Banded 6Yrs...success And Struggle

[missyjk79 9]

Was banded 10/07. First 3 yrs were amazing. Lost 105lbs. Felt great. Confidence was great. Now 3yrs after that with a revision of the band surgery on my belt I've gained 70lbs back. I can eat anything portions are out of control. I know it's a tool but if I could diet /exercise I would've done it without surgery. I don't know what to do. Going in for yet another fill dec 2nd. Any ideas?? I feel defeated.

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I think going to see your surgeon is a great start. Talk to him and let him help you get back on track. You might also want to go see your nutritionist, too.

Once you feel you have adequate Fluid in your band again, perhaps start concentrating on hunger control and satiety rather than what you can eat and portions. The band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anything. If you listen to it's signals, it'll tell you when you've had enough, but if you choose to ignore it it's not going to prevent you from eating too much. Plus, having a band with proper Fluid doesn't necessarily mean you won't still able to eat everything.

The band is there to control your hunger- which when used properly is a powerful tool. Have a look at this link, I think it may help: http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html

Best wishes on your fresh start.

[missyjk79 9]

I think going to see your surgeon is a great start. Talk to him and let him help you get back on track. You might also want to go see your nutritionist, too. Once you feel you have adequate Fluid in your band again, perhaps start concentrating on hunger control and satiety rather than what you can eat and portions. The band isn't meant to physically stop you from eating anything. If you listen to it's signals, it'll tell you when you've had enough, but if you choose to ignore it it's not going to prevent you from eating too much. Plus, having a band with proper fluid doesn't necessarily mean you won't still able to eat everything. The band is there to control your hunger- which when used properly is a powerful tool. Have a look at this link, I think it may help: <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html'>http://drsimpson.net/fills/Lap-band-eating/lap-band-not-restriction/lap-band-and-restriction.html</a> Best wishes on your fresh start.

Yah before I had revision I had that good restriction. Allowing satiety and triggers of fullness. Now after revision doesn't happen.

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Yah before I had revision I had that good restriction. Allowing satiety and triggers of fullness. Now after revision doesn't happen.

What revision did you have done?

[Essence33 90]

Was banded 10/07. First 3 yrs were amazing. Lost 105lbs. Felt great. Confidence was great. Now 3yrs after that with a revision of the band surgery on my belt I've gained 70lbs back. I can eat anything portions are out of control. I know it's a tool but if I could diet /exercise I would've done it without surgery. I don't know what to do. Going in for yet another fill dec 2nd. Any ideas?? I feel defeated.

What do you mean revision?

[Sydney Susan 333]

I haven't had the band but am aware that we are all put on a low carbohydrate diet by dieticians, regardless of our surgery type. This has a big impact on insulin which has an impact on the way we metabolise food. And on our hunger levels. Might you have got back into eating (or drinking) more carbs than when you first lost your weight? Or are you now eating for longer, so that in total you ingest more calories? Sometimes changes in routine can lead to other changes that we barely notice, but over time these really add up.

Psyching yourself up to be a "new bander" again - and revisiting dr and nutritionist/dietician - may allow you to "reset" yourself. Good luck with it all.

[kll724 3,055]

I had a revison, and I have had a problem losing since that 2 years ago. I can't get a fill, because I am "green" and any further fill will make me too full. I am tracking what I eat with "my fitness pal". It helps to know what you are eating! I have restriction, so in my cae it was eating too much of a bad thing! You can get back on track, if you want to, best wishes!

[missyjk79 9]

What do you mean revision?

I had my band revised as it slipped. So surgery was to unstick and pull stomach back thru and Restich. No new band or different surgery type

[Essence33 90]

I had my band revised as it slipped. So surgery was to unstick and pull stomach back thru and Restich. No new band or different surgery type

Ok got ya

[pdh 2]

I also lost a lot and then after 2 years stopped losing and gained 10 pounds ,then kept getting abcesses in my mouth due to so much acid. I went to the WLS doc and he removed my Fluid and did a scope and found a medium size erosion and dilated esophagus, so I am now planning on getting revision ,with the band being removed and having the RNY bypass.I am only 2 steps away from my surgery date . In December 16th I got tp go to the Psychiatrist and then on the 20th to see my surgeon for my surgery date. I am not trying to discourage you but if you continue to have problems you should think about the revision. I would get a new band if I could but with the erosion I can not. Good luck with what ever you decide and do not let others discourage you.

[Essence33 90]

I also lost a lot and then after 2 years stopped losing and gained 10 pounds ,then kept getting abcesses in my mouth due to so much acid. I went to the WLS doc and he removed my Fluid and did a scope and found a medium size erosion and dilated esophagus, so I am now planning on getting revision ,with the band being removed and having the RNY bypass.I am only 2 steps away from my surgery date . In December 16th I got tp go to the Psychiatrist and then on the 20th to see my surgeon for my surgery date. I am not trying to discourage you but if you continue to have problems you should think about the revision. I would get a new band if I could but with the erosion I can not. Good luck with what ever you decide and do not let others discourage you.

Sorry, that happen to you. Hope your doing well on your revision. Thanks for the good luck, good luck to you too.

[rosettag 122]

I feel defeated.

You are not defeated.I'm not good at giving advice about medical questions, but I'm sure you can have a fresh start and lose weight.

You have lost a battle, but ours is a long war , which we will win!!!

I'm Italian..forgive my English

[luvzpitbullz 41]

I had my band revised as it slipped. So surgery was to unstick and pull stomach back thru and Restich. No new band or different surgery type

aww that really sucks. I too had a slip and lived with it for 3 years. When I finally saw my surgeon to discuss options, he said that if he were to place my band again, like likelihood of me losing the excess weight I had put on was about a 50/50 chance. Hopefully when you get your next fill, it will get you closer to restriction. Do they do your fills under floroscopy? Maybe you should see if they can order you a barium swallow to see how things are moving through your band. You may have a large pouch above the band like I did which will allow you to Eat more and not lose. I wish you luck. I didn't end up repairing my slipped band. I had it removed in sept and got sleeved 3 weeks ago.