Barbara2556

Hi all, I am an old bander returning to the forum after having complications. I was banded in 2007 and lost 100 pounds in a years time. I loved the band. I went from 240 pounds size 20 to 140 size 6. It was amazing. As the years passed I started gaining a bit of it back. When I hit 160 I actually leveled off there for a couple years. I thought maybe that was the weight my body was happy at. It was pretty effortless to stay at that weight. I never really thought much about food - I ate what I could, whenever - it wasnt really on my mind. I stopped going to the Dr. - seemed like no need. This past year I have had some issues. I was up to 175, food seemed more important - it was always on my mind, and im so unhappy not fitting in any clothes and just not looking the same. I struggled at night - same symptoms as all of you...coughing, nasty acid reflux that would wake me up with tar-like vomit in my mouth. My husband made me go in for an appt. I did the bariatrics swallow and it showed my band had slipped a bit and I had a pouch above the band. They insisted I remove all the Fluid immediately and go for an endoscopy. I was terrified but listened. I am now 194 in just 8 weeks fluidless - ugh.The endoscopy showed grade B erosion. I am so mad that I didnt control myself better. But I will tell you - all acid reflux is gone as well as cough. Other than feeling fat - I feel good. I now have 3cc's in my band and have not gained anymore but not lost either. I go back Jan 3rd for another cc but I am afraid. I dont want to end up having to have it removed. Any of you have similar situation?My band can''t go as high as some ofthe others I hear. I had 5.8cc in it for like 5 years with no adjustments. I am afraid to go back to that number and end up with worse erosion. Anyone else have erosion that has not gotten worse?

hi Jim, I have gained 30 back of the 100 I lost in 5 years...and although I really liked my 100 pound loss, i would still prefer to be down 70 then up 70. I also have lost weight several times in my life and gained it back with more but this truly is different.

Hi Annette, I haven't been on this forum in a few years. I, like you, was banded a long time ago. Five years in October. I weighed in at 240 and am also 5'8". I lost almost 100 pounds in a year getting down to 143. I couldn't have been happier at my size 6 from a size 22. I stayed under 150 for the following year but have watched myself slowly creep up. I weighed in at 175 on Jan 1 of 2012 and decided I was going to stop gaining. I have maintained that 175 all year so far but have been unable to lose any of it. For whatever reason I have forgotten about the forum but today is my birthday and it popped up on my email. I decided to open it and I found your writings. I think I am going to try to respond here more often and get back on track. I too beleive lapband has saved me from now being 300 pounds but I am not happy at a size 14 as well. Maybe we can head on this journey together. I also have not been to the Dr. for awhile. I think two years as well. Tomorrow I am going to call to see if I can get in and get back on track. Thanks for your post ; nice to meet you. Barb

Hi, Thaks for writing. It means alot. I'm already feeling better. Today is day 3 and i'm going to get out of the house for a little walk around the mall. We'll see how I do. I'm having some difficulty with hunger pains. I don't want to eat its not that kind of feeling but my stomache growels and it feels like digestive acids, this is more uncomfortable than anything. I'm not having any gas pains in my shoulder like some others said. any ideas for my stomache aches? Barb

Hi, I jyst got banded friday Oct 27th. I did it quick, somewhat impulsively and now I'm nervous. It's sunday night and I feel sick. i thought it would be easier. The gas pains are bothering me and my stomache growels. When will this pass, when its time to eat real food?