Dieta Fleming

Hello, my lap band story begins in August 2006. I was close to 300 lbs and had the lap band put in. For the first 4 years my experience was pretty normal. A few overfills, but not to the point of me ever thinking of getting it taken out. In fact I had in my mind I would have it in for the rest of my life. Then my 4th year hit and there was several complications. I had moved 5 hrs away from my doctor and no other doctor would see me at all. At that point, I began to get sick everyday no matter what I ate or drank. I had my days when I could eat and drink but for the most part the toilet was my best friend. I was always on the lookout for any building or grassy area that I could get sick if the need arose. I got so used to getting sick it was so routine for me that it got scary. My husband finally said that something had to be done. I called my doctor in August and my removal was scheduled for September 25th. I had such horrible heartburn and constant coughing everyday. Anyway, I had my surgery to have my lap band removed 2 weeks ago on September 25th. I have not thrown up, had heartburn or coughed once since it was taken out of me. I am still tender in my used to be port area but I expected that. I feel 1000% better. I know that there are some people that gain some of their weight back but I am determined not to be that person. I am watching what I eat and drink. I won't say that it didn't help me lose weight. I lost from 300 to 180. I don't regret getting it but I won't ever get another weight loss surgery ever again! I am happy I had it removed. I have not gotten a decent night sleep in 4 years due to the heartburn and coughing. If you have one in you still I wish you continued luck and weight loss. If you are having issues get them resolved with whatever option you feel is necessary. Good luck. Dieta

I had this happen to me for the past 4 years. I have had my band checked out by my doctor several times and he could not figure out why I was having this issue. Both me and my husband got tired of me always being sick, coughing constantly, and the reflux, omg! I had my lap band removed 2 weeks ago on the 25th of September. I did not get anything else put in me. I have not thrown up, had reflux or coughed since I had it taken out. I have slept soundly for the first time in 4 years. I did the recliner/extra pillow thing. I took heartburn medicine. I ate heartburn friendly foods, when I could eat and was not vomiting. I tried everything. Good luck with your issues. They truly suck!