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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 :-)

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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! :)

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From what I read from other forum members, many people who have a lap band come back for revisions. You are not alone.

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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.

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