Hi All
I am hoping you will not mind an Aussie joining in this group. Iam Chez (chezcando). I was banded in march 2007. 105kg The weight came off at the start with little effort but then slowed and I responded with more Fluid in the band getting caught up in the tightening/ restriction madness until only small high cal soft foods passed. I had the fluid removed when I went on a holiday overseas and was fearful of complications and cost of fixing problems in America and Europe. Needles to say some of the weight returned . I had fills on my return but not as tight I now can eat salads. A combination of not eating wisely and not exercising finds that in 2015 all the weight has returned and a bit more at 110 kg.. I once again feel fat and bloated. I have turned 50.and find that I have some inflammatory/ arthritis process both in my ankles and hands. So I really need to get the right mind set and get proactive again to start working with the band and start loosing the weight. My husband has never liked the idea of the band and working in medical he only sees the complications of banding so is fearful of erosions etc occurring , he has made it knowen he would be happy for me to have the band out especially if its not working. I too worry about the long term effect of the band on the stomach I suffer from reflux and heart burn with the band ( another reason to run looser) But I cant see a sleeve operation being of benefit if I cant get the band to work for me, I am really fearful of just how fat I would become with out the band especially if I haven't mended my ways. I do not want to be old and really fat. I could do with a little support as I am not comfortable chatting with hubby knowing how he feels. Cheers Chez
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