NurseyKnitter

I am so ecstatic to be getting this foreign object outta me! I was banded in November 2003 and lost ~90lbs in the first year and a half. Then ended up needing to take celebrex for bursitis and my stomach swelled (this was in June 2007). Since then have not been able to tolerate any fluid in my band and I still vomit up some foods - I can't eat any fruits/vegetables - and I've gained all my weight back. I just want this thing gone and tomorrow it will be !!! I'll be started weight watcher's as soon as I'm allowed to eat a regular diet again.

5.5 years with the lap-band. Had it put in in Monterrey Mexico. Always had PBing but minor. Successful with weight loss until after a bout with bursitis and taking Celebrex twice daily that inflammed my stomach -- had to have the Fluid removed. I think most if not all of my fluid is now removed, but I continue to have PBing with most meals (and yes - I am a pro at small bites and slow eating - it doesn't matter). Recently having strong waves of nausea and vomiting with some meals. food sticks in my esophagus and won't go down - sometimes for 10-15 minutes. I get serious bouts of hiccups. I cannot eat : any fruit due to it's fibrous content most vegetables: due to fibrous content chicken unless greasy bread eggs I feel like I'm unable to eat the healthy foods that I need to eat in order to lose weight so I'm stuck eating the bad foods - potatoes, hamburger, Pasta because they go down without too much of a struggle after the first few bites. I need this band OUT -- I'm concerned the doctor won't agree AND that he won't want to touch me since I had the band done in Mexico! Has anyone had a band placed in Mexico and taken out by a US doctor? Any problems getting the insurance to agree to have it removed? I don't want to cash pay for this surgery.

I am Vitamin B-12 defiicient and Folate deficient and Vit D deficient. I believe all have been caused by my band!