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I am curious to know how long did you have to wait after band removal before revising

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Band removal is called "revision". To have a different procedure, my doctor says 6 months or longer. My insurance company says one and done..won't approve a 2nd procedure even though #1 's revision was not my doing. Sad. I really miss my band. My doctor says I can't have another band either..too much scar tissue at the stoma area. Really stinks..I have gained over 20 pounds since my band was removed on 4/25...I really need help..I have zero self control, that's why I got the band as a tool to help me with control.

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"I have gained over 20 pounds since my band was removed on 4/25...I really need help..I have zero self control, that's why I got the band as a tool to help me with control. "

That is a concern of many Bandsters should removal be necessary.

As a staunch advocate of 'behavioral modification' via use of our rational brain, we have to make a daily choice of just what elbow bending to perform, and just what to stick in our mouths.

When I am able to confine my concentration on *desirable* goals vs *undesirable* results via the "Oh look what happened to me" school of aberrant behavior, IE when I continued to overeat, I do have success Abandoning the Goal and ignoring each little step we take in our Fall from moving toward that Goal. does require hard work of 'denial' and 'pretense', which is another kind of fantasy game dictated by various bodily habits.

When I work for the Goal my Brain has chosen, I have control. When I fall into despair and depression, I lose control just as you describe.

However, simply 'losing control' doesn't mean it has to STAY lost. Every day demands a step toward our Goal, whether

Banded or not.

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I haven't revised to anything yet, I just had the band (taken out) 3 weeks ago. I haven't gained any weight either and I'm being cautious about my eating. I was referring to anyone that may have had their band (taken out) and waited a certain amount of time before a revision to RNY. Thanks for the knowledge!

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Hi...I had my band removed about 7 weeks ago due to a major slippage. I have gained about 6 kg in that time...even with being very careful...I had my band for 4 years, and lost 40 kgs....I definitely need help.

My surgeon demanded 4 months between, but as I have a holiday in Spain planned for a Month in October, I will be having the sleeve in November....

I cannot wait!

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