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[AMStoot 0]

I need some advice, I had my lap band for 7 years, I have been on a roller coaster ride since. I lose the weight, weight come back etc...when I started back in '06, my goal was to lose 95 lbs. 7 years later, I need to rid of 60 lbs. My Dr.suggested a sleeve revision because my band is tilted, I've been waiting on approval for months and decided to just do this on my own, but it is very challenging, and I'm not so sure if the sleeve is the route I should take. Any suggestions??? °_°

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I would suggest you ask the folks on the sleeve forums, link at bottom of page.

[laurigee 545]

I was banded in '06 also. I have had some ups and downs. I noticed that when I stopped going to the surgeon for my regular visits I slid backwards. Did you ever get proper restriction? When you noticed you were able to eat more did you go for your fills? This is where I failed my band!

[purple3797 5]

I had the too loose than too tight problem i hated stuck! I couldn't eat healthy foods but now i can everything but too much if it

[laurigee 545]

I had the too loose than too tight problem i hated stuck! I couldn't eat healthy foods but now i can everything but too much if it

That's when the tweaking begins! Can get tedious but worth the effort!

[Rojasanoll 920]

"Tweaking" should have been done by your doctor if the band is okay. Some fills of .3 to .5cc might have done the trick. Too many doctors think we need instant weight loss, so they give 1.5cc or more. This is okay at the beginning if you can swallow, but as you take in fills, they should tweak them in. Your body should tell you and you must tell the doctor on any tightness, discomfort or any other pains you experience.

Best wishes

[SashaWLS 412]

Yeah, I've been getting .1 for the last few months!!

[AMStoot 0]

I was banded in '06 also. I have had some ups and downs. I noticed that when I stopped going to the surgeon for my regular visits I slid backwards. Did you ever get proper restriction? When you noticed you were able to eat more did you go for your fills? This is where I failed my band!

No I didn't get the proper restrictions, as a matter of fact 1 year in and had only gotten 2 fills