I had my lapband put in in November of 2007. I started out really slow, with adding in foods..... stayed on cream of wheat, soup etc for a while. Over the course of 2 years I lost 50 lbs. and kept it off for a while, but struggled the entire time, with sometimes throwing up, hair loss, low protein numbers on blood work, etc etc. I had gone back to the Dr who put it in and asked him to take it out...he said he didn't think that was a good idea. My husband and kids see me struggle daily with it, and they know in the instant when we are at the table....and all of a sudden I hold up my finger (hang on)...then I leave for the restroom and well...you know. I can usually do soups, nuts, anything crunchy...like crackers. I really think after 6 years of having the band, and now have gained back 40 of the 50lbs lost. It is time to get this out. I have had what feels like palpitations...but tests and Dr's show heart is fine. So, they stuck me on anxiety meds. Not sure what to do now. Has anyone had their band removed and what was the outcome?
