Poll: What did you do after your Band removal?

[morningoasis811 1]

I haven't visited you guys here in FOREVER! I had my band removed in 2006 after two slips and after initially gaining back 20 (give or take) pounds, I decided I would not have gone through all of this only to end up back where I started -- 100 pounds overweight! I slowly, over two years, averaging a loss of a miserable one-half pound a week, lost 40 pounds. Quit dieting. Changed my eating habits (less carbs and sugar, more protein) for life and lots of exercise. I have maintained the loss for a year. I have no regrets about getting the band -- it jump started my weight loss (and gets credit for 20 pounds gone) and gave me a glimpse of what life is like without being so overweight! I know it's obnoxious to hear this, but if I can do it, anyone can! There is life after LAP-BAND® removal. GO GET 'EM.

Elizabeth

LAP-BAND® placed 8/03

revision due to slip 3/05

removed due to slip 2 3/06

total weight loss, give or take a few: 65 pounds...20 to goal. YAY ME!

Elizabeth, thank you for your post. this is inspiring. I've been without my band for about a year. I'm eating normally and wondering why i'm gaining weight. Arg, i'm NOT open to having any other kind of WLS or surgery in general (I've had too many besides this already). I need to hear more about people living beyond band removal. It's not perfect. I really thought I could at least keep it off... but i'm human. Thanks again for sharing.

[deantwin2 0]

I just had my band remove 1 month ago, I have gained 5lbs, but my personal trainer said it is probably because my body is trying to get used to the adjustments......I currently have been working out with a personal trainer for the past 8 months and I would recommend that method to help you in your journey.

[samwant2bbanded 0]

hi guys i am new to this and i am trying to get all my info before i have mine done. what causes the band to erode and slip? xxxxx

[Glammaw 15]

I hsve had a complete unfill and am losing my band. I have been using an all natural product that really keeps me from eating. I don't want to gain the weight back and this product takes away the cravings for me...and it is all natural, so no jittery feeling. I don't want to go on another diet. I like eating a little bit of what I want. Honestly, had I known about this product I would have saved myself the pain and heartache of surgery. I didn't cause my problem. There are several of us from 11/08 having the same problems. If you want to know more about this product, pm me at carolyn.wilson@insightbb.com. Good luck....