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Cannot Lose Weight

jacko54

By jacko54, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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jacko54    0

jacko54
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Hi,

I HAD LAP BAND SOME YEARS AGO AND HAVE NOT LOST ANY WEIGHT AT ALL.

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT YOU SHOULD DO., PLEASE

CHEERS

LES

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grammy4    17

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What does your doctor say? Are you following the guidelines you are supposed to be following? I would think by now your physician would be concerned.

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MarinaGirl    608

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I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've heard a lot of bad feedback on the lapband so I recommend you talk to some bariatric surgeons for their advice - such as removing it and revising to a gastric bypass or DS.

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123crod    170

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Go see the surgeon who did the surgery and talk to them maybe just need a fill and refresher course to get you going! Also a lot of good book on the subject look on Amazon. I have a bunch of good ones. Good luck.

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grammy4    17

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On 5/8/2017 at 9:53 AM, MarinaGirl said:

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I've heard a lot of bad feedback on the lapband so I recommend you talk to some bariatric surgeons for their advice - such as removing it and revising to a gastric bypass or DS.

I don't buy that for a minute! I've lost over 100 lbs with the lapband. Seems like most of the time people that have gone a different route want to bash lapband. I know just as many people who have had trouble with the sleeve, or bypass. It's a personal thing.

That being said, I'd contact the surgeon. You possibly need a fill or some advice as to what you can do.

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grammy4    17

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9 hours ago, 123crod said:

Go see the surgeon who did the surgery and talk to them maybe just need a fill and refresher course to get you going! Also a lot of good book on the subject look on Amazon. I have a bunch of good ones. Good luck.

I have a few good books as well. Can I ask what books you have?

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Juliex12    0

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I had my surgery in May 2010 and I lost weight. I felt great for the first time in a very long time. I was not working at the time so I was able to focus a lot time on me. Exercising everyday and following the program as far as a diet. I went back to work and over the past 7 years I have put all the weight back on. I went and I got my band tightened in February of this year which has helped. I have lost 19 pounds since February. My problem is I am so busy with work and family life that I just can't seem to get back on a good routine of exercising. I am doing ok with the dieting and food portions. Any suggestions on how to get back on a steady routine of exercising?

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