Hi all. I am Melissa from Virgie, KY. I received the lap band in September of 2003. In time, I lost over 150 pounds. However, the doctor who performed the surgery became very busy and I could not longer receive the personal attention from that doctor that I wanted. The office had hired others to complete the fills, and about a two years ago, I got to where I could not eat hardly anything. Even liquids were giving me a problem, so I decided about a year ago that I would find another doctor. I even thought my band might have slipped. After tests were done, the doctor removed all the fill in my band, and it was found at that time that I had twice as much in my band as should have been. The doctor left the fill out, but I still had the band. She stated I needed to eat some, and then get the fill again. However, between being in the hospital with Epilepsy several times on one year, and helping to care for my husband, who is a disable Iraqi Freedom Vet, I never got around to getting a fill. This is entirely my fault, and I ended up gaining quite a bit of weight back. In the morning I have an appt. to get a fill, and I am excited about going on this journey once again. This time, no taking the fill out. I am so ready to lose the weight I have gained back, and get back in shape. I was very excited to find this web site in order to find support. After all, it is like I am starting this journey all over again, and this time, I would like some friends for that journey!
