tbug423

Hello! I'm new here, but have been banded since 2009. I have had problems w the band & now it slipped. I'm considering removing it bc I have read lots of info which says if i fix it, a slip could happen again! I want this to be my last surgery! I don't wanna risk slippage again & go through all the acid reflux issues I have. If u have had it removed--how was your recovery? Same as being banded or easier?? What abt Eating schedule right after surgery?? Is that the same?? Thx and ANY info would be much appreciated!

Well I got the band removed. :-( I was upset and cried as my amazing dr offered other options. I had to stand my ground & go w my gut. Having my band slip & hiatal hernia repair was not in my plans---& I never wanna go through this again. I know chances slipping after a slip is more. I have 3 kids, and decided I can't go through the uncertainty again. However, she won't be seeing the last of me. Her office offers nutritional/med help w/o surgery. I'm getting right on board as soon as I go back next week for my checkup. I can't wait to see my personal trainer & gym again, but have to wait a few weeks. :-( Thx for listening & offering support & advice!

Thx for the info! I'm already emotional abt it all! All I do is research, and look for answers online. I'm mad that I have to go through this. I thought of revision, but the fact that it could slip again or erode??!! Ummm just not enough confidence to make me revise. I know it was never guaranteed but I swore it was a one time thing!! BUT now after researching like a nut...I see sooooo Many complication stories: slips & erodes--scary! I won't let that happened to me again! I'm worried abt weight gain. I have been with a personal trainer for 5 weeks & now I have to give that up for awhile I guess bc of the surgery. I'm gonna miss my aqua classes :-( I'm more mad abt not being able to exercise the way I have been lately :-( How long does it take to be able to exercise!?