Hi! I am 2 wks after band removal surgery. I am very concerned about gaining back weight. I had the band implanted July 2006 and have never had problems until April 9. Could not keep even water down. Don't know what happened to cause the problem. Bills from surgery, scoping, IV's, and hospital stay are beginning to come in. I had the band implanted in Mexico to cut down on costs, now I'm going to have to pay a fortune for its removal. Just needed to talk.:help:

I am so sorry you are going through all of this! I don't know how you feel, but can only imagine ...... Just know that we are there for you! Please keep in touch and let us know how you are!

I can't speak for everyone, but you are living my worst nightmare!

Hi,

I had my band placed in MX also but had to have it removed in the US due to it eroding but since it was a emergency my insurance covered it. Will your insurance maybe cover it? Maybe you should see if the Dr. and Hospital will atleast send it in for you to see if they might. It surley can't hurt to try. Good Luck. Tracey

D-

Have you already had the band removed? Where? I had mine removed by my original surgeon in Mexico on 4/19 It cost $3500 which I paid for with a 0% interest loan from my credit card. If you have a credit card give them a call and see what kind of deal they can give you. As Tracey suggested perhaps you can submit everything to your insurance and see what happens.

How much weight had you lost?

Don't despair life exists after banding. Personally, mine has improved. I am able to eat much more healthy food. Yes, it is difficult not to binge. I've had a few episodes, but I keep plugging along. As of today I am 2 pounds less than when the band was removed. I binged with the band too and my weight loss had come to a screeching halt after my first year. I was banded 4/2003

People lose weight every day without a lap band and so will you if you BELIEVE you are capable. Email me privately if you ever want to rant, rave, complain, Celebrate, whatever. I understand and am right in there with you.

-Ana Maria

Ana,

I had the band removed in the Oxford, MS, 2 weeks ago. We called MX about surgery but the last minute flight and surgery were too questionable. I honestly don't think I'd have survived the flight. The surgeon said my situation was catastrophic. I want to beat this thing after having been through so much. The O% balance transfer would be the way to go. I paid for my MX surgery that way. The bills r beginning to come in. Don't know how much the total will be yet. What r u doing to maintain weight? Any specific diet...exercise? Thanks for taking the time to chat.

D-

The main thing I am doing is trying my best NOT to binge. I very much want to start walking the hills in my neighborhood again SOON. So far haven't motivated myself to get moving though. Why don't you go to the LBT Journal section (see link above) and start an online food log. It seems to help me be accountable for what I'm eating.

-Ana Maria

Ddee,

I like your out look on losing the band. Ive been thinking I want to be re-banded but the sick feeling is seeping back into my memory. It was bad the last few days before removal. If I could just get control of myself and stop eating between meals.I go to the Y as often as I can so I'm sure that helps but I am slowly gaining the weight back. I don't know what to do.