Hi... I am struggling emotionally and amazed at just how fast weight has gone up since my band was removed on May 8th. Almost nothing fits me and I had to go buy some fat pants. My weight is up about 20 lbs already and I still have 6 weeks until my sleeve surgery, so 4 till my pre surgery diet starts. So unhappy and feeling ugly and blue.

I am going through exactly the same thing....band removed 3/26....up almost 30 lbs......been exercising more than ever........very discouraged......just waiting patiently for call that ins. has approved sleeve........it not....i'll be sooooooo pissed........

That's why I refused to have the slipped band removed until the sleeve was approved, might have been a bad choice with regard to my health though. Done now just waiting for my date with the surgeon.

8lbs up since 4/15 even though I didn't have restriction with band. 6/30 can't get here soon enough b

The only way I was able to keep all the weight off after I had the fill taken out of my band was by hitting the gym hard and often. 6-7 days/week. Did that for five months and was able to keep all the weight off. Hard, because I definitely had no restriction and could eat whatever and however much I wanted.

The only way I was able to keep all the weight off after I had the fill taken out of my band was by hitting the gym hard and often. 6-7 days/week. Did that for five months and was able to keep all the weight off. Hard, because I definitely had no restriction and could eat whatever and however much I wanted.

I thought I had no restriction when fluid was out but believe me all new ball game of hunger when band is out completely.

I got myself a personal trainer......mostly workout in the pool.....as my joints are killing me from the added poundage. Guess I have to step it up more....and be patient. Got my first letter from Cigna yst. looking for more info.......at least it wasn't a rejection letter.....fingers stilled crossed.

Yeah the hunger is difficult and constant with the band out. Just doesn't get any easier. Can't wait for that sleeve. Working out has never been my thing and I have every excuse from no gym on the island where I live to knee pain to no time to tired after long day of work. I do have to go up and down 3 flights of stairs several times during the day so at least that is something.

I'm scheduled for my sleeve next week????????????

I still have my band but have no fluid and the struggle is no joke!!! I have gained quite a bit in the last month too...

Good luck KellarsMom. I am sure you will do great! Looking forward to hearing how you do!

Thank you...

I had Fluid removed from my band in 2003....gained weight for sure as it was completely ineffective. Then I had the band removed in Sept 2011 - I was shocked at the 24/7 hunger and drive to eat. The only way I managed it was eating very low carb but I still gained.

It was miserable but the good thing that came from it is I had NO DOUBT I needed the sleeve.

I had Fluid removed from my band in 2003....gained weight for sure as it was completely ineffective. Then I had the band removed in Sept 2011 - I was shocked at the 24/7 hunger and drive to eat. The only way I managed it was eating very low carb but I still gained.

It was miserable but the good thing that came from it is I had NO DOUBT I needed the sleeve.

I have been quite shocked too! I am up about 7lb since April 15th!