Resetting My Band

[hely88 883]

I was banded in 2008. I lost weight and then lost my momentum. I keep trying to lose and keep losing and gaining the same old thing. I thought I understood how difficult the journey would be but I didn't. I have decided to reset the process. I go in two weeks to have the x-ray and then they will empty my band. Then I go on liquid diet for two weeks and they begin to slowly fill the band. I want everyone to know you can have a second chance. I feel positive and motivated because going through the process once I do really know what to expect this time around. I also weighed and I have kept off 50 lbs. I look forward to receiving and offering support if I ever figure out how to use this site.

[marfar7 1,528]

I've been thinking about having this done also. I've had my band for 3 yrs, have lost almost all of my weight, but in the past 6 mths, I've gained 16 lbs, bringing me to 25 lbs to goal. My band slipped 6 mths ago, requiring it to be 1/2 unfilled and then he put another 2 fills of 1cc ea back in. After the 2nd fill, the severe reflux started again, so he took the 1cc back out. I now have about 6cc in a 14cc band, no more reflux (actually, I still have it occasionally), but my band is still slipped. My dr treats according to my symptoms, not according to my xray. So if I have no symptoms, he just wants to leave it alone. The problem is is that I have minimal restriction. If I have any fill whatsoever, the reflux starts again. I still have great restriction in the morning and afternoon - after 6 pm tho, it's totally gone. I can eat my weight in the evening.

I'm wondering if just going on a liquid diet for a few days would help? What does everyone think?

Marci

[hely88 883]

I've been thinking about having this done also. I've had my band for 3 yrs' date=' have lost almost all of my weight, but in the past 6 mths, I've gained 16 lbs, bringing me to 25 lbs to goal. My band slipped 6 mths ago, requiring it to be 1/2 unfilled and then he put another 2 fills of 1cc ea back in. After the 2nd fill, the severe reflux started again, so he took the 1cc back out. I now have about 6cc in a 14cc band, no more reflux (actually, I still have it occasionally), but my band is still slipped. My dr treats according to my symptoms, not according to my xray. So if I have no symptoms, he just wants to leave it alone. The problem is is that I have minimal restriction. If I have any fill whatsoever, the reflux starts again. I still have great restriction in the morning and afternoon - after 6 pm tho, it's totally gone. I can eat my weight in the evening.

I'm wondering if just going on a liquid diet for a few days would help? What does everyone think?

Marci[/quote']

I think it's probably a great idea. Will get your mind resett if nothing else. Keep in touch!

[hely88 883]

It has been exactly three weeks since my band "resett". I have lost 14.2 lbs and quit smoking. Today I start the next phase which is exercise. I want to thank everyone on here for sharing their knowledge and amazing support. Without you all this would be much harder. Thankyou for never judging me.

I want to be a positive example to those who have lost their way and support for those who need it. If I can do it with all my demons and personal battles anyone can!

Bless you all !

[ccsbulldog 59]

I just posted a very similiar topic. I keep telling myself I just need to get back to the basics, but am having a hard time. Good luck to you. This may be what I need to do to get myself back on track.

[hely88 883]

You can do it! the final straw was seeing some recent pictures of me.

[paula2468 7]

It's a mental game, you could reset by doing pre op diet for 3 days. I also had to restart, I did the Shakeoogy cleanse for 3 days to jump start. Honestly the last 2 weeks I've finally been feeling good since!