2 And A Half Years, Nothing But Complications!!!

harliquinn · June 9, 2012

I am sorry you are losing your band. I hope it gives you the relief you are looking for.

Oh no no no! Please don't be sorry at all! I've been fighting to get it removed for more than a year so this is VERY welcome news! The last 2 and a half years have been a living hell of discomfort, pain and suffering so I am *really* looking forward to this. I know I can lose the weight without the band.

adorkbl · June 9, 2012

Well in that case... congratulations! I wish you oodles of success!

harliquinn · July 12, 2012

Well, I had my band removed on Monday July 9th.

As it turned out, it WAS slipped and had likely been slipped for 2 years.

I'm not experiencing any more reflux, heartburn, pain, food intolerance, etc. All problems have resolved immediately!

I'm able to eat broccoli, brussels sprouts, Beans, fruit, all the healthy stuff I wasn't able to eat before.

I could not be happier. I'm so glad it's gone and it is immensly satisfying to have my new surgeon tell me that I was indeed correct in assuming that something was wrong. My original surgeon ignored my symptoms, ignored my slipped band and refused to see or treat me.

The folks at UC Davis took such great care of me. Surgery was only 45 minutes to an hour and I was home within a couple hours of waking up. I'm glad this nightmare is finally over.