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Hi

I had the gastric band put in on October 2008 privately and it has been a nightmare. I eventually went to my local GP who referred me to an NHS doctor in November 2011. It was discovered that I had only been stitched at the one side and it had slipped drastically and this was why I have all the pain and sickness etc. This Doctor unfolded me and two months ago have pain back and sickness as if I have a filled band. I am going to my Doctor in 3 weeks to discuss band coming out and a possible sleeve revision of which I have decided to go for and will be done sometime in November/December 2012. I have been looking at everyone's wonderful stories after having sleeve surgery.

Thanks Elizabeth

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Good luck to you and I hope everything works out!!

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Best of luck to you!

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If you are 2x in serious complications, get it out now. ANY surgery that involves a device that has caused pain and physical trauma 2x in 3 years should be removed immediately.

Opinion - but strong opinion - in my opinion, I am not sure how the bands are still allowed. :(

Good luck to you. Keep up your heath! Keep us informed!

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