Hi Everyone,

I know this is the complications section but since I thought I was going to be rebanded and now I am not, this is ongoing for me.

I just wanted to let everyone know I have restriction!!! And good restriction!!! I just ate most of a can of very mushy tuna fish over 15 minutes and I am done!! Felt a little tightness in the chest, but no golfballs etc. I feel like a new bandster 3+ years out!!! Dunno what happened here since I have less fill, but I guess my pouch shrunk back and I am back on the bandwagon again.

I have not had any restriction since last year after PS even with 2.5 in my band. I now have 2.00 and it seems to be working fine again. I cant tell you how happy I am about this. I am really rationing my portions carefully so I dont have pouch dilation issues again.

SO I guess there is hope!!!!

Babs in TX

Glad to hear good news Babs. I thought you were heading for a new band or worse from the other thread. Hope it continues and you are back on the right road.

Good luck

Woohoo!! So glad you're all better! Good luck with it!

Woo Hoo, I am doing the happy dance for you!

Sounds like things are where they're supposed to be for you, Babs. That's wonderful! Take it very easy and fingers crossed you don't get reflux!!

That's GREAT news!! I'm so happy for you! With all the bandsters who's complications lead to debanding, it's very encouraging to see one at 3 years turn out to be ok! I keep reading your posts babs, and shellyj's, to make sure things have been going in the right direction, and I'm so relieved to hear this.

I go for my first follow up check and a probable fill in Oct, after a full 2 years of banding. I have aches and pains in my stomach and esophagus that come and go, and each time I can't help but wonder if it means my band is failing, or I've failed it... I'm so glad to see that not all issues have to lead to removal! :clap2:

I currently only have restriction in the morning, and am wide open from lunch time to bed time :hungry: I have gained a whopping 30# while working up the cash and courage to go back to Mexico... I've bought my tickets, and my first concern is getting that flouro, I've waited far too long to have this looked at. I'm hoping all is well, and I can get a fill, I miss having good restriction!

Glad to hear your band has kicked back into operation again. I was thinking about getting another fill yesterday, then today, I haven't been able to keep half of what I've eaten down...go figure, fickle little thing.

shaking my booty and doing the dance....woo hoo....glad for ya girl!

Woo Hoo!! Happy for you!

Great news Babs...

When I had my BO surgery I had my 2.5 fill removed...when I went in to be refilled 2 months later he put in 2 and I was tioghther with that 2 then I was with the 2.5, my Dr. says it happens alot ..things shift and most who get unfilled very rarely can be filled to their last fill level, it usualy always less

I am happy for you..A new fill is rejuventating, it kind of motivates you all over again..hope this works for you and you start to lose again

Hi Everyone,

Michele: I was surprised when he did this fill how much air was in my band that he took out before he put the new in. I am still able to guzzle Water, but the capacity to overeat solid Protein is definitely gone. I had 5 ounces of meat last night slowly chewed over 20 minutes, some broccoli and one tablespoon of rice. It all went down, but definitely required a lot more work than before.

PAM RN: THere are lots of local docs that will do fills. Any reason why you feel the need to go to Mexico? I figure you were banded there, but if you are gaining weight and you need more restriction, having a local provider makes a big difference. There are docs that will do fills for local patient. I understand regain. I gained a lot since last year post PS due to lack of restriction and not weighing myself. I will no longer stick my head in the sand since thats what I feel I was doing. You seem to have done so well. The aches and pains that are plaguing you may not show up on flouro. Its just an Xray and I have had so many of them done in 3 years and they dont tell much. The endoscopy I had on monday is so much better tool to figure out what is going on inside the throat stomach and pouch. Maybe you can get one of those done/ the procedure code will be covered by insurance .

Babs in TX

Babs, Thanks, I was doing great for over a year, but over the spring/summer my restriction faded away.

I'm going back to Mexico, because I have the french midband. I have been keeping an eye out for a doc in the states that will fill one, but so far no luck.

I agree that the flouro won't show much, but my main concern is band placement. If it's in the right place, then I will be having a scope next.

I have esophageal aches at times that can send pain up under my jaw. It's worse when I'm tired. They aren't constant, but are becoming more frequent. I don't know if that's a sign of a slip, as I haven't pb'd or slimed in months, or if I've stretched/dilated my esophagus.

I am able to eat way too much, and wonder if like so many others, I've just lost my stop signal. I used to hiccup when I'd had enough, and if I weren't smart enough to stop right there, would have pain and pb's after another bite or two...not any more.

Babs I am so happy that your band is working for you again. Keep us posted!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

YAYYY Babs!!! thats great!! you better believe i will be asking my dr to check for air when i go back on 10-3! you'll be back at goal in no time!!

michelle

Where do you live, Pam?

I know that some free-standing, privately owned Radiology centers will do lapband fills, even for Swedish bands. You may make a few calls and see what the response might be.

Good luck!

Babs, Thanks, I was doing great for over a year, but over the spring/summer my restriction faded away.

I'm going back to Mexico, because I have the french midband. I have been keeping an eye out for a doc in the states that will fill one, but so far no luck.

I agree that the flouro won't show much, but my main concern is band placement. If it's in the right place, then I will be having a scope next.

I have esophageal aches at times that can send pain up under my jaw. It's worse when I'm tired. They aren't constant, but are becoming more frequent. I don't know if that's a sign of a slip, as I haven't pb'd or slimed in months, or if I've stretched/dilated my esophagus.

I am able to eat way too much, and wonder if like so many others, I've just lost my stop signal. I used to hiccup when I'd had enough, and if I weren't smart enough to stop right there, would have pain and pb's after another bite or two...not any more.

Babs-

Ain't restriction grand? I'm glad you stuck to your guns and didn't give up!! The lapband isn't for quitters- just losers!!!

Way to go...

Megan