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Just had my Lapband revision and hiatal hernia repair done this past Friday. I was originally banded in February 2010 and have lost 74lbs. I began to have problems with my band earlier this year when I was filled too tight. Had two cycles of taking all the Fluid out and trying again but each time I had pouch dilation and very little weight loss. I have been pleased with my band prior to these episodes and was not interested in switching to another WLS.

This surgery was definitely different from the first. I was outpatient for the first one but spent the night this time. Doctor said hernia was big with lots of scar tissue. Really sore and not interested in eating. Been nauseated with an upset stomach. Hoping that this surgery will put me back on track so at I can get to goal weight.

Just wanted to share in case someone else is in the same situation. My lesson learned is to take your fills slowly and don't rush to get to your sweet spot.

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Thanks for posting your experience. My band is slipped and I have another hiatal hernia. My band will be repositioned on 12-8-11 and the hernia will be repaired.

Did you have a lot of vomiting? Is this why you think your band might have slipped?

I have had so many problems with vomiting and reflux. My band is now empty until after repair. I am scared that this will happen again in the future.

I hope you are feeling better and that your band will work great for you!

Joan

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Hi im thinkin about a revision, i have the older version of the band

my surgery was years ago and now at this point my weigh is 214 IAM NOT HAPPY, I have ATENA not sure what they will say I hope they approve it...man Im totally bummed

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