GaryB

100% yes !!! I was 48 when banded and have the band for 3 years now. I lost 60 lbs so far. I was out of control, lose 10 gain 15. Years of strugle. I am greatful for the band and would do it again with no reservations.

Hello August All Stars 08, We are approaching our third band-aversary in three months. I'm getting reflective and wanted to reach out to the support group that helped us get through the most difficult period, our first year. I am guilty of not keeping our site active and supporting each other. My band journey is still very positive. I had complications with my port cord about 6 months ago and needed to have the cord repaired in a 30 minute procedure. I noticed a lot less restriction. The nurse couldn't get any fluid out of my band. The doctor did a fluoroscope and saw the cord was damaged with no explanation how it happened. I gained about 12 pounds before the port was repaired. I am back on track with decent restriction. 30 minutes every day on the treadmill. I am down about 60 lbs total and working to ad to that number. I still love my band and would do it again without question. On a personal note, I turned 51, my dear wife survived a cancer scare last year, my oldest son graduated college last week. I wish everyone good health and continued success with your band journey. Sincerely, Gary B

Hi - just had my one week follow with the Doc since my port tube was repared. He didn't have to replace it but the tube did have a significant hole causing the leak. He put 2cc's in my 10 cc band last week. I need to go back in a month to get my next fill. I'm back feeling restriction which is great. Keep us posted on how your progress is going .

Shell - you should ask your doc to do a fluoroscope to see if you have a leak. Easy procedure and my insurance covered it. 5cc's is a lot not to have any restriction.

Hi - My story, I was banded August 08 and lost 61 lbs pretty fast and was feeling great. Over the past 7 months about 15 lbs came back slowly. My Doc found a leak in my port/tube since he couldn't get saline out during a fill. My port was replaced just last Friday. I really need to start the liquid -mushy diet to quick start the losing trend again, even though I have some restriction again... Let's all be strong, we know how to do it !!!!

Hi Lucky Girl, I had my port and tube replaced last Friday. It was done at a out-patient surgical office, not a hospital. It went smoothly. No eating or coffee all day and my doc was an hour late. I was actually semi awake for the 20 minute procedure and left the office about a half hour after the procedure. There was a piece broken off the tube that created the leak with no explanation why or how it happened !!!! I feel like someone punched my in the stomach, but no real pain. I got on the treadmill this morning and feel pretty good today. He put 2cc's in the band and it is nice to have some restriction. Thursday I get the stiches removed and will request 1cc more. 4cc's was my sweet spot. I hope you are well and good luck with you next fill. Gary

Lucky Girl, How did your procedure go? How long did it take? I have my tube replaced this afternoon. No coffee or food this morning. I really miss my coffee. I'll keep you posted on how my procedure goes.

Hi Shelly and LuckyGirl, Shelly, I have the LapBand. I went for my fluoroscope last week and they found a leek in my tube. Fortunately my insurance will cover the procedure. Doc said it takes about 15 minutes under local anastasia. I really need it fixed because I can eat a lot more. LuckyGirl, good way to look at it, like a good set of new tires but better because it will improve our health. Ill keep you posted on how the procedure goes. Thanks for your support and good luck with your procedure... Gary

Hi - LuckyGirl, I'll post about my appointment next Tuesday. I agree with you that the band could be like auto maintenance. I also think that you should not be uncomfortable with the band when you sleep. What did your Doc say? 　 　

I go next week for a fluoroscope. 15 minute procedure at the hospital. They inject blue saline into my port to find where the leak is. It could be the port or cord which is minor surgery. Worst case is the band leaking where the Doc has to replace it. Even worst case he said it will only take 45 minutes top and rehab is much simpler that the first time. I'm hoping for the best. Either way, the band was the best thing that happened to me. I'm still down 51 lbs and feel great. My insurance covers band complications.

I just found out yesterday that my band could be leaking. Over the past 6 months I haven't felt much restriction. I actuall gained back about 10 lbs. Four months ago I had .5cc added.. Yesterday, the nurse couldn't get any fluid out which means I have a possible leak. I'm bumbed because I really don't was surgery again. I'll find out for sure in two weeks.... :thumbup:

Hi - I'm jumping in because I haven't posted to this sight regularly in almost a year. Similar to Laurabrown who started this thread, I was doing well my first year and had a stressful event occur last October when my wife was diagnosed with lung cancer at 49 years old. This came out of nowhere. After three months of aggressive chemo and radiation she is now disease free thank god. I somehow fell off the wagon and am eating more carbs and a few more beers than I should. My first year post band was terrific. I lost 60lbs and feel great. NOW, I have put on 10lbs since January and feel like I am spiraling down - even thought I am exercising everyday on the treadmill 35 minutes, sit ups and light lifting. Anyway, looking for some support now.

Don't sweat it, my doc didn't require a pre-op diet at all. I just had to fast after midnight of my surgery. You will be fine...