Hi, I'm new here. I've been banded since 2007. I lost about 86 lbs and got pregnant. Gained some back. After I got back on track I started having bad heart burn issues, so my doc took everything out of my band.

I'm embarrassed to say, I've gained it ALL back. I've been beating myself up so much about it that I've talked myself out of going to get a fill because I'm too embarrassed to have my doc see me like this. I'm feeling hopeless, just like I did before I got my lap band.

I hope someone out there has been through this and can help get me out of this rut.

taking everything out of the band made the band ineffective, bandster hell all over again. Go in for a fill- it won't be the first time he's seen weight regain. Why didn't you start Getting fills again after he emptied your band?

taking everything out of the band made the band ineffective, bandster hell all over again. Go in for a fill- it won't be the first time he's seen weight regain. Why didn't you start Getting fills again after he emptied your band?

I agree with steph go get that fill and start again, you have the band, the tool to get what u want, the doctor is only human , its not like u put the weight back on with a full band

It happens to many people just bite the bullet and get down the docs, the fear of going is always worse than actually doing it

I live pretty far from my doctor and my insurance co-pay went up quiet a bit. That's why I haven't been in to get a fill. Now I'm the only one working. My husband got laid off. I've been so miserable though, I'm gonna have to figure something out. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I'll stay in touch. Now that I've put it all out there i have to do something about it. Lol

Start over and get the weight off if only for your child! For you too, of course! We do this to be healthy for ourselves but for those of us raising kids it is critical to be healthy and live a healthy lifestyle for them! Please put yourself first!!!

I'm just now thinking of getting banded and this is my worse nightmare. Going through all of it and weighing the same

Now I have been banded since 2007, I was up like 15 so went back in for fill, and now losing it all, BUT... for some reason the band does the oppisite on me, I have lost 13 pounds now, and the band got much tighter, so having an upper gi on the 1st to see whats going on, has this happen to anyone out there??

I think you can do a re-do. Do a "pouch test" or a 2 week pre-opt diet to skrink your stomack. Get a fill and start back on track with it. Your dr doesnt want you to be a failure either (it screws up their statistics) so they would rather see you and help you get back on track. Having a baby and the hormone swings change everything. You shouldnt be ashamed, you should feel proud that you are not giving up and you plan to get back on track to take care of yourself. Consider it a bump in your journey, not the end.

Best wishes!

I'm just now thinking of getting banded and this is my worse nightmare. Going through all of it and weighing the same

Don't let my mistake discourage you. I have no regrets about getting the lap band. It's not going to do all the work on its own. I fell off the path. I got complaisant. We're all human. With all this encouragement it's getting me excited about getting my life back. Good luck.