Lisa_in_Texas

Hello. I'm new. I'm having my band removed because it just keeps slipping after fills - OUCH!!! The Dr says either have it repositioned or removed. I've opted to have it removed because ever since I got the band in June 2004 I've gone from never getting sick to catching and hanging on to every big or small flu or cold that goes around. With each one, I just get more sick! The last stomach flu I had a few weeks ago, had me on the verge of going to the ER for quite a while from the severe pain. Now surgery again! I am new here and have been reading about all the scar tissue scrapping etc. I am SO scared!!! What are the complications of having this surgery to have it removed? Ahhh!

Hello. My band was successfully removed without complication on Thursday. I haven't felt this great in a really long time! I feel energetic, healthy and light as a feather. Isn't that odd? I have also completely lost my apetite and have been reminded to eat by my body when I feel faint. Now isn't that even more odd? I know what your thinking...what pain killers did they give me? Well, I actually have only taken them once so I could lay down better to sleep. I don't know what's going on, but I'm really happy about it all. I was sooo scared to go into surgery. Thank you to everyone who posted replies. It has made my day. In hind sight, I think my body must have been rejecting the band from day one. ??? Well, now it's out and my body is very happy. Go figure! Thank you again.