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hayz148, I went to the doctor and he agree that this band is not working for me any more. He said that with all the follow ups and things I am trying to do to get the band to work and lose this weight the insurance company I have will be no problem. Just got to show proof that the band is not working for my anymore. I have…

thank you. have you got your surgery done yet? if not when do you think you will be done. and if so, how is it going so far for you. any problems I need to be aware of?

Well I seen my doctor yesterday and he said it is time to remove the band. So now I have started the process to have my band removed and the sleeve in its place. Looking at maybe in three months from now instead of the normal 6 months waiting period. I have been doing follow ups so my waiting period is over. Yeppy. I am…

Well I seen my doctor yesterday and he said it is time to remove the band. So now I have started the process to have my band removed and the sleeve in its place. Looking at maybe in three months from now instead of the normal 6 months waiting period. I have been doing follow ups so my waiting period is over. Yeppy. I am…

You guys are so right! I should not be thinking I am too old for this and start thinking get my act on right the healthy way.

thank you, you ahd dhronnel has made my day so special today.

Thank you for the support. I just would have thought there is a age limit on this type of surgery and it stopped at 50. I am very hard on myself.

You say your not to old, but at 51 still can have this done? Mangopickle you are so funny with your list but I can relate so much with the clothing issues.

hayz148, I wish you the best but I have given up on this lapband altogether. It is making me so upset very day as long I still have it in me. When are you seeing the doctor, I go this Thursday morning to see what my doctor is going to for me. I am hoping to get this out and get the sleeve. My poor husband is taken a lot…

My daughters is the one that don't like me to go with surgery. However, I am going to get it done in June. My mother is supportive with my decision and she is looking into it now. Here is what I did to help them understand about this procedure. I like they really don't understand, so I have let them read some of these…

hayz148, You and I are dealing with the same issues. I am also banded and looking at getting it removed due to the issues from the band. So I am glad to have found this discussion for it has given me some more insight of the different comments from others. Have you decided on the procedure you are going to have. If so…

Where can I find Isopure Protein drinks at. I would live to know for I do have trouble getting in my protein.

I have heard that lots of people stall about their third or fourth week. don't be so hard on yourself. You are doing great. We all plateaued until your body gets used to the new sizes and then it will move again. The scale is mean and hateful to us. Look at some other good points like how is your clothes fitting or your…

I can't wait to see my doctor on Feb. 27th. I would love to just talk to him and see what he thinks I should do or not to do. Hay who knows with my luck I just might have to keep the band and live the way I am now. So depressed right now. Sorry! I am going to think good thoughts that he will say ok lets get this band out…

You are all so right. You can eat around weight loss. I am going to see about the sleeve for sure. I think I will have great success on it and will be very happy. Thank you reneemosley for you understand the issues with the band. I think many others know what I am going through with the band as well. Have the band program…

You can add me too. I haven't got the sleeve yet but I am in the works to have it done soon. I am looking for support for I need to lose at least 100 lbs.

At what point can you eat this protein bars?

Thank you so much. That is great news. I have spoken with my Doctor today so he is aware of my feelings and issues I am having with the band. He also thinks I should go with the sleeve as well. How is your progress going? Love to hear.

I would love to know this question about how long it will be before im able to interact with my twin boys for they are 4 yrs old and love to climb on me.

Hey my doctor always told me when I got stuck that I need to change my routine. add something different your excerise or increase it. He also told me that just because I wasn't losing on the scale it was normally inches. Our bodies need to readjust to the new body weight.

thank you. I did not know what Kryptonite foods was. I never had that problem with the band at all. Best of luck with you too. Please keep me posted on your progress. I know I need support as well.

Which surgery does your surgeon suggest you get? I see my surgeon on Feb. 27, 2014. After I talk to the surgeon I have a lot to think about. First I just hope with my BMI 40 I hope my insurance company will allow me to have this revision from the lap band. I did very well the first three years not one problem at all and…

I like to say thank you for your information. This is going to help. My eating issues are when I do eat and it can be a small amount of anything which mostly I only eat meat and veg's. I don't eat much of bread at all. But after I eat with in the 30 or so, the bathroom has the food I eat. It don't say in my stomach long.…

thank you so much. it does sound like people are more out to get the sleeve than the band. I do need the luck with my progress. I just hope now that the doctor and insurance allow me to have the revision.

thank you for the information. I am scared of the RNY. I guess I need to look more into that procedure now as well. Humm which way to go?

you all look great! I am considering the sleeve. any advice is helpful. I had the lapband in Jan. 2009 but having problems now after 4 years. regain most of the 100 lbs lost now, with gas reflux and can't hold any food down. going to see Dr. Sharp in Raleigh on the 27th of this month to talk about this. Can anyone relate…

how are you going now with your weight loss. Congrats on your progress.

I am looking for friends that had the vsg also. I am considering this procedure after being banded in Jan. 2009. Having issues now after four years with my band. Can anyone tell me if this is a good idea or not?