Lap Band Removal

[fredgood 0]

after 15 months ,

loss of 30 lbs, gain back of 20 lbs,

esophageal spasms,

vommitting half of the solid meals I eat ,

having all fill liquid removed from the band 3 months ago to no relief

- I have decided to have the band removed.

Needless to say , I am very discouraged. But I don't think that vommitting is good for my stomach and esophagus.

There is no rhyme nor reason to the vommitting- it just does.

I'm happy for those of you that are successful.

Fred

[stateofzen 46]

I'm sorry to hear this Fred-- I know it must be so disappointing.

[Sistersue 12]

Sometimes the band doesn't work for everyone. Your anatomy my be different than others who are successful. Can they do a sleeve when they remove the band? Did they check for a slip already?

[fredgood 0]

Sometimes the band doesn't work for everyone. Your anatomy my be different than others who are successful. Can they do a sleeve when they remove the band? Did they check for a slip already?

[fredgood 0]

I'm getting a second opinion from a Lap band group that uses Dr.s to do the aftercare- adjustments and all. I'm hoping he/she may have more incite than the LPN that has been following me. I will probably have another barium swallow.