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Hey guys I really need some help from "real people with real experiences", my weight is increasing despite having a lap band in and I need to do something to stop it in its tracks. I have been dieting forever but this year I have done about 7 different diets, from Keto, SW, Calorie Counting etc and I am now heavier than I was on January 1st and what worries me is what my weight will rise up to if I don't do something. My history: - Starting Weight before Lap band: approx. 17 stone (size 20) - Lowest Weight after Lap band: approx. 10 stone (not for very long, comfortable weight was about 11 stone) (size 10/12) - Current Weight: 13 stone (steadily increasing weekly) (size 14) - I had a gastric band in April 2010, everything was fine overall, but the last few years haven't been so good, I developed a pouch in oesophagus so I only have 6.25ml in my band, this isn't really providing me with much restriction at all, I do have a little reflux however. I have also suffered with constipation for about 20 years! As I said above, I really need some help from "real people with real experiences", I am considering what my options are, revision surgery from the band to: Sleeve, Bypass, Mini Bypass or anything else? I have spoken to a few surgeons this week and they have all given different advice, so it is even more confusing. My questions are: - Has anyone had a similar experiences and what did you decide to do and was it the right decision? - It worries me if I have the sleeve or a bypass, will I be in the same situation in 10 years time? - Would anyone recommend a particular company or surgeon? - Has anyone had the band deflated and maybe had the balloon? I don't know if this is even possible? I thought this would mean surgery wouldn't be needed? Any advice would be welcomed, thank you all for your time 🙂

I hope you are right as this has really stopped me in my tracks! I love my smile and I don't want to lose it. x

Great - thank you 🙂 x

Thank you 🙂 x

Wow thank you for taking the time to write so much information. Its good to hear from someone who has been where I am. Can I ask why you are not keen on the balloon? (I don't think I can have it anyway but just curious). Your profile pic looks amazing - well done!! Congratulations!! 🙂

Thank you for your honesty, that is good to know. Can I ask have you had any issues with your teeth? I know you had a sleeve, but I just read an article about how people have really suffered with the teeth since having the bypass and look like they are on meth. There were loads of comments which now is scaring me! Every time I think I have made a decision, something else comes up!

Thank you 🙂 all understood. I definitely do not want to overeat - I am just worried if I do. Thank you for all your advice.

Hey, WOW thank you for your quick response. I really am so confused, can I ask with the sleeve, how does it physically stop you eating, as I am worried I will overeat (not that I do now as I have the band and it doesn't allow me to, but if I didn't have any restriction then god knows!). As you said above you have gained 10-12 pounds, that would really worry me as if you can put that on then I know I probably will too and I don't want to be in the same situation in another 10 years. Thanks x

Hi guys I am new to this site, is anyone else having their Band surgery date 4th April 2009 Dolan Park, Bromsgrove, UK? If so, I would love to hear from you :-) Cheers Skip xx

It is still a great saving! Good luck! let me know how you get on :-) Skip xx

Hi I am pleased you were pleased! :-) I am really interested in the £85 fills - is this really correct? Can you give me some further information please? I have been told to contact OBESITY HEALTH CARE after my 4 weeks? Looking forward to hearing from you shortly. Cheers. Skip xx

Hey Nik OMG tomorrow (well today now)I bet you are so excited! My cost of 4950 only includes 1 month of aftercare and 1 fill. I am starting my pre-op tomorrow but I have been told just to have less than 1200 Kcals per day which is actually quite easy :-) I have doen it on and off for the last month, so I know I can do it! OK I am going now as I need to get up in 6 hours! Best of luck! let me know how you get on! Skip xx

Hi Wow... I bet you are really excited!! You are very brave going to Belgium, I did look at it but I decided I wanted to do it here. How much did you save? Mine is 4950 in the UK. Anyway, got to go, but good luck! and please keep in touch etc Skip xx

Hi there Thank you for your message :-) Hey that would be cool if we had it done at the same time, where r u in Leicestershire? I chose "Why go abroad" through the Hospital Group beucase I liked the surgeon, hospital (really posh) and the co-ordinator oh yeah and the price!! I chose April so I could have longer to recover with the bank hols and also to save some casharoonie! Hey, if you want to have a chat, please send me your contact details and I will give you a call. Speak soon. Skip xx

Hi all This is my first post, I have having my band fitted on 4th April 2009 Dolan Park, Bromsgrove, UK. Is there a quick way of looking on this site if anyone else is having their op on the same day at the same place? Cheers Skip xx:thumbup:xx

Great, thank you :-)

Hi Debbie Thank you for your message... You look fantastic! :-) Hey, how can I find out if anyone else is having their op on the same day as me, DP? Also, whats the best bit of advice you can give me from your experience, pre-op, post-op etc Cheers Skip x

Hi Oh, you couldnt be any further away from me! I am Leicestershire in the Midlands. What made you come all the way here? Hey, someone mentioned that I can check who else is having their op on 4th April somewhere on this site, can you point me the right direction, as I would love to find some more people having their op on the same day? Cheers Skip x

Hi, Oh great! How did it go, how are you feeling? Where r u from in the UK? Who was your surgeon and coordinator? Skip xx

Hi there Thank you for your reply! Can you point me in the right directtion as I have no idea how to find the right section??? Also, is this site any connection to Minimins.com as it looks very familiar? Looking forward to hearing from you shortly. Cheers Skip xx