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I have had my band for over 10 years. Every time I visit my family, I either am not hungry, eat smaller amounts than normal or have trouble digesting food. It is clear that my band tightens. I have heard that stress can make the band tighter, but I love being with my family and am definitely not stressed when I am with them. Does anyone have any idea as to what else could be going on has anyone had a similar issue?
Thanks!
Karen
HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Do you think the Dr wants to make a dollar of you? That's a lot for a single fill. Go to anot her doctor for another opinion
Good for you for keeping the weight off!! I was banded in 2007, started having problems in 2009, and had it removed in 2012. I has symptoms of a slip and did the unfill--fill thing too many times to remember. I gained all the weight back and revised to Rny last September.
If you are not getting stuck, or vomiting, just having heartburn, I would try a complete unfill. Just remember, if you have relied on restriction to curb over eating, YOU will need to be careful.
Good luck!!!
Lap-Band 2007 out 2013 RnY 2016 Age 66 5'6"
HW 294 SW 284 LW 214 CW 225.1 goal 199
~ G. Dean Roye, MD FACS ~ Patty
Exactly same symptoms as u! But removal was on 26.5.17 so 9 days ago. I really thought it would be an easy recovery period with minimal pain. Mate keeps saying, "Surely u shud b feelin better by now!" Grrrrrrr! That comment just makes me more impatient! I also feel guilty about the pain as I feel it is self inflicted thru having had the band fitted in the first place, (especially as in the end it didn't work for me - how flipping embarrassing!) That said, I'm glad it's out and am planning on working on a a healthier way of living. It will probably be a lengthy process of changing the habits n beliefs I've carried for many, many years - practically all of my life up until now. I suppose I could say that the lapband has brought me to this point n in that way it has helped. Just wish this pain where the port was would go - always had pain at port site when it was inside me but honestly never thought I would have pain there after removal!! And the numbness in the left leg - it's so bizarre! I had anti sickness jab there so maybe it's from that. Hope ur feeling better now and I hope I will be too very soon! ?
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My lapband slipped. Had to have it removed. I am taking Victoza and have lost 25 pounds in 10 weeks. It really works.
I had mine out 4/10/17 with mild discomfort for a couple days. It was nothing. After 9 days I began my walking routine again (4+ miles a day)
im having the sleeve late June or July 3rd. No weight gain at all. I've lost 24 lbs since mid march!
Im so excited! Hope you feel better.
I have not had the balloons. I am 7 years post band. I have had problems with stuck and vomiting the entire time. I have been completely unfilled for over 2 years and continue to have the problems. I saw my surgeon on Friday and he recommended that I revise to the sleeve and I am in the process of getting that approval. I have gained the majority of my weight back due to resorting to sliders because that is all I can keep down.
Lap band 5/2010 lost 37 lbs regain 22.
5/19/17 Surgery consult 201.6 lbs
6/15/17 approved by insurance(started liquid diet) 194.7lbs
6/28/17 Surgery weight 184.4
Thank you Mell! That sounds like a good plan. 
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