KateW0623

Hello everyone, This is the first time I have posted on this message board. I have had the band since 2005 and had one revision surgery in 2006 because of slip. Initially I lost about 85 pounds and have stayed pretty much the same since that initial weight loss. I still have about 50 pounds to go to get to my goal weight. Since May 09 I have had some trouble digesting, food was getting stuck and I would wake up in the middle of the night with severe reflux. Anyway, long story longer- I'm getting the band removed on Feb.8th because of another slip. I am getting the band removed and nothing put back in because I have had two slips with the band, I'm unsure if I want to do this again but I know that I need something to help me reach my goal. I'm having a really hard time realizing that the band is coming out. I know it has to come out because of the slip and I will feel better physically after but I'm an emotional wreck and often find myself getting very upset about potentially gaining weight back. I'm more or less just venting to people who understand and see if anyone has any words of encouragement or things they have found that work after band removal! Thanks

Thank you for your replies to my post- it is helpful knowing that there are people out there who understand what I am going through. I'm looking at all my options and going back to my nutritionist and support group to figure out what I can do better both with my eating habits and with another potential weight loss surgery. Congrats Tweety of having the band put back in!