Ray 479

I was banded June 07 and lost 47 kilo (103 lbs ) in 6.5 months.Followed the post op diet to the letter e.g.2 weeks of clear fluids, 1 week mushies. In the longer term I (cheated) had too much to eat at time but that was down to adjusting to the limitations of the band. My problems started with an overfill i was ignorant to what was happening ,I had not found this site, I did end up having some removal, and later replaced.
Another overfill and the real problem started,three partial defills, 3 trips to Emergency ,after no food and water for 5 days before each visit and a bout of gastro ( vomiting) on a band that would let nothing through, my doctor was on duty sent me for pictures said it had slipped badly.
Straight into surgery full band and port removal and guess what my band had been in perfect position I felt no pain on fills or de fills.
I am a bloke so I DID NOT CRY ( what a lie) like a baby when they took it away, and the quilt "what did i do wrong) but was told not my fault and he said I was his best patient. weight lose, attitude, life style change etc. that is why when he offered me a new one I jumped at it.
It needs three months to heal so i get my new band on the 12th of May.:thumbup:.
Sorry this was so long.
Ray:biggrinjester: