Are you completely happy with your lap band decision.

[December 0]

I had my surgery in December, 2007. I did everything right and lost 40 pounds thru the Holidays and everything. Then somehow I quit losing and started gaining. Now I have gained all the 40 pounds back and on my way to more. I was self pay and paid 8000.00 out of my pocket. I had a fill in March. Did no good and I self paid $900.00. I was sure that would fix the problem. When I had the fill I asked when I need to make my next appointment and was told the Dr. did not need to see me again. I am disgusted with myself because I can't lose and I wasted all that money and people who know want to know what happened. I can't explain it. I'm very unhappy. December

[auntlucy 22]

December, I'm so sorry to hear that. That must be very frustrating! Have you been following your doctor's plan? Is there any encouragement we can give you?

[Karly1 0]

SLG- I agree with you..absolutely. It is hard work, but oh so worth it, no matter how slow.... there are up days and down days, but never a day I have regretted it. I wish it would come off quicker, but hey.... its coming off right? And we all need to remember...... as it has been said thousands of times....... its a tool and it will only work if you work it.... like anything where there is a will there is a way, if you cheat it will let you.... to a point. We just all have to stick together and keep encouraging each other and know that each day is better than the one before...... it puts us 1 day closer to goal.

[KikiVal315 4]

december-

you need a new doc honey...one that says he/she doesn't need to see you again?!?!? come on...that makes no sense, how can someone like that call themselves a doctor? i just don't get it.

maybe you should shop around for fill prices too.

btw, it takes more than one fill (most people,small percentage don't) to hit your sweet spot. once you do hit that point, the goal is to loose 1-2 pounds per week.

[speck 1]

i la-la-la-la-la-loooooove my band!! i will admit in the first two weeks or so i was like "what the hell did i do to myself?!!?". but now, about 2 months later i love it!! i have lost 35 lbs. and have 80 more to go and i love this journey. i am thankful i have done it before any serious medical issues and have a healthy future ahead of me with my 2 girls and hubby!!! lap band rules!!!

Thanks for your reply. Especially to those of us who are going to have it done and then think "what did I do".

Sandra

[slim2be 0]

Hi Grammywoz,

No, I didn't get any dry heaves.....sorry you are experiencing that. How are you feeling now? I started feeling myself when I was able to get a good nights sleep again....that happened at night 10 post-op. Hope you're doing well!

[Redneck 0]

love my band would not trade it for anything

[goodtimes 0]

Hi December; I agree with Kiki. I had mines done June, 2008 and I was told to come back every month afterwards and then every other month. Yes, go ahead and find one in the state you reside in, don't get discouraged and start again. as long as the port is in there, u can start to get those fills again.

[Catherine55 43]

"I had a fill in March. Did no good and I self paid $900.00."

December -- I'm sorry to hear about the problems you have been having. I was self-pay too, but my insurance covers my fills. You may want to call your insurance company to see if they cover fills -- they very well might. Then, when you look for a more professional doctor, be sure to find one who takes your insurance.

You might also consider submitting that $900 receipt to your insurance company. They might pay some or all of it.

Catherine

[lacasst 1]

Yes !!! I'm very happy with my new band.It was a rough road in the beginning but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.This has been a totally exciting,crazy,learning adventure.I'm still shocked sometimes to realize something is FINALLY working for me.So happy & no looking back for me!!