Banded 2013 but my first post

[skinnypants 3]

Hello everyone,

Always read everyone's posts here but this is my first post.

My history:

Banded early 2013.

Max weight lost 115 lbs

Starting weight 275lbs

Achieved 160 lbs in 1 1/2 years

Then the problems started. Fills and defills. Burning sensation, to barium Swallows showing slightly enlarged pouch, slight slippage as per doc. Kept defilling me up to the point where as of now I have 1cc in my band.

Anyways back to the present.

Gained 25 lbs back. Presently at 185 lbs. Finally after constant pestering the doc has decided to reposition my band as it is under the 5 year warranty. But has also told me that if there is a lot of scar tissue they will take the band out.

My question is : has any one had the band repositioned ?

Is so, has the second time around been successful?

Has anyone got their band removed instead of getting it repositioned??

I have already started my pre op diet for the repositioning.

Any comments will be appreciated. Many thanks

[skinnypants 3]

Hello everyone, just had my repositioning surgery of the band done yesterday. Luckily the surgeon could save the band. Going thru the same pain as I did when I had my lap band put in in 2013. Anyone out there who has had repositioning done and has been successful the second time around or vice versa. Don't want to be a failure the second time around. Any suggestions or comments will be appreciated. Thanks

[skinnypants 3]

Good news is that I have lost 10 lbs and am now at 175 lbs. Hoping I reach my goal weight of 150 lbs soon.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Good luck and speedy healing.

[skinnypants 3]

The repositioning surgery hurts more than when the first time the lap band was put in. I hope that it is normal. Put in a call to the office and hopefully should get a response tomorrow.

[cb0828 5]

Keep us posted on your recovery!! Good luck and best wishes.. ????????

[skinnypants 3]

Spoke to the surgeon today. She said she put the band as high as she could. She said the pouch wasn't that big at all. Pain is terrible especially in the port area. Been on fluids and will be on fluids for the next couple of weeks. Lost 15 lbs already. 20 lbs to goal. Just have 1cc in my band, but will really wait it out this time before getting it filled. I went to 6.5 cc in my 10 cc band and then all the problems started. Small fills if needed only. Keeping my fingers crossed so I don't have another slip.

[Victoria Mora 40]

Hi skinnypants, Im still a newbie less than a month since i got my band so i can't reply to your question but Im cheering you on congrats on the weight loss and i wish you a speedy recovery that this second time does get better for you.

[cb0828 5]

Glad to hear you are doing ok. I am having my port replaced Tuesday 10/27/15, excited and scared.

[skinnypants 3]

So weird. Started with soft diet 2 days ago, but increased 2 lbs.

[cb0828 5]

Don't get discouraged!! Hang in there????

[skinnypants 3]

My hunger has returned 10 fold. Just want to eat everything in sight. So scared to over eat. Already eating more than 1 cup.