Theotherkels

I've had a similar issue - banded 10 years ago and had great success with it. I put weight back on due to hypothyroidism and pregnancy...but once I had my son I went back to the doctor to get back on board with my fills. I was told that I was outside the window of success for a band, and that it was unlikely it would work anymore. I sought a second opinion and right around that time I started having horrible reflux...even Water gave me acid reflux. Upper GI showed a dilation and hiatal hernia, and also showed that even with only 1cc in a 10cc band it was waaaaaaaay too tight. I've opted for removal because I don't trust that the current issues I've had won't lead to other issues like slippage and erosion down the road. So, it's coming out and I'm hoping to be revised to an RNY so I can continue my bariatric journey.

Hey all! Total bp newbie here I already love it, enough that I felt like signing up as a VIP was well worth it. My psych was the one who recommended it to me and then I saw another post about it on a WLS reddit...and here I am. I'm 39, married to my best friend for 10 years now, mommy to the greatest little boy ever. I'm originally from IL/WI but we migrated south a few years ago to escape the snow We're geeky types...we were both in IT until I took leave to stay home with our son. I'm looking forward to returning to the working world once he starts kindergarten. In the meantime I've built a small part-time business selling my artwork, which is a great creative outlet for me. I was banded 10 years ago and I'm working towards a revision to an RNY early next year (just waiting to hear back from the insurance company at this point). There's a lengthy story to go with how I ended up heavy in the first place, and my initial WLS journey....but that's what the 'my story' section is for so I won't go into it here. Anyways, I hope to chit-chat with everyone around the forums, I'd post a picture but I haven't quite gotten the hang of where to upload my media yet....I'll find it eventually *Edit* - hey look, by george I think she's got it! Cheers!

Going up and down stairs without pain, joints not hurting, clothing that isn't tent-like, being able to sleep more comfortable, going for walks and not being in pain for days after....and many more Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was definitely nervous about my appointment, but I filled out all the paperwork and answered all the questions she asked and it turns out I'm perfectly sane (and mentally prepared for my revision) All that stressing for nothing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App