Removal 6/3/13

[melz 10]

Finally getting it removed.... Has anyone else removed their lapband?

[vmarlau 207]

Finally getting it removed.... Has anyone else removed their lapband?

May I ask why!?

[Baba Wawa 543]

Mine is coming out in a couple of weeks. It caused a lot of damage to my esophagus which I hope will improve after removal, though there's no guarantee. Why are you removing yours?

[kristinc1985 111]

Finally... Sounds like you've been waiting a while. What happened?

[melz 10]

I throw up everything I eat... Other then Soup or liquids!!! I'm scared I caused damage too!!! I joined 2 groups on FB of ppl who are having the same problems!! :-/ scary

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I throw up everything I eat... Other then Soup or liquids!!! I'm scared I caused damage too!!! I joined 2 groups on FB of ppl who are having the same problems!! :-/ scary

Is it possible it's too tight?

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Best wishes for you in the future.

[melz 10]

No Fluid in it... Been empty for months!!!

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No Fluid in it... Been empty for months!!!

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry.

Did it slip? If so, do you know what caused it?

[melz 10]

No slip its just not agreeing with me. According to manyyyyyyyy people they hate it and are having it removed. I'm excited to not throw up and to finally eat regular again!! My throat was raw for a while... It's finally better!!!! No one else is having issues????

[kristinc1985 111]

It's a foreign body. Probably similar to how earrings and stuff reject on some people (not as serious, obviously, but you guys get what I'm saying).

Hope you find relief soon.

[SashaWLS 412]

I haven't had any issues, but I've heard of many people have. It's definitely not the right solution for every single person. Are you going to revise to the sleeve? Or just take it out and be done with the whole thing?

[Lapbandster 496]

Oh boy

What size band do you have? is it by any chance the old 4cc?

Also, was it EVER good? or was it bad from the start?

[kcarr1120 0]

I have an old 4 mm band, and am researching removal and revision to the sleeve. I was banded 5/2005 - I lost 60 pounds relatively easily, bit then started infertility treatments and after two miscarriages and two,successful pregnancies, I am right back where I started. I can't eat foods that are good for me, and I can too easily cheat the band....hoping the sleeve will give me a new shot to get this weight off once and for all!

[Lady VS 1,147]

Wow! Sorry to hear that. Glad you're feeling better. Hope your next surgery is better for you. Good luck.