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Hi Monique..what I meant by sensitive to foods is that I get heartburn bad on just about everything!! And I'm sorry to hear you need the band removed. Well I can telll you that surgery to get it removed is the same as placing the band same recovery time. It took a little while to get used to the amounts so start slowly if possible try to eat the same amounts as you do now banded. I've gained 35 lbs since my removal in 0October 2013 so I guess that's not to bad. Expect to gain dr baggs told me it's like when a balloon disinflates..it could come on quick if you are.not careful. But since you are aware of it you will work harder to not allow it. I can eat everything and as much as I allow myself too...at least untill the heartburn kicks is...one thing too I still get sharp pains where my port used to be..dr said that would happen because he had to cut into a big muscle where the port was at. You can do this..its for the better for you. I dont regret removing it..im not worried anymore about a slip or corrosion.

And of course..congratulations Heather and Nicole!!! :-)

Hey everyone! It sounds like everyone is on the same boat with the band. Well let me tell you all I regret the band. I had it removed last year due to it getting disconnected..yeah prettyu much the tube was floating in my stomach dr baggs said I was very lucky that I didn't damage my spleen or something else. I have not been the same. I am very sensitive to foods, I get so much heartburn..my side where the port was is so painful...baggs said it would be a few years before the pain goes away due to the scar tissue. Im back to my weight I was presurgery maybe 10lbs less. But I am very swollen on my upper stomach not sure why. Unfortunately this happened to me..but I was told it was very rare. Getting a revision wasn't an option..I was so scared I just wanted it out..I didn't realize how quickly the weight came back

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Morning everyone! I'm scheduled to get my gallbladder and lapband. Removed n Monday and I'm pretty scared. Not only of tge surgery.but recovery and weight gain. I feel this is the best decision. My catheter that connects toy port is disconnected so I have this tube in my body floating and causing pain. If anyone has had the band removal can you share tge experience and did your insurance pay for it?

I have some horrible news. I was ju just told that my catheter that should be attached to my port is disconnected they just told me now after a CT scan that was taken in June I'm having a hard time getting into surgery I changed doctors and I am so scared has anyone experienced or know of anyone that went through this

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No worries.Heather youve waited this long and you are so deserving of it.... Wow Heather I cant believe it you going to actually get it done..hurray for you whoo hooo!! For those of you who have not heard of me i dont doubt it.. I dont log in much .. heres is a lil about me..I had my Surgery 11/18/2009 and Ive lost a total of 68 lbs..yeah I know not much but it's been a struggle..this is definatly not a quick fix..its a LOT of work on your part. You can either work the band or go back to where you started. I am choosing to work it baby so yes after being in hibernating mode I'm back to what I need to do. I just kept hiding.. I dont know why but I can go on but y'all dont have the time or probably the interest in my problems so all im going to say is.... I'M BACK ! Wish me luck and need all the prayers I can get. Maria

Pam ill go with you. Call me.

Im in too I totally need the support..I dont this band is not helping me at all

Hi everyone I'm still around too. We should really plan a get together.

Hi everyone!!! THANKS PAM!!! I so missed u guys. okwhere do I start I haven't lost ANYTHING!! I', still at 196 !! I was hoping to be at least at 156 by my one year anniversary which was 11/18. That would have been 100 llbs lost I havent went in for a fill since May. I really should get my butt in there. But Robin wants me to log and I have been so bad about that. sorry just venting.

Good Morning all

rILEY- I am so with you on this...

ok I am so HAPPY I FOUND you guys again..you'll have to excuse not to computer savvy. Anyway first NICOLE!! no pouch WTF r u talkin about OMG u need to check that like NOW!! R u feelin any pain or r u still not able to consume anything?? Please let us know I am so worried for you. Tina- I asked dr baggs for an xray today and he denied it, I have been concerned about the placement of my band. As I mentioned to some of you I messed around and gained some weight but let me tell you I almost am down the weight I had gained I think it was alot of fluid becuase while in vegas although I didnt eat, I drank!! while the kids were in the pool I was by the pool with my lil'umbrella drinkie or glass of wine then at rush concert oooh girls let me tell you i had s few shots of patron so I know I was BAD!! I dont drink that often so to me that was alot of consumption. well I still feel tight but now I'm freakin out if maybe I hurt something..band erosion!!! Anyway he wants to see me again 9/24 to see how I am doing. Also I started eating alot of junk sliders..ice cream, spinach dip stuff that was fattening!! so now I kno how this band works. if I gain anymore I will probably throw up alot and possibly slip my band. So I am being good now..only hting is the erosion question what are the symptoms?? btw - I MISSED ALL OF YOU.

Hi Everyone! Long time no post!! Riley I'm there with you got off the "following the rules wagon" but I recongized it and I'm back on. I am still 202 today can't get under 200 darn it!! but I am the only one to blame. Today was a good day...I'll keep focused..I see baggs next week and he wants me under 200 too. Candra--happy belated b-day gurl!! Heather- congrats on the puppy, and Canolie oh you look so happy congrats to you too on everything new job, new town, new house and most importantly a NEW YOU!!! hUGS AND KISSES EVERYONE.

Thanks Tamra I am starting it tomorrow..since Ive already had regular food had coffee for breakfast and a 1/2 of salmon. not sure for dinner yet.

Good job Tamra--atta girl. Welcome Rachelle! You are right we do have a good thing going..you will see we are all on different levels but are always there for one another. Well I am still struggling cant seem to get to 200 or under I weighed this am at 204. Tamra I am considering the 5-day pouch thing your doing. It seems like I am getting stuck alot. Unfortuantly my appt with baggs isnt until 5/21 in vacaville. I would love it sooner but this might just give me plenty of time to get under 200 so I hope!! oh and Rachelle we are all also on Facebook but shhh but most of us do NOT post about the band.

Happy Easter everyone!

Cool sounds like fun..only thing now I have to double check but if its the 24th I think I am walking for the March of dimes that day...I have to double check.

Nicole- Happy Bandaversary!!!

Hello everyone- Donna- Absolutely, I am still one of the girls. I havent logged in lately been busy with interviews and stuff. But I did go see baggs today and he didnt give me a fill he also said like Monique's appt I was doing fine and he is afraid if he fills me I'll end up in the ER. So far so good I do have restriction but have to watch out for sliders. He wants me down by 10 lbs or more by next visit whcih is May 20th. I so want go to canolies farewell party in April. Can you tell me where and when so I can note it on the calendar? Miss everyone..talk to everyone later.

Just wanted to say hello to everyone ..sorry I missed your presentation Donna. I am sure it was funny from the sounds of it. I had a good weekend. Ready for the rest of the week. Have a great night ladies.

So glad to hear you are doing well Tina this will be interesting to hear what you learned vs Kaiser. So glad woohoo you;ll get to you goal soon lady good luck!!!

Thanks Tamra..yeah I am just got off the stationary bike and am having fish for dinner.