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Hi guys,

I had Lap Band surgery in May of 2009 - wgt 260. Then due to complications with the band it was removed in February of 2011 - wgt 170. Since then I have gained 40 lbs - wgt now 210.

I am trying to be optimistic....

Can anyone tell me if they had their band removed and how much weight they gained after?

I am not sure if this is average, above or below...

Thanks so much for the feedback.

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Are you going to have another weight loss surgery? I also might need my band removed and thinking about the sleeve! But nerous and I can't seem to find someone to chat with that has had this done after lap band removal!!

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Are you going to have another weight loss surgery? I also might need my band removed and thinking about the sleeve! But nerous and I can't seem to find someone to chat with that has had this done after lap band removal!!

Hi! I am considering the sleeve but terrified right now. Only because of the range of pain/issues with the sleeve that I am reading. Some people are only in the hospital one day and minimal pain and others are much longer with pain / complications. I am trying to figure out why some suffer more so than others... There is a forum on here specifically for Band to Sleeve patients. I think you would benefit by reading some of their stories. Hope that helps... Are you having issues with your band or have you just stopped losing weight?

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