Very Bummed

[LapBandDan 0]

I had the large lapband installed in 11/2010 I lost about 90 pounds and felt good. Then I started to vomit all the time for a few days for no reason and it was a very hard vomit. I then started to feel like I had pain in my band area. I went to see my doctor and she drained and opened the lap band, but I still felt pain in the band area and could not even drink Water without vomiting. She sent me for x-rays and found I had a 8.5mm kidney stone and it was causing me to vomit very hard and then this also made my band slip. 11/2011 i had an operation ro fix the slipped band and to get rid of the kidney stone. I was back in the groove of getting fills, but those first few months are tough because I felt no restriction. I gained about 25 pounds back during this time. Then in 1/2012 I was in a serious car accident from a car hitting me while i was at a stop light. This caused injury to my back. I was on heavy time release meds that could not be cut or crushed, so my band was again drained and opened. I have been off work all year, I had metal discs, pins, bars and screws put into my back a few months ago. I don't move around much in my walker, and I go to physical therapy every few days due to some leg and nerve issues from operation. I hope to be walking better soon but the doctors said it could be another 12 months before my leg issues are gone. Problem is that I now have gained all my weight back + about 15 pounds and makes physical therapy very hard to do. Im so frustrated and mad at myself. I can't get myself to get motivated. I'm afraid of future kidney stone issues and wonder if anyone else had a similar issue with their band or if I'm just discourage.

[sarawray 44]

Omgsh, you have been thru the ringer. The only thing I know to remind you of at this point is you know the mechanics of eating or you wouldnt have lost all that weight. Maybe you can try to live like you have restriction. tiny bites and stop when your full. I truly pray that you get good health again soon. I will pray for you. Take care of yourself and keep us informed.

[LapBandDan 0]

Thank you so much for the prayers, I will try your idea and see if helps. The tough part is I can't exercise and I find my self eating more under stress. But thank you so much !!!