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Hi Five years ago I had my lap band put in by an extremely reputable surgeon in Australia and to say it was unsuccessful is the understatement of the century. To cut a long story short I have never been able to have any fill placed in the band, and I mean none at all, otherwise I can't even get Water down and now here i am five years later 50 lbs heavier and unable to eat anything other than junk such as chocolate etc without throwing up. I do try to eat but this can cause me to throw up 6-10 times a day every single day. It has become so bad that my teeth are suffering and beginning to snap off. Does anyone know of anyone that may be able to assist? I have called several doctor's rooms and basically as their surgeon did not perform the surgery they are not prepared to help. I appreciate that I am stupid for having left things this long but I just kept living in hope that it would some day miraculously begin to work as I payed so much for it and for the last 16 months I have been trying to find someone to remove it. Any help would be much appreciated as I just want my life back! By the way I am in Seattle Washington.

Thanks very much for your good wishes, here's hoping. Hopefully you will find a Dr to do the revision/removal. I have heard many people say they went to a new Dr when they needed the Band out and got the Sleeve instead. Good Luck

Thanks so much for your response. I did say the word EAT not drink and I don't consider mushy food eating especially after five years, and no I did not have a fill during surgery that is not normal practice in Australia. My first tiny fill was 6 weeks later and the fill instantly had to be taken out as they have you drink Water at the time and I could not swallow mine. As for seeing a center of excellence that is my point, when I am asked by the Receptionist why I want to see the doctor and tell her I want the band removed I am inevitably given the answer we do not see patient's when a band has been placed by another doctor. Hmmm.. you are "unable to eat anything except junk food" without throwing up?? Ok I get that junk foods / slider foods go down easier but I question why that is "all" you can eat?!?! No Protein shakes? No mushy foods? Hmm.. Not to be rude but it sounds off. Q- did the surgeon fill your band during surgery? Have you been to a bariatric center of excellence to get a revision consult? Good luck and hope things work out.