Struggling Mexican Bandster

MonicaTJ · August 14, 2009

Hello, I'm from TJ Mexico. I've never posted before but I've been a regular visitor.I was banded over a year ago and I haven't had any success so far. I lost around 15 kilos (33lbs) in the first eight months. Suddenly I had no restriction at all and I was told I probably had a big leak and the band was not working anymore, I even had my tubbing checked and still the saline would disappear. I was so depressed i started gaining all the weight back. After 5 months I went to another doctor and he did my first fill under flouro, and surprise, there's apparently nothing wrong with my band, so finally I got the perfect fill, but I'm struggling to get back on track, I have lost a little in 3 months. I'm happy to have this second chance with my band since I thought I had lost it and I don't want to ruin it. I need to learn everything all over again, I don't really know if I'm following all the bandsters rules. I have so many questions.

Well after a long story I just wanted to introduce myself and really feel part of this forum. I'll keep posting and hopping to get your valuable support.

suepro · August 14, 2009

Welcome Monica! Sounds like you got very poor service from the surgeon who fitted your band. If they suspected a leak, then why didn't they do anything to sort it out?

Thank goodness you now have a better doctor and have been reassured that your band is ok.

Although you have restrction now, you may still need further fills to get things right.

Good luck with your weight loss- I found it helped me in the early days to log my food intake and exercise. I was banded in november 08 and have lost 100lbs and am now very close to my target weight.

Sue