reshiapooh96

Glad you're doing well. I am in that situation right now.. dstollery said it all. Your info is very informative and I need to hear that right now. My band has stopped working. Wheather I contributed to that or not (I don't know) but my Dr.said that it is no longer working for me. I've had my issues with it and no weight loss in 2 yrs I still have the co-mobilities I had before banding and My insurance will pay for the bypass, but BOY Oh BOY am I afraid. As you said I've done every diet too! over and over w/o success. Oh well, as soon as I can get the band taken out I'm almost sure of regaining some weight back. At that point I would give the bypass a serious thought. I hate to sound so negative about regaining, but thats one of my biggest fears. Because of my diabetes, for me I don't lose w/o help. It's been proven in the past.

Much thanks to you all. Right now what I'm really thinking is that knowing myself I could never lose weight on my own. I've tried every diet out there more than once or twice. Having this band is of no use to me now and therefore there's no need to have it in my body. If the band goes, I will try hard to adhere to a strict diet plan and increase my exercise. After-all, that's what I have to do anyway at this point (all on my own) since the band is no more good to me. If I gain the weight back, then the choice for me would be the sleeve if possible. Thanks Guys!

Hi, I am type 2. and this is pretty strong in my family. After reading several posts, I am almost sure that I will regain the weight that was lost and that scares me more than anything. I see where you're going. but on the other hand If I go W/O the band and regain, It would make my decision a little easier perhaps. I'm just too afraid to regain. I have come off of 2 of my meds and would hate to go back on them. too risky.

Well guys, I wrote before that I had a Dr.'s appointment today and I think I may give this band one more try. I feel that maybe It was all my fault for not completely following all the rules. I think I ate more than I should have. but I never felt full and always hungry no matter how tight my band was. Always filled and unfilled for 3 yrs. I have been unfilled for the past 2 months now. The good news is that I only gained 1pound. The bad news is that he told me that the band has done all its going to do for me and that I have a dilated pouch. I had 80 lbs to lose and in all have only lost 45. I still have diabetes and still on meds for high B/P and cholesterol. I thought that being banded would get me in control of these things but its not going to happen. He did mention that my option now is to go without a band,be sleeved, or have pypass. I would think that by-pass may be too much since I only have 30-40 more pounds to lose. Please give me some feed back. Were any of you in this situation?

I can empathize with u on the left side pain under ribs. I've been banded for 3 yrs and have it often. My Dr. says its a pulled muscle. whenever I do something by way of exercise I can say maybe so. but when it comes on for no reason there's no reason to believe its a pulled muscle.

I know that feeling! I wish you all the best and take care.

Good question. I dont know but I supose the price varies depending on the Dr. My insurance may pay but I was 1st rejected due to not losing enough weight from bandng. I had no documentation either.

Well, I should have listened to this very informative info 3 yrs ago when I chose the band instead. I was type 2 diabetic and still is. I have another 35 lbs to lose and I dont see myself getting there with the band. I've had my issues with it and have been this same weight for two yrs. My Dr. says I can still have RNY done. I'm 5'3" and 205lbs. I'm afraid of losing too much but dont want the possible complications of diabetes either. I have lost 45 lbs with the band. Open for any ideas or suggestions.

OK.....Thanks!

so inspiring you're giving me hope and courage. Glad to hear you're doing well.

So happy for you. Keep us posted

Mews, I had a Dr. just that way. He made me feel like a cry baby and that I was just making excuses. I have the band but looking into converting to the sleeve. In 3 weeks, I will be 3 yrs out and a lose of 50lbs. 5 of which I"ve gained back. He said that I want my cake and eat it too, and that I needed to expect some sort of consequence. He refused to give me an unfill although I was basicly sitting up all night in bed due to acid reflux. I was too tight and still gained.

Hello! I have a band and need to revise. But before I got the band, I worried so bad that I cancelled surgery twice and when I finally made up my mind to do it, They turned me down and I had to go elsewhere for surgery. Needless to say that I hardy had any pain at all and it DID actually seemed to have only taken 5 minutes before waking up. But I'm facing fears again b/c I know this band will have to come out.

R things still working ok for U? Im reading threads to get motivated and this is definatly motivating. I have the band right now and it is no longer working. I'm trying to crank it back up by exercising more often, but port pain is stopping me from going to the gym daily. keep me posted. our situation sounds simular.

I was told that you couldn't have a full tummy tuck if you have a scar from an open gall bladder removal. It was said that there's a possibility of poor healing. Was anyone else told this or has anyone had a TT that has that scar?

You're right , I will request to have tests done to find out about the status of my band. If there's any problem at all, I'm sure this Dr. will want the band taken out and so would I. as a matter of fact, one Dr. has already mentioned that he could remove it and I could go with the sleeve or bypass. and thats by going on my complaints. Thnx for your input.

No don't. He left his practice and a new Dr. is taking over. I'm really co fused.

I am so glad you mentioned a second bulging stomach. I am looking toward to the revision also. But I asked my Dr. why was my upper stomach so huge? He turned, looked at me, and said "I DON'T KNOW" and then turned and walked out the door. I look a good 7 months pregnant. Deep down inside I sort of felt that maybe I had made a second upper belly due to the band always being too tight. Nevertheless; My Dr. never requested any tests to be done no matter how much I complained about stomach issues, port issues or throat issues. I blame myself for not completely following the rules but the wrong foods were easier to swallow. You were 16 and I was 55. No matter how young or old, We both made the wrong choice. I will be seeing another Dr. soon, the appointment has been set.

I'm a slow loser. type 2 diabetes. Was banded in 09 and have only lost around 49-50 lbs. I am now debating to go with sleeve or gastric bypass. I thought I would lose too much with gasstric but if the sleeve is slow, I may be ok with having gastric bypass. One thing I have learned here and that is that everyone's metabolism is different.

Thnx, I heaard that I may not lose too much because my metabolism has already changed since being banded.

hope everything works out for you both.

OH OK, best of luck to you. Keep me informed and I will you!

does either of you still have medical issues e.g. H/BP or diabetes?

@eglean2, I was too scared too. So have you had a consult already? I have one wih another Dr. since my last Dr. filled me tighter and tighter and then left his practice to relocate elsewhere. I heard that his replacement Dr. does not potentially deal a lot with lap banders

I have the band right now and have been banded 3 yrs come august. I'm looking to convert to either bypass or sleeve due to the band no longer working well for me. You've lost more than I have in nearly 3 yrs..LOL. I may would have lost a little more had I been more compliant with exercise