Band-It No More

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Banded December 2009. De-banded August 1, 2012. And rather sad about the whole affair. From the beginning my band and I have not gotten along well. I've had more unfills than I had fills. End result was a slipped band with a prolapsed stomach which resulted in excruciating pain and misery. The surgeon had hoped to take the band out and convert to a by-pass while I was on the table. However, once inside he found my stomach to be very irritated and my stomach wall to be extremely thinned out from the prolapse and he felt the risk of complication was too significant. So now I'm home, no band, no bypass, and terrified that the 70+ pounds I've lost with the band will be chasing me down trying to reattach themselves. I can schedule bypass in 6-12 months depending on how I heal. ::sigh::

[Krussell19 217]

I am so sorry to hear this! I to have had so many unfills its unbelievable! i am sitting on empty right now and fighting so hard to not gain weight that Ive worked so hard to lose but of course I'm super hungry because i have no restriction!!! I hope things get better for you

[LoozQuoils 22]

I'm sorry to hear that. Just try to stick to a healthy diet as closely as possible to help with healing and your weightloss. I think you will be alright but it will be tough for the moment. Good luck!

[Sleeved&Hopeful 182]

Sorry to hear that! Let your stomach heal and I bet you will be able to get the bypass. I have heard this a lot for getting a revision from the band to either sleeve or bypass. There is sometimes stomach damage from the band and you just have to let yourself heal. Maybe do weight watchers or something while you are waiting for the bypass. I know you're disappointed but at least you are on the mend now. Big hugs going your way