My lap band story

[Dieta Fleming 1]

Hello, my lap band story begins in August 2006. I was close to 300 lbs and had the lap band put in. For the first 4 years my experience was pretty normal. A few overfills, but not to the point of me ever thinking of getting it taken out. In fact I had in my mind I would have it in for the rest of my life. Then my 4th year hit and there was several complications. I had moved 5 hrs away from my doctor and no other doctor would see me at all. At that point, I began to get sick everyday no matter what I ate or drank. I had my days when I could eat and drink but for the most part the toilet was my best friend. I was always on the lookout for any building or grassy area that I could get sick if the need arose. I got so used to getting sick it was so routine for me that it got scary. My husband finally said that something had to be done. I called my doctor in August and my removal was scheduled for September 25th. I had such horrible heartburn and constant coughing everyday. Anyway, I had my surgery to have my lap band removed 2 weeks ago on September 25th. I have not thrown up, had heartburn or coughed once since it was taken out of me. I am still tender in my used to be port area but I expected that. I feel 1000% better. I know that there are some people that gain some of their weight back but I am determined not to be that person. I am watching what I eat and drink. I won't say that it didn't help me lose weight. I lost from 300 to 180. I don't regret getting it but I won't ever get another weight loss surgery ever again! I am happy I had it removed. I have not gotten a decent night sleep in 4 years due to the heartburn and coughing. If you have one in you still I wish you continued luck and weight loss. If you are having issues get them resolved with whatever option you feel is necessary. Good luck. Dieta

[carol285 145]

I am very glad you are happy with your choice & my best wishes for your continued health!! I do want to inquire why you suffered with 4 years of heartburn & sleep deprivation because of it? I'm not being critical I truly want to know why you & your doctor didn't jointly look into alleviating it along the way before deciding on removal. Maybe you did & couldn't but just wanted to ask

[SandyM 1,956]

You have all of the tools you developed to lose the weight in the first place. Good luck.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

So glad you have peace of mind now. Sorry you had to go through such an aweful ordeal.