Is something wrong with my band?

[KristineE 0]

I had my lap band put in back in Oct. 07 and had wonderful results. By Feb 08 I lost 50 lbs in the first 4 months, then I God decided to give me a little gift and by the following October I had a new baby girl. Well that was back in 2008 and I have had the worst time trying to get back losing weight again. I have went back for fills and ended up too tight and then had to go back and get the Fluid remove. I've been so frustrated about it I wait several months to go back because several times a week I will take a few bites and have to go throw up. I just feel like something is just not right. I did have a scan about a year or so ago and it didn't anything but I just know something is wrong. Plus when I first start eating and feel that I need to throw up I can actually stretch my arms up and feel my stomach move some and then I have no problem eating. Has anyone else had these feeling or problem. Please give me so good advice. I'm at the end of my rope and about to just give up. I do have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I’m telling them something has to be done because I didn't go through this to gain all this weight back.

[joho 0]

There could be alot of factors in why. Are you eating high calorie food for one. Are you chewing everything carefully. It is tricky to go from the really motivated, just been operated on then to loose so you can eat for a baby and then back again. I too have probs with my band where sometimes I can eat fine and others I cant, and we are not alone. A lot of people have described similar to you about getting stuck and moving their arms or stretching will help it shift so its not uncommon.

Maybe your doc could put you in touch with another bander in your area so you can get some motivation from them and have someone to sound off. Don't give up, get it checked and try again. You can post on here to vent your frustrations.

Jo