SkinnyDreams

I was banded in February of 2013, I had great loss the first few months. Since then I've been to my surgeon every month for a fill or un-fill. I can't seem to find a green zone and I'm at a loss! What do I do? I haven't lost an ounce in months! In fact I've gained almost 10 pounds back!

Hi all! So I was banded 2/11/13 and I've lost 45lbs of the 120lbs I have to lose. I went in for a fill today and have been having port pain for the past threeish weeks. I was advised that once again (4th time now) my port is flipped. It's horribly painful to flip back over. I was offered the option to either have the port revised and restiched or have sleeve. I'm strongly considering the sleeve, what are y'all's thoughts? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

That's awesome!!! We will have to keep in touch!!!

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas in how to help/prevent saggy skin?

MsDebbie, I have decided on sleeve! I am scheduled for surgery on 4/22! I'm nervous as can be but very excited as well! I can't wait to be at my goal weight! I'll be sure to keep in touch and please do the same! Congrats on your daughters wedding! That's amazing!!

MsDebbie, I'm so sorry you're having so many issues! You've had a lot of success though! I agree I can't wait to have this thing out! I know sleeve is more drastic but, I'm so tired of throwing up and feeling miserable all the time! I feel ya with the fills and unfills. I have been at my Dr's at least once every month since being banded!! I hope they can help you too!

Thank you so much, it's so nice to hear positive things! I'm very nervous to have this done. I lost a fair amount of weight with my band as well. Just have had so much trouble with the port. There are only 3 stitches holding it on and two of mine have come lose. Not fun! I hear there is less "stuck" issues with sleeve and less vomiting and well I can't wait for that! I have thrown up three to five times a day everyday since surgery! Have you noticed that? Also, was the pain way worse? I had wicked gas pains after Lapband surgery, I used a heating pad and gas x strips and it helped so so much! Hopefully that will help after this. I'm reading in the post op section and everyone is talking about extreme pain. Ugh! I'm so scared now!