Bandless after 5 years

[maryb 1]

I was banded March 14, 2006. I lost 70 pounds in 7 months with no problems. I started having issues shortly after that time with my band being too tight. All the Fluid was removed from my band. I still had a lot of restriction and had to be careful with what I ate. About 2 years ago, I developed bad reflux. I have been on medication since this time.

I lost 20 more pounds in the last 4 months, because I could not tolerate anything but liquids. Yes, I should have not waited to see my doctor. I occasionally had this problem before, but never for 4 months. Bad news. Band has to come out. I was at first upset, scared, mad at myself, and many other emotions. I came to my senses and told myself healthy trumps skinny.

I had removal March 17, 2011. I awoke from the surgery and took a swallow. OMG, I could already tell the difference! I did not realize just how bad off and totally sick I was!

I have been on full liquids for a week now. Tomorrow I start mushies. I am looking forward to oatmeal. I have not been able to eat Oatmeal in...well I can't remember... years!

I have already started using Lose It! on my iPhone to track what I eat... drink. I know I could easily go back to my pre-band old ways. I am and allways will be an Optimist! I can do this!

[reverie 49]

Good luck! Seems like you've made the right lifestyle change to be successful without the band.

[maryb 1]

Thank you... I can use all the encouragement I can get. You have done great I see!

Good luck! Seems like you've made the right lifestyle change to be successful without the band.

[Libbyjane1976 1]

Good luck!!!!! YOu are brave!

[black917 0]

I was banded March 14, 2006. I lost 70 pounds in 7 months with no problems. I started having issues shortly after that time with my band being too tight. All the Fluid was removed from my band. I still had a lot of restriction and had to be careful with what I ate. About 2 years ago, I developed bad reflux. I have been on medication since this time.

I lost 20 more pounds in the last 4 months, because I could not tolerate anything but liquids. Yes, I should have not waited to see my doctor. I occasionally had this problem before, but never for 4 months. Bad news. Band has to come out. I was at first upset, scared, mad at myself, and many other emotions. I came to my senses and told myself healthy trumps skinny.

I had removal March 17, 2011. I awoke from the surgery and took a swallow. OMG, I could already tell the difference! I did not realize just how bad off and totally sick I was!

I have been on full liquids for a week now. Tomorrow I start mushies. I am looking forward to oatmeal. I have not been able to eat Oatmeal in...well I can't remember... years!

I have already started using Lose It! on my iPhone to track what I eat... drink. I know I could easily go back to my pre-band old ways. I am and allways will be an Optimist! I can do this!

[black917 0]

I am battleing with the thought, do I have it taken out or have the replacement. I have pre-op tomorrow for a Hiatal hernia and my Dr. said he would have to take the old one out and replace with a new one and I am scared to death. My husband and son wants me to have it taken out and I am scared to death about gaining 54 pounds back. A lot of friends have lost weight through the Thrive program and says I can to but can I? I have lost about 10 lbs but have my lap band to fall back on. I was banded in 2005 and didn't start having any problems until appx 2 yrs ago.

[Cocoabean 430]

Thank you for sharing your story, best wishes for the future!

[maryb 1]

Good day today. oatmeal for Breakfast was yummy! Protein Shake for lunch. Olive Garden for dinner for Daughter's Birthday. I had the chicken Gnochii Soup and the Tiny Dessert. It felt strange to be able to eat without pain or vomiting. A very good strange. Logged into my Lose It!