1973Angel

I am new here and just hope that everything is going okay for you!! The best advice I have to give is....take it easy and be gentle with yourself! I got banded 2 years ago (wow...time has gone by) and this weekend is the first time I've posted because I really went into a hole mentally. That said, I'm glad I came here because there are so many people who are so helpful!!! This is an awesome site and I only wish I started to actually come here sooner!!

I said "if" it has slipped but it has not been verified...I have to do a swallow test. I have no idea what is wrong....just looking at different scenarios as to what it could be.

Thank you for answering!! THAT is EXACTLY what I wanted to know Perfect!!

Just verified that if it has slipped...they will deflate and wait a month. Will take a swallow test this Wednesday. I feel bettah now

I have my appt. Wednesday. Whew!

Coolio. Not worried...just wondered because I didn't know. The question was asked of me and I thought ... hmmmm I have no idea how that works. As always...I appreciate the input!!

Hi all!! Quick question...what can I expect if my band has slipped or is corroded? If it has slipped, will they reposition? If corroded...they would remove it? If they remove would it be replaced? Thanks for the information!

Omg!! You look FABULOuS!!! Congrats

I debated for 2 years before being banded. I questioned things because my family LOVES food!! And me too. It's was scary to think about it but I got counseling for a whole year prior too being banded. That was part of the requirements. It was terrified for a bit afterwards not knowing what to expect. But you will make it!!! Be gentle with yourself! Follow your plan. And lean on those of us here for support! You will do great!!!

Congrats and yep...listen to the advice here keep on your new plan and you will do awesome!!

Thank you!! I really appreciate your advice! I will keep people posted here too

Please forgive me as I'm doing voice to text. Anyway I have taken the positive advice from others and I have called my doctor. Unfortunately there isn't much I can do over the weekend. But I will be calling him first thing in the morning as that is the best thing to do. I have just now confided in telling everyone my story, because up to this point only my mom and my sister has seen me get sick. It is very embarrassing do you have been very serious about this and still am but it is still embarrassing to fall off the wagon however I know I am NOT alone. I will say that I appreciate everybody's positive advice and it really has made me feel better and calm my nerves to know that perhaps I have not been alone in this journey. And don't my journey may not be exactly like someone else's journey, it is still my journey in my story to share and I hope that sincerely anyone else who chooses to read this, will not deviate from the plan that was given. I set goals for myself everyday I drink my water I eat my fruits and vegetables I do my walking on my breaks and lunches, & I know that the wait will continue to come off slowly but surely as it has. I'm happy that I have not gained weight but instead lost 40 pounds. That is something that I wanted to achieve I want to continue losing more, & I know I have a lot of work to do . But I would never tell somebody that they didn't take something seriously especially when you come here for support!

Yes thank you so much!! I certainly won't judge anyone and don't expect that especially here. I actually am quite proud of myself and what I have lost so far! I have no problem in blaming myself and not doing what I was supposed to do and hope that others will read this and know that it's worth listening to the doctor and getting support. You said you do not know my story so please do not make it was something about me taking things seriously . I lost my job a week after the surgery I'm a single parent. I fell into a very deep depression and not having a job, and on top of that trying to pay for the surgery that I took two years debating on. I didn't work for 6 months, so yes I fell off the wagon and many people have over different situations. I will say this one time and one time only, unless you have traveled in someone shoes and no they're full story, if you don't have anything positive to say then don't say anything at all. I would never judge you condemn or make assumptions about anyone here especially when this is a support system. If I didn't care and if I didn't take it seriously I would not be here now! That said I do still control my eating I do still exercise, and I do know that I would have lost more weight, if I did not fall off the wagon. Losing a job in addition to the fact that the surgeon just could not stand me, was difficult enough itself. I'm not looking for approval for falling off the wagon but I do look for support especially since things have gotten worse. My whole family likes to eat that is what we do! And only the females in my family no of my situation my mother knows my dad does not. So the support that I have done is from my family and friends and I thank them for that. I am also very grateful for those who has been going to the same situation who can relate and give advice because I know that those people are the ones that have been through it and know what to do. I taking the advice and I called the doctor a sap

I understand. Crazy enough....I do have thick skin with them...i just don't like their attitudes and going toe to toe isn't something they want to do with me and vice versa. We've done it before and it's not pretty. LoL!! I guess I just wondered if anyone else has had my issues as far as how it feels?? I just want to get through this weekend without worrying. I will deal with the surgeon but...if he refuses then no...I won't beg him to do his job. Just don't know if my file can be transferred to the other surgeon. I've seen him one time since my surgery 2 years ago. That may be an option too....get a file transferred.

Congrats!!! yes...listen to your doc!!!

I also have talked with my normal doctor who is aware of this. She wanted me to try some meds before going back to the surgeon. The meds didn't work so....next phase is dealing with Mr. Surgeon.

And yep....I worked at the hospital so I know the attitudes....sadly. and these are the folks I worked with!!!! Gaaaaah!!

Thank you all for the advice. I will call back Monday. Beyond my eating troubles...I feel fine. I have NEVER talked with others about this. After my surgery I lost my job at the hospital I worked at and where the bariatric center is. At first he said he wasn't going to do it then did but was pissed at me because his nurse was very very rude to me. I merely told him about her being rude and he basically went off on me. I'm just not trying to get shitty treatment because of nit being liked by them. Well...I'm venting...sorry. but I just hope it's the band and I ain't dying. Just can't stuff my face. Bleh. I shouldn't be doing that anyway....

Well I called just now...they are so crappy there. I already feel bad enough and I'm tired of getting scolded. They told me to call back Monday. This is why I hesitate going back. I can have a very short temper myself but it seems that money is the issue here in not being seen. Guess I will call back Monday.

I really just thought perhaps the band is now acting as it should so....that's why I didn't think much. But his nurse called to check up on me and I told her about my bill and asked if he would see me. She said she would find out but...never called me back so I took it as a no.

Hi Ladies! I'm new here but joined a bit ago. I got my band in April 2012. I initially did well and lost 40. I have maintained it so I'm happy. But from the start...I ate and drank whatever...even pop. Same amounts too. I didn't have problems but about 8 or 9 months ago...I was starting to have pain swallowing. Very much pain. No vomiting but pain. However now...the pain will stop me in my tracks...mid chew. Real issues swallowing...and now if I can't swallow then I can just vomit it up. Then I'm fine. Even during these episodes I can't drink water to get food down. I'm fine with soft foods. My surgeon can't stand me and I'm still paying my bill so I'm afraid to call him. Do you think my band has slipped??? Help!!! Thank yous!!