I had my surgery nearly 4 years ago. Until September 2005 I had lost 83lb with 20 still remaining, but had a personal tragedy, which forced me to take antidpressants - which were necessary at the time, but put 50+ pounds back on me in a little over a year.

I am now medication free and decided that the only way to cope with my weight was HEALTH HEALTH AND HEALTH - so I joined the gym 7 weeks ago (doing 10 or more hours a week) and yesterday got all the Fluid out of my band, so I could eat salad and really healthy without vomiting. The specialist felt my decision was an excellent one - I feel better already!

What was right for me - isn't for everyone, but in the long run we all want to live longer, healthier and happier lives.

Glenda

Wow, I am new to this board, but I wanted to say that your message really sounds like a positive step for you and what a wonderful way to do something for yourself and the loved ones around you. Taking care to make sure you are as healthy for yourself as you can be, as my kids say, we all count....every last one of us, big small, short, tall.....no matter who you are, you count!!! Good luck!

Thankyou so much it is nice when someone reads a post just right. Good Luck to you also.

Glenda

Best wishes to you! Going of anti depressants and the band and going for it is great!

I can eat salads just fine with the band......just shows how different we all are.

Good luck! It sounds like you will be right back on track soon!

Glenda, I applaud your decision! Its one that Im trying to encourage myself to do as well.

Please keep us posted on the ups and downs of your *new* un-filled journey.

Glenda I think it's wonderful that you can make sure great decisions even after 4 years, whatever works for you. I can eat salads better now that I had a slight unfill, I too suffered thru 1 year being too tight. I didn't lose a pound until I started exercising every day. Even after my slight unfil 4 months ago I continue to lose weight. I'm also over 4 years out.

Good luck.

Ana

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I figure if my band does not start working without problems, I will get a total unfill at my one year mark. It does no good to try and go low carb, if nothing low carb will go down. I will be right with you, and totally understand why you did it.

Now, you have the tool if you need it again, but learn to live healthy without the fill and you may never need it. :love: