Fixerupper

Hello fellow bandsters! I am new here but not a new bandster. I was banded a little over two years ago and I have lost almost 50 pounds (48). I lost all of my weight in the first 8-12 months. Unfortunately, I was overfilled and couldn't get any real food down so I compensated with the easy slider foods and weight loss stopped. A few days ago I found a new doc who is finally listening to me, removed the fluid from my band, and is treating the resulting complications. I feel awesome and can finally eat healthy food again. I'm relieved too because I really thought I was going to have to lose my band. I really want to do it right this time and joining this group is a part of that. All of the stories are so inspiring! I look forward to chatting with all of you here.

Hello. I had the same problem with food restriction. It led to very unhealthy eating for me and lots of vomiting, PBing, and reflux. My doctor refused to listen and continued to fill my band at each visit. He didn't believe me and blamed me for doing something wrong. I suffered for 2 years and now have vitamin deficiency, gastritis, and esophogitis. Three days ago I saw a new doctor who removed all of the fluid drom my band to allow my stomach to heal and gave me some meds to help heal the damaged tissue. I am so happy now. I can now eat all of the healthy foods that I could not eat for two years and I feel so much better. I did not lose weight while my band was filled because the only thing that would go down and stay down was junk. I really hope you are able to find a doc quickly who will listen to you and you start feeling better soon.

Hello. I had the same problem with food restriction. It led to very unhealthy eating for me and lots of vomiting, PBing, and reflux. My doctor refused to listen and continued to fill my band at each visit. He didn't believe me and blamed me for doing something wrong. I suffered for 2 years and now have vitamin deficiency, gastritis, and esophogitis. Three days ago I saw a new doctor who removed all of the fluid drom my band to allow my stomach to heal and gave me some meds to help heal the damaged tissue. I am so happy now. I can now eat all of the healthy foods that I could not eat for two years and I feel so much better. I did not lose weight while my band was filled because the only thing that would go down and stay down was junk. I really hope you are able to find a doc quickly who will listen to you and you start feeling better soon.