Anyone Been Banded 8 Yrs Or More Like Me?

[ibbanded 4]

Would love to talk with someone who like me been banded a long time yet still not at goal yet

[heidib 15]

it will be 4 yrs in sept for me 40-50lbs

[ibbanded 4]

Hi Heidib,

Glad to meet ya. Congrats on your success! WOOHOO. Hope to stay on the boards more often than I have n a while to keep me accountable. Lost 140 so far but Still got 80 more pounds to lose, so, recommitting!

Have a blessed day!

[heidib 15]

thanks good luck. seeing doc today.

[Vicki Osbourne 5]

I WAS BANDED IN 2006. I did reach my goal but have now put on 2 1/2 stone due to my band slipping and having to have it emptied in May last year and have had to have surgery to reposition it.

[ibbanded 4]

I WAS BANDED IN 2006. I did reach my goal but have now put on 2 1/2 stone due to my band slipping and having to have it emptied in May last year and have had to have surgery to reposition it.

Hi Vicki.

Well, I can say, I have shared your experience. I did have band slippage after my first year of lapband. Luckily insurance paid for revision surgery and placement of new band. I was crushed emotionally when it happened, but my doctor assured me he was sure I had followed all rules precisely. I am not sure what caused the slippage, but he had told me the last couple of times he had looked at it under fluoroscopy with barium swallow that it looked like I had what he called "a generous pouch" which is a sign of possible future slippage.

So when was your revision for replacement? we can encourage one another here.

Good luck and thanks for your post.

[ibbanded 4]

thanks good luck. seeing doc today.

Do you still see your surgeon after lapband on a regular basis? They released me to come only once a year unless I felt I needed an adjustment. I miss having to go every 3 months for accountability and really wished I could start going back every three months. I know you would think this far out from my surgery that I would not still need that kind of accountability but I do!! LOL They did not take my brain out, where all the mind games go on with you thinking you want to eat, chocolate cravings, etc. LOL

Good luck at your doc visit

[Vicki Osbourne 5]

Hi Vicki.

Well, I can say, I have shared your experience. I did have band slippage after my first year of lapband. Luckily insurance paid for revision surgery and placement of new band. I was crushed emotionally when it happened, but my doctor assured me he was sure I had followed all rules precisely. I am not sure what caused the slippage, but he had told me the last couple of times he had looked at it under fluoroscopy with barium swallow that it looked like I had what he called "a generous pouch" which is a sign of possible future slippage.

So when was your revision for replacement? we can encourage one another here.

Good luck and thanks for your post.

I had my surgery on 6 Jan 2012. I feel so much better it is unbelievable. However i havent had a fill yet as the NHS has now refused to pay for my op and have refused to fund follow up care. I am waiting to see if the doctor can achieve anything regarding this before going bak to private care if i have to . My weight is rising at the moment which is making me very sad!

It always seems to be very up and down with the band. Its either too tight or too loose. I really dont seem to have hit the 'sweet' spot and am fed up of having to go up and down with my clothes sizes. I have 3 different wardrobes depending on where i am at the time!

[heidib 15]

Do you still see your surgeon after lapband on a regular basis? They released me to come only once a year unless I felt I needed an adjustment. I miss having to go every 3 months for accountability and really wished I could start going back every three months. I know you would think this far out from my surgery that I would not still need that kind of accountability but I do!! LOL They did not take my brain out, where all the mind games go on with you thinking you want to eat, chocolate cravings, etc. LOL

Good luck at your doc visit

ibbanded, I do not see my surgen often at all...this was first time in a YEAR! I think they would like to see me more often. They told me to come back in 5-6wks. I TOTALLY undrestand the HEAD HUNGER thing. I wish we could reprogram our brains lol!

[heidib 15]

I had my surgery on 6 Jan 2012. I feel so much better it is unbelievable. However i havent had a fill yet as the NHS has now refused to pay for my op and have refused to fund follow up care. I am waiting to see if the doctor can achieve anything regarding this before going bak to private care if i have to . My weight is rising at the moment which is making me very sad!

It always seems to be very up and down with the band. Its either too tight or too loose. I really dont seem to have hit the 'sweet' spot and am fed up of having to go up and down with my clothes sizes. I have 3 different wardrobes depending on where i am at the time!

Vicki, I here ya on the up and down with weight issue. I have been going up and down with same 10 pounds for 2 yrs!!! hang in there girl!!! {{{HUGS}}}!!!!

[heidib 15]

UPDATE- I just got back from seeing Doc. I was up 6lbs from a yr ago (she was fine with that). I told her I was not happy with the weightloss for past 2 yrs. I told her I know a lot of it is because of bad choices on my end. They gave me a fill. 1/2 of what they took out last time. I will be on liquids for 48 hrs. lol! Lets see how that goes (god help the hubby and kids) Anyway, doc said i have pretty much lost most of the weight they thought the band would help me lose. Sounds like I am on my own pretty much now. I still need to lose about 40 more pounds!!! AGAGAGGAG! I mean I should have less hunger now with a fill nad have to eat slower. I just need to stay away from BAD foods!!! So, I guess the band is not my magic pill I still have to work! I am very frustrated going up and down with weight,. They recommended weight watchers.

[ibbanded 4]

Well at least only 6 pounds in a yr they should be proud of u! Congrats on maintaining.

I like u am on my own after they told me they thought I had lost more than they anticipated with lapband; I like u have more to lose and we can do it!!!

We have the best tool available and look how far u have come!! Great job!

I have faith we can keep losing and prove them to them we are more than a statistic!

Here is my next plan of action:

Getting excited got first of a six-month program appointment on Thursday; having to use new followup surgeon as my lapband surgeon quit doing them and providing followups for lapband. New doc requires u attend 6-month program will be good for me as will be new accountability every month to them and hoping will kickstart my weight loss and break my plateau!

Hope everyone is doing well today here.

[heidib 15]

good luck!! AND thanks

[ibbanded 4]

Well went started 6-month follow up program at new lapband surgeons office. Went over and planned goals before next visit in one month.

Working on getting back to strictly following 10 Rules of Lapband. Top 3 goals for me right now :

1. No drinking with meals and up yo one hour following a meal.

2. Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 days week

3. Drink more Water and less coffee.

Praying I can get back on track.

How is everyone else doing?

[Vicki Osbourne 5]

Hi Vicki.

Well, I can say, I have shared your experience. I did have band slippage after my first year of lapband. Luckily insurance paid for revision surgery and placement of new band. I was crushed emotionally when it happened, but my doctor assured me he was sure I had followed all rules precisely. I am not sure what caused the slippage, but he had told me the last couple of times he had looked at it under fluoroscopy with barium swallow that it looked like I had what he called "a generous pouch" which is a sign of possible future slippage.

So when was your revision for replacement? we can encourage one another here.

Good luck and thanks for your post.

I had surgery on 6 Jan 2012 and touch wood have been very well since. Havent had a fill yet as still trying to get follow up care on the NHS. so dont want to have a fill privately incase they use it against me. Problem is i have put on 8 pounds since op. Was loosing at first but now my stomach has settled down i am so hungry again all the time. i am also having trouble with trapped gas in hte upper part of my tummy. It swells up like a balloon by evening. Doctor just says it is normal and i should ask my surgeon. Problem is the NHS (Grimsby) have now refused to pay for op so i have been discharged and until i see if i get funding in Welwyn Garden City (where i now live) i am in limbo!