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Thank you! Never heard that theory before but it really makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to share.
 ***I was at 27 pounds lost on the day of surgery -- the loss shown on ticker includes my pre-op weight loss*** |
My experience is that after the first year with a band your metabolism has slowed and experiments on contestants of the Biggest Loser had shown that 6 years later their metabolism has not returned to normal levels. I lost over 80 pounds my first year but some of that was from starving with a slipped band. For the last 10 years, my weight has remained consistently 40 pounds down from my original weight. Try as I may I can not seem to lose anymore. My surgeon says I may not be thin but the band has prevented me from becoming a lot larger.
I got my band in 2004, got rid of 60 lbs and really like my band. Since January of this year, I've been having a lot of trouble keeping food down. I throw up quite often. After having an endoscopy, the doctor said I have a hernia just above my band and this might be the cause. My problem is also in finding a doctor to see me, since my original surgery was in Mexico.
Have you had any help with yours?
I'm trying. Several doctors have refused to take me on as a patient because they did not perform the original surgery.
Find a new doctor, get rid of band, try to get RNY if big regain after band removed.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I got my band in 2005. Lost 120 lbs and have luckily been able to keep all but 20 lbs off. For the past year I have been choking at night on mucous. I was recently diagnosed with Barretts esophagus and a hiatal hernia. Has anyone had their band removed? Not really sure what my next step is. I am also having a hard time finding follow up care. My last two doctors moved out of state. Any comments or suggestions would be great.
I've had very similar problems with reflux. I did have fluid removed from the band and pretty immediately was STARVING. After having a fill again I did have a return of some better control of my hunger. I still have to be very careful about my reflux, when I don't control my diet and WHEN I eat it gets out of control and like you I'm up all night coughing.
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Thank you!! I have an appointment towards the end of June to get some more info. I plan to try to do better with diet & adding in activity is a must that I have to start doing.
***I was at 27 pounds lost on the day of surgery -- the loss shown on ticker includes my pre-op weight loss*** |
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