Bevsuz

I'm terrified of being too tight -- seems like for me there are factors other than fills. Weather, hormones, stress, etc. I have an inflammatory body type (arthritis profile) and there are days when I am tighter than others. When I got the band I chose it because if anything ever did go wrong it could be removed or replaced, whereas there's no getting stomach back if part of it is removed. I'm sorry you are facing this now but the good news is you are so much healthier now than when you first got the surgery. You have done beautifully. Hopefully this is just a blip and you and your surgeon will have you back on course soon. Good luck with all and keep us posted!

Thanks for sharing
Yeah, your story sounds familiar. I haden't had a fill in 18 months and suddenly heartburn. Got some Fluid out and still not better.
I am terrified of surgery to get my band removed but even more terrified of having serious complications.
Many people opt to have a revision done at the same time they get their bands removed. Ask your MD because I completely understand the fear. I am 50 lbs down (at one point was 70) and am terrified to see the scale go much higher

As much as I love my band, it was by NO means the easy way out! If anything, I'm putting more thought into my daily life than I ever had before. It's easy to be on a diet and decide to cheat and eat a cheeseburger or few slices of pizza. For my and my band, there is no cheating. Big bites and certain foods lead to some serious discomfort. Right now I feel like I couldn't eat unhealthy even if I wanted to! It's amazing how people think WLS is "easy". It isn't the hardest thing I've done, but it's by no means a walk in the park!!

Today is one year since being banded. I have to say this has been the most exciting year ever, and I would gladly do this again! I have worked really hard all year long to do my absolute best and I am currently down 160 pounds. I had a major surgery at the end of December so it stalled my weight loss, but I am back to working out again, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next year!

I just eat the toppings. The bread doesn't work for me at all. You could also get a wheat tortilla and make your own version of a pizza. I've even used BBQ Sauce with chicken, cheese, and veggies as toppings.

Today is one year since being banded. I have to say this has been the most exciting year ever, and I would gladly do this again! I have worked really hard all year long to do my absolute best and I am currently down 160 pounds. I had a major surgery at the end of December so it stalled my weight loss, but I am back to working out again, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next year!

Today is one year since being banded. I have to say this has been the most exciting year ever, and I would gladly do this again! I have worked really hard all year long to do my absolute best and I am currently down 160 pounds. I had a major surgery at the end of December so it stalled my weight loss, but I am back to working out again, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next year!

Today is one year since being banded. I have to say this has been the most exciting year ever, and I would gladly do this again! I have worked really hard all year long to do my absolute best and I am currently down 160 pounds. I had a major surgery at the end of December so it stalled my weight loss, but I am back to working out again, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next year!