Michelle C

Hello- 2 years post op and I cannot believe I did not visit sooner! Summary of my story...I hit 268 pounds and told myself that something has got to change - made the appointment - went through the approval process - and was approved for surgery- I now weight 227, my lowest was 212- the results have been slow but I have been unfilled due to GERD for about 1 year - and that has caused me to gain some weight back (as well as other hormonal changes, surgical menopause and thyroid disease) but I am still very positive and I am going to be having my band removed and replaced due to slip/prolapse in the next month or so and I am hopeful that will resolve my gaining problems now that the GERD etc. is under control.:biggrin:

Fran, Thanks for the vote of support and I am hoping for the same results you have..I thought about going to bypass but just too damn afraid of that surgery...may be that is silly but I need to be ok with it...I agree the liquid, mushy, will be rough for those 5 weeks...however, I do remember getting a little more creative in the end with soups and unjury powder so should be ok....Thanks for the success story.

I found out today that I have a stomach prolapse and need to have my band removed and replaced - does anyone have any experience with this and any advice for me.:tongue2:

I found out today that I have a stomach prolapse and need to have my band removed and replaced - does anyone have any experience with this and any advice for me.:tt2: