Guest BigFatLoser Posted November 8, 2005 Has anyone here had their saline removed by their request? Will a surgeon generally do it if asked? I am losing weight well, but am sick of my band. I would rather have it removed, but doubt they would do it. BFL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAYGERL05 0 Posted November 8, 2005 A friend of mine had her saline removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovecats85 2 Posted November 8, 2005 I heard they take all your fill out before putting a new fill in (or at least that's what they are supposed to do ) so I would think you could easily get an unfill. Also, they unfill you if you get pregnant I've heard. Why are you sick of your band? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted November 8, 2005 Yep, all ya gotta do is ask. I'm sorry you are sick of your band. Tell us more! I'm interested in knowing, really! You may have to be prepared to tell your doc all the scoop on why...but I can't imagine why your doc wouldn't oblige. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandySmooch 0 Posted November 8, 2005 Yes do tell! Curious minds want to know why are you sick of your band? How much weight have you lost and how long have you had your band? This is the first I've heard of anyone WANTING their band removed - please give us your insight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parvathi 2 Posted November 8, 2005 Yup, from what I've heard they'll do it if asked. I too, am curious to know all the details of your band. When you were banded, how you've done and why you're sick of it? If we're not being too nosey hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinkMary 3 Posted November 8, 2005 seems we will wait for long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted November 8, 2005 I am losing weight well, but am sick of my band. I'm condused ..you are losing weight well with your band right and because you have saline in it right? Well, seems to me the band is doing it's job..once you have thesalineremoved you may find you are not losing weight. I had my band unfilled for 2 months and believe me when I tel lyou, it's a whole different world with no saline..thank god it is only unfilled for 2 months or I could of been in some serious trouble with weight gain. If you do not want your band any longer, do not get it removed, get it unfilled, then see how you do, that is the great thing aboutthe band, if you start to gain you can always get it filled again...a question though...why are you sick of your band if it is working for you? How much fill do you have? Have you considered getting a partial unfill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted November 8, 2005 OK BFL, you've got your answer--of course the doctor will remove your saline if you want them to. We're all curious as to why you're "sick" of your band, though. Or maybe it was a momentary emotion? I'm sure we can all relate to that. Please come back and share more information. We're very interested! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted November 8, 2005 Maybe you just need a tiny unfill to give you more comfort with your band. As a supportive thought, I hope you will consider a slight unfill as opposed to a completely empty band. It sounds like you just need a little break from the band, I wish you well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeganA 35 Posted November 8, 2005 I'm kinda mad at you for wanting your fill removed, to be honest. My anger has NOTHING to do with you, actually...but everything to do with the fact that it's hard for me to lose weight- even with the band...so anyone who is actually losing and doesn't want to...well, kinda ticks me off. So, fill us in, for pete's sake! Megan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BigFatLoser Posted November 8, 2005 Or maybe it was a momentary emotion? I'm sure we can all relate to that. I'm sorry to pull the board down with this. I think Alexandra hit it on the head, yesterday was a horrible day for me emotionally and I could no longer turn to my old friend food, the one who even though she always did me wrong I always turned to. Thanks for the support, all I can do at this point is start with a clean slate today and try to have a better day w/o *trying* to eat my problems away. I'm sure you all know the frustration (all you emotional eaters anyways). Thanks for the support, she (the band) and I are getting along better today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrishS 3 Posted November 8, 2005 Yes, it can get very fustrating. Im always fighting with my band.. but overall its best thing for me and I know that. You will have bad days we all do but thank God for the band and it being there to help us not turn to food even when we think that will make everything better. Im glad to hear you and your band are getting along better today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted November 8, 2005 We certainly CAN all relate to the frustration of being forced to eat less when we want to eat more, no question. It's probably the single hardest thing about banding. Coming here and posting about the emotions can help, and there are lots of other tricks people use to get through those hard times. Good luck, and we're all here for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divaliciousdee 0 Posted November 8, 2005 I'm kinda mad at you for wanting your fill removed, to be honest. My anger has NOTHING to do with you, actually...but everything to do with the fact that it's hard for me to lose weight- even with the band...so anyone who is actually losing and doesn't want to...well, kinda ticks me off. So, fill us in, for pete's sake! Megan Megan , Girlfriend u just crack me up! I love your energy and you ain't done to shabby yourself with the weightloss! Way to go girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
