I had my lapband surgery in November 2006. I lost seventeen pounds pre-surgery and then another fifteen pounds by January. I had a total of two fills. Things were going okay, but not perfect. I had regained a few pounds over the holidays and was struggling to get back on track. In February 2007, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. I ended up with a total hysterectomy. Recovery, both physical and emotional was brutal. Several months later I lost my job along with my health insurance. I was unable to continue with visits with my bariatric surgeon. The band has since been "unfilled" and I have re-gained every single pound I lost. I am scared, depressed, and most of all ANGRY. How did this happen? Is there any hope for me with the lap band at this point? HELPPPP!!

Edited April 8, 200818 yr by NotAHappyCamper
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I am so sorry that that has happened to you. It sounds like you've had a rough time of it.

Do you have any restriction at all? Can you afford one trip to a doctor to get a fill? My doctor charges $80/visit, not sure what the docs charge in your area. Is it affordable?

Again, I'm sorry...we're here for you.

As long as your band is in you, there's still hope for "me with the lap band", no? You'll just need to either find a way to manage your weight until you can get a fill (not working), or get a fill, because we all know it can't do much for us when it's empty.

Do you have the means to get a fill now? It would probably run around $100. Perhaps you could get a price break from a surgeon if you were willing to ask for it, I don't know.

Would you be wiling to "diet" on a temporary basis until you could get a fill?

Your question is hard to answer because so much of it depends on you, what you can do mentally, financially, etc.

You have been through a lot. Are you working again? I would start with a good fill.