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Hi all havn't posted for a long time. I had my band removed due to slippage. It was all vey traumatic, I lost part of my stomach, nearly died. Anyhow after removal I gained around 14 lbs and have maintained that for over a year give or take a lb. However I am constantly struggling and find I only have to cheat a little to gain weight. Can anybody offer advice, really feeling down today. Thanks Gaynor

Hi Jaqui you are so right about the exercise, luckilly I walk everyday for at least 40 minutes (and have done since being banded in 2005) I also have a treadmill at home that i try to go on everyday , walking briskly for about 30-40 minutes. I think without this I would definately regain. This is what is so annoying, on the whole I am pretty good, I think that when I had my band it proved that the only way I can lose weight and keep it off is to eat very very little and of course this is so much harder to do when not banded. Thanks for the reply Gaynor X

Hi thanks so much for the replies, I could really do with the support right now. I have been a bit more positive this week and have been a bit more careful with food choices. The reason why I wouldn't have any more surgery is that when my band was removed I also lost part of my stomach, it was all very traumatic, I was told if I had been left for a few hours longer I would have died. Six weeks after band removal I was rushed back in with a bleeding Ulcer. So I have to manage on my own from now on, I would not put my family through any more ops. Please do keep in touch and I would also love to hear from anybody who has had there band removed at target and managed to keep the weight off long term Take care Gaynor

Hi My symtoms were similar to the above, but I was in a great deal of pain and could not even swallow my own saliva. I think with luck you are just over filled. Definately get a de-fill if poss with Xray so they can check all is ok. Please dont leave it any longer as it can lead to serious complications. On the other hand it can so easily be sorted out. Let us know how you get on. Take care Gaynor

Oh bless you, I know exactly how you are feeling. i had to have my band removed in March 08 and was told the same, a few more hours and it would have been curtains. I had to have my band removed and part of my stomach as it had died due to slippage. I have probably gained about 14 lbs but I'm still here to tell the tale (I lost about 100 lbs). It will be difficult for you but there really is life after the band. It is possible to manage without it take care if I can help in any way please feel free to pm me. gaynor

my sister has mild acne scars, she is 53 going through a mid life crisis and considering Microdermabrasion or a skin peel. She has'nt got loads of money to throw around and over here in the UK peels are very expensive although microderm is more affordable. Has anybody had either of these procedures and if so were you pleased with the results. Thanks Gaynor

Thanks Julie

Hi Doctor You replied to a thread about a problem with a pea sized are on my nipple that wont heal. I am now nearly 6 weeks post op and it still hasnt healed. My PS has advised me to use a netting dressing (I think it has iodine on it ) with a waterproof dressing on top and to change this twice a week, my nurse at my family doctors has advised me to change the dressing every other day. What advice would you give, it is no better, but no worse. Should I keep it dry or is it ok to shower. ? By the way I saw a programme that featured you on a British TV channel. I found it really interesting. And proudly told my husband you had answered a thread I posted. Any advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks Gaynor

Thanks Dr for responding. I think fingers crossed it is starting to knit together. So hopefully it will soon be fully healed. Regards Gaynor

Hi there I had an arm lift and a boob lift with implants 4 weeks ago. All has healed nicely except a small pea sized area on my right nipple, the nurse at my doctors surgery says she does'nt think there is any infection. has any body else experienced problems healing ? Any advice appreciated. Thanks Gaynor

Thankyou so much for replying Dr. It does seem a little better. And yes I was a smoker. I gave up about 4 years ago. Very interesting points you raise. Gaynor

Ok so I know I should'nt be but in the evening I am getting peckish. I normally have steak and salad or chicken breast and salad at about 6pm ish and then go for a nice healthy walk for about 45 minutes. Then I start picking, I normally start with fruit and then move on to 3 Ryvita with cheese and then possibly some plain sweet biscuits (3 or 4). Now although I'm not gaining weight I'm not losing either at the moment so I could really do without the snacking, so if I have to snack what could I have that would be better for me and might fill me up.? I live in England so might be able to get some of the products you get in the States. Help me before I go down the slippery slope Ta Gaynor

Hi there sounds to me you are too tight. You cant go on for too long not drinking properly until mid afternoon, you will eventually get de-hydrated. I really think you probably need a de-fill. I have had my band for over 2years and am booking to have a defill because since having a fill 3 days ago am only able to take fluids, however I drink drink and drink, tea, coffee, fruit juice, clear Soups etc You gotta look after yourself otherwise you will make yourself ill. Good luck and take care Gaynor

I'm fed up. I had 1ml taken out of my band in October 06 as it had become very tight. Anyhow after gaining about 14lbs I had a fill of 3/4 ml in January this made me very tight again so 2 weeks ago I had 1/4 ml taken out. I still seem to be very tight and at the moment am having fluids during the day and a very small sloppy meal in the evening. As there was only 2 weeks between fill and de-fill, do you think things could be a bit inflamed and maybe will sort themselves out or do you think I need another de-fill? As I am at target now I dont really want to lose any more howevwer I do want some restriction to maintain loss. Any advice much appreciated Thanks G aynor:(

Good luck Aexandra, you seem to have the right attitude, I think you'll be just fine Gaynor

Hi Alexandra Would you beleive I seem to be ok at the moment, fairly tight in the morning and at lunch and then in the evening I do have to be careful because I can eat just about anything. But for the time being All seems to be ok. I'm really sorry to hear that you are still having problems, reflux etc. It sounds as though you are so close to you're sweet spot. Good luck I hope you eventually get to a healthy level of restriction. All the best Gaynor

Hi Guys just browsing the website and found this thread. I was banded in Jan 05 and have now lost 7 stone, at the moment struggling to keep it off as have very little restriction. Anyhow, great to read some posts from some fellow UKers. Gaynor

Hi Brenda i'm at goal. My band did get tight last October but a 1ml unfill meant I could eat anything, so although I dont want to be too tight I do still want some restriction. gaynor

Hi I was banded just under 2 years ago and had lost about 98 lbs. I had 1ml taken out in Oct last year as my band became very tight and managed to maintain my weight loss until Xmas. However although I still have a little restriction and if I eat the wrong stuff can still pb, I now find I can eat just about anything and I am now starting to gain. I have never had a fill before when i still had restriction, but the problem is the full feeling does not last very long. I have a fill booked on Tuesday and am wondering wether to go or not, and how much fill to have. What do you think. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks Gaynor (UK)

Thanks to all who replied. I actually had a fill on Tuesday, and admitedly at first thought I was too tight, but it seems to have settled down now and I am back to restriction and healthy eating, and the weight is coming off allready. i really do hope I have at long last found my sweet spot. Thanks again Gaynor

Hi there I'm afraid I dont know exactly how much I have in my band or what type it is come to that, but I do know that my band became so tight i was having trouble getting fluids down and this was not just after a fill, the band tightened on its own. Weird huh, if you are only able to get fluids down I would think that you dont need a fill, But definately keep an eye on calories,

Hi there I Live in Northants and was banded 18 months ago at Birmingham Bupa by Mr Super. Have reached my goal and am waiting to have a de-fill as band is working a bit too well at the moment !!! Good luck Gaynor

I lost 39 pounds. But I had a very strict consultant who had me on fluids for a month and then sloppies for a month. But it did the trick and I did'nt find it too difficult. Gaynor

Hi Guys Had a small unfill 3 weeks ago, 3/4 ml taken out as my band had become very tight. I knew it I just knew it, now i can eat anything and everything and have put a bit of weight back on. Should I stick with it or do i need a tiny fill ? If so how much. Thanks Gaynor

Thanks Madonna