Going in to get some saline out

My band is always a bit psycho.....tight and then just right.....loose, tight......    He drives me crazy!!  Yep, my band is male!  ha ha

I have been trying to eat better starting in January (I took a couple of months to indulge a bit during the holidays)  but my band is just not tolerating solid protein enough.  

I had a slip 2 years ago that required surgery to fix.  March will be 2 years that I had my band repositioned.  I don't have any of the symptoms of a slip....no reflux, never have any days that I can't get liquids down, and I rarely PB.  If I do PB, it's usually my fault.  I might have a stuck episode once ever 2-3 weeks AT THE MOST.  

My surgeon is 4 hours away, so I think these things through carefully before deciding what to do.  I am tired of not being able to eat my delicious, band-friendly and healthy meals.  My boyfriend and son are enjoying them, but I turn to bad stuff when I can't eat.  I will grab some chips or crackers....love crunchy and salty.  

So, I finally made the decision to get an unfill.  I haven't had any saline ADDED to my band in 14 months.  IMy appointment is just a little over 2 weeks away.  

I really am hoping that taking a small amount out will help....but I will trust my doctor and see what he thinks.  Yes, I will mention to him again that a revision to the sleeve would be good, but if he still thinks my insurance will not go for it, I will work my new fill level, the best that I can.  I suppose my esophogus needs the break anyway,  

*sigh*

Onward I go!

 Good luk to you. We know our bands better than the docsdo.
wendy

Good Luck! I just had some taking out because of reflux and I hadn't a fill since May!
Cathie

I hope that resolves your problem, Cathie! 

Yes, we do know our bands better, but I will trust my surgeon if he feels I need a lot taken out or only a small amount.  Thanks for the support, Wendy!