whiteheadl

Ok, I too have been getting tighter over the last 2 months, but haven't had a fill in 7 months. I was planning a fill, but don't need to now. However, would like to know if this is a sign that my band may be slipping. Please respond if this has happened to you! Lisa

Vanessa, I've just been through the stomach flu and now I am unable to get even liquids down due to the swelling in my stomach. Can you tell me how long you waited for the swelling to go down before you had the band replaced? Thanks, Lisa

First let me say thank you for asking the question. I'ts great to hear some positives! I started at just under 200 lb's and now weigh 135 (5 pounds below goal). I think I've definately contributed to the negative statistics. My band has slipped and I had to go through emergency surgery to get it replaced properly, I've battled with horrible acid reflux and most recently have suffered from aspiration pneumonia. Not to mention all the times I didn't eat correctly and had to throw up. But even with these challenges I would do it all over again. I often tell my husband that if I were to win the lotto, I would just go around and pay for lapbands for those who needed it. It really is a battle, but if you're like me, my weight has been a battle since my teen years. At least with the band I'm battling with a chance and with much less weight attached. Good luck to those of you just getting started or future banders. I know you'll love your life when your dropping those sizes and getting all the compliments that come with it! Lisa

I need quick advice if anyone out there can help me. On my 3rd fill (2.5) I had terrible acid feflux, but was loosing lots of weight. My doctor took the fill down (2.0). I continued to loose a little weight but have stopped loosing for the last two months. I still have a little reflux. I'm debating on going tighter for a couple of months to loose more weight but I'm sure the reflux will get worse during that time. Any advice...?