Have lap band since 2008. It was very successful I maintained my weight of 140 from 2009 to 2013. Then suddenly I lost the feeling of any restriction and feeling full. It is like I don't have the band at all. long story short ,surgeon ordered xray, found the pouch was not larger , but chalk Fluid went right through. He refilled the fluid then checked it was still three by extracting fluid 6 weeks later . He said it was fixed. No new x-ray or anything else even though I told him it was still not working at all. Nothing has changed - still no restriction, not feeling full. I can eat even large bites without chewing The weight is coming back . I know what it feels like when the band it working. Something has changed. What could possibly cause this? What can I do to discover the problem and fix it. I am desperate as I need to get it working again. My surgeon could care less. I would appreciate any help.

Same thing has happened to me!! Lost about 80 pounds great weight loss with the band but I do admit, I wanted it tight so that I would not eat and now after 4 years, dilation and all Fluid out, gained 20 pounds now on the way back up - have been filled twice but restriction is nothing like it was. Watching very carefully what and how I eat because I do not want to get dilated again. What results are you having Kaye Kaye and Ruby????

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Ruby , I hate to hear this happen to you, I am in the same boat as you I weight the same as you I'm 5 7 and have been banded since 2007 July I HAVE never had any problems till now I just have my fill taken out about. 4 months as my dr requested and I have put on 40lbs I am so mad at my self . I had gotten down to 142-145 went from a size 22-24 to a size 6-8 I was ecstatic never been that small in my life I was so proud of myself worked out 2 hr a day 7 days a week then all HECK BROKE LOOSE like what happen to you . I have an appt 4/14 to go try another fill if this doesn't work he want to remove it and replace it with the sleeve I told him I don't have $14,000 to do that my insurance doesn't pay for it I would like to see how Ur fill goes if u would like u can email me at mcdkaye66@gmail.com hope all goes well

Have a great day : DKAYE

What happened when you went back on 4/14? Sorry, i have been missing from this post as I had a different surgery and was not on the web for awhile. I don't have 14k either. I want my band to work. My problem happened when I had salmonella poisoning last year. I was vomiting all the time. i believe that was when I started not feeling restriction.

I am hoping there is a solution to my problem and my band can be fixed.

Oh man I wish I could get a refill in six weeks. Why does my doctor make me wait three months? Anyway, it is horrible to be hungry all the time, but I signed up for this for the long term, right? And that means that I have to deal with this unfill in a responsible way. But man I hate being back in the preband mindset...hungry, trying to finding foods to fill me up so I don't go for the calorie-laden treats. I give myself permission to recognize that THIS IS HARD and I need to keep myself busy, away from my kitchen, and keep looking at myself in the mirror. I will do everything that it takes to just maintain my loss right now. I don't want to have to lose it yet another time. Courage to all of us as we wait this out.

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This is one of the hardest long term life lesson I have ever experienced. Even 7 years out. A little too loose and I regain. Sigh. Don't want it too tight tho part of me loves losing weight absolutely. Back to the dr

hi I agree with 2muchfun and lisacaron , things change , regular checkups are a must ; I have only last week gone to a new bariatric provider as unhappy with new consultant who I felt was not listening to me after my surgeon left ; having to pay privately anyway may make that option far easier for me ; I know stress can effect things it has with me but my latest adjustment with new clinic seems to have made a huge difference for me so far . I you haven't had a checkup/fill for sometime maybe now is the time to make another appointment and if like me fill your not supported see if you can go elsewhere . Goodluck and don't give up xx