Hi all. I am Melissa from Virgie, KY. I received the lap band in September of 2003. In time, I lost over 150 pounds. However, the doctor who performed the surgery became very busy and I could not longer receive the personal attention from that doctor that I wanted. The office had hired others to complete the fills, and about a two years ago, I got to where I could not eat hardly anything. Even liquids were giving me a problem, so I decided about a year ago that I would find another doctor. I even thought my band might have slipped. After tests were done, the doctor removed all the fill in my band, and it was found at that time that I had twice as much in my band as should have been. The doctor left the fill out, but I still had the band. She stated I needed to eat some, and then get the fill again. However, between being in the hospital with Epilepsy several times on one year, and helping to care for my husband, who is a disable Iraqi Freedom Vet, I never got around to getting a fill. This is entirely my fault, and I ended up gaining quite a bit of weight back. In the morning I have an appt. to get a fill, and I am excited about going on this journey once again. This time, no taking the fill out. I am so ready to lose the weight I have gained back, and get back in shape. I was very excited to find this web site in order to find support. After all, it is like I am starting this journey all over again, and this time, I would like some friends for that journey!

Good luck to you. Hope it work beautifully for you again. Give your husband my thanks for what he has given for our country.

Melissa,

Who was your doctor in Kentucky that was not attending to your after care? Who are you going to now? How much weight to you let yourself gain back? I am so glad you have brought yourself back to this point of losing and taking care of yourself again. It is so hard to keep yourself focused in the fast paced day to day events that go on in our lives. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing.

Cheryl

Your story is a good one because it can tell us all how life can easily get in the way, and how you can still get back on track.. Hope everything goes well for you this time!

Hi Melissa and welcome. We are glad you have decided to join us as you begin your journey again. Please keep us posted on how things are going.

Melissa,

Good luck, I think with the right medical attention you will be more successful.

Good luck with getting back on track :0)

You can do this, after all you have done it before and already know the ropes. It also just demonstrates one thing I love about the lapband, sometimes life gets in the way but you can always get back into the swing of things when you are ready.

I'm so glad you shared your story with us and you found your way back here. Your story shows that this is a journey and it's never to late to start again.

Good for you. Let us know your progress. And thank your husband for his service to our Wonderful Country! I have a son in the Air Force and one that just got out of the Navy. Thank you!

good luck at banded life take 2!! hope everything goes well this go around!