So, I called my surgeon this morning. I think something is wrong with my band. I can keep food and liquids down and I don't have any pain. What I do have is discomfort near my ribs on the left side. I wasn't all that concerned until the nurse asked if I could come in this morning. Now I'm a nervous wreck! I'm sure my bp will be sky high due to nerves. I pray we only have to do an unfill, but I'm afraid I may end up in surgery this afternoon.

Of course, I'm also ashamed to show my face in their office again. I haven't lost any additional weight in the last 2 years. I lost 50 in the first 6 months and nothing since. My head got in my way.....again. Though I've succeeded in keeping the weight off, I feel like a failure because I haven't met my goal weight.

Better get my issue fixed though. Thanks for listening.

Thoughts & prayers heading your way!

Keep us posted!

Good luck!

Praying that all goes well! Let us know what you find out.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I'm happy to report it appears to be a pulled muscle around my ribs. Phewwww! I even made a follow up appt to see my surgeon next month and check in. He did not chastise me or make me feel bad about not coming in in the last two years. He had some very down to earth perspective for me. Even if you only use 2 pounds a month (not a week) that's 50 pounds in 2 years.

So I'm going to keep that pov in mind this month and see how I do.

Thinking of you!

I'm so glad it was nothing serious, and I'm really glad your surgeon had such a good demeanor. (Can I go see him? I need to find one like that here!) I hope things continue to go well for you.

Congrats on the good news. I like how non judgmental my surgeon is, too. She is the first medical professional who understands weight issues for some of us are genetic and psychological, not just a willpower thing. In her info session she compared obesity to alcoholism - some people had no problem controlling alcohol intake and others had a genetic predisposition for addiction, and that for obese folks the hunger factor is what sets them off in seemingly self destructive behavior.

Problem is, it's still fashionable to call obese people lazy and publicly ridicule them. I understand that guilt feeling abs not waning to show your face. But also I sided where you might be without the band? 50 lbs heavier than your start weight??? You're doing a great job. 50 lbs is no small amount, I don't care how heavy you are!

The docs are there to make sure you're at the magic fill. The support groups help you get out of your head. Make sure you are physically hanging out with banded people too!