bandtosleever512 10 Posted February 5, 2016 Hello! Well, I never thought I would find myself back on these boards. I was banded 8/11/11 at 236lbs. I immediately without trying became 200. i then worked by butt off, literally…I trained harder than I ever thought I could. I began running and weight lifting, hardcore, I ran two half marathons and was on my way to a running a "tough mudder", my life was greater than i ever believe it could be. i went from highest weight ever 255 to a slim and fit 129. THEN…..I started having band troubles and without hesitation went to the dr for an unfill but a month later my band slipped and that was it. I lost my super powers lol I then over the past two years have put on almost 60lbs. I can't run more than 4 miles now and I have succumbed to the realization that I need to have another bariatric surgery. So I am now scheduled for a sleeve on march 28th. Any words on wisdom or advice. I am now teetering around 190lbs and feel like I had the ultimate dream at my finger tips and lost it. I do still gym, my body is not as light and working out is harder because of the extra weight I have put on. I was hoping to lose on my own but no matter what Ive done I can't lose weight. Hoping the sleeve will help me lose some weight and turn my life back around. Thanks for any positive vibes, feedback or advice. Cara :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted February 5, 2016 I am also back after a 4 year absence. I am more determined than ever. I'll have my eye on you, girlfriend. Hope you will do the same for me. Welcome back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted February 5, 2016 From what I read from other forum members, many people who have a lap band come back for revisions. You are not alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted February 5, 2016 Been there done that, got the tshirt....only I was never that successful with the band and started having issues around year 2-3 timeframe. Revised to sleeve 4 years ago, lost 150# been maintaining that for last 3 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites