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Banded 2006-I hate my band

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SapphicBander    1

SapphicBander
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Hi, my name is Season and i'm a fat girl. And I hate my band. Or maybe hated?

In May 2006 I was banded with a small fill. At the time there were no instructions, what to expect, etc. I tried to eat beef, broccoli and my favorite veggie Brussel Sprouts. I didn't know they were off limits and neither did my Dr. I was filled and unfilled so many times I can't count. I would vomit in my sleep and the heartburn was unbearable. Finally when I couldn't take it any more I had them remove all but less than 1cc. I had very little restriction. Lost 60lbs during the ups/downs when I couldn't even swallow.

During the three years I never went back to my Dr and yo yo'd but ended up re-gaining 40lbs of lost weight.

October 2010 I am at 240. I went back to my Dr thinking my band had slipped. During fluoroscopy he found that I had stretched my pouch but band in place. He then gave me a little over 1 cc. to make me at 2cc fill.

Today because of this forum I am hopeful. So far I've probably lost about 10lbs and knowing the do's/dont's and what to expect I think I may be successful!

~Never give up~

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soon2bethin    0

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Hi, my name is Season and i'm a fat girl. And I hate my band. Or maybe hated?

In May 2006 I was banded with a small fill. At the time there were no instructions, what to expect, etc. I tried to eat beef, broccoli and my favorite veggie Brussel Sprouts. I didn't know they were off limits and neither did my Dr. I was filled and unfilled so many times I can't count. I would vomit in my sleep and the heartburn was unbearable. Finally when I couldn't take it any more I had them remove all but less than 1cc. I had very little restriction. Lost 60lbs during the ups/downs when I couldn't even swallow.

During the three years I never went back to my Dr and yo yo'd but ended up re-gaining 40lbs of lost weight.

October 2010 I am at 240. I went back to my Dr thinking my band had slipped. During fluoroscopy he found that I had stretched my pouch but band in place. He then gave me a little over 1 cc. to make me at 2cc fill.

Today because of this forum I am hopeful. So far I've probably lost about 10lbs and knowing the do's/dont's and what to expect I think I may be successful!

~Never give up~

I wish you the best! It must have been awful before....but, I am glad you have the option to try again.

Hang in there!!

Jan:cool2:

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TKW    501

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Isn't his forum GREAT!!! It really gives you the motivation when you need it. Good luck to you, YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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kcg    6

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Well, now that you`re willing to work with the band again, assume positive attitude and you will get there. Relationships with the band varies from person to person and we all somehow struggle with it from time to time. It`s a battle that could be won but gets won through so many different means. Incoporate exercise with healthy eating and see how it goes. Wishing you all the best in the rest of your journey.

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Tsaleen    1

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Wow that is crazy that you went so long un-guided. I can't imagine! Keep on studying and hopefully we hear this story turn into a success for you!

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KBME    1

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Welcome back Season :smile2:

There is so so much info on the band now every DO and DONT I've thought of is somewhere here at this site. This site is AWESOME.:thumbup: So many supportive people with great advise. Now that you've renewed your band vows I'm sure you'll do great!!! You'rea already 10 lbs down, that's a really good start.

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Dave_NW    92

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I think one of the nice things about the band is having second chances like this. If you'd had another surgery type, you wouldn't get a second chance. Good luck on your new journey!

Dave

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SapphicBander    1

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Renewed my band vows-Love It! :lol:

And very true, no other procedure can get a second chance like this. I'm really really positive and it's truly all because of this website! I'm coming back really informed and excited. It's been two weeks today and i've lost at least 10lbs!! :thumbup:

Thank you all for the well wishes!

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123crod    170

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I just got banded on Sept 29. How do I figure out all the do's and donts?

Go to a support group with other people who are banded. Read, research online and asked your surgeon for more details if you need them. There are some good books out there. But do not believe everything you read use wisdom.

Cheri

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SapphicBander    1

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Congrats on your new band! I really poured over this site learning what was normal, what wasn't. The food forum is a good place to start. Get to know your "do not eat" foods.

For my area the support groups consist of bypass folks. SO not the same. But if you can find one, that would be perfect!

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