So your band is not filled and you are unable to get it filled still? :( Sorry to hear that!

Please be kind to yourself -- the band is probably doing little to nothing for you at this point, so it's almost like not being banded at all -- you are facing the same challenges of hunger and trying to diet your way down.

While it is possible for that to happen, it's a tough road.

Have you considered a revision? I had my band recently removed, and switched to RNY so I can get my weight and my health issues back under control. Insurance wouldn't cover, so I went self-pay, but if it helps my health and weight in the long run then it's worth it.

Either way, the what's on your menu today threads are a good source of inspiration, at least I've found them to be. Best wishes on your journey!!

Hello everyone,

I hope your all doing well. This is a new journey for me. In 2008, I opted for the Lap-Band procedure. At first, it was very helpful and beneficial. I was well on my way when I experienced great difficulty when Antibiotic halted my progress. Because of inflammation and not being able to keep food down I had the band completely released (not removed) in 2015. Since, I've been struggling greatly. I have gained all my weight and then some. I've very sad and very upset with the fact I know I'm responsible. I do own it but feel completely ashamed that I've allowed myself to get out of control. I feel mad at myself. To move forward, I'm reaching out of my comfort zone, inviting others to be a part of the process, the journey, and deal with all the aspects of my weight, health choices, emotions, and my physical limitations. I'm looking to lose the weight and be proud again.

To get started, I have a band, however, there is NO fill, I welcome any uplifting, motivational words of wisdom, comments, to jump start me.

Thanks to everyone and look forward to getting to know more people.

Marilyn

Last year I went to True Results and paid $5,000 for a gastric sleeve.  It was performed by Dr. Amanda Parker at Memorial Hermann southeast Houston on July 26^th, 2016.  Two days later, I was sent home in horrible condition, could not keep anything down or in. 

A day later I went to an emergency room at Clear Lake hospital. They kept me for 5 hours and sent me home. 

Two days later, after no sleep and still not able to keep anything down, in or consume anything, I was back in the emergency room and stayed at Bay Area Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas.  I lost almost 40 pounds in less than 3 weeks while they were trying to find out what was wrong.  After having to open me up, they found that Dr. Parker had sewn my stomach to my colon and it was causing obstruction.  I finally left that hospital on August 12, 2016! Now, after over $300,000 being paid by BCBSTX and myself, and six months later, I am still trying to heal. 

I called an attorney and they said they wouldn't take any case under a million dollars.  I almost lost my life and was so ill for so long for a simple procedure that I thought would help make me feel better!  I thought I would only spend $5,000 and now have spent so much more.  I would think, BCBSTX would be questioning what the first doctor did to cause such a horrible thing to happen to a patient and such extensive costs.  Yes, I lost 50 pounds now, but that was not the way I wanted to do that nor what it cost me, both financially and health-wise..  Do you plan to do anything about this?  Can we

Hi Butterfly. 

Very inspiring post.  I'm so proud of your efforts and success.  

I'm also a 2009 baby that recently focused on getting it together.  I regained when I put life in the way of my mindfulness and by the time I checked I was 60# up!.  I recently attended a 7-week cognitive behavior program that was excellent.  It taught hoe to kill the ANTs in our life.  ANTs= Automatic Negative Thoughts.  I was hesitant to take the class because I think folks prey on our community and sell us pipe dreams and snake oil.  It was an excellent investment, I'm so glad I went. I highly recommend something similar in your area.   I'm down 50# of the 60# regain.

Thanks for the GREAT quote, ..if we forget to keep working at being different...

Proud of you, keep pressing forward. 

Lisa

It's fine to still take the oxy once a day; I think it took me 1.5 weeks before I was done with oxy.  (band removal -> bypass on the same surgery, but it was the surgical drain and the port site that hurt).  

Healing takes time -- it's only been a week.  I'm just past 3 weeks out and still have a bit of pain at my former port site.  (I'm 47)

I gave up taking Tylenol since it didn't seem to really help, and can't have nsaids.  Just waiting for things to heal up.  Hang in there, it'll improve.