Almost a week since my band was removed from having slipped and I am having the worst time trying to stick to small portions, and the right foods.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not pigging out on cheeseburgers or anything. Just find that my portions are definitely getting larger.

I've gained about 12 lbs since having my band out. Most of that was from rehydrating since it had been some time since I could eat or drink anything of substance.

I can't wait until I get my new surgery date to have the band put back in. This time, I'm going to listen a little closer to my body and pay more attention to how tight the band is, and make adjustments when I sense something isn't right.

Jim, I admire your courage to come on here and let everyone know who has been banded what is important about 'listening' to our own bodies and knowing when something is not right or wrong and waiting until its too late to do anything about it.

Too often we read posts on here about someone saying they can't eat or drink or have difficulty, and still they wait it out because they are afraid if they get a small unfill they will gain weight.

People wake up! This gentleman is giving you some insight of the consequences that can happen if we are not careful and dont pay attention!

Thank you very very much, you possibly could have saved a lot of 'bands' from your post

Oh, BTW.. congratulations on losing 121 lbs, that is remarkable!!!!!!!

(hugs)

Jim, God made us self determining. You can do whatever you decide to do.

I am praying for you its to be scary after going through all this but you can do it. how long do u have to wait for a new one/ will you insurance pay for another? gl here and thanks for sharing

Thank you for the well wishes. And I hope I can provide insight for people who are wondering about band slippage and perhaps prevent it from happening to others.

While I don't know for sure, all indications are that my insurance company will pay to have the band put back in. Assuming that happens in the next week or so, I am hoping to have the surgery before the end of the year. That way, I won't have to satisfy a second deductable.