Removing Lapband and Scared

[MSFROSH 0]

I have had my lapband since 10/05, but have recently been diagnosed with anorexia. My docotor thinks it would be better for my recovery if the band comes out. Though I do not eat now anyway, I am still a little scared to be without my band. I have had quit a few problems with my band over the past year with vomiting, so my doctor feels that I have a better chance at learning to eat again without the worry of vomiting from the band. It has just been a part of my life for so long now, I feel a little strange about being without it. I am not looking forward to another surgery either.

[shutuplena 0]

I wish you all the luck in the world. Keep fighting the disease and don't be scared about losing the band. You need to get well. Good luck!

[puddin 7]

Wait, I don't understand. Is it anorexia or bulemia? And why don't they simply remove all the liquid? Sorry you have to lose your band either way!

[MSFROSH 0]

My band has been empty for a long time. We did a few scopes, but did not find a problem with the band. I do not know why I vomited so much, but I got to the point where I refused to eat. I do feel like a total failure with this. It feels terrible:(

[quakergirl 2]

Sorry to hear that you're going through such a rough time right now. It sounds like right now this is probably the best way to ensure you can stay healthy. In the long run, your health is what's most important and I commend you for doing what needs to be done in order to protect it. Please keep us updated on how you're doing. Hope things go well for you.

[confusedgirl 0]

Please keep us informed. Did you take out the band already? Let us know once you take it out to see how you are doing. I hope you feel better very soon and you are not a failure...you had a lot of courage for getting the band in the first place. Courage that I can't even get to get the band in the first place.

[La_madam 20]

I am confused, were you obese when you had the band placed in? How much weight did you lose to be considered anorexic? Never had I heard of a band patient who was anorexic. I wish you the best regardless. I lost my band due to erosion I have not had it for over a year now andI am doing great without it. I have notgained my weight back so it ispossible. I lost over 100lbs with mine

[jillrn 0]

Do you have the psychological part of anorexia? For example do others think of you as thin but you see yourself very large. OR are you just not eating b/c you vomit alot d/t something with the band??? Good luck I think you should listen to your dr either way.