On monday I will be seeing my Dr. to discuss if I will be having a third band put in or what. I am so depressed right now. Any encouragement would be appreciated.:help:

olivia,

i was banded on 3/21/07 they said they sewed my band to my stomach. do know for sure. what did they say was causing the band to slip. but i would do it again if they needed to. i wish you well and good luck

kim

Kim, Yes, they also sewed my band to my stomach but for some reason it has slipped for the second time. The first time, I had my band for a year, lost 75 lbs and then in Dec 06' Dr. said it slipped and replaced it with a VG band. I had up to 8cc/10cc band with minimal restriction. Went and got a barrium swallow last week and thats when they discovered the slip. I know there are new types of lap bands out there now, so I am still thinking of what to do next. Thank you for your post.

i am so sorry to hear that olivia. we go through the fact that we will go through with no problems. are you more upset about going under again? other than that i encourage you to hang in there. trouble doesn't last long!!!

On monday I will be seeing my Dr. to discuss if I will be having a third band put in or what. I am so depressed right now. Any encouragement would be appreciated.:help:

So sorry to hear about your band slipping again. I would recommend you have it done again, but I do have a question if you don't mind answering it. Do you or your insurance company have to pay each time you have this done?

Hi, In answering your question, Yes, my insurance does pay for it because it is a surgery that is not elective, I have to have it repaired or out. Actually, I just returned earlier this afternoon from having my lap band removed. I feel sore but relieved. I plan on increasing my exercise program and possibly going back to Weight Watchers as I know that it does work. Thanks for your concern and God's speed in your endevors.

Hi Olivia:

I'm so sorry this has happened to you twice! Did you have a new Band put in?? If not, you may want to look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Sort of works like a Band, but no fills. (Restrictive-only.) Difference is that part of your stomach is removed... forever. Try the VSG forums on ObesityHelp for more info.

Hi, No, I've already had my band replaced in Dec 06 to a VG band. I never lost any weight with the second band, even with fills up to 8-9cc.

I feel alot better knowing that I tried twice and gave it all I had. Now, I'll have to work on it even harder and use whatever tools I can find to help me. Thanks for your encourgment.