing it!! What I regret was thinking it was an easy fix to a problem I've had my entire life.....emotional eating. The band works fine initially....but eventually you go back to eating the way you did prior to band amd it creeps up on it. Trust me....I've gained 60 lbs back!! Do it!!! Just be smart about it....good luck!!

Hey thanks guys!! :clap2: I didnt know that was possible but am gonna call my Dr. asap and see what he thinks!! BTW...Happy Birthday La_Madam!!

Thanks for responding...yes in the US 8 years ago. I believe I was the 1st in Missouri to have it done. I wasnt part of a trial. My brother had RNY and he found out about the lapband then and suggested it for me. I had to pay cash cause my insurance wouldn't cover it. I was happy with it at first but over time it seems that I am able to get around it by eating slower. Sometimes still I eat too fast or don't chew well and I throw it right back up. The last time I visited with my dr about a fill, he said I couldn't be tightened anymore....so here I sit!! I probably should see the dr again....but I'm kinda embarrased since I put on so much weight!!

:bored I lost 103 lbs the first year. But it is slowly (about 10 lbs a yr) creeping up on me!! :omg: I have gained 60lbs back and am in desperation to find help. The last time I went to Dr. Scot for a fill (2001), he said he couldn't fill anymore or it would be closed!! This would have been my 4th. I've read on here where people have had 6 or 7 fills!! Do I remove it? HELP PLEASE. Barb :help:

Hi All...I'm from Columbia and had my lapband surgery in1999 with Dr. Scott in Warrenton. I need help though......

Hi All....I am new to this forum and am very excited about getting some help from the people who have had their bands as long as I have...7 years!! But I need to tell the new people.......if you still do what you've always done...you will still be what you've always been!! I loved my band at first and within the first year....lost 103 lbs!!! WOOOWHOOO!! But then, as time went on, my eating habits didn't change and I found my self eating more and more...just slower and slower. I have now put back on 60 lbs and am SCARED:help: that I am going to waste my $20,000!! Insurance didnt cover it...I paid $$$$$!!!!! PLease Please Please address your reason for over eating!! I hope I will be able to get the help I need to get this back under control. Its still there....I can still feel it and I havent had a fill in 6 years. The last time I went for a fill....roughly 5 years ago..the dr told me he couldn't tighten it anymore! Looking forward to meeting all of you and swapping experiences!!! :hippie: Barb