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Anyone out there recovering from a slipped band?
LapBandBobbi replied to pinklily27's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my band slip in June and the doc took out 1/2 of the fluid. I gained 8 pounds in the 6 weeks after, then he started with a slight fill. But, unfortunatley I gained 10 pounds over the next 6 weeks. I got another fill this week and he put me back up to the fill level I was before the slip. I can definately tell a difference already in the amount of food I can eat. I'm glad to have the restriction again because it helps me control my portions. I still have to be careful about what I eat. Good luck everyone! -
Anyone out there recovering from a slipped band?
LapBandBobbi replied to pinklily27's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had my band slip in June and the doc took out 1/2 of the fluid. I gained 8 pounds in the 6 weeks after, then he started with a slight fill. But, unfortunatley I gained 10 pounds over the next 6 weeks. I got another fill this week and he put me back up to the fill level I was before the slip. I can definately tell a difference already in the amount of food I can eat. I'm glad to have the restriction again because it helps me control my portions. I still have to be careful about what I eat. Good luck everyone! -
Update... I did have a slight slip on my band. The doc removed over half of the Fluid and has started gradually putting it back in. I got back in a couple of weeks for another fill. I'm hoping this gets me back to good restriction. The bad news... I gained 14 pounds during the unfill process. I'm hoping this next fill gets me back on track. Bobbi
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Acid Reflux and other complications
LapBandBobbi replied to tsilva_013's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
The exact same thing happened to me. I hadn't had a fill in 10 months then all of a sudden I started getting the acid reflux. It got so bad I couldn't sleep at night. I finally went in for an esophogram and sure enough, my band had slipped a little. They took out over half of my Fluid and are gradually putting it back in now. I've gained 14 pounds in 3 months, but feel much much better. I think one more fill should do the trick for me. Don't wait too long before you call your doctor. Normally a slight unfill will readjust the band if it did slip. Good luck! -
I had the same symptons you did... acid reflux. After a couple doctors visits and an esophogram they determined my band had slipped. The doc to most of the Fluid out for 4 weeks. I went back (gained 8 lbs) and he put a little back in. Fast forward 4 weeks, I had another fill yesterday (gained 6 lbs). He said one more fill should get me back to good restriction. My problem during this whole "un-banding" was being able to control what I was eating. I didn't have any restriction and seemed to want to snack constantly. I'm on liquids today and soft foods tomorrow. I just need to readjust my thinking on what I'm eating! Good luck to you!
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Lap Band and Hcg?
LapBandBobbi replied to Damander's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am curious as well. A friends doctor put her on HCG for her 6 month pre-op diet. She is losing at a good rate. I had never heard of this diet until she told me about it. She was also very surprised that her doctor put her on it. I would love to hear other thoughts on this. -
Can my job cut my hours?
LapBandBobbi replied to killerhighlights's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If your doctor didn't release you to be able to do your "full-time" job, there may not be much you can do about it. Hopefully, the people doing your job while you're recovering don't push to take it from you full time. Good luck! -
Difficulty accepting weight loss
LapBandBobbi replied to blackmajyk's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there. It took me losing 50 pounds before I could really see a difference. Then, it's hard to believe sometimes that you can actually shop in the "normal" department at the stores. After 50 lbs, I noticed I would go down a size every 10 lbs. It's awesome! -
I'm right there with you! It sucks to have fluid taken out of your band. I've gained 10-12 lbs in the last 2 months. I go in a couple of weeks for another fill. Hope it gets me back to some restriction. I think the key is to control our eating on our own. It is very hard to do though!
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Scrambled eggs for me are a big problem and have been for several months. I can however eat fried or hard boiled eggs. I do miss my scrambled eggs with cheese But it is a small price to pay on the way to lose weight!
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Have you considered it could be your thyroid?
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I just got Fluid put back in my band after having it taken out because of a possible slip. I had the fluid removed about 5 weeks ago and went in yesterday to start having it refilled. I gained 8 pounds over the 5 weeks (thank goodness it wasn't more) and my doc was okay with that. He started with a moderate fill but said we will need to be careful because I could react differently and may not need as much as I had before. I feel like I'm starting all over again, but I am so glad I am back on track and have my mindset to do well, just as when I first had my surgery. It's amazing how gaining 8 pounds makes you feel. I definately don't want to do that again! I have about 30 pounds left to lose and am eager to get it moving in the right direction again! Just wanted to share. Good luck to everyone out there!
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Great pics and great comments! Keep up the good work!