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Well my wonderful band, hint of sarcasim, will be leaving me October 17th. I've had problems when filled to much. So much that I had it empty for long time. I've had this since 2007, I am down 190 pounds. The last like 90 was not because of band. I was looking into plastics and my rn friend who turned coordinator, told me needed to get the band out before. Because it is not if the band will fail but when. So in less than a month I will say goodbye to not only my band but 85 percent of my stomach. Getting a little nervous can I go through this eating / drinking my meals again... Holidays aren't problem except for the explanations I have to come up with as to why I am not eating. I hate waiting so must come up with an activity to pass the time. Life is great... looking forward the last 50 pounds to get off the ole body...

i am starting on that same journey but doing it by choice. My friend has talked me into getting my band revised due to the problems that are occuring with the band. She is an RN and has had the band, revised to sleeve so she has been there done that. So I am on the same path but have already made the decision. Good luck on your choice. I am down 190 so do understand. Good Luck..

Congratulations and giving the glory to GOD, HE is the great provider and provide he does!

okay here are my two cents worth. I was banded in 07 i am down 190 pounds.. I started at 424 and was 42 years old. The band "saved my life" i still have 50 or 60 pounds i want / need to loose. I started talking to my RN friend who also turned into a coordinatior for our Doctor, about getting plastics in next year and what the costs would be and what would be able to do. When i had my band, they were doing 20-25 bands a week plus other surgeries. They are now removing 5-7 a week going to sleeve or bypass. so 25% are revising now. there are complications coming out and she says now that it is not if there will be issues but when. the band will fail and if it does it could be and ER surgery. So on October 16th, i will be going in for a revision. Praying that I am ready for those wonderful 30 days of liquids and mushys!!! Good luck with your decision it is a life changer!

I live over by Coffeyville will be sleeved october 16th in MX. i am having a revision from a band to the sleeve. I have had a love hate relationship with my band and have lost 180 pounds. looking forward to the next journey. If you have luck with a support group peae let me know.

hello Story- I had my lap band in MX and I am going back for my sleeve! The experience was wonderful. Great hopsital great Doctor and great staff. if you have any questions you can holler at me. Best thing I ever did for myself.

Good Day! My name is Sonia and I am from Kansas and 48 yrs old. I am scheduled for a revision October 16. I have lost 180 since banded in May of 07. Excited but nervous hoping to drop my other 60 pounds and be done with the focus and then to just LIVE! God is Good