Feeling defeated

[PhatKat1127 55]

So now it's March 2, 2014 I no longer have the band. Due to band intolerance I was ONLY able to get in 4ccs in my 14 cc band and still had to fill and UNfill.. Repeatedly!! No weight loss!! Bottom line my primary surgeon stated that my band Needed to come out ASAP! I couldn't keep food down, vomited 3 - 4 times per week then I began to have seizures. All very strange and scared me. But I did find a second surgeon after realizing my primary surgeon had no interest in helping me. Just urged me to remove the band an wash his hands of Me!

My 2nd opinion Surgeon agreed my band was Sitting TOO high and even with no Fluid my esphogaus was the size of my pinky. I asked if he could move it down? He stated there is already an indention and it would just slip back up. He immediately confirmed my seizures were due to Dehydration.. Something I asked my primary surgeon about over an over and he paid no attention to my concerns.. My 2nd surgeon Made a report stating my band could not be Salvaged! It was removed 2/19/14. I gained weight rapidly after the UNfill due to the fact I was eating Soups and sliders. Still couldn't tolerate Protein. Starting weight 12/7/12 --224 Weight throughout the 1st year yoyo'd 196--205 Date Band fluid was removed 1/10/14 Weight 206 Date of band removal --weight 213 I am devastated! I now have 12 incisions and no weight loss results!!

Edited March 3, 2014 by PhatKat1127

[Chickie D 76]

So sorry to hear this. I hope you're recovering well from your surgery.

What is your plan for weight loss and regaining your health?

[PhatKat1127 55]

Besides praying every night for a solution I will have to wait for the outcome from the Grievance filed on behalf of my Surgeons office to BCBS. I have incurred $thousands$ In medical debt due To having a cancer mass removed from my back an continuing treatment. I thought of financing it but I just can't believe I had 8 initial incisions and now I have 12 scars on my abdomen and no weight loss or health benefits I feel mutilated!

Edited March 3, 2014 by PhatKat1127

[kll724 3,055]

Sounds like you need to talk with a nutritionist. Perhaps you are eating too many sliders. Can you try walking on the days that you are not going to the gym? I found daily walks help, too! Best wishes. Karen

Edited March 3, 2014 by kll724

[PhatKat1127 55]

No doubt I was eating sliders and Soups (probably with high sodium) but that was due to the fact I couldn't keep anything down with the band.. Even when the band was Completely empty. Now that the band has been removed I am still eating like I had the band small portions, no drinking while eating, and trying to focus on just quality Protein. I don't want to gain it all back.

[sma102205 22]

@phatkat..sorry to hear about your struggles and fears! I just logged back in due to needing to take a break..many of the posts were confusing me.. And making me feel worse.. Not much has changed on my end since last August.. I've lost a few more lbs but still can't ingest solid healthy Proteins besides some flaky fish.. Even eggs are a no go.. However I'm looking into sleeve revision surgery and have to do some research..have you looked I to some options like that for yourself? I know it's expensive but I was curious.

[911dispatcher 45]

Any weight lose is a good weight lose!!!!!

[nomorejellybelly 77]

Hang in there. I know it seems like it is tougher for some of us. I've been frustrated a lot. I lost about 60lbs from getting banded to about 7 months later, then, up and down the same 5lbs for 3 years. I am about 45lbs from my goal, but if I like how I look at say 30lbs less, then I'll stop.