Marie485

I have been losing and gaining in the past year, at this time I am stuck at 200lbs I'm ok with it right now because of the holidays. I already have an appointment for a fill in January 2009 so that will make a difference and I will start back to the gym. I just don't go to the gym like I should but things have been busy. I do lose more when I go to the gym during the week even if it is three times a week. I feel like maybe instead of getting the band replaced I should have gotten gastric bypass but then maybe that would have been the easy way out. I want to lose at least 40 lbs more and I would be trilled. I still have problems with not chewing my food enough but I am working on that also. Some days I hate the band but more days I'm happy I did it.:smile2: I wish you luck and be positive.

I have the WII fit and love it, I don't have to go to the gym and can do it right in my home. I am about to go do my normal hour routine. I am enjoying it and so our my daughters.

You don't need alot of room for most of the excersises they are done on and off the board. You run in place and others you need the length of your body, for the push ups ( 3feet around the board) would be plenty. The cost for the board and game are $89.99 and I'm sure they will be adding more in the future. Then if you don't have the system that will cost $249.00.Hope you enjoy the experience as much as I do.

I have the Wii Fit and it's the best investment I have made, I was even thinking of canceling my gym membership. It teaches you yoga then there is aerobics. I come home every day and do at least 30 to 60 minutes. I did the running course yesterday, plus you earn points to get move things. I have truely been motivated since I made the purchase. Now if I could get the right fill I will be on my way. Also I joined weight watchers with my niece it was to help her to get healthy so with all these things hopefully it will get me back on track.

I was also banded by Dr Barba, and had a wonderful experience

I did something that I always wanted to do and that is take dance, I took a hip hop class and I am 49. I had always wanted to do dance and I finally did it and was in the recital at the end of the year. I get alot of excercise from that plus this summer I will be taking belly dancing. I have a hard time making it to the gym plus I don't like to go in the area where the weights are because there are so many guys, but I have decided to get back into the swing and make myself do it starting now.

I am having the same problem I had my first band 12/31/06 then in 07 lost 70 pds quickly only to find out the band was too tight and I could never get a fill and was vomiting constantly. Then I had it replaced in Nov. 07 and gained back ten pounds and now I am having trouble. I don't feel motivated I was believe me but it has all gone downhill since Jan.. I feel like a failure. I don't have any motivation to go to the gym even. I wish I had someone who was going through this so we could push each other to stay on track. If anyone has some suggestions to help please send some.

I had my band replaced Nov. 5th and have not been able to get a fill because of infection. I have now gained 11 pounds since the change and am getting depressed . I know I should be in control but I am having trouble, I've been under alot of stress and am losing control.:faint:I feel like a failure because when I had the old band I couldn't eat and was losing weight but now I have no control. I just need encouragement and to hear others have had this happen to them, I'm not the only one!

I just had my band replaced 11/5 it was a matter of life or death I couldn't eat without vomiting. The first band they put in was too tight in the first place and I could never get a fill. They would give me a small fill and within a week I had to have it unfilled, I lived like this almost two years so anything they did would make it better.I have Aethna insurance and they didn't pay the first time because I had a different insurance, but they still gave them a hard time. They finally turned it in and it was approved right away, the lady at the insurance had held on to it and wanted documentation as if I was getting the band for the first time. It was going to come to the point where I ended up in emergency and they would have to pay for it either way. I had the same things said to me about just having it taken out, but I wanted it replaced. They are not the one's who lived with the obesity in the first place and it is my choice. I am feeling better but still tired and sore, I had alot of scar tissue. On to a new beginning with my now bigger Lap-Band can't wait to try it out.

My band has slipped and I don't know what size it is but the doctor told me it was too tight to begin with. I had a different Doctor put it in and when she was done she said she had a hard time because it was so tight and she was going to use the next size but finally got it done. After whenever I had a fill I would get sick and have to have it unfilled this has gone on for almost two years now. I now have to have the band replaced and he will be putting a bigger one in. Right now I am set-up for 11-5 for the operation but the insurance still hasn't approved it. They want verification that I am still deiting and excercising. I told them I've lost 85 pounds doesn't that tell you anything. So what if they don't approve? Do I stay like this? I am so sick right now I feel like I am barely funtioning due to all the vomiting I do. I'm dehydrated and dizzy and just plain tired all the time. Some days if I eat I vomit everything up then some I'm ok. I am still excercising but yesterday almost passed out after.:help: I can't take this anymore.

My band has slipped but it doesn't seem as if the doctor is concerned. I am still vomiting and having reflux I want to know what to do and they don't give me an answer they just act like it's nothing but from what I'm reading it seems I need to see my doctor and have it fixed. Please let me know what you think.:help:

I have been coughing in the middle of the night and having lots of acid reflux the pass week has been horrible. I don't know what to do it scares me because I wonder what is wrong.:help:

I just recently went thought the same thing. I have been banded for 18 months and knew I had stones from the begginning but now they need to operate which is happening 7/11 next week. Can't wait till I can feel better.

I have in this past week been having many problems, I can't eat without either throwing up or choking on the bile that constantly is coming back on me. All I've eaten is slim fast or yogurt and then a pudding. I keep trying different things but they keep coming back on me. I went about 6 weeks ago and was unfilled some and thought I was doing better but it just keeps getting worst. I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow and hope they do something because I can't stand the acid reflux. I don't feel like I'm losing weight because I am eating lots of carbs like potatoes because their mushy and go down easy. Does anyone know what signs you get when your band has slipped?:help:

I went to the doctors today and I had 1.6 fill so they took out the .6 and now I only have 1. I already feel better opefully this will work, wish me luck. I have lost 75.4 pounds total.

Alexandra Thanks for your advice and I agree I think I need another unfil, but the last time they couldn't find my port. After the forth needle she found it, I was just about ready to say forget it but I knew I needed to be unfilled. I am nervous about going back but know I have to. I just might if this appointment doesn't go better start looking for a new doctor. I have been worried about my esophagus also but I just can't stop the vomiting. I think I need to really start watching what I eat and maybe that would make a difference. I have a presciption for Prevacid and it works every once in a while

Hi I was banded in December 2005 and have made it a year I have lost 75 lbs. wish it was more.:clap2: I have had my ups and downs with the fills but right now I'm doing ok and still losing. I have gone from a size 26/28 to a 18 some 16's so that isn't too bad. I have some weird moments lately of thinking of all the things I will never again enjoy but then the weight lost brings me back. My life has changed so much and I am a different person then I was a year ago and much happier. I'm glad I did it and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.:confused:

I will hit my year December 31st and have lost 73 LBS I wish I had lost 100 the first year but I am happy I have lost this much. My goal is 120 so I will be thrilled when I hit 100 mark.

You could try Dr Barbas in Hartford.

I am from Connecticut, had my surgery with Dr Barbas.

Hi David, I am also from CT I had my surgery with Dr. Barbas Dec. 31, 2005. I feel great and think it's the best thing that I could have done for myself. Healthwise all my problems have gone which is the biggest thing. I have lost 70 pounds and still need to lose 50 more and I will be happy. I find that the more you excersise the more you lose.:clap2: I've had my ups and downs but you always have that, but if anyone ask me how I did it I tell the truth because I feel all overweight people should be given this option. Good Luck!!!!

Update from 206 to 203 another three pounds

Nedd to add update from 210 to 206 4lbs. YEAH:clap2:

I was at 16 and now have dropped to 12. After reading some of your replies I want to try to sleep without it. I hate my mask it is a full face mask. I have lost 65lbs. and feel my breathing has improved also I quit smoking a year ago. But sometimes sleep apnea is associated with family history and I think my father had it so I might not ever get rid of it. But at least now I will give it a try.:notagree

I had joined curves prior to the band but had to stop due to knee problems it is really good and I enjoyed it but I found out that I have arthrysis? in my knee and had to stop.