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I was banded in 2011 and around 6 months ago I started having comp!ications with acid coming up in my throat, I had a endoscope done in December and band was eroding into my stomach and I had a ulcerated esophagus, The doc removed the fluid and I had a revision done on Feb 17,2014. I was surprised to find out my band was wrapped around my heart and I wonder what would have happened to me and if I would have had more damage if I had waited any longer.My heart was bruised but no complications. I now have R N Y bypass. I lost 80 pounds with the band and was happy at first.

I am new to here, I had the band for 2 years and lost 80 pounds and then got so much acid it caused me to !ose some teeth. Found out it was cutting into my stomach. Had a revision to bypass on Feb 17 th and found out band got wrapped around bottom of my heart. So glad I had it removed.

I also lost a lot and then after 2 years stopped losing and gained 10 pounds ,then kept getting abcesses in my mouth due to so much acid. I went to the WLS doc and he removed my Fluid and did a scope and found a medium size erosion and dilated esophagus, so I am now planning on getting revision ,with the band being removed and having the RNY bypass.I am only 2 steps away from my surgery date . In December 16th I got tp go to the Psychiatrist and then on the 20th to see my surgeon for my surgery date. I am not trying to discourage you but if you continue to have problems you should think about the revision. I would get a new band if I could but with the erosion I can not. Good luck with what ever you decide and do not let others discourage you.

I had Lapband surgery in August 2011 and have lost 62 pounds and now my lower belly hangs down and the skin under it is red and sore and I tried powder and it irritated it more. Anyone know what to do for the irritation.My skin also tears easy under my breast and in the groin area.Any suggestions on how to help this problem would be appreciated

I had my surgery on Aug.30,2012, I have 5cc in my band and have lost a total of 54 pounds, but I usually go 2 weeks at one weight before I start losing again, it seems to go off in spurts. I have the hardest time eating beef,it gets stuck even if I chew thoroughly.I hate when my scale does not change for weeks and get frustrated and wish this weight would come off faster.Is it suppose to come off in spurts? My weight is at a stand still and can not get it down and I walk everyday and twice a week I walk a mile around the town park but can not lose the way I would like to, at first I lost 5 pounds a week, then it slowed down.Any suggestions on how to lose it faster.This time my weight has not changed in 4 weeks and I am afraid I will never get to my goal.

I was banded on August 30, 2012 and so far have lost 54 pounds. I was hoping to lose more by now. I hope to lose another 50 pounds by this time next year.I have ran into friends who have not seen me for 6 months and they compliment me on how much weight I lost.I am glad others are having sucess also

I have problems with beef and pork whether ground or not they keep getting stuck, but fish and poultry are not a problem for me. I have 5cc in my band so far and have lost 52 pounds since Aug. 30th

I was eating a piece of chicken breast when I felt like something was stuck in my throat and it took awhile before it went down and for 2 days I hurt in my back between my shoulders. This happens to me often no matter how well I chew my food . i have the most problem with meats,one time I even had to have some fluid removed because I had an inflamed esophagus. That sure taught me, I eat slower and if it is hard to go down ,I sip on liquid till it goes down before I finish eating.

I had my surgery on AUG.30th and at first I lost 24 pounds in the first 3 months then I stopped losing had my second fill and lost another 2o then stopped losing and when I went back to get 3rd fill I had not lost but 1 pound in 2 months and now that I got another fill the 1st of this month, I already lost 7 pounds. You do not have to cut out your favorite sweets, if you eat in small amounts, I eat 3 hershey kisses as a snack between lunch and supper and still am losing and no longer have constant cravings and am not hungry that often.I only walk for exercise, about 1 mile a day.I only eat 850 calories a day. Hang in there it takes work but you can do it. I never could lose weight before and have been overweight since 1980.This surgery is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I am off almost all my meds and my blood pressure has been normal for the first time since 1982. I do have to take anxiety medication because my body has went through a drastic change and I am also going through menopause. I am 51 and if I can get through this anyone can if they put their mind to it.

Hi, It has been 3 months since my lapband surgery and now I suddenly have pain in my feet ,wrists,hips and shoulders and can not figure out why. I take my vitamins twice daily and follow everything my doctor tells me ,but I hurt so bad at times. If anyone has any ideas of what I can do to stop this pain or why I am having this kind of pain let me know. Has anyone else experienced anything like this before?I have lost 38 pounds so far and am pleased with my weight loss, but need to find a way to stop these aches and pains.