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I can commiserate & relate, Bug! :frown: I was banded before you and have lost less than you!!!! Uggggggh! Off to Jenny Craig for me and I'm NOT HAPPY about it. :mad: Hang in there. Hugs, Toni

So did you all get together today??? Sorry I missed this thread! ~Toni

Hi Sue, I don't have any solutions for you...but I just wanted to jump in and give you a big hug! I can definately comisserate and tell you that when I was feeling like you, I went in for a slight un-fill and now I can eat foods that are good for me like chicken, etc. that I couldn't tolerate before without sliming and PBing all the time. Yuck! I don't know if I should've had a different surgery, but I sure wish I hadn't gotten the band. It's not been at all what I thought it would be. I hope yours works out for you. Big, big hugs! Toni

Yes, New Jersey...I think you are correct! So glad to have found this thread.....I may be the slowest loser there is! Bee...you are not alone! Ugggh! Toni

New Jersey: That is so funny: I called SEVERAL Lap-Band doctors in my area to see how much they charged to get my band removed. :nervous I was seriously considering it, too!:cry But it's sooooooooo expensive. :omg: I decided then just to get all my saline removed (that's free) but the technician just removed some, so I still have some restriction. Funny---but I've never really "felt" restricted. I can either eat everything or nothing (slime/PB) Suzzzie...thank you for your posts. I'll try to eat more slowly. I'll try to be a better bandster! But honestly, I think I'd perform better on WW or Jenny Craig! I don't know what the deal is with me! The band and I have never <clicked>. Uggggggh Sorry to come across as a downer, but it's so comforting to know I'm not alone! Misery loves company, right?!? I certainly appreciate all the support, and I'm here for you, NJ! Cheers! Toni

Hi NJ Gal, Wow...I could've written your post, except I didn't lose quite as much as you! And I had a hard time with foods and PBing/Sliming, so I had to go in for a slight unfill. Now I can eat pretty much all foods with little PBing, and I feel much better. I can't speak for you, but I think in my situation, I am just not a candidate for the Lap-Band. I wish I could turn back the clock and save my husband so much money, and myself so much grief! :think I have thought about trying a different approach: maybe Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig, but not sure yet. That's my life story. And, like you, I am currently not exercising but MAYBE once/week. So pitiful! I wish there were a forum for us----the "lost" ones! Hang in there and let us know what you decide to do. I'm behind you 110%!!! BIG hugs,:hug: Toni

Hala, I'm so glad to hear everything went well...and that your insurance will cover the cost of your removal! Hooray! I just KNEW you'd be A-OK, and hope that the rest of your journey will be a successful one. That's kinda scary about the scar tissue with your liver, but I'm sure it's OK, too. Take the Best of Care!!!! :eek: Cheers, Toni

How was your surgery? Please chime in and give a report when you are feeling well enough....you've been in my thoughts today! Thanks, Toni

I bet everything will be OK...including the insurance!!! Best wishes to you....I really am envious! Toni

Hi Hala, I'm sorry you had trouble with your band. Is your surgeon taking it out for "free"? Or is your insurance paying for it? (You lucky dog!):confused: Just curious! Thanks and best wishes on Monday...I'll be thinking of you! Good luck with your finals as well.... Toni

I'm so glad there are people out there who can relate to me so I don't feel so alone!!!! I must say, Condanchri, you should be so PROUD...90 pounds is so incredible! But it is a pain to have so many problems....and I'm sick of being sick after my meals!!!! And sick of eating junk.....and on and on. Thanks for letting me whine here. I don't feel comfortable doing it with "unbanded" friends. BTW...this post was interrupted as it was my dinnertime after I started typing, so I ate a little pasta and....you guessed it! Couldn't keep it down. Pass the chips. :confused: ~Toni

MM~ I'm sorry your band didn't work for you, but think you're going to sail right through your removal surgery: no worries! I must say: I'm really envious that your insurance will be paying for it. I'd like to have mine removed, too (electively) but I'll be paying out-of-pocket. I hope that everything will go smoothly, and that when the time comes, you will do what's best for you on this wild and willy journey! Take good care, Toni

Joybell.....now we're talking! That's much less expensive than here in Houston. Here I've been quoted $11,500~14,500!!!! I'd LOVE to know the name of your doctor in Louisville incase I ever get desperate! Toni

Hi Jacqui, You are sooooo right! I have an appointment on Monday for a complete unfill. But what scared me was reading posts from this forum of others getting unfilled and still having PBs, etc....I guess I'm expecting the worse BUT hoping for the best. I would rather not have (to pay for) another surgery, but a small part of me would love to get rid of the band and pretend I never had it to start with. Hard to explain.... You, my dear, look GREAT, by the way. Hats off to you! :clap2: Toni

Hi Peggy, I've had my band for 6 months....and it's been very funny. Mostly, I cannot tolerate food, but when I can, I have NO restriction, and can eat "normal" portions with no feeling of satiety. I've had 3 fills and my band has 7 cc's out of 10. I know everyone's different....I just have a "gut" feeling, pardon the pun, that I was never a good candidate for this. I have never had a sweet spot....restriction.....etc. I try to eat properly, yadda yadda, but to no avail. I really appreciate your gift of support. That means a lot! I think before I pull the plug on this thing I'm first going to get all the saline out and hope the vomiting stops. I just want the quality of my life to improve. :biggrin1: Thanks again, Toni

Apple...there won't be a removal if I can't find one that's affordable! (I'm self-pay). But seriously---I may join a weight loss program at some point or just watch portions and try to exercise as much as I can. A plan is a good thing to have...thanks for bringing that to the "table"! ~Toni

I am just having too many problems with vomiting and not tolerating many foods, and not losing any weight. But that's just MY story....many have found success with the band. Good luck! Toni

Hello! I am considering having my band removed for many reasons---but the surgeon who "installed" it charges the same amount to remove it! :cry Any other suggestions? I have called other surgeon's offices today, but haven't gotten any responses/calls back as to what they charge. I'm feeling desperate and sick inside of this unwise choice I've made financially for my family. Yes, I regret ever having the band to start with. Thanks in advance for any replies~ Toni

+180 Minutes to my final.....sorry I didn't reach my goal! Darn-it!

Thank you for doing all that legwork, Rhonda! You are da bomb!!!! Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to go,:cry but I hope lots of you can, and you will all have cameras!!! I want to see this soiree for sure!:mad: Hugs, Toni

Former schoolteacher....now homemaker!

Nixy...In my experience, USA doctors say no, but Aussie Doctors say sure!!!! Nothing makes sense on the band..... !!! ~Toni (was a diet coke abuser, now I abuse Iced Tea!)

WASa....I love your ending siggy! I'm tired of seeing those two words misused, too!!!! ~Toni

Insub....YOU ROCK! :hug: ~Toni (what Insub said!)

MM, WOW! YOU are looking GREAT!!!!! :confused: Toni