I was banded 10/08/2008 at 326lbs. I was down to 192 in May 2011 when my band slightly slipped. The slip was not bad enough for insurance to consider it medically necessary to repair. If I have much of a fill then I can hardly drink water during the day and only get down soups and ice cream at night. So I get dehydrated and still don't lose much due to malnourishment and a large consumption of ice cream at night. This has caused my metabolism to plumit. I was used to a lot of restriction and now have NONE!! I have gained nearly 100lbs in 1 1/2 years. I know I have to do this on my own at least for now. At my last lap band appt I was at 255 in August 2012. I want to try this on my own and when I get back to about 260 go back to see him. I will then try a small fill and go from there. I was wearing 14's comfortably and now in 24's. This is so hard for me to write. I am balling my eyes out right now but I know this is my fault. Wish me luck and motivation.

I meant starting over in 2013. LOL

Sorry to hear what happened. I wish you all the luck in the world. 2013 is YOUR YEAR!!!!

GOOD LUCK!

I wish you well!

I have started over this time as well, I know that we can do this I have already lost 3 lbs, so good luck in your wl.

You did it once...you can do it again! Best wishes for your success!

Make it a Happy New Year!

~hugs~...I wish you all the best Hun....

were all here for support

((((((hugs))))))) I'm sure this is painful for you. Good news is you did do it once before, you can do it again. You know where things went wrong, not going to do that again.

We're all here for you.

Best Wishes!

I assume the Dr unfilled your band to allow it to settle back into position?

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Good luck to you and your journey!! Floridays a right... You did it once, you can do it again. Go get em!!

i am so sorry to hear this. i just had a revision and i can't imagine what it would be like to have to live with a slipped band. can you appeal the insurance now that you've gained the weight? before my revision i was living on soups and ice cream too. i totally get it. luckily, i only had about 6 weeks of living that way. you really need to push for the surgery. there must be a way to make them see that it IS necessary for your health and well-being! that said, i am impressed at how you are taking the bull by the horns instead of letting it kick you in the rear. i am rooting for you and i'm here if you need support.

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Everyone said it best, you did it once before and you can do it again!!!

<------ giving you a great big ((((HUGS)))

It's going to be a new year, a fresh start. Hang in there and know you can do this again really you can!!! Just remember how those smaller sizes felt. Review those golden rules as you begin your new journey. We are here to support you as you go through this process. It's going to be okay.