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.