8 years out. Now what?
August 30, 2006 my new and improved life began. I got my lap band. Best decision I ever made. I lost a over 100 lbs. Fast forward to August 2014...I started to be able to eat more and began slowly gaining weight...Dr. visit...upper GI...slippage. Emptied band and waiting 6 weeks to see if it corrects itself. There is the possibility I may need a revision surgery. Doing my research. The sleeve seems to be the "go to" surgery but I am afraid of the cutting of my insides which is why I chose the band in the first place. 8 years out is a long time and it has definitely been the answer for me. I am also considering another band. Who knows what types of issues I could have 8 years from now with a sleeve..but not reversible. No turning back like with the band. Next upper GI on Wednesday and I may have a decision to make. I would appreciate and advise and input.
Thanks for reading
Well done for your loss. My own story is similar to yours; I was banded just before you.
like you, if anything happened to my band, I would hope for another but here's hoping the slip will sort itself out and surgery isn't needed.
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
