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Muñekita

By Muñekita, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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Muñekita    36

Muñekita
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So a few months ago I started regurgitating at night when I ate after 7pm. Went to see my doctor in May and he took all of the liquid 2.5 out my band and told me to wait a couple of months. I gained 15lbs!!! then went back for a fill in July 2016 for 1.75, and gained another 2lbs! Then went back for another fill in Aug.2016 to total 2.0 inside my band, now here I am in Oct 2016 and I've gained another 2lbs!!! And now my port area is sore :( I emailed my doctor and he said sometimes it gets sore if it's really close to the skin, but if it gets red he will have to see me and see what's going on.

I've had my band since March of 2007 and never had any issues. Till now, and now I'm gaining weight

I'm so stressed out, overwhelemed and just wish I had the money to get it removed and get a gastric by-pass. If only I could win the lottery to pay for the removal of the band and get a gastric by-pass better. My current insurance doesn't cover any of them which sucks!

But the worst part is that I paid cash for my band in 2007 and not here I am gaining weight instead of loosing and no money to change to another surgery. I need a miracle!!!

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vegbeth    79

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I send you my prayers and good thoughts. It sounds like you are having a tough time. Sorry I don't have any helpful advice as I'm pre surgery for a sleeve.

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Muñekita    36

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I send you my prayers and good thoughts. It sounds like you are having a tough time. Sorry I don't have any helpful advice as I'm pre surgery for a sleeve.

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Thank you, appreciate it :)

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WLSResources/ClothingExch    3,444

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What's causing the weight gain? If you ever lost weight before you had surgery, you know how to do it. Are you able to focus on what you really want -- to lose weight, that is -- while you seek a solution regarding your band?

Keep in mind that the amount of Fluid in a band means nothing. What matters is that the amount, whatever it is, gives the desired result. You may need more Fluid to get the band back in the saddle.

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Muñekita    36

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At first I guess because of the unfill, he took out all 2.5 of it. And slowly put back a total of 2.0 into the band. Thought with that much in there it would atleast take me back to the weight I was before the unfill :/

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Pepper28    82

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So you never lost the original 15lbs even after getting 2.0 added back but gained 4lbs more instead, bringing you to 19lbs gained total?

Since 2.5 was causing reflux I would aim for 2.25 for a few months and see what results that will get you

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Muñekita    36

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So you never lost the original 15lbs even after getting 2.0 added back but gained 4lbs more instead, bringing you to 19lbs gained total?

Since 2.5 was causing reflux I would aim for 2.25 for a few months and see what results that will get you

Yes, even with refill of 2.5 I haven't lost the ones I gained since the unfill. I was hoping to atleast go back to the weight I was before the unfill :/

I've been feeling fine no reflux or regurgitation and looking into getting another appointment to get a endoscopy and a slight refill

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