Help - Banded and Re-banded

[tenoracing 0]

I have never posted before, but I am so frustrated and not sure what to do. I was originally banded back in February 2007 and everything was going well. By August 2007 I was down 45 lbs and feeling great. To my surprise, I found out I was pregnant. I was elated since we had been trying for over 4 years with no avail. My doctor thought it be wise to remove all the Fluid out of the band while pregnant. The pregnancy went well and I had a healthy baby girl in May 2008. Since I was breastfeeding he did not want to put fluid back in until I was finished, which was in October 2008. I had several fills and nothing seemed to work. We found that my band had slipped and I needed to be re-banded, which happened in February 2010. Since then I have had several fills and no matter what, I never feel any restriction. My doctors noticed that the band is not sitting properly, but felt it was ok to continue. He stated that since I lost weight that there wasn't enough fat to hold it in place like originally. I can eat and eat and eat. I have to stop myself. What can I do to help jumpstart my weight loss again. I am so frustrated since originally I was doing so well prior to the birth of my daughter. I have had some testing done and I do have a thyroid problem (on synthroid to control), and just found out that I am lacking Vitamin D and B-12. I have begun weekly B-12 shots and increased my Vitamin D intake, but still feel so tired.

Should I just reserve to the fact that I will never be able to lose the weight that I originally wanted to? :smile:

[Blocker1968 0]

I was banded in July 2009 and lost about 40 pounds up to christmas and then I just felt no restriction at all. My doctor then moved to another state so I needed to see a new doctor who ordered a sip scan and found that the band had undone. My first doctor then rebanded free of charge and I am now in week 4. They gave me a fill of about 3ml and I feel that I need more. You paid for this surgery. Dont just let them push you around. If they wont fix it then threaten legal action. You have rights!

Also I have never heard of a band slipping cause you lost too much weight. My sister lost 180 pounds , is pregnant now and even without the Fluid she still feels restriction. I think they are just trying to bully you.

I hope it all works for you. I do understand you frustration... when everyone else is losing weight around you and your weight just stops. I was too scared at first and it took 6 months to own up that I didnt feel restriction cause I felt like a failure. You are not the failure, the band failed you !

[stargate713 0]

Everyone is different.....it sometimes takes people numerous fills to reach proper restriction. You stated that you already had testing to ensure that the band is in proper position, so you just need to be patient, and not so hard on yourself. Follow the band rules, and continue to get your fills.....it will work!