Well this may be a possibility for me. Banded since 2007. Doctor doesn't no longer practice. Have crazy acid reflux and can't sleep at night with coughing or watering mouth or belching like i've swallowed lava. I can drink water and have reflux. Primary doc referred me to a gastroenterologist. Had recent barium swallow and endoscopy. Band has slipped a little bit. Going to get all saline pulled out of band next week to see it will help. Gastroenterologist said that if it doesn't help then he suggests next step would be removal. I don't know what to think because i was a self-pay patient when i got the band because my insurance through my job wouldn't cover it and i'm still with the same job and insurance company. Just a wait and see thing for me.

Me too. Mine was placed in 03. I unfilled so long ago I don't remember why

Hi

you can do this !!! I was banded in 2008 started at 312 got down to 202 back up to 240. Have decided Im sick of this too!!!

I don't feel I have health issues from the band. I just never fully got control of everything I put in my mouth.

I am back in the gym 5 days a week. Doing a lot of strength training which i actually enjoy! never knew this always did treadmill with no results . Almost 50 so decided its time to get this under control once and for all

Elizabeth

Hi

I had my band put in 2008 and hear some horror stories and get nervous from time to time but never had real issues. I haven't been on for years as well.I have lost 71lbs with the lap band and back at it I'm trying hard now in the gym everyday and eating healthy. I am trying Keto/IF as well just started and hoping for similar success. Do you count calories? or just eat 4 hour windows a couple of meals ?

thanks for sharing

Elizabeth

I started watching a lot of youtube videos like Dr Berg, Siim Land, Dr Pompa, Dr Mindy Pelz. I am now in a facebook group called "Resetters" lead by Dr Mindy Pelz. I'ts a great group!