Old-Timers (3+ Years Banded) Recommitting To The Bandster Lifestyle

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Hey all,

It's been a while since I've been on LBT. I needed to not be here while I tried to figure out what was going on with my band, and my weight started to come back on. I won't lie, it was depressing seeing people having their (working) bands and not working it while I didn't have one, and struggled not to put weight on.

Not that I succeeded. I had revision for a leak in April and my band just never worked after that. In total I've added two dress sizes since my initial leak was detected in January and while I'm stable now I work pretty hard at not gaining.

On Friday my Dr FINALLY admitted that my revised band is also leaking. I lost 2cc in under 3 weeks.

I have another revision op in a couple of weeks now and I have to admit after everything I am skeptical about it working.

Anyway that's where I am. I got my port replaced by what looks to be yet another leaky port. Surely it can't happen again, right?

Have you thought about having another permanent type of bariactric surgery instead, say the sleeve. Since this is a permanent surgery you would not have to worry in the future of having any issues that we do/may have with the lapband. As a longtimer, I know I would seriously consider an alternative if I had issues with my band and it had to be removed.

[lellow 1,713]

I thought about it. But I know the band, it works for me. When it wasn't giving me trouble, it worked REALLY well for me. I reckon better the devil I know. I don't need permanent. I just need 'working'.

[elcee 3,343]

I was wondering what had happened to you and how you were going. Sorry to hear that you have gained 2 dress sizes, that would be so depressing. Unbelievable that you have a second leak, does Dr Nottle have any explanation as to how it could have happened?

[lellow 1,713]

Not really, elcee. He actually didn't believe it for ages, but the leak is getting worse. He initially said it was not possible. Then he moved on to 'ok, I guess it's possible' to 'yes, it's leaking again'. In the meantime, I kept gaining, and no matter what he did, the restriction never lasts more than a a few days.

He put me on the 'urgent' list which is why I'm having surgery pretty much straight away. He wanted to do it this week but I'm moving house on Friday (we bought our own place) and I just couldn't have an op as well.

And I'm scared too. The last revision kicked my butt. But I know I have to let him have another stab at fixing it. My partner is trying to convince me to maintain on my own but it's in me, and it worked for years, I just want that back, you know?

[Jachut 487]

That sucks Lellow. Third time lucky i guess!

[Shoshanna 98]

Best wishes for a lucky third time!

[ValJean 6]

Banded Jan 2009

Lost 100 pounds

Have regained 20

Been nearly two years since a visit to my band doctor

Making an appointment TODAY!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

NICE TO SEE LADIES WHO STICK WITH IT!