Update

[TracyNYC 4]

I posted yesterday before the site went all wonky, and now can't find it.....sorry if you saw already.

My endoscopy showed that the band has indeed slipped. I am having revision surgery on March 14. I am now totally unfilled and hanging on with sheer will power. I do have some restriction and can feel if I am over doing it.

Doc said causes are: vomiting, food abuse and/or happens as you lose and things get looser in there. Most likely a combo of two or more of these things. I may have started slipping and then that is when the vomiting started, thus causing more slippage. I have to say there was NO chastising or finger pointing by doc or staff.

So am looking for a WW meeting that fits my schedule as a way to keep myself in check until the surgery. I will NOT tell them there though as I have seen the nastiness from leaders and group members towards surgery people.

[vlp1968 83]

Sorry you are having so much trouble. Hang in there! WW meetings sounds great. I used to do it and found the meetings very motivational. Focus on eating the right foods, even if your portions are larger than they will be when you have restriction again. When I did it they had 2 programs. One you counted points and one you ate from a list of foods until you were satisfied (very south beach). You might want to try the later. You also get points for treats during the week, I think 35. Good luck!

[hautemama 1]

Hang in there. My WW leader actually was positive about the band, saying to come back when I was ready. I hope all goes well for you- and don't give up!

[Phranp 46]

I posted yesterday before the site went all wonky, and now can't find it.....sorry if you saw already.

My endoscopy showed that the band has indeed slipped. I am having revision surgery on March 14. I am now totally unfilled and hanging on with sheer will power. I do have some restriction and can feel if I am over doing it.

Doc said causes are: vomiting, food abuse and/or happens as you lose and things get looser in there. Most likely a combo of two or more of these things. I may have started slipping and then that is when the vomiting started, thus causing more slippage. I have to say there was NO chastising or finger pointing by doc or staff.

So am looking for a WW meeting that fits my schedule as a way to keep myself in check until the surgery. I will NOT tell them there though as I have seen the nastiness from leaders and group members towards surgery people.

So sorry to hear about your band slipping, Tracy. I hope your revision goes well and you are back on track in no time. BTW, how are your students reacting to your weight loss these days? I remember months ago when you told a couple of really cute stories about them. LOL

I worry a little about slipping because lately I have had food come back up more frequently. I know it is because I do not stop when I should, but 4 bites of something that tastes really good makes it hard to stop. When you say you started vomiting, was it like vomiting when you are sick or just food coming up because you ate more than your pouch could handle (like I do)? I am working hard to stop before I am too full. Some days I am okay, others ... not so much.

Again, the best of luck to you on your revision.

~Fran

[Mimilou2004 13]

Tracy, I am so sorry for what you are going through. I hope WW is just the ticket. I am recovering from the same situation and slowly getting my adjustment back, I have gained back 20 pounds. Hang in there and keep posting.

Mimi

[TracyNYC 4]

Thanks for the support.

When I was vomiting it was like a very bad stuck situation. Sometimes it was very immediate, others it was after an hour. At one point I could not even get a Protein shake down.

My BF is so supportive. We are long distance and he immediately said he would be here to take me and do the post-op care. My sister has been good too.

Others.....Not so much. Reactions: Another week off from school? and Well, when you put foreign objects in you, there are bound to be problems.....UGH

My students have been very funny about the "new" me. I have been wearing new clothes since Christmas Break (mostly jeans since the weather is so bad) and they have really noticed. They tell me not to lose more, that I look fine. God Bless Them!

Mimi- I hope to avoid a gain, but am not being crazy about it either. How are you doing since the revision? Have you had any new fills?

Thanks again guys!