Band Slipped???

 Well, at least you have a rational explanation of WHAT is happening, if not WHY it happened.  It sucks, but at least you know it's not something you did, or ate, or a permanent issue with your body.  You do have a decision to make about whether to let them try to "fix" your band, or revise to another surgery type, or just remove it.  Read, read, read, then read some more.  Look at the "Revision" forum for other's experiences, and research the options.  Be ready for that conversation with your doctor, so you know what questions to ask about whatever course he recommends.  And be ready to suggest an alternative if he/she suggests something you don't want to do...  

Continuing to pray for you, and hoping for a better outcome now.

Thanks Jim, I'm sitting down with a good friend of mine who had RNY about 11 months ago. He is down 134 lbs so far.  One of my biggest questions is how does RNY affect energy levels. I have a very physically demanding job. Also its outside, so in the summer in need to take in a lot of fluids during the day so not to dehydrate.

Not that I'm an expert at this point - I'm still less than 3 months since surgery - but my energy level, stamina, etc. are WAY better than before.  I do have to work at staying hydrated when I'm working hard outdoors.  But I've learned to keep fluids handy, and it's not that big a deal... 

Before RNY surgery, I was at 411 lbs.  Going to Walmart with my wife wiped me out for the rest of the day.  My back would hurt, my feet would hurt, and my knees would hurt.  Plus, my lower legs would swell up.  Now, down 91 lbs at 320, I'm wearing her out with my activity level.  I walk at a pretty brisk pace for 35 minutes per day at the gym, then lift weights for about an hour, then do a bunch of aerobic exercise in the pool for another 30 minutes.  And I still have plenty of energy to go shopping with her, or go for a weekend walk, or (like last week) drive 4.5 hours to see my granddaughter for 3 hours, then drive back home - THEN take the dogs for a walk.  I could never have imagined all that 3 months ago.  Not in my wildest dreams.  I thought it would happen "eventually", but I didn't realize how quickly it would happen. 

I'm also off my diabetes medicine, no longer need the CPAP machine, my asthma is much better already, and my blood pressure is down from 145/95 to 126/76.  I've still got a LOT of weight to lose, but I will tell you that even if I didn't lose another pound, the surgery was worth it!  My health is so much better overall that I can hardly believe it. 

I will say that I follow the eating plan pretty strictly.  Very few simple carbs, and absolutely no sugar.  My goal is 40% of the calories from protein, and 30% each from carbs and fats.  And I'm shooting for 120 grams of protein per day.  I find as long as I keep up the protein intake, my energy level is great.  When I let it slide a bit, I tend to feel a bit "draggy" towards the end of the day.  So I keep protein-rich snacks in my office (string cheese, babybel cheeses, protein bars) for those days.  

visit dsfacts.com,,, the ds for me was more about lifestyle post op then anything else,, im just 30lb shy of goal after 10 weeks, dont diet, eat as much as the wife, and anything I want.   My vsg which is the top part of the ds controls the quantity, and the ds part controls the caloric intake,  Our american food source sucks.