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My life with the band is over. I had a lot of complications and the area around my port became red back in Sept. Doctor confirmed band erosion via an endoscopy in Nov. I had band removal surgery on Nov 10th which did not go well. The doc found that the band was placed too high, not only was it eroded, I had a hole in my stomach and the band had started to adhere to the liver. So its out but I have a long recovery as they had to cut me open after trying to do it laproscopically. I spent a week in hospital and then a week on liquids. Starting to eat small portions now. Good luck everyone, I hope you do not have my problems!

Hi all. I was banded in January 2008. I was filled three times and lost some weight. I always had problems with my port, it never stopped hurting and in September the area around it got red. My doctor was a louse and could not get him to see me so in November I got another doctor to see me. An endoscopy confirmed severe band erosion and I went into surgery for removal on Nov 12th. When the doc went in it was a disaster. He had to cut me open, the band was too close to the esophagus, was halway into my stomach, I had a hole in my stomach and the band had started to adhere to my liver. Anyway he got it out and repaired my stomach. I spent a week in hospital. I was on liquids for a week and am now eating but small portions. I actually cannot eat that much at a time. Im still off of work and still have pain and am recuperating. I'm sad my band experience was terrible but am so happy I am ok.

thanks for the responses everyone...glad to know its not just me

Is anyone still getting soreness and pain in their port incision area? I am, its not terrible but sometimes is very uncomfortable. Tends to get worse when I lean over for a time or exercise a lot. Just wondering if this is normal or if I should call my doc.

Sure are you in Trinidad? Dr. Dilip Dan is my doctor

I've gone out several times and had either red wine or even a couple martinis. I try to drink water in between and really think about how its affecting me. ITs been fine

Count me in! Love the name!

I had my first fill today as well, 3.5ccs in a 9cc band. I am also on liquids for two days. getting some gurgling when drinking and some burping. definitely feeling tighter!

getting my first fill in a few hours...nervous!

I was banded on the 17th and up to this week the pain had stopped. This week it came back, very sore over the actual port. The only thing I can think of is I started back exercising, did some light arm weight exercises. Anyone else have this happen?

LOL I was having a bad day when I wrote that post...everyday gets a little easier

Physically I am doing great. Started exercising, light cardio. I have always suffered with gas so I'm back to 'normal'. Mentally I'm not doing so great. Feel very overwhelmed when planning my meals. Sometimes I feel like I've lost my best friend as I stare longingly at the fritos/ bread/ steak in the grocery. Anyone else having these pangs?