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amylynns    802

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name='aloudwhisper' timestamp='1382938431' post='2066965']

Please do. And did you have weight loss success?

I had lost 85 pounds over the first 2 yrs, then gained back about 40-45 over the next 2 years! :-( [/b]

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amylynns    802

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So I went to the Dr Friday. I am devastated. I have to have my band removed. There's a possibility I'll be able to have the sleeve done, BUT---NOTHING for 6 months!!?? He said, for one thing: it'll take my body 6 months to heal properly from having the band removed. Second thing: insurance companies will make me be "monitored" for 6 months before they'll approve anything else. :-( The Dr said they've seen so many people coming back with issues from the band. I have damage done by bad reflux, caused by the band he said. I have several ulcers on my esophagus, and a large hiatal hernia. Lots of pain with swallowing and horrible esophagus spasms. Oh my gosh, so painful! I was on some meds to heal up the ulcers, which also was helping with the painful swallowing and spasms, but evidently I'm allergic or something because my legs were itching INSANELY. We finally pinpointed it down to the meds. I've been off them for a week now and finally have some relief from the itching, but my spasms and reflux are back.

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Mary23    17

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So I went to the Dr Friday. I am devastated. I have to have my band removed. There's a possibility I'll be able to have the sleeve done' date=' BUT---NOTHING for 6 months!!?? He said, for one thing: it'll take my body 6 months to heal properly from having the band removed. Second thing: insurance companies will make me be "monitored" for 6 months before they'll approve anything else. :-( The Dr said they've seen so many people coming back with issues from the band. I have damage done by bad reflux, caused by the band he said. I have several ulcers on my esophagus, and a large hiatal hernia. Lots of pain with swallowing and horrible esophagus spasms. Oh my gosh, so painful! I was on some meds to heal up the ulcers, which also was helping with the painful swallowing and spasms, but evidently I'm allergic or something because my legs were itching INSANELY. We finally pinpointed it down to the meds. I've been off them for a week now and finally have some relief from the itching, but my spasms and reflux are back.[/quote']

Im so sorry! I went to through removal and my surgeon wouldn't touch me for 6 months either. Be strong, it will all work out

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Mary23    17

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How on earth did a lap band almost kill you?

It eroded into my stomach causing a hole requiring emergency surgery. 7 days in ICU

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amylynns    802

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Did you gain weight back? Did you end up having any other procedures done?

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Mary23    17

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Really? So why did you choose the RNY' date=' and have you had success? Please share.[/quote']

My insurance does not cover the sleeve. I am 30 lbs down, no more meds and 20 lbs from my goal

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amylynns    802

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Ooops, I see you already answered what procedure you had done. WOW, that is so scary what happened to you!! I've had pain at my port site since I had it done back in 2008. I just thought that was normal...still not sure if it is or not. But that will be one thing I'll be glad I don't have to worry about anymore I guess. When my kids and I are playing/wrestling, etc--they always know to be careful not to jab my port area! LOL--it's a big joke now, "My port, my port--watch my port!" :-) I'm glad you're doing so well!! I am just so terrified I will gain everything back--and I still need to lose AT LEAST 50 pounds! Ugh...my sweet daughter and mom and trying so hard to encourage me. Telling me I have to tools to lose, I KNOW what I need to eat, I know I need to be physical, etc. But it's just taking my security blanket away--I know it's all mental, but I don't know how to get past that....

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aloudwhisper    176

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Please do. And did you have weight loss success?

I had lost 85 pounds over the first 2 yrs' date=' then gained back about 40-45 over the next 2 years! :-( [/quote']

That's great. I hope to get some serious weight off.

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amylynns    802

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Guess I need to update my stats and get a new "ticker." I do not weight 208 pounds! :-(

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aloudwhisper    176

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So I went to the Dr Friday. I am devastated. I have to have my band removed. There's a possibility I'll be able to have the sleeve done' date=' BUT---NOTHING for 6 months!!?? He said, for one thing: it'll take my body 6 months to heal properly from having the band removed. Second thing: insurance companies will make me be "monitored" for 6 months before they'll approve anything else. :-( The Dr said they've seen so many people coming back with issues from the band. I have damage done by bad reflux, caused by the band he said. I have several ulcers on my esophagus, and a large hiatal hernia. Lots of pain with swallowing and horrible esophagus spasms. Oh my gosh, so painful! I was on some meds to heal up the ulcers, which also was helping with the painful swallowing and spasms, but evidently I'm allergic or something because my legs were itching INSANELY. We finally pinpointed it down to the meds. I've been off them for a week now and finally have some relief from the itching, but my spasms and reflux are back.[/quote']

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm not sure if that's true about the 6months thing. Cause I had a dr that was willing to change me out. We had the surgery date scheduled and everything. I'd relocated is my Maryland insurance wanted me to be over 305, and I was 285. Crazy. There was evidence that I had gone back and forth with my weight. So dumb. So once I get new insurance we will see what my options are. But for now I'm giving it my all. I've even decided to do liquids and Protein, with one meal per day. I have to get down. What I was doing was not working for me. I have let this band do what it do.

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aloudwhisper    176

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So I went to the Dr Friday. I am devastated. I have to have my band removed. There's a possibility I'll be able to have the sleeve done' date=' BUT---NOTHING for 6 months!!?? He said, for one thing: it'll take my body 6 months to heal properly from having the band removed. Second thing: insurance companies will make me be "monitored" for 6 months before they'll approve anything else. :-( The Dr said they've seen so many people coming back with issues from the band. I have damage done by bad reflux, caused by the band he said. I have several ulcers on my esophagus, and a large hiatal hernia. Lots of pain with swallowing and horrible esophagus spasms. Oh my gosh, so painful! I was on some meds to heal up the ulcers, which also was helping with the painful swallowing and spasms, but evidently I'm allergic or something because my legs were itching INSANELY. We finally pinpointed it down to the meds. I've been off them for a week now and finally have some relief from the itching, but my spasms and reflux are back.[/quote']

I'm so sorry to hear that. I'm not sure if that's true about the 6months thing. Cause I had a dr that was willing to change me out. We had the surgery date scheduled and everything. I'd relocated is my Maryland insurance wanted me to be over 305, and I was 285. Crazy. There was evidence that I had gone back and forth with my weight. So dumb. So once I get new insurance we will see what my options are. But for now I'm giving it my all. I've even decided to do liquids and Protein, with one meal per day. I have to get down. What I was doing was not working for me. I have let this band do what it do.

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mljalways    1

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Did you gain weight back? Did you end up having any other procedures done?

I gained about 20 over the 6 months it was eroding then another 25 after the removal. I've lost 30 since rny 2 month's ago

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aloudwhisper    176

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My insurance does not cover the sleeve. I am 30 lbs down' date=' no more meds and 20 lbs from my goal[/quote']

Oh nice. How much would you have lost in all?

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mljalways    1

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Oh nice. How much would you have lost in all?

Since I first got the band in 08 til now I am down 65 lbs highest was 245 and current is 180

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aloudwhisper    176

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That's cool. My ideal weight is 165, but I got a ways go. I'm back up to 285. I'm trying to get back down.

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