luckyfive101

Hey all! I have had a bit of a struggle the last year.. My house burned in October 2009, I had knee replacement in May 2010, my mother died in June 2010, had heart cath in August for chest pain (all good) and now, I am headed to the hospital again for bladder/rectocele repair.... As you can imagine, I have had my ups/downs with weight as well. I just got a fill again this past week, and I am finally back on track! I am so glad to hear from everyone. I thought you guys had all forgotten about this thread. I look forward to hearing your ongoing updates! hope to see "less of you" in the future! God Bless!

Hey Tracy! I find myself in quite a quandry myself. I had the band in Mexico in 2008 and have lost 90 pounds with about 50 to go, but my weight loss has slowed to a crawl and I have bad reflux again (have had it for years but it subsided for a while after teh band and has returned with a vengeance!).. I would really be interested in any docs you have found that will take on patients banded in Mexico. I have gone back to liquids only in hopes it is only a concentric pouch and will correct itself, but I need to start thinking about what will happen if it is actually a slip! I asked the question BEFORE I had surgery in Mexico "What if I have probelms" and was told that my insurance would kick in and cover problems.. but now, I hear otherwise. I am self pay and in this day and time, getting sick, having medical probs, or an accident, is NOT something I want to think about! Would appreciate any info you can give me!

I am having quite a bit of trouble with reflux and weight loss has slowed to a crawl (2-1/2 years since banding). I am afraid I have a slip, but I also had my band in Mexico. I was unaware that you could not get a doc in U.S. to correct the band if you have problems (actually asked the question beforehand, and was told that my insurance would cover any problems).. I haven't had a slip confirmed yet and have gone back to liquids for a while. Hoping it is just a concentric pouch and will correct itself. Anybody know of a place where I could find info on getting teh band corrected in the U.S. after banding in Mexico! thanks!

Fill.. Piece of cake... lol! Guess I shouldn't say "cake" on this site! Good luck and God Bless!

You guys have nothing to worry about. Actually, they rarely leave anything in the band and other than postop swelling/soreness, you probably won't have any restriction until you get a few fills. Enjoy the holidays and don't be so hard on yourself! Good luck and congrats!

So sorry for your ordeal! My motto is "Everything happens for a reason".. God has plans for you, you just need to be open to them! Good luck in all your endeavors! Hope to see "less of you" in the future! God Bless!

I too have had a few set backs and am about 40 pounds from goal... Right total knee surgery, need a fill but am self pay and have to wait until after the holidays. Still... was the best thing I ever did for myself! Keep up the good work and hope to "see less of you"!

i am having the same problem. I haven't had a fill since June of this year and have plateau'd.... June was my 2-year anniversary and I am afraid I will not continue to lose. I haven't given up, will get another fill as soon as I can (self pay) but I have a bladder surgery coming up soon, so I am going to hold off on a fill until I recoup from that. Good luck and hope to see "less of you" in the near future! God Bless!

Bless your heart! I am so sorry you are having such a hard time. You need to concentrate more on your accomplishments than your disappointments! I have been so discouraged about my "plateau" over the last 6 months, but I have had several health problems/surgeries, my mom died, and my house burned... But by the Grace of God, I will get back on track and I am sure you will turn things around too. You need to associate more with people who are "positive" towards your achievements! Don't give up and don't give in! We will BOTH get there eventually! Shoot me an e-mail and keep in touch! God Bless!