Band-less 4 yrs; ready to re-band?

[dishdiva 5]

I was banded in 2003 and lost about 60 pounds. It slipped once; revised in 04. Slipped again and had it removed in 06. Think slips were from over-fills and testing the band limits too often. Quickly gained 20 pounds after removal. After three surgeries, I sure didn't want to have it end with me at original weight! I exercised, ate a healthy diet and lost 30 pounds. In the past two years, I've slowly re-gained 20 pounds. My doctors say it's aging/menopause and I have to cut back MORE and exercise more. It's sooo frustrating.

SO: I contacted my surgeon to explore possibility of re-band. I'm scared I will have same experience, but hopeful the product, procedure and information have improved since original banding seven years ago. I'm worried about scar tissue; I also had Tummy Tuck to remove excess skin and am not sure how that will impact. Anyone know?

My insurance won't cover so this is a big decision, assuming surgeon says it's viable.

Feedback from re-banded and tummy tucks re-banded greatly appreciated!

[Sue Magoo 71]

I was banded in 2003 and lost about 60 pounds. It slipped once; revised in 04. Slipped again and had it removed in 06. Think slips were from over-fills and testing the band limits too often. Quickly gained 20 pounds after removal. After three surgeries, I sure didn't want to have it end with me at original weight! I exercised, ate a healthy diet and lost 30 pounds. In the past two years, I've slowly re-gained 20 pounds. My doctors say it's aging/menopause and I have to cut back MORE and exercise more. It's sooo frustrating.

SO: I contacted my surgeon to explore possibility of re-band. I'm scared I will have same experience, but hopeful the product, procedure and information have improved since original banding seven years ago. I'm worried about scar tissue; I also had Tummy Tuck to remove excess skin and am not sure how that will impact. Anyone know?

My insurance won't cover so this is a big decision, assuming surgeon says it's viable.

Feedback from re-banded and tummy tucks re-banded greatly appreciated!

Hi:

My band slipped sometime during the past spring and I had it replaced with a newer model. My original banding was in July 2007. I had a tummy tuck in May 2009. My band surgeon didn't seem at all concerned with my tummy tuck and the second band surgery went well. I did tell him not to touch my belly button because I love my cute little belly button that my plastic surgeon created for me with my tummy tuck. I think he laughed at me when I requested that he not touch it - said yes, I had a nice belly button. You will have a few more scars added to your tummy with getting a new band. I didn't have to replace my port, so my new incisions were just small. You may need to have more incisions than I did if you're having your port replaced too.

Good luck.

Sue