Let's just say that when I go see my band doc in June that I will be discussing my options and what my insurance will cover. It might not even be an option for me. The other surgeries scare the shit out of me. LOL!! Funny that is what they will do too. LOL!!

I am gaining like mad and it is scaring the crap out of me. I now weigh 258 which is a 12 lb gain since I was unbanded in December. Doesn't sound like much given that was 4 months ago. THat would make it 3 lbs a month. But it is still too much for me. I see the pattern developing and I don't like it.

I already feel unhealthy too. Lots of swelling in my hands and ankles and feet. I get winded easier now too. Just like I did prior to banding. NOT GOOD AT ALL!!

This just plain and simply sucks. I need an intervention. LOL!!!

I hate no I love no I hate no I love no I hate food. Get the picture?!

Just shoot me now. :faint:

*BANG!* hehe!

What.. no weddings or funerals to attend in June? Bah. Ya big baby! *grins*

Hang in there Penni and don't put yourself in last place on the priority list for too long. It's easy to wake up several years later and wonder how the hell you got so far off track. *hugs*

I am all about a Cruise Paula. We could do a Encenada cruise leaving from Los Angeles. Or whatever. I am so there. REALLY I AM!!

Susan, HAHA!! I have a graduation in June, a wedding and shower in July. SO THERE!!

Yes I will keep the July appt for sure. And I will discuss all my options when I speak with him. Obviously I can't do it on my own. I am up to 269 now. YIKES!! :help: :help:

Did those books get there, Penni?

Did those books get there, Penni?

OH yeah Sue and thanks. I have been so busy lately that I haven't even had time to read 'fun' books.

I am all about a Cruise Paula. We could do a Encenada cruise leaving from Los Angeles. Or whatever. I am so there. REALLY I AM!!

:tired dont tempt me. :tired

I would rather die a million painful deaths then have the lap band put back in! :angry I had to have three surgeries because of the lap band. I have the lap RNY and it feels and works so much better.:clap2: Thats just my honest opinion. Also the pain really isn't that much worse then the banding. Take care!:confused:

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I would rather die a million painful deaths then have the lap band put back in! :angry I had to have three surgeries because of the lap band. I have the lap RNY and it feels and works so much better.:clap2: Thats just my honest opinion. Also the pain really isn't that much worse then the banding. Take care!:confused:

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Hey, velaton, I'm going to look for an introduction from you! Have you posted one in the Intro Forum? Many folks would love to hear your story, and I'm sure Penni would as well, since she's facing this decision. Give us the scoop, and welcome to LBT!

Hey, it's july. Have you met with your surgeon yet?

Hey, velaton, I'm going to look for an introduction from you! Have you posted one in the Intro Forum? Many folks would love to hear your story, and I'm sure Penni would as well, since she's facing this decision. Give us the scoop, and welcome to LBT!

I'd like to hear your story too as I am in the process of making up my mind. who did your RNY and why is it better?

Hey, it's july. Have you met with your surgeon yet?

Yep ~ She sure did.

Here's her updated thread about that visit...

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=20860

Thank you Paula :eek:

No way in hell. Sorry, but the longer I've gone after erosion, the more I'm convinced that the band should only be a short-term implant. This is just based on my own personal experience, but I have one F-d up stomach these days. I know another girl in my same shoes (both banded & de-banded about the same time.)

Penni, you already eroded once... do you really want to take that chance again of possibly having another erosion, not knowing what shape it could leave your belly?

I'm already convinced that if I get back to 300, I will look into a bypass as my last hope of life, but no more band for me. Ouch, YIKES!

Mind you, I'm in my 40s with no children and my future seems kind of bleak considering how bad I struggle with food each day. I was pre-suicidal pre-band, which is why I decided to take such a drastic measure and run off to Mexico for a band. I know I'd feel the same way again at 300, which is why a bypass wouldn't seem as harsh as suicide.

Is that too honest?

Delarla, isnt eating way way too much (like you say you do and cant control) a really dangerous thing to do with the GB?

I know it abuses the band and the stomach to do so, (I am talking in an extreem way) .... but wouldnt it be really scary to have that problem with the GB?

My problem is almost the opposite,.. I really hate that full sick feeling.. and dont do it (like penni said about eating two hamburgers and fries (I would puke)... this is why I think the GB is a better option for me than the band...

In penni's case, I think the band is a great option that worked and thought I dont know whats its like go throuh losing the band.. I think I would get rebanded ..

I mean I personally would get the GB in a heartbeat if I could.,.

(Dumping syndrome would set my butt straight!!! lol)

wow, all this band removal talk is scary. i have no control of my band, it has a mind of its own. one day i can eat , the next nope. somedays i can drink in the morning, some days i have to wait till it relaxes. i cant figure a pattern. i dont eat much at all. i do drink lots of water and protein shakes. i am losing very well. at this point i dont have damage that myself or dr. huacuz is aware of. i do check myself with xrays since i work in a hospital. but would i see if i have erosion? how do you know if you have erosion? is it painful.??