CincyTara

LAP-BAND Patients

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June 20, 201115 yr

I had my first lap-band at age 24, resulting in a weight loss of 157 lbs (from 287 to 130). It was amazing and my transformation took a little over a year. However, I was getting sick often and my health became bad. I wasn't getting enough nutrients. In late 2008 I began putting on unexpected weight, which was the result of a slipped band. Dr. Curry replaced my band in March of 2009 and this time around has been MUCH different. I have barely lost anything. I have been fluxuating between 185 and 200lbs for almost two years.

As of today, I am miserable. I can barely eat solid food without throwing up. I chew and chew...I even puree foods in a blender, but for some reason I cannot tolerate MANY foods. My band has not slipped again, and it has not been adjusted in over a year, but the surgery that once worked so well for me is now making me miserable!

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CincyTara replied to sarah98's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Those were the EXACT symptoms I experiences when my band slipped. The coughing at night like a 60 year old smoker was so bad... not to mention the throwing up. I had to have mine redone (and repaid for out of my pocket) and the second time around has been nothing like the first. My weight is not coming off and I cannot eat. I am super discouraged.
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