glammadeb

I'm also considering the revision from lap band to sleeve. Trying to get set up with a reputable doc and surgeon. Keep us up to date on your progress. My band is completely full and I'm in failure and gaining. Very frustrating. Thx. Deb

I didn't know that there was a class action law suit concerning lap bands... However, Drs... etc, all PUSHED lap bands and i wasn't offered another option.... I am waiting to get in to see a dr about getting mine taken out....

I didn't know that there was a class action law suit concerning lap bands... However, Drs... etc, all PUSHED lap bands and i wasn't offered another option.... I am waiting to get in to see a dr about getting mine taken out....

I received my band in 2009 and after struggling with constant indigestion and losing weight and gaining weight, I will get a revision on Thursday March 26! Insurance won't pay so that leaves it up to us, to pay out of pocket. I am on my liquid diet and struggling but trying to stick with it. Here's to another new beginning.

Your post is so interesting to me, especially because it's your only post since you joined LBT in September 2010. If you've belonged to LBT that long and never once posted even a single question until now, you must be really, really desperate, and that's hard for me to ignore. But before I start sharing my thoughts and ideas with you, I need to know something. Just tell me this. Have you given up on yourself and your band? I don't care which way you answer, but if your answer is "Yes, I've given up," I want to hear you say it. And if yes is your answer, I'll be on my merry way, because giving up is not in my personal vocabulary, so my kind of advice probably wouldn't suit you.
If on the other hand you haven't given up, I'd like to hear you say that, loud and proud. If that's your answer, I'm your girl. I will bombard you with questions, answers, ideas, and possibilities. In fact, I'll be all over you like white on rice. I will pester the living daylights out of you, until you may wish you never heard my name. We will find a way to move you forward on your WLS journey, even if it's a bumpy ride and the scenery's lousy. I won't leave your side for one freaking second, until you finally turn to me and say, "OK, I got it now!"
So, what'll it be? Just say the word. It's very basic though perhaps not easy. Choose one: yes or no. Yes, I give up, or no, I don't give up.
Jean

I have a terrible doctor. He is an awesome surgeon and a terrible doctor. He doesn't like fat people and he doesn't like to give fills. He says that people use the fill as a crutch. He has many many patients that see him a few times and never go back bc he berates them for wanting his help.
There is not a lot of competition here or he would be out of business.
Some doctors, like some people are just jerks and have pathology just like anybody else.
Go back or find someone to work with you. The
band doesnt work without restriction in addition to you making good choices.
Some people should be more supportive. It isn't like we don't all have food issues to a destructive degree and live with the negative consequences.
Pennie

I have a amazing fill nurse... My surgeon told me that I was a lapband failure... I was hurt, angry and depressed. I spoke to my nurse after almost a year... She told me
1. You've LOST 40 lbs.
2. Diabetes is gone.
3. Fibromyalgia is in remission.
4. You are in so much better health now, than you were when you got your band.
5. Lets get you a small fill and hut that sweet spot.
She gave me a small fill and it was perfect.... She told me that a failure is when there is a leak. And when you need a fill. I met a lady that day at the office and she told me that, she just needs tighter fill for hers to work... We are all different and for anyone to suggest that you are lazy, irresponsible or otherwise, is completely rude, insensitive and idiotic... Please go get another fill. Success is so close.... Only failure to accept is if you have a faulty band. Otherwise keep swimming, you'll get there.

Skdeleon, I can feel your frustration and I can completely relate, I was spending months on months getting fills every three weeks, and never feeling any restrictions, I was getting a lot of the same responses you are, it made me feel that I was not working with the band or trying hard enough and That is what made me feel like a failure, then I found out I had a leak, after my second surgery and second fill I still was not feeling restricted when I went in for a 3rd fill my doctor also said I was where I needed to be and instead tested my metabolism and said it was low, after another 3 months and Reading Alex’s post “Finding the Lap Band Green zone” I knew I was not there. Basically went into my doctors and begged for a fill they gave me .25 cc ….And IT DID IT!
I GET IT! So if you are struggling with hunger I would very much suggest a fill, The green zone dose exist and I know you are not a failure.

Thank you... I have a wonderful fill nurse and she met me on her day off and she removed 2cc's of fluid... I slept without the cpap... I ate a meal without throwing up and all in all I am extremely better. Hot tea has helped me get through many rough moments... Thanks again...

Thank you all for the encouragement to have Fluid taken out of my band... I have a wonderful fill nurse, and she met me on her day off and removed 2cc's of fluid... The indigestion has stopped and I was able to eat a meal, without sliming or removing the plug... It really was the first time in 2 years.. She told me that I am all swollen and that it will take some time for the swelling to go down.. Yesterday my port was sooo sore after she removed the fluid... today it is much better, the swelling of my esophagus has gone down and I no longer feel that it is into my throat and mouth... Disaster diverted... Thank you all...

Aww im Glad your feeling better

Seriously you last two need to get an unfill! Trying to tough it out is a recipe for having a slip and/or damage to your pouch and esophagus from acid reflux! It's not worth it! If you are eating correctly & drinking enough Water then you need to spend the money before you do serious damage! Good luck.

I started on Miralax twice day and it has helped tremendously. Yiu can buy generic and it works just as well.