Kimcicle

We are still trying to determine if mine will cover a new surgery so I may be out of pocket too. I’m so glad you are feeling better. I went to two doctors about my band too and they said there was no slip or erosion so my insurance won’t cover the removal. My doctor now is trying to work with me on getting my insurance to approve the removal as a medical necessity so I’m hoping it all works out bc the band is miserable.

I have the exact same problem. I had the band in 2009. I lost more weight prior to surgery than after surgery. After surgery all the foods I should have been eating kept coming back up and were so uncomfortable to eat. I lost a total of 110 lbs but only 30 was after surgery. In 2011 I was so miserable with the band I had all the fill removed and of course gained weight. I did not gain all my weight back but enough to be very discouraged and feel like a total failure. I have started the process of getting approved to have my band removed and change to a sleeve or bypass. My dr encourages bypass but I’ve heard so many horror stories about bypass that I’m terrified. I don’t really have any advice for you but wanted you to know you aren’t alone. I would also love to hear stories from people who have changed from the band to a sleeve or bypass and their outcome.