My name is Kari and I was banded November 3, 2006. It depresses me to realize it has been two years already. I had some major infection complications after surgery and my recovery was slowed by about 3 months. I have lost around 30 pounds. I have been stuck in a rutt emotionally, financially, etc. I have switched jobs since my surgery and my current employer does not cover any type of weight loss programs or surgeries. Therefore, no previous surgeries either. I am frustrated beyond belief, but I think it is just time to seek counseling. I am one of those cases that thought I had the mind set for the long haul and turns out I wasn't there. I am very glad I went through with everything, I just wish things would have worked out differently. I am still young enough that I have plenty of time to turn things around. I just need to own up and quit blaming my life in general. Good luck to everyone, I hope your story goes better than mine thus far! :rolleyes2:

Kari, you've taken a big step in a good direction by reaching out for assistance and recognizing the need for counseling. Best wishes to you in this next chapter of your journey.

Kari, you will get there. I had mine done 3 years ago in October. the dr I went to in houston was great until I got the surgery and then I went back a few days later for surgery follow up and his bed side manner sucked really bad. Unfortunately I have not been back to him. so therefore I never did get a fill. I had the same problem with the mind set for having it done afterwards I really had a very rough time for months. I only lost about 25 lbs. but now after all this time I know that I am ready to get a fill, but I am looking for another dr to do it. I will never go back to the so called dr I went to..... Good luck to you and everyone I will hopefully have some progress myself as soon as I find a dr to go to..

Toni

My biggest issue thus far, after 2 years out, has been guys I think. My doctor was great, my family is super supportive, but man, this whole being single thing kinda stinks. I was hoping that would have been taken care of now that I've lost the weight, but I guess finding a quality guy is tougher than it seems. I'm 6'3 and I think that's a bit intimidating for guys :/

I am considering having a revisional banding done in TJ with Dr Ramos Kelly. My daughter thinks Im crazy for going to Mexico for surgery. I would like to talk with any one with experiance with Mexico and especialy Dr Kelly.

Thanks for the support! I will continue to post and share my failures and all progress I make with everyone. I am so glad to have had my dr reccomend this site, nothing like chatting with those feeling what you are going through

My biggest issue thus far, after 2 years out, has been guys I think. My doctor was great, my family is super supportive, but man, this whole being single thing kinda stinks. I was hoping that would have been taken care of now that I've lost the weight, but I guess finding a quality guy is tougher than it seems. I'm 6'3 and I think that's a bit intimidating for guys :/

I know being single sucks. Unfortunately, a lot of guys are dumb! So yes, they are freaked by your height. Don't let it bring you down though, you will find the right guy who loves that you can reach the top of the cabinet for him :0) Take some time for you and make yourself happy, before you know it you will wish you had more time to yourself!