DRlady

I have been banded for 8 years now. I was banded in the UK - but for maybe the last 3 years - nothing but problems. I need to get my band removed but as i live in the Dominican Republic this is not easy or cheap !!! Please can someome tell me how long the op takes to remove the band and when my stomach will be normal again. My port is on my breastbone and my band seems to fill itself !!! Getting tighter and tighter all on its own. Please can someone advise.