supernurse3469

I had my band placed in 2005 in Tijuana. I had a great experience and lost about 60lbs in the first year or so. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009. I have never been able to get my thyroid properly regulated which has caused numerous problems. I have had a lot of issues the past 7 years with reflux, aspiration, and pain in my upper stomach. Basically i have been bulimic for 14 years. I finally went to see an endocrinologist who told me that my band has probably created absorption issues which could be why i cant get regulated. I am scheduled to have my band removed in Tijuana on June 7th. I was hoping someone could share their experience of their removal, any complications, etc. I’m excited to know if relief is immediate.

Chulachichi, thank you. I'm pretty scared to gain a lot of weight. I was 313lbs when it was placed and I have been 130-140 for probably 7 years now. Also scared of another surgery and scared it doesnt really need removed or that I should just push through the way it makes me feel. Lol I guess I'm scared of everything. Anyways thanks for responding.

I had my band placed in 2005. In 2009 i was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis which is an autoimmune disease. I have never been able to get my thyroid regulated completely. Finally a month ago I saw an endocrinologist who told me that the band was probably causing absorption issues. I am having my band removed next month.