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I am having stomach and abdominal discomfort in that area, which feels in a way like cramping. I've been having this for months. I actually want to go to the hospital to get it removed its really bad. I spoke with the doctor he said I should have an appointment but he doesnt want to get rid of it.. This seems strange if anything. Anyone have any advice? This seems really confusing. Would there be any steps I could take before I get rid of it?

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How long have you been having issues and how long have you had your band ? I had no trouble until 6.5 years out then my port flipped and I just became intolerant of it. Constant pain and reflux , vomitting blood was the last straw . I sought help and they did an upper gi which showed everything was fine, I insisted on an egd and it showed ulceration and esophagitis from the band . I requested revision to another bariatric procedure and was denied 3 times before getting it approved. I'm 4 days post op from revising to the rny and I'm glad to be rid of the band. I find it shocking that any Drs still put them in .

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He doesn't want to get rid of it? And it's not working? I would seek a second opinion ASAP. That's terrible you have been having pain! I had my band for 6 years and it broke. My doctor said immediately (when I started to cry) not to worry, he would remove and create a sleeve. 2 months later he did, insurance covered whole thing and I feel FANTASTIC (I'm about 2 1/2 weeks out). Btw I referred to my broken band as "space junk"'after I found out it was just floating around in there... not working... So glad it's gone!! Good luck hope you feel better. :)

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