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I too have been failing. I went to a surgeon on Friday with the intent of going from band to sleeve and he refuses to do the revision. So, I have had a good look at what I eat and have came to grips that the slider foods MUST GO. I have stocked my fridge with tuna again and I began riding my bike again. I work nights and therefore will be riding my bike for an hour minimal upon coming home every morning. If the weather ever straightens out here to where I can ride to work, I will take the long way home in the mornings. I work in a distribution center and so I felt that exercise was not the issue, but evidently, it is. I need to ride again in order to get my metabolism moving again. I have lost 3 pounds since Friday. So am hopeful with this current mind set and a plan in place, follow through and I should be successful in keeping the scale going in the right direction. I was very close to goal when I lost my "vision" and am told this happens quite frequently. I pray that I am on the right track again and that everyone finds their "right track" soon. Have a great one!!

I am 3.5 years with the band and have had some issues lately, like two slips. With the unfills, I put weight on and am struggling to get the weight off once the fills start again. I am therefore, considering removal of the band and going with a sleeve plication. Has anyone out there had the plication done? This is different than a normal sleeve, as in they fold it over with no staples being put in and therefore NO foreign body would be in the body. It is a fairly new procedure. I can lose up to 30 more pounds and then would need to maintain but would really like to see this last little bit of weight come off. I am in an extremely physically demanding position at work and so lack of exercise is NOT the issue here.

Just found out today that my band has slipped for the second time. In one week, a decision will be made as to what to do. Revision, gastric bypass after band removal or sleeve after band removal. Not sure what the revision entails yet. Not happy to have come this far (more than 3 years) to have this happen. In fact, I am pretty heart broken right now. Any advice anyone?

My insurance covers the revision. I work nights and am so not looking forward to work tonight. If this does not send me into depression, I will be amazed. All of my hard work, down the fricking drain!!

I have been banded for just over 2 years. Went in for a fill on Thursday and my pouch was bigger than it should have been but the band was tight. I have been able to eat bread for the last month which was odd and so I thought a fill was in order. The doctor said I had band slippage. So, the decision was made to pull all 6 cc's out for two weeks to see if gravity takes hold and pulls the stomach down through the band to make the pouch smaller again and then begin filling again, basically repositioning the band without surgery. Has anyone else experienced this situation and if so, is this the process? If this does not work, then what should the next step be? Thank you in advance for your advice.

To stop my hair loss, I began taking 2400 mg of fish oil daily and continue that to this day. My nails are very strong and my hair is long and beautiful. Good luck.

Just had another fill of 0.6 cc, back to 5.6 cc total. I was at 6.3 cc when I had a band slip back in February. So, with that being said, I am in the hopes that this fill begins the much needed restriction process and the scale starts back down. I have put on 12 pounds and do not feel good about it whatsoever. The physician was quite supportive today and so am feeling a bit better right now.

I have Cigna and I would suggest calling them directly to ensure that it is definitely excluded. Get the name of the person that you speak with, the date and time, wait a day and call them again and see if you get the same response, again write down the name, date and time. I had 6 months of very strict preop hoops to jump through but I think it was all worth it. I wish you the very best.

As most of you know, I have been struggling this whole year. I am 2.5 years out from surgery, had a "deflate" in February due to slippage, and have been working hard to get back on track. I was doing good: riding bike, walking, zumba, not gaining but not losing either. Had a fill scheduled for July 1 at noon. At 11 on July 1 the doctor's office called and cancelled due to an emergency. Reschedule: 3 weeks out, July 21st. Set me way the hell back. I just sat here and ate 3, yes 3, Krispy Kreme donuts. DO YOU THINK I NEED A FILL? Not sure I can keep this fight up. I am soooooooooooo depressed.

Since the beginning of this year, I have very slowly put 8 pounds on. A month (plus) ago, I began working out and I am at the point now with my workouts that I rode my bicycle yesterday for 16.5 miles, which is not a lot for some people but for me, it is quite the accomplishment. I have muscle mass in my legs and that part feels good. I walk on an average of 11,000 plus steps a day. I have cut out fast foods, fried foods, and am following the LB rules and NOTHING!! Absolutely no loss and my pants are feeling tighter and tighter. I am so disgusted and do not know what to do. Thanks for letting me vent.:devil_smile:

I have had my BB for two weeks now. If anything, I have gained. My pants are tighter although the scale has not moved up or down. I know I am gaining muscle galore as I am walking and cycling like crazy (11,000 steps plus a day). I have a deficit of anywhere from 600 to 1300 a day but still no loss. I am highly frustrated, disappointed, to the point of crying, whatever you want to call it, just don't call it happy at this point. Sorry, just needed to vent. I am lost as to what to do next.

LOL. Like I am an expert, I am giving advice, hahahaha. I am only on my third day. We newbie's will get through this together.

I upload when I remove my BB, just before bedtime. I am not wearing mine at night obviously. You can also upload first thing in the morning, I just change the day to "yesterday" so it records on the right day.

Holly, mine is on Firefox, loaded just fine. Hopefully you were/are successful.

I would be glad to help you. The booklet that comes with the Bugg is pretty clear. It takes a little while to set up and then it takes 3 hours to charge the Bugg before it can be used. The important thing: On the medical sheet that you complete, DO NOT tell them you have had lap band/bariatric surgery. I had to laugh because it tells me that I need to consume 2100 calories a day, that ain't happening.

Ok. BB is in place and I believe has turned on. And we're off.....

My Bodybugg is here and is charging. I will begin wearing it bright and early tomorrow morning. These final pounds ARE COMING OFF!!!!

Congratulations!!! What a wonderful feeling that must be. Keep up the good work.

You absolutely need to find out what your insurance requirements are FIRST. After you know that you can fill out the paperwork correctly to get it to pass through the insurance without too many problems. Educated guesses is what I did on my paperwork and it worked, but I knew the insurance requirements beforehand. If you truly want/need the surgery, arm yourself with knowledge.

Bodybugg is on schedule to be delivered today. Can't wait for the work day to be over!!!

I rode my bike Saturday, Sunday, and yesterday (Tuesday) and I have ridden a total of 29 miles in those three days. As I am just starting out, I feel this is pretty good. I am loving the "alone" time. My goal is to keep pushing myself and adding mileage to each ride. Not sure what the goal mileage per day will be but I guess that will depend mainly on my attitude and willingness to continue riding. I enjoy being able to come on here and express myself as well as to see how other people are getting fit.

I recently got my bike out and began riding as the weather is finally cooperating. I just came back from a ride this morning. It was 40 degrees out, a bit cool, but I had no wind and so the ride was very nice. I went 9.53 miles in one hour. I do not necessarily go for speed. I have a goal in mind for the summer and when I accomplish that, I will figure a new goal out and add more miles. I am estimating that my first goal, when accomplished, will give me 20 miles a day which will be a huge accomplishment. I have always gotten out of exercise by saying "I do not like to do it by myself", well, I like riding my bike by myself, it's MY TIME and that is how I will continue to look at it.

I should get my BodyBugg on Wednesday. I also got the six months subscription and phone coach for $189. I can't wait.

Just got back from a short bike ride (5 miles). I feel so much better than I did before the ride. Hopefully the weather holds so this can become a regular event. BodyBugg shipped out today, should have it next week, can't wait!!!

I am sorry to hear that. That is awful. Just seems like fraud to me.