9 years banded and....

Yes, it has been a long time with the on/off issues with this.  Thanks for your reply!

Don't pay any attention to the one anti sleeve post they just signed on and I have my doubts how accurate that person is. Me thinks they doth protest too much if ya know what I mean.

I am sorry you are having so much trouble, Karen. I agree you should definitely have the issues looked at closer. No reason to risk permanent damage to yourself. :(

Take care!!

Why don't you got back to your surgeon and get some fill taken out.

I've only had 2 tiny fills in under 2 years and I don't know how much is there but I think it's only .6cc, it could be less, I am not sure.  He won't put a lot in because I get too tight too quickly.  Even with it unfilled I slime and throw up foods at certain times.

I am still on the fence, I'm afraid to go into surgery.  I still have a month to get my head straight.

Hi Karen, So good to talk to you again!  Are you taking small bites and chewing, chewing chewing?  When I let myself get too hungry and take a big bite I get stuck and have to start all over.  We are human it happens.  I do remember you having this problem for a while.  It took me several years to lose 90 pounds because of health issues and turning to slider foods when I was really hungry.  We both had the band when it first came out and had high expectations.  I would go for a sleeve now if I had to revise.  Luckily I am fine so far.  I believe it is all about learning to eat correctly.  There are a few new procedures coming out very soon and medications too(not appetite suppressants).  Keep us posted and best of luck in whatever you decide! xxooxxoo

Karen, how are you doing now? I hope you're feeling better and have a solution to the issues you have been experiencing. Check in if you're able and let us know what's up. Hope you're all good.