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I am totally right there with you!! got the lap band in 2009 at 320#, got down to 205#, got pregnant, band was emptied, got back up to 290# and not I plateau between 250#-260#. As of yesterday I finally got my insurance to approve lap band maintenance!
We are the absolute worst on ourselves when it comes to situations like this. Although it is disappointing that we gained weight back, its also a good learning lesson that we don't want to feel like this ever again!
It's way easier said than done, but look on the positive side! You ARE getting your band filled, you WILL lose weight, you WILL SUCCEED. Yes, having to start over and re-train ourselves how to eat and drink with the band filled will be difficult, but just think, we did it before, we can do it again!!
WE GOT THIS GIRLFRIEND!! Just keep your head high!
Feel free to reach out at any time! I know I will be needing support along the line haha
Have a great one and can't wait to hear about your success!
Ashleigh G.
hello everyone. I have finally found a dr that will fill me band and continuing care. I have been banded since 2008 starting weight was about 290. I went down to 185. but chicken got stuck and my band was emptied.
that was over 6 years ago. I am back to 270 and still gaining. I tried to get a revision but there is nothing wrong with the band so they wont do a revision. I finally found a dr and meeting with him on tuesday. Now I have to remember how to eat with a fill band again. I am sure it will take time to find my sweet spot again. But i am going to try... I can no longer live like this. i am wasting my life cause I can;t do anything.
I am so depressed and I hate myself for getting back here. thanks for listening.
Me too. Not been on here in 6 years because I got pregnant there times with two babies. Gained with them now I'm lighter than ever! So happy to be back!
Fyllis,
You are amazing kind compassionate intuitive smart brilliant, AND my hero....thanks.
Shanna
Thank you for your response. I have decided to have it checked again just to make sure. I am hoping that by going and talking to the doc perhaps something can be done. It is just frustrating. I feel like I did this for nothing...but am trying to keep a good outlook none the less.
Best wishes on the next leg of your journey!
Jen
Jen, I was banded in 2009 and had no major issues or significant weight gain until 2017. I found out in 2017 that I had a slip and needed to have the fluid taken out of my band to see if the band would reposition itself, unfortunately it did not and about that same time I was laid off and had no insurance for almost six months...I forgot to mention that the heartburn and reflux is so bad at this point, I sleep sitting up and since the fluid removal I've gained about 15lbs. So, yes you will probably gain a few pounds but, it can be somewhat controlled. I am in the process of getting approval for a revision because my slip is so severe.
I also enjoy walking (2 miles 3 days a week) and listening to motivational weight loss podcast that help keep me going. Keeping down food is difficult when I choose to mindlessly eat, so I'm learning to eat when hungry and write down what I'm going to eat daily...this practice also helps with overeats but, it ain't perfect lol.
Urs
I understand your situation but it will take some time I guess. I got mine done here
I feel like this is my story for the most part. I too am having eating issues. One day I can have food no problem, next day I am throwing up milk..miserable. I miss being able to actually eat food and not worrying about it. I hope you are able to go through the process and it all works out for you!!
Thanks,
Jen
I can't even begin to say how sad it is that I sit here and almost weigh in at what I weighed pre-band. I have days where I can eat, days where I can't. Never know from one day to the next. Sometimes I toss up even milk, other days I can eat a dry salad like nothing...it makes things tough. I can't really eat fibrous veggies, can't eat most meats most of time. I had an exam done a couple years ago and was recommended to do a reversal (different insurance from when I started) my new ins of course provides no weight loss coverage, whatsoever. When I had seen the Doc. he said that I shouldn't have more fluid removed because it would cause me to gain more weight...well in the last year I have gained almost 50lbs. I had to have a hysterectomy and of course that ballooned me up...just down. After my surgery my husband left me for another lady and my band experience declined as I was a single mom, and then going to school and no money whatsoever. I did overcome these things and finally got back down to 208 lbs. never below 200 :-( Now I am almost 260...
Anyone have any luck taking all fluid out and trying to weight loss on there own? I miss being able to actually eat and have energy. I walk over 12,000 steps a day and try to eat right when I can eat. I do have a bad habit of sweets when I can't eat anything else. (nothing else stays down) just seeing if anyone else is having these issues.
Thanks!
Congrats on your 10 years of success! From what I've seen, most banders don't make it 10 years, so again, congrats! I'm also 10 years out this year, and I wanted a sleeve revision 2 years ago, but:
1. the surgeon told me no, because I lost and kept off weight since my 1st surgery,
2. and he went on to say that the insurance company wouldn't approve it because of my improved condition.
So another congrats for getting through to a more advanced tool and the better results ahead!
Keep pressing,
Lisa
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