AmberK

It only slipped one time but the slip was so severe that the doctor said I needed to have the band out. Was told that I could have another band placed but I read statistics saying that the chance for success with a 2nd band is significantly less. I was having such horrible problems with throwing up and reflux and I don't want to live my life like that. So I chose to have the sleeve.

1. How long have you been banded? 1 year 9 months 2. How much weight did want to lose? 130 lbs 3. How much weight have you lost? 68 lbs but have gained 20 back because my band slipped. 4. How happy are you that you have been banded: Scale of 1-10 (1 being regretful, 10 being elated) 1. I had a really rough start with the band and wound up changing doctors after surgery because my 1st doctor was horrible with fills. Found a new doctor got on track with fills and was losing weight until October 2011 when I started having severe reflux and throwing most everythign up. Went to the doctor and my pouch was streteched. Took it easy for a while going back to mushies for several weeks and then to solid foods and then the cycle would start over again. Went to the doctor in March and I was diagnosed with a slipped band. Im currently scheduled for removal surgery tomorrow and will be revising to a gastric sleeve. Im very much looking forward to not throwing up food and not having reflux like I was having.

I was diagnosed with a band slip back in March and am currently scheduled for 5/29 for band removal/revision to the sleeve. I am lucky that my insurance is paying for it. Have you looked into going to Mexico to have revision surgery there?

I currently have a band that has slipped. It was nothing that *I* personally did- I followed all of the band rules but had horrible acid reflux issues, major throwing up issues, and then band slipped. So Im having surgery on the 30th to have the band removed and revised to the sleeve. When I was researching WLS in the beginning the sleeve was too new so it wasnt even an option for me. Plus I didnt like that it was permanently altering my body. But then I started thinking- I want to have breast reduction surgery and that it permanently altering my body so why am I so opposed to the sleeve. Also, I have *NEVER* had a moment where I absolutely loved my band. Granted I did lose 68 lbs that I know I wouldnt have been able to do otherwise but the thought of constantly throwing up, acid reflux, and never being able to eat a lot of foods that are healthy for me because they would get stuck for the rest of my life doesnt appeal to me. So Im happy with my desicion to revise to the sleeve. Wish I had known back then what I do now and I would have gone immediately for the sleeve.

1. Be able to enjoy sex with my husband without getting tired and worn out before things get really good! 2. Be able to paint my toenails without my stoamch getting in the way 3. Be able to wear cute clothes from normal stores (jeans, dresses, etc) 4. Be able to buy shirts without having to worry about the lenght of them and whether or not my stomach will be sticking out from under it. 5. Wear a super cute swimsuit 6. go on rollercoasters 7. go ziplining 8. BREAST REDUCTION!!!!!

Thats usually a clue for me that I've eaten too much, taken too big of a bite, or eaten way too fast.

I only eat the toppings when I have pizza. Bread gets stuck for me so I just dont do it anymore. When my family eats pizza I either make my own by layering pepperoni, sauce, and cheese and cooking it in the oven or just pick the toppings off of the pizza they have.

In my mom's support group a few of the people have suggested pineapple juice to help things that are stuck go down. Something about the enzymes in the juice that helps break up the food.

Amanda- didnt you just recently have a hysterectomy? That could be screwing with your hormones and making you more depressed. I think you should go back to the doctor and have him adjust your meds. You have had 2 surgeries in the past several months so I feel its natural for some more depression to set it. Good luck.

I think we will be having meatloaf. I will fix some mashed potatoes for the guys and fix broccoli for myself.

So what I dont get then is those doctors who advise against the artificial sweeteners in diet soda but say its ok to drink crystal light which has ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS! :wub:

thats so awesome! Congrats!!!!!

Im low-carbing it until my first fill to see how tight I am and then will re-evaluate. I might do low carb until I get good restriction but definitely dont see myself doing it for the rest of my life.

Congrats! Im so happy to hear your surgery went well!

I go in on Sept 10th for my first fill and I can't wait! I HOPE my doctor will put in at least 3 or 4 because Im soooo hungry all the time. 1 or 2 cc's probably won't do anything for me.

I felt horrible for about a week after surgery. I was running a low grade temp and was nauseous too. Did your doc give you nausea medicine? That helped me somewhat. It wasnt until I started drinking my protein shakes that I started feeling better. I guess my body didn't like the lack of nutrition it was getting. Hang in there! It will get better!

yep for me solid foods means resuming my normal diet. I get to go on solids this monday! YAY!

I went to my first support group meeting this past Tuesday. Each hospital has their own support group and the one I went to was run by the bariatric coordinator for the hospital. For the first hour the girls did a Zumba exercise class which I did not participate in and then the last hour the girls just talked about any problems they were having. Next meeting we are all bringing our favorite holiday recipes and coming up with a menu then it will be turned into the dietician and chef for the hospital and they are going to come up with ways to make them bariatric friendly. Then the next bariatric cooking class they are going to make some of the items that we brought in! They have the cooking classes 2 times a month!

I started my period a week early and was on it when I had my surgery. They just gave me mesh panties and a pad to put on and they did not have to do a catheter during surgery. Even if they did they are probably pretty used to it and its not a big deal to them.

Congrats!!!!! Thats an awesome accomplishment!

IDK- I was just thinking about this in the way home. I think Im going to go back and do the pre-op low carb/high protein for a few weeks until my first fill. Even after my fill I do plan on staying low carb but want to incorporate fruits into my diet so at least they are good carbs.

I knew there was no way I could handle normal foods pureed in the blender. So I stuck to mashed potatoes, refried Beans, and cream of wheat during the pureed stage. I dont feel any restriction either but unlike you I am hungry. I can not wait for my first fill to start getting a little restriction (hopefully).

My body temperature seems to have changed since surgery and when I take my temp its always in the 99's. But if you think you have fluid in your lungs then definitely go to your PCP and have it checked out. You dont want to end up with pneumonia.

The 4th day post-op I called my mom 3 times that day bawling each time. I was feeling crappy, I was hungry, and I wanted to eat. I talked with a friend of mine who is a nurse and had the surgery and she said post surgery blues are common. Luckily for me I can get back on my anti-depressants to help with that.

I went to my first bariatric support group meeting tonight and they had an instructor there to give a Zumba class. I didn't participate since Im just 2 weeks post op but it did look fun although I just kept thinking "no way can I do that. This white girl cant dance". so I dont know- I might give it a try sometime but more than likely will just stick with regular boring workouts.