mimi211

Well after 7 years, I got my band removed. At first everything was fine! Lost over 80 lbs, got myself to the gym regularly. As soon as the band was "overfilled" that was the beginning of the end. For about 5 years, I was getting it filled, then unfilled. I could barely keep any food down. Eventually I had enough fluid removed so that I could finally eat, and then the weight started to creep back up. I got the band removed and am relieved. But..... Is it naive of me to think I can NOW lose weight, now that the band has been removed? I'm in the process of getting approved for a revision to the sleeve, but a part of me doesn't want ANY type of weight loss surgery. Can weight loss be achieved, now that there's no restriction? Has it been done? I keep going back & forth with this.

JTHMom I didn't gain anything since I had the band removed, and am waiting for my knee to heal (from another procedure) once I get the OK from my doctor, I'm gonna hit the gym and see if I can get results. If I do, no surgery. If not, I'll go ahead wth the sleeve. But I'm scared to death too! Going through what I did with the band, and then having a different procedure that cannot be reversed is kind of freaking me out!

Hi everyone! I couldn't find anything related to this issue that I've been having, so here goes: I'm down 74 pounds, and recently I have found myself eating more than usual, so I went and got a fill. I followed everything the Dr. has been telling me, but now I've noticed that I have restriction intermittently. For example, I have my Breakfast and feel full without over-eating (I actually eat less than my meal plan requires), and then I have the leftovers of my breakfast for a snack. lunch comes around and the same thing; I'll eat my Protein and that's it. Snack comes around and I eat my fruit & vegetable, but today I had a little bit of granola. Well, it sparked a HUGE hunger in me, and I was able to eat 5-6 servings of it. Is my band loose? Is it just the granola that must be a trigger food? How was I able to eat so much of it? Any feedback will be extremely appreciated, I am a bit nervous and confused, and hope that my band hasn't slipped. -Nina

Thanks so much for your response Mimi, I really appreciate it. I have the same issue with carbs so I stay away, but figured that granola has more Fiber so it would be OK. Apparently not! I threw out the rest of it and will stay clear away from it from now on. Thanks again! P.S. My band definitely did not slip, because when I went home to have dinner I had the same restriction that I usually do. =)

It was really weird, it was like I was "shoveling" the granola in my mouth like I would die if I didn't eat as much of it as possible. HELP!

Hi Everyone! i had surgery 7/26/10, so I'm 3 weeks post-op. I was just wondering, though, is it normal to have mood swings? Somedays I am so sad, and feel like crying all day. Other days I am so happy and excited that I finally had my surgery done! Is anyone going through, or has gone through this in the beginning?

Hi, I read your post and my heart went out to you and your fiancee. I am 28 years old, and I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 years ago. Not many people know about this condition, but it is one of the most frustrating conditions, given all the odd symptoms and limited treatment. I was also told that PCOS led to my weight gain. I decided to get the surgery because at my last physical my doctor said, "There is nothing wrong with you other than the PCOS; but if you continue at this weight, you will have health problems in the future." I was tired all the time & I was uncomfortable in my own skin. I have had lap-band surgery and it was the best decision I have made in my life. Most of my PCOS symptoms have gone away, or diminished tremendously. I don't think this has to do with wanting to be a thin girl, at least completely. It is very difficult to be obese and feel good about yourself; it's just more difficult to live. I can at least speak for myself when I say that I was physically uncomfortable all of the time, had trouble sleeping, breathing & moving. Also, one cannot even begin to explain the feeling one gets when strangers give you certain looks & people judge you, just for being big. I don't think anyone can understand how that feels unless they've lived through it. Also remember that all those horrible side effects from the surgery are rare, and depend on the patient follows the Dr’s post-op plan. Yes, it does restrict the food that we consume, but we aren’t starving; we just survive on less from now on. I think it’s wonderful that you are on this site asking for advice and insight, but try to see this from her point of view as well. It can be a painful life living an obese life; physically, emotionally and mentally. Good luck with everything!:rolleyes2:

Thanks so much for the support, both of you! It IS relieving to know that someone else is going through the same thing; I almost started crying reading your response! HAHAHA! Good luck to all!

Thanks so much, I'm trying to get used to how to search all the posts & everything