Can I Get A Fill If I've Gained Weight?

[SimSim]

I am so glad I found this site.

Last February 08, I had the lap band surgery performed. I had built myself up to it. Worked out ahead of time, lost weight, lost about 20 lbs. and then fell and reinjured an ankle that I had rebuilt. Not once - but twice.

Now, almost a year and a half later, I have gained back all that I lost and another 30lbs. I am too embarassed to go back into my doctor because he was so sure I was going to be a success story.

So, I guess my question is this: since I've gained probably 30+ pounds since my surgery, can they still do a fill? Do I need to lose this weight before I call and get a fill?

Like I said, I'm so happy to find this site. I've got to get this under control. My ankle reconstruction made working out harder to accomplish - I've got to get some of this weight off before I can try jogging again.

Thanks.

- Simone

[chapman]

hi simone of course you can get a fill I got banded 2years ago june 11 lost 34 pounds the first 3 months then fell off the wagon I was so scared and embarassed to go see my doc that I did'nt go for a whole year I gained all my weight back started at 260 before surgery /250 at surgery/ and 213 after 3 months but 2 years later well up untill 3 months ago I started overs stopped caffiene, bad sugars, and carbs started excercising I lost 3 pounds went to the dr. for a fill 3 weeks ago (after a year and gaining all my weight back) i lost 7 pounds all together so im now down 237 lets start overs together I need someone I can talk to too when I get depressed I tend to over eat , plus I need motivation my family and friends suck and my treadmill is getting boring. lets help each other. Debbie

[Smiley]

I am too embarassed to go back into my doctor because he was so sure I was going to be a success story.

You are a success story, you still have the band and can partner up with it again to get the weight off. As long as you are still living and breathing you will be a success story, the fruits of your success are just taking a little longer to be noticed.