reshiapooh96

I use to love my band and probably still do. But I have gone through a lot with it. I suppose we failed each other, but it failed me first. I only lost 45 lbs in 4 years and I really tried. After all of the pain,stomach bloat, and reflux that was horrible I went through....sign me up too. I cried all the way home from the Dr. yesterday because it's not working any more and I've known that for a while now, but just to hear it again and the fact that my insurance may not cover the sleeve but will cover the bypass really saddened me.

Hello! I was banded in 09, lost 45 lbs in the first 6 months, started having severe acid reflux and port pain. Dr. said the band has to go. I now weigh 215 and due to my diabetes, my Dr. has decided that RNY is the best solution for me. I'm just concerned about losing too much. Has anyone else had RNY or going to have RNY that weigh 220 or less? I'd love to hear from you.

Hello everyone! I haven't been revised to RNY yet and I've stated so in an earlier response. I was banded b/c I was soooo afraid of having RNY. At that time I weighed 246. I have diabetes and it runs in my family. I am still a diabetic and after losing 44 lbs and regaining 15 lbs back, I now weigh 217. Afraid or not, I've started my RNY process. I should have done it before but hind sight is 20-20. I've had so many family members that were tragedies to this decease including my mother and a couple of siblings. How many of you have diabetes running in your family or a parent. I think that having RNY at 217 lbs is worth the chance of getting rid of diabetes.

my opinion is If you were banded and for whatever reason you were unsuccessful in losing all the weight that you needed to lose, having the band removed and revising to another weight loss surgery is one's own preference. whether you've failed the band or it failed you, as it was mentioned, everyone is different. There is no need to shut the gate after the horse gets out.

oh, ouch, I can see how that would get your attention:(

I bet she is Shauna, I'm trying to eat the right way now (slower) before having surgery (per my Dr.) and two of my C0-workers have said to me at different times " you eat so slow, I watch how slowly you chew your food". I call them the food police and for that reason, I refuse to let them know my plans. Hopefully things will go well and I may eventually tell them later. Hang in there lovingme4me.

You have one of those where you work too? I haven't had surgery yet and I'm planning on not letting her know what my plans are.

You have one of those where you work too? I haven't had surgery yet and I'm planning on not letting her know what my plans are.

Glad to hear you're doing well. I will be having the 2 step process and my band is coming out in about 4-5 weeks.

You Lucky Duck.......LOL

I will be having an eval done also and I have "what looks like" the same packet of questions. My psych eval will be scheduled after the packet has been viewed ASAP. I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels this way.

I know what you mean. I haven't had it yet but will start the process in 2 days. I want to tell someone other than my husband but I dont want to be questioned about it from all angles every time I see someone. I feel bad and it's almost depressing keeping it a secret. But I have to keep my head up and not let that influence my decision.

I know what you mean. I haven't had it yet but will start the process in 2 days. I want to tell someone other than my husband but I dont want to be questioned about it from all angles every time I see someone. I feel bad and it's almost depressing keeping it a secret. But I have to keep my head up and not let that influence my decision.

That's nice Harley, I will be getting the two step procedure. It may take that long to take out the band but I hope not. I can wait a couple of months for my tummy to heal. Good Luck!

LOL...I have a short torso also. I am 5'3" tall. I've been looking at pics too trying to find my body type's before and after pics somewhere. keep me informed too!

Hello! I would like to hear from anyone that is or know someone else that is/had an apple shaped body. I am in the process of band removal to RNY. I have an apple shaped body meaning that my arms and legs are already thin but my upper body (torso) is very rounded. It is there on the upper body in which I carry my weight. I know I would probably need plastics on the lower abdominal, but can anyone else relate to what I'm saying? will things fall into place?

I'm like you guys. I told a couple of people at work about the band, one before and the other one after. I get those same looks on the sly and I know what they're thinking also. I was approved today to have band removed and have RNY done. When they start to question my weight loss, I'll just tell them that I finally reached that sweet spot after 3 years.

I must have changed my surgery date at least 5-6 times b/c I was so afraid of getting the band. I was sooo happy when I got it. Now I'm needing it out badly and will discuss it tomorrow with my Dr. You can imagine how afraid I will be when getting a date for RNY. But I know this is what I need now, and to stay on the straight and narrow. I'm so happy for these posts. I do believe now that being afraid is a natural human thing.

Good for you! That's the way I would like to do it but my old surgeon makes you wait 6 mos. I have a CT scan scheduled on Tuesday and I really don't know what this new surgeon will suggest when the band is removed. I hope there's not too much damage done my the band and I'm sleeved the same time as the removal. Wish me luck, and please pray for me!

I don't have a date yet, but I will have one in the near future due to what I'm going through with the band. I'm already nervous just thinking about it, but as it was nicely said by someone here, Trust that God will take care of us all.

Me
I was banded in 2007 (highest weight 156 or so kg), down to 66-68 kg (about 145-150 lbs) and having by band removed and bypass done in 17 days!
Excited and terrified lol

Just had my band removed 7/25 got to wait nine weeks before surgeon will do sleeve. I am ready. Feeling excited.....

I'm with you. What are FAT POWS?

I have a BMI of 38. It was 44 on the day I was banded. Long story short, complications are the issues I'm facing and my Dr. said that the band has to go. He wants me to revise to sleeve. I was worrying about my skinny ankles at first b/c my co-worker always take jabs at me about em. I still have all the co-morbids as before including diabetes and still have 60 lbs to lose before reaching goal. These health issues run in my family as well and I have seen what my mom went through. So I would say yes to you and hope that others here will support me on this as well. We will just have to close our ears to the haters that say that we( aren't big enough and just do it on your own). They just don't understand.

I have a BMI of 38. It was 44 on the day I was banded. Long story short, complications are the issues I'm facing and my Dr. said that the band has to go. He wants me to revise to sleeve. I was worrying about my skinny ankles at first b/c my co-worker always take jabs at me about em. I still have all the co-morbids as before including diabetes and still have 60 lbs to lose before reaching goal. These health issues run in my family as well and I have seen what my mom went through. So I would say yes to you and hope that others here will support me on this as well. We will just have to close our ears to the haters that say that we( aren't big enough and just do it on your own). They just don't understand.